Doubtlessly the band’s hardest hitting effort to date, 'Based On A True Story' easily meets the high quality of its predecessor and offers tons of soon-to-be-classic hardcore hymns like 'Dominated', 'Long As She’s Standing', 'The Divide' and 'Lowest Common Denominator. It features the most catchy and powerful material the band has ever written. It’s astonishing to see the band still boiling with rage at a world gone wrong and successfully transforming this natural and honest aggressiveness into hardcore hits. Two decades of experience as skilful songwriters, endless touring, plus an undying hardcore spirit make SICK OF IT ALL anno 2010 sound stronger and more determined than ever. 'Based On A True Story' is undeniable proof that the quartet is simply unstoppable and unrivalled within the hardcore scene in terms of quality and sheer impact.
Formed during 1986 in Queens, the band released their first self-titled EP on Revelation Records and began to accumulate a strong local following by playing famous clubs like CBGBs ('A Month Of Sundays' actually pays tribute to these glorious days at this legendary venue). Soon after, the band released their first full-length record 'Blood Sweat And No Tears' on In-Effect Records. Often revolving around politics, social injustices and life on the streets of New York, the band wore their heart on their sleeve and made no apologies, often including threads of positivity. When their second album 'Just Look Around' was released in 1992, it was a benchmark for the band and the New York hardcore scene, and kicked off their globe-trotting expansion with tours in Europe, South America and Japan. They released their breakthrough album 'Scratch The Surface' in 1994 on Atlantic, followed by the seminal album 'Built To Last' in 1997. After releasing three albums on Fat Wreck Chords, as well as a live album and a collection of rarities, the band took on the challenge to push themselves further. 'Death To Tyrants' was the band’s first cooperation with Century Media and was mixed by renowned metal producer Tue Madsen (The Haunted, Heaven Shall Burn, Dark Tranquillity,) adding a refreshingly heavy edge to the band’s trademark NYHC sound. 'Death To Tyrants' was extremely well received by media and fans alike and followed up with three years of relentless touring.
The new album was also recorded with Tue Madsen, this time at Starstruck Studios in Copenhagen in Copenhagen, Denmark, resulting in a massive metallic heaviness which increases the punch and drive of the new opus. Craig Ahead (bass) comments: “The end result of our three and a half weeks in the studio is something that we are all very proud of. An album that is pure SICK OF IT ALL and will stand up against any of our previous work and I believe raises the bar to a new standard. I hope you enjoy our offerings. We look forward to its release so we can again stomp the world. See you on tour!“ To walk the talk, the band plays a European tour with Dropkick Murphys in January/February 2010, followed by a UK run with AFI in April. More festival shows and touring activities are in the works.
'Based On A True Story' is another sonic statement that SICK OF IT ALL are an institution of hardcore. Their longevity and conviction has kept the band’s reputation untarnished and legendary. As Metal Hammer (UK) puts it: “SICK OF IT ALL – despite their ever-increasing age and fierce competition – are still the finest spokesmen for hardcore’s social conscience and values”, and this new release will allow them to maintain this leading position for many years to come!
Good Lookin' Out
Sick of It All Lyrics
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Want to give in, want to give up
Despair washes over you
Where do you go, what will you do
Your mind is racing in a million directions all at once
Where will you turn
You're not in this all alone
Just look around, and you'll see
I'm here for you, and you for me
It's hard to open up, just try and you'll see
True friends will always be there
Thinking back on what we had
All those times we shared
All those times good and bad
Our growing friendship has formed a bond
Never ending
You were there through it all, now it's my turn
There's no doubt, good lookin' out
When life's not fair
True friends will always be there
The song "Good Lookin' Out" by Sick of It All is a powerful and heartfelt tribute to the importance of friendship and support. The lyrics describe a moment when things seem overwhelming and the singer is on the verge of giving up, but is reminded that they are not alone and that their friends are there for them. The imagery of the mind racing in a million directions and despair washing over you creates a palpable sense of anxiety and disorientation, but the message of the song is ultimately one of hope and solidarity. By looking around and opening up to those who care about us, we can find the strength and resilience to face life's challenges.
The phrase "good lookin' out" is a slang expression that originated in African American communities in the US, and refers to the act of watching out for or helping someone. The song was released in 1999 on Sick of It All's album "Call to Arms," which was a critical and commercial success for the band. The energetic and aggressive sound of the song is characteristic of hardcore punk, and the fast-paced rhythm and driving guitar riffs create a sense of urgency that complements the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Thinking back on what we had
Reflecting on the good times we had together
Want to give in, want to give up
Feeling overwhelmed and discouraged
Despair washes over you
Feeling hopeless and defeated
Where do you go, what will you do
Feeling lost and unsure of your next steps
Your mind is racing in a million directions all at once
Feeling confused and scatterbrained
Where will you turn
Wondering who to turn to for help
You're not in this all alone
You have support and are not alone
Just look around, and you'll see
There are people around you who care
The answers right before your eyes
The solution is often simple and obvious
I'm here for you, and you for me
We can rely on each other for support
It's hard to open up, just try and you'll see
It can be difficult to ask for help, but it's worth it
True friends will always be there
Real friends will stand by you through thick and thin
You were there through it all, now it's my turn
I owe you for being there for me
There's no doubt, good lookin' out
Thank you for being a great friend
When life's not fair
During difficult times
True friends will always be there
Real friends will stand by you through thick and thin
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ARMAND MAJIDI, CRAIG SETARI, LOU KOLLER, PETE KOLLER
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Mikey Law
Thinking back on what we had
Want to give in, want to give up
Despair washes over you
Where do you go, what will you do
Your mind is racing in a million directions all at once
Where will you turn
You're not in this all alone
Just look around, and you'll see
The answers right before your eyes
I'm here for you, and you for me
It's hard to open up, just try and you'll see
True friends will always be there
Thinking back on what we had
All those times we shared
All those times good and bad
Our growing friendship has formed a bond
Never ending
You were there through it all, now it's my turn
You're not in this all alone
Just look around, and you'll see
The answers right before your eyes
I'm here for you, and you for me
It's hard to open up, just try and you'll see
True friends will always be there
There's no doubt, good lookin' out
When life's not fair
True friends will always be there
milkhsuppe
essential masterpiece of 90's hardcorepunk, with fuckin' catchy melodic riff at the end, burned in my memory for a lifetime...
Mikey Law
Thinking back on what we had
Want to give in, want to give up
Despair washes over you
Where do you go, what will you do
Your mind is racing in a million directions all at once
Where will you turn
You're not in this all alone
Just look around, and you'll see
The answers right before your eyes
I'm here for you, and you for me
It's hard to open up, just try and you'll see
True friends will always be there
Thinking back on what we had
All those times we shared
All those times good and bad
Our growing friendship has formed a bond
Never ending
You were there through it all, now it's my turn
You're not in this all alone
Just look around, and you'll see
The answers right before your eyes
I'm here for you, and you for me
It's hard to open up, just try and you'll see
True friends will always be there
There's no doubt, good lookin' out
When life's not fair
True friends will always be there
Tara L Bethune
Memories of when my life was good, and things were fun, and I was happy..
Before the doom metal started
Keefmaster
doom sucks!!
Antonio Fernandez
Larga, vida al punk hardcore
MBallweg79
true friends will allways be there....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A.J. Meyer
Who the fuck would give this song a thumbs down?!?!
Ray Spencer
Exactly.......
Spencer Ra
probably clicked wondering what's this.
Tara L Bethune
A.J. Meyer one of those dudes with the red suspenders and skully cap who starts up up a windmill in the pit. That guy would.