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Sick Of It All's 2nd album, for Fat Wrech Chords, titled "Yours
Truly," has been out for quite some time now, and has gotten a mostly
positive response from the fans. When I picked this album up for the first
time, I was kind of reluctant to give it a chance, because i thought that,
in some way,the album lacked the power of the band's earlier releases, such
as: "Blood, Sweat, and No Tears," "Built To Last," and even "Call To Arms."
When I gave the album a better listen, I found out that the band is
progressing their sound without leaving the hardcore factor out. "Yours
Truly" shows growth in the band, and whether you like it or not, Sick Of It
All are constantly evolving their sound, and seeing what they can accomplish
with their music.
The first song "Blown Away" kicks off the album with a bang. The song
is a straight up hardcore track, and is done in a way that fans have expected
from the band, for so many years now. "Nails" follows suit. The song is
feuled by great emotion, and the lyrics are really deep. "The Bland Within"
reminds me of SOIA's early stuff. The song is played in a very fast fashion,
and it packs a punch(not to sound corny).
"Hello Pricks" is probably my favorite song on the album. The song is
about all those people who take hardcore music, and use it as their
soundtrack for violence. The track is very good to sing along to, and will be
the crowd favorite for many years.
"Broke Dick" sounds like something off the "....No Tears" album. It
has that old school edge, speed, and power. "Souvenir" starts as a very
melodic tune. You probably wouldn't recognise that that song is done by SOIA,
if you would hear it on the radio. Somewhere in the mid songs, Lou's screams
come in, and the good ol' SOIA sound is restored. The track is very
addictive, and it sticks in your head for a long time. People should give it
a shot, even if they are only into hardcore.
"Cry For Help" is another old school sounding SOIA track. It sounds
like the band is pouring all it's heart into it, and the result really shows.
The album definately is another chapter in Sick Of It All's
dynasty. SOIA proves why they are the "Kings of hardcore." Go out an get it,
if you already haven't done so, and enjoy the hardcore reality of Sick Of It
All.
Alex Rud is a Staff Writer. Contact him at misftskull@aol.com.
