When it comes to hardcore records that aren't on streaming, this may well be the holy grail. I feel like asking someone the question "87 Demo or Blacklisted?", no matter what answer they give, is an essential exploratory method in gathering if someone is a Trve Head or just another herb/an eternal new jack. For my money, though, this is the way.
I don't have a ton in the way of historical context of this record as I honestly haven't bothered reading much about it, but you know Breakdown, I know Breakdown, everyone who knows their shit knows Breakdown. They might truly be the best NYHC band of their time, and they are truly a progenitor of what, for my money, is the best style of hardcore -- fully swagged out, full of drum breaks, and with some of the goofiest yet most legit and honest lyrics and vocals of any band ever. For my money, this is the apex of their discography, particularly the breakdown in Jail of Depression. If you cover that at a gig I'm attending I'm making that place into a warzone.
Members have been in so many other bands but I wanna give a special shoutout to Slumlords. Not enough kids jocking that these days. Anyways, check it out and study up.
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