We're Not in This Alone [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED]

Youth Of Today

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 18, 1997)
• Original Release Date: 1988
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Label: Revelation
• ASIN: B000000TD4
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #170,411 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Revelation: 59 Unavailable for years "We're Not In This Alone" was the ultimate record for the straight edge hardcore powerhouse, Youth Of Today. Originally released on Caroline in 1988 this album featured one of the most impressive line-ups in hardcore history; Ray Cappo (Shelter, Better Than A Thousand) on vocals, Porcell (Shelter, Judge, Gorilla Biscuits) on guitar, Walter (Quicksand, Gorilla Biscuits) on bass and Sammy (CIV, Judge, Side By Side, Gorilla Biscuits) on drums.

The songs on "We're Not In This Alone" are born from the band's dedication to straight edge, positive living and the strength of the both the individual and of a generation. Full of energy and inspiration this record was an essential step in the development of hardcore. Completely remastered and designed with tons of rare, previously unissued photos and complete lyrics.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars take..a......stannnnnnnddddddddddddddddd!!!!, April 4, 2007

By	Christopher S. Revell "Chris R" (Clear Spring MD) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Well we all know where we can rank this record. Defiently a landmark in the straight edge revolution, which ranks at the very top since the post Minor threat era. If you are into the " class of 88" bands, this is the one to pick up. Angry, motivated, and determined were YOT. Their agenda did not sit well with everyone, but to each his own. This is a classic that shouldnt be without in any collection.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Greatest Record in Existance , March 15, 2007

By	M. C Wright "It Is He!" (Indianapolis, IN USofA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Yes you heard me, none can match the greatness of said album. This is the blueprint of except it is more exciting than any ordinary blueprint my friend, this is rad in full real life color homie. Anyway, it's hard to explain why this is so great, it's self evident honestly. This is where your favorite sing alongs were birthed from, intense lyrics (some say preachy and I say "ha" to that) and a voice that is like no other. Everyone wants Ray Cappo, I know I do. Anyways, this is the archetype of records, the pinacle the first classic full length. break Down the Walls is hyped to , it's decent but it's not solid or consistent. Honestly kid if your like, I need to have the greatest record ever recorded, you'd be a full not to include this in your collection.

A FOOL!

Post Script: I wrote this on a computer with a really retarded internet filter, so words like "death" and "hardcore" got filtered out, like you cannot type the word "hardcore" into the internets on that computer, it'd get erased. Needless to say I could edit this but when I really think about it, this is not only the greatest hardcore record, but it's the greatest record ever, so I'll keep it the way it is, I just thought it was really humorous.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Energy can't save poor execution, August 8, 2005

By	WAL-MARX (Detroit, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: We're Not in This Alone (Audio CD)

As a huge YOT fan since the beginning, this record was a very difficult one for me. This album features some of the worst production I have ever heard. Basement tapes sound better than this. Furthermore, the instruments are often out of sync with the drums (which is odd, since I know these guys can play), and the vocals off time from the rest of the band. As I listened, I wondered if they had even bothered to listen to what they'd recorded before mixing and pressing the record, it's that bad.

Despite this, you can tell that most of these songs would be hardcore classics if only they could be realized sonically, but the production is just too disappointing. "Flame Still Burns" and "Slow Down" would have been brilliant, for example.

If you're new to YOT, pick up "Can't Close My Eyes" or "Break Down the Walls" - this one is for fans only.