The Effort
The Effort are a straight edge hardcore band from Merrimack Valley, New Ham… Read Full Bio ↴The Effort are a straight edge hardcore band from Merrimack Valley, New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States that strives for change within themselves as well as the world around them. Formed in 2006, the Effort play a style of Hardcore that blends the youth crew sound of Bostons' late '90s with the social conscious lyrics of bands from the early to mid 90's hardcore scene.
The Effort carry on the idea that hardcore is more than music, delving into issues beyond the surface to make their music something more relevant than a background track to mosh to. Taking cues from the social/political 90's hardcore bands like Boy Sets Fire, Trial and Inside Out, The Effort feels it's important to be aware of what this world has to offer and what it threatens to take away.
In such a short time, The Effort have accomplished a lot. With two Eps and a full length under their belts they have gained respect and a strong following in the Hardcore community. Nothing comes easy for a hardcore band, no matter who you are, The Effort have earned everything that has come their way by touring extensively in support of their releases throughout the US and Europe.
After an extensive four month long tour in the summer of 2009, The Effort underwent some changes in their lineup. Filling the empty drum stool is Christian, a resident of CT. Ryan, a long time friend and Newport, RI resident stepped up for second guitar duties. With five dedicated members, The Effort journeyed down and through Central America in the winter of 2010. Making friends and discovering new experiences in the heart of the emerging central american hardcore scene drove the creative flow for their new record.
Wartime Citizens, The Effort's second full length and debut on Panic Records, is set to launch on July 4th 2010. They will be touring extensively throughout the US this summer in support of the new album, including making a stop at Screaming for Change in Vermont, Sound and Fury Festival in Santa Barbara, CA. The Effort plans to close out 2010 with a winter European tour alongside friends At Daggers Drawn and No Decline Booking.
"3 EPs, 2LPs, and 8 tours later we are on an indefinite hiatus 2011"
The Effort carry on the idea that hardcore is more than music, delving into issues beyond the surface to make their music something more relevant than a background track to mosh to. Taking cues from the social/political 90's hardcore bands like Boy Sets Fire, Trial and Inside Out, The Effort feels it's important to be aware of what this world has to offer and what it threatens to take away.
In such a short time, The Effort have accomplished a lot. With two Eps and a full length under their belts they have gained respect and a strong following in the Hardcore community. Nothing comes easy for a hardcore band, no matter who you are, The Effort have earned everything that has come their way by touring extensively in support of their releases throughout the US and Europe.
After an extensive four month long tour in the summer of 2009, The Effort underwent some changes in their lineup. Filling the empty drum stool is Christian, a resident of CT. Ryan, a long time friend and Newport, RI resident stepped up for second guitar duties. With five dedicated members, The Effort journeyed down and through Central America in the winter of 2010. Making friends and discovering new experiences in the heart of the emerging central american hardcore scene drove the creative flow for their new record.
Wartime Citizens, The Effort's second full length and debut on Panic Records, is set to launch on July 4th 2010. They will be touring extensively throughout the US this summer in support of the new album, including making a stop at Screaming for Change in Vermont, Sound and Fury Festival in Santa Barbara, CA. The Effort plans to close out 2010 with a winter European tour alongside friends At Daggers Drawn and No Decline Booking.
"3 EPs, 2LPs, and 8 tours later we are on an indefinite hiatus 2011"
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The Effort Lyrics
1985 There are things I just can't get over, That make…
A Breath of Fresh Air We've all spent our lives crawling and struggling just to…
All This Time You sang by my side, Two words that kept me…
Black Sheep I've watched so many run that it makes me feel…
Born Again Presidency The foundations that our fathers have built Have been destr…
Crashing Waves I'm thinking of a world, Where no one has to…
Dear Sarah I started listing what I wanted off my chest And counted…
Made In China Perfect, just perfect Perfect, we're all worthless Perfect…
My Declaration To my future self i just want to help. I don't…
Nineteen Years Late I thought I gave everything I could And I thought my…
Steps Ahead I grew watching my family bleed from the tired cracks…
The Price of Medication I've been medicated my whole life Clouding my mind until it…
There's Still Hope For You He was filled with years of abuse While she was just…
Tips And Directions While your heart sleep in your chest My sleeve is pounding…
Wartime Citizens I feared Jesus until I was twelve, And then my…
Wear Your Heart And I really knew it, You wouldn't have the guts…