Break Down The Walls by Youth Of Today - VitaMusik

ALBUM Explicit

Youth of Today's debut full-length, Break Down the Walls, sounds like standard New York hardcore, but the enormous influence that this disc had on the straight-edge movement is almost immeasurable. Each song is a fast-paced punk slugfest, geared toward the group's angry young male fan base. The performances are sloppy but fierce, and the message is a predictable anti-establishment rant. Positivity, clean living, and the benefits of a fully vented spleen are stressed to a raw extreme, thus establishing a hardcore blueprint for the many artists who followed Youth of Today's example. Highlights include live favorites like "Make a Change" and "Stabbed In the Back." Ray Cappo maintains his vocal intensity throughout all 13 tracks (coming in at around 20 minutes), and the band follows suit with passionate performances. A must-own for straight-edge enthusiasts and New York hardcore scholars, Break Down the Walls is generally considered one of its genres all-time greats. ~ Vincent Jeffries

1. Make a Change

by Youth Of Today

Primary Artist: Youth Of Today; Main Performer

2. Thinking Straight

by Youth Of Today

Primary Artist: Youth Of Today; Main Performer

3. Stabbed in the Back

by Youth Of Today

Primary Artist: Youth Of Today; Main Performer

4. Take a Stand

by Youth Of Today

Primary Artist: Youth Of Today; Main Performer

5. Honesty

by Youth Of Today

Primary Artist: Youth Of Today; Main Performer

6. One Family

by Youth Of Today

Primary Artist: Youth Of Today; Main Performer

7. Break Down the Walls

by Youth Of Today

Primary Artist: Youth Of Today; Main Performer

8. Shout It

by Youth Of Today

Primary Artist: Youth Of Today; Main Performer

9. Time to Forgive

by Youth Of Today

Primary Artist: Youth Of Today; Main Performer

10. Positive Outlook

by Youth Of Today

Primary Artist: Youth Of Today; Main Performer

11. Standing Hard

by Youth Of Today

Primary Artist: Youth Of Today; Main Performer

12. Free at Last

by Youth Of Today

Primary Artist: Youth Of Today; Main Performer

13. Youth of Today

by Youth Of Today

Primary Artist: Youth Of Today; Main Performer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

19 minutes and 46 seconds

Explicit

Containing curse words, language, or art that is sexually, violently, or offensively oriented.

Coverart

Available and up to 1400x1400 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

8/13 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative, Indie Rock, Hard Rock, Adult Alternative, Punk, Hardcore Punk, Punk Rock, Straightedge, Hardcore

Label

Revelation Records

Music Distribution Service

Orchard Enterprises Inc

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1985

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

98796000823