Youth of Today - We're Not In This Alone (1988)

Tracklist
1. Flame Still Burns
2. Slow Down
3. Choose to Be
4. Put It Aside
5. Wake up and Live
6. No More
7. What Goes Around
8. Potential Friends
9. Time We'll Remember, A
10. Live Free
11. Understand
12. Prejudice
13. Keep It Up

By the time of their second and final LP, WE'RE NOT IN THIS ALONE, New York's Youth of Today had muscled themselves into position as one of hardcore's most formidable acts. Previous recordings like BREAK DOWN THE WALLS showcased their righteous fury and frenzied performances, but their skill as musicians was still developing. The songs on ALONE are more focused than anything else the band had done to this point, and scene anthems like the pro-vegetarian "No More" sear with singer Ray Cappo's passionate delivery. The more melodic direction of his next project, Shelter, was foreshadowed, but this is pure Youth of Today.