Based on a True Story

Sick Of It All | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 20, 2010)
• Original Release Date: 2010
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Century Media
• ASIN: B003BUAP1K
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #130,833 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

As one of the longest standing bands still proudly waving the flag of New York Hardcore, SICK OF IT ALL have made their mark as one of the cornerstones of NYHC, proving that heart, hard work and dedication to hardcore is about more than just the music and an image, it's a way of life. The band's real life dogma and hunger for excellence as a hardcore band have truly been ideals that fans from all corners of the globe passionately admire and identify with. With Based On A True Story, the band pulls no punches and shows clearly why they are the definition of "hardcore."

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The only hardcore band I continue to listen to..., April 21, 2010

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Jon Gunter (Greensboro, NC United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Based on a True Story (Audio CD)

'Blood, Sweat, and No Tears' blew me away back in the late 80's when I was introduced to Sick of it All while letting my friend put in a cassette tape a buddy of his had dubbed for him while we skated. Ever since, I've listened to Sick of it All. The lyrical sincerity, the gritty guitars, and the skull-crushing drums always put a smile on my face. Everything this band puts out somehow topples their previous effort. I knew they would have a bit of a challenge on their hands topping their previous effort, 'Death to Tyrants,' but in true SOIA fashion, they outdid themselves.

The production on the last album and this album really embody how Sick of it All sound live and is something I've always hoped they could bottle in the studio. Tue Madsen does an amazing production job. Standout tracks are 'The Divide,' 'Dominated,' 'Waiting for the Day,' and the tribute to CBGB's Sunday H/C matinee shows, 'A Month of Sundays.' Their dedication to their craft and their unwavering spirit is truly a rare find nowadays in hardcore, though it makes sense for a band that helped put this style of music on the map to still be an uncompromising force. Highly recommended.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Still got it, April 20, 2010

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S. Wartenbee - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Based on a True Story (Audio CD)

If you've been paying attention, Sick of it All seems to be the only punk/hardcore band that is actually getting better with age. Think about it. After being introduced to them with Scratch The Surface, literally every album is better than the last--more passion, better production, same great band.

I was truly blown away by Death To Tyrants, so it was great to hear SOIA was teaming up with Tue Madsen again. True Story is more of the hard-hitting, working class anthems that these guys have been delivering since I was in diapers. We should all be grateful.

5.0 out of 5 stars nyhc is god, November 25, 2011

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Christopher R. Balas - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Based on a True Story (Audio CD)

i loved this album. very impressed just like everything album very addicting. ive been listening to sick of it all since blood sweat and no tears. i give this album 5 stars because im just a huge fan and the album was great.