The long awaited third album by East Bay band. Featuring a new singer and the talented matured line-up of musicians, this album is their best yet. Raw energetic songs that won'tdisappoint. Standard jewel case.
The long awaited third album by East Bay band. Featuring a new singer and the talented matured line-up of musicians, this album is their best yet. Raw energetic songs that won'tdisappoint. Standard jewel case.
"I have been a link 80 fan/friend for years and was always partial to the vocal stylings of nick traina (former link 80 singer who passed away 1997). i am glad to inform the world that instead of distroying this band, there hardships only made them stronger and therefore ROCK WAY HARDER! The prime tracks from "THE STRUGGLE CONTINUES" are time for a change, addiction, intolerance, resist and there is also a emotional track about nick traina called unbroken. This disc is a must for any link 80 fan and is a must look into for anybody else"
Newer Link 80 without Nick, but still incredible
Mike Golen | Chicago | 02/25/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a great album. I do favor 17 Reasons more, but without Nicks singing I think this album still delivers. Great horn lines, fast drumming, furious guitar riffs... its basically the Link 80 I've always known and loved, just a new singer. It was great to hear a new version of Nowhere Fast, too. If you're a Link 80 fan or a fan of ska-core of ska-punk in gerneral, pick this up, along with 17 Reasons, you wont regret it. My favorites include Addiction, Intolerance, My Girl, Evil Twin, and Resist in G Minor."
Missing Nick 80
Nick Danger | New York, NY | 03/24/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I got to see Link 80 about two months before Nick died. They were my favorite band at the time, spewing energy to fuel a young punk-rocker's fire.This new album seems to lack the urgency of 17 REASONS. The song writing (especially the horn-lines) has come a long way, but without Nick 80's gritty voice, the energy level is a little low.Now, don't get me wrong. This is an awesome album. Ad it does rock out. Any Link 80 fan should get this album. Just don't expect the Link 80 of old.My personal favorites are the furious INTOLERANCE, the lighthearted NOTHING NEW, and MY GIRL featuring Mike "Bruce Lee" Park."
The Struggle Continues
BIG J | Chicago, IL | 03/27/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"this is a great new album by one of the best ska/punk bands out there. it is a different sound from their 2 previous cds, KILLING KATIE and 17 REASONS, but it gets the job done. it features a new lead singer who brings a lot of energy to this album. if you like listening to good music then I would recommend this or any of Link 80's other albums."
"The Struggle Continues"... An Excellent New Beginning
js | chicago,il | 08/15/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This a great new record by a band who has overcome great odds. The album has a new sound, but what can you expect from a band who has lost and replaced half of its members. The album's new sound is a lot harder and the lyrics are a departure from those of Nick Traina. Nick's lyrics were great and so are the new singer's, Ryan Noble, but Nick's lyrics generally possessed an "against the rest" attitude and were about fighting against oppressive forces and those who brought conflict to life. The new singer's lyrics are completely different in the sense that they concern inner struggles and battles which are fought within. The new album is great and more people would appreciate it if they stopped expecting Ryan to be Nick. Nick wrote some of my favorite songs, but Ryan is a different person and therefore has different style. I miss Nick too, but before his death he had moved on and started Knowledge. Nick had a talent that could be compared to no one else's and it's a shame that it had to come to such a sad end. Just like Nick moved on, Link 80 has progressed musically. Their sound, just like the band members themselves, has matured and developed into what it is. It is an awesome cd and everyone would be able to enjoy it more if they would just stop expecting the same 17 Reasons sound and try to listen and appreciate the record for what it is."