Current lineup:
Freddy "Madball" Cricien (vocals)
Jorge Guerra (bass)
Mike Gurnari (guitar)
Mike Justian (drums)
Discography:
1994 - Set It Off
1996 - Demonstrating My Style
1998 - Look My Way
2000 - Hold It Down
2005 - Legacy
2007 - Infiltrate the System
2010 - Empire
2014 - Hardcore Lives
2018 - For the Cause
EPs
1989 - Ball of Destruction
1992 - Droppin' Many Suckers
2004 - N.Y.H.C. EP
2012 - Rebellion
www.madballnyhc.com
Legacy
Madball Lyrics
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And I really don't care what some people think about me
I've been called a lot of things some good, some bad
I've had many people doubt me
I'm not ashamed of anything when it comes to this
I stay true to the game
And when the flames were burning slow
What the music, the scene means to me
With pride and sincerity
Handed down by our brothers
Is this our legacy?
I've been around the world and back again
I've had the privilege of watching this grow
Transcend beyond the streets, the clubs, the trends
Beyond anything we had imagined
That's what the music, the scene means to me
Pride and integrity
Handed down by our brothers
Is this our legacy?
Madball
Legacy
This is our legacy
It's an honor for us, for me
To stand side by side with those who paved the way for me
It's an honor for us to see so many showing respect
Even those who doubted me and it's only the beginning
That's what the music, the scene means to me
Pride and integrity
Handed down by our brothers
This is our legacy
The lyrics of Madball's song Legacy convey a sense of pride and defiance that has been forged through years of experience and respect within the music scene. The lines "I've been around for some time now/And I really don't care what some people think about me" give the impression that the band is not phased by any negativity they may face, as they have already conquered many hurdles to make a name for themselves. The phrase "I'm not ashamed of anything when it comes to this" suggests that Madball is unapologetically committed to the music and the scene that they represent.
The chorus of "What the music, the scene means to me/With pride and sincerity/Handed down by our brothers/Is this our legacy?" reinforces the idea that the music scene has a strong sense of heritage and tradition, and that Madball wants to uphold their responsibility to carry on this legacy. The verse "Transcend beyond the streets, the clubs, the trends/Beyond anything we had imagined" implies that Madball sees their music as something that can reach beyond the confines of specific venues or sub-genres, and instead connect with a wider audience.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been around for some time now
I have been around in this industry for quite some time now
And I really don't care what some people think about me
I do not bother about what other people feel or say about me
I've been called a lot of things some good, some bad
I have heard a variety of opinions about myself, some good and some bad
I've had many people doubt me
A lot of people have doubted me in the past
I'm not ashamed of anything when it comes to this
I am not ashamed of anything related to my profession
I stay true to the game
I always stick to my principles
And when the flames were burning slow
And at times when things were not going well
I grabbed the torch and let everybody know
I took the lead and showed everyone the way forward
What the music, the scene means to me
The true significance of music and the scene to me
With pride and sincerity
With a sense of pride and honesty
Handed down by our brothers
Passed on to us by our predecessors in the industry
Is this our legacy?
Is this what we want to leave as our legacy in the industry?
I've been around the world and back again
I have traveled extensively around the world
I've had the privilege of watching this grow
I have been fortunate enough to witness the industry grow and evolve
Transcend beyond the streets, the clubs, the trends
The industry has gone beyond just underground scenes, night clubs or a trend
Beyond anything we had imagined
It has surpassed our wildest imaginations
Madball
Madball is the name of the band
Legacy
The song is about the legacy of the band in the industry
This is our legacy
The song aims to remind us that this is what we leave as our legacy
It's an honor for us, for me
It is a matter of pride for me and my band
To stand side by side with those who paved the way for me
We feel privileged to share the same platform as the veterans who made our way easier
It's an honor for us to see so many showing respect
We feel grateful to see so many people showing respect for our work
Even those who doubted me and it's only the beginning
We are just getting started and even those who doubted us before, have been shown what we are capable of
Pride and integrity
The song stresses the importance of pride and integrity in the industry
This is our legacy
This song is a reminder of what our legacy would be in the industry
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: N. COTY, R. WAN WARMER
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Juanpa Rivas
I don't get why this album is seen so negatively, it's pure NYHC
Motleys Motleys
This album is one of the best hardcore music ever
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Rodolfo León
Por la putamare.. el mejor disco que he escuchado en toda mi vida!.. nunca me cansaré de escucharlo completo
Sam Squanch
Best hardcore band going hands down
rubinnn
"For My Enemies" is the best track. NYHC at it's finest
Andre Eidler
Why I can't find this album in the streaming services? Thanks for uploading, bro!
mark arpino
This is my all time favorite band....
I always end up on a MADBALL song after going through
Hatebreed, Terror, TUI, Sick of it all, Suicidial, Pantera, Agnostic, Parkway,
historyof LOL
that's a decent list :)
Thomas Grahn
Dimitris dm He was talking about bands in general, not hardcore bands. Read it again...
jj white
and parkway drive is you mean ? he said fav hardcore band was madball .