Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Youth Of Today - Can't Close My Eyes


Youth of Today was a Straight Edge Hardcore band from Connecticut, but commonly referred to as a New York Hardcore band. The band played an important role in establishing the Youth Crew subgenre of hardcore.

Youth Of Today's "Can't Close My Eyes" 7" was originally released by Positive Force Records, the now-defunct label ran by 7 Seconds frontman Kevin Seconds, in 1985. It was later reissued as a split label 12" by Caroline/Schism Records in 1988. And now it's available on Revelation Records, completely remastered with new artwork and photos. Features the "Can't Close My Eyes" 7" in it's entirety, the extra track from the Caroline/Schism Records 12", as well as 5 rare songs from the V/A "Connecticut Fun" LP originally released on Incas Records in 1985. Crucial!

Genre: Hardcore
Year: 1987

Tracklist:

01. Expectations
02. Crucial Times
03. I Have Faith
04. Youth Of Today
05. Take A Stand
06. Positive Outlook
07. Can't Close My Eyes
08. We Just Might
09. Youth Crew
10. Take A Stand
11. Stabbed In The Back
12. We Just Might
13. Wake Up And Live
14. Standing Hard

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