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!
No Labels
Sick of It All Lyrics
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You've got a life, look at me
Can't they do what they say
Live your live in your own way
No labels, no lies
No fronts to hide behind
No labels, no lies
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No labels, no lies
No fronts to hide behind
No labels, no lies
No bullshit to hide behind
Open your eyes and you will see
You've got a life, look at me
Can't they do what they say
Live your live in your own way
No labels, no labels, no labels and no lies
The lyrics of Sick of It All's song No Labels calls out for people to live their lives without any labels or lies. The song's opening lines "Open your eyes and you will see, you've got a life, look at me" suggests that people need to open their eyes to their own lives and stop living under the labels that society puts on them. The band is encouraging people to look at their own lives, to see that they are unique individuals who should live their lives in their own way.
The chorus of "No Labels, no lies, no fronts to hide behind, No bullshit to hide behind" is calling for people to live without any pretense or dishonesty. The band is asking people to drop the masks they wear and to stop hiding behind labels or bullshit. The song is a call to action, a cry for people to start living more authentically.
Overall, No Labels is an anthem for self-expression and individuality. It's a rallying cry against the societal pressure to conform and hide behind labels. The song instills a sense of empowerment in listeners, encouraging them to take control of their lives and live on their own terms.
Line by Line Meaning
Open your eyes and you will see
Take a closer look at the world around you and try to understand what's going on
You've got a life, look at me
Don't waste your life trying to live up to other people's expectations, focus on yourself instead
Can't they do what they say
Why do other people insist on labeling us and setting expectations for our behavior?
Live your live in your own way
The best way to live is to stay true to yourself and do what you believe is right
No labels, no lies
We don't need other people to define us or put us in boxes; let's be true to ourselves and reject their expectations
No fronts to hide behind
By rejecting labels, we expose ourselves to the world and show our true selves instead of hiding behind fake facades
No bullshit to hide behind
When we reject labels and expectations, we can no longer use them as an excuse for our behavior; we must take responsibility for ourselves and our actions
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