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STANDING HARD: A YOUTH OF TODAY TRIBUTE
Hardcore is a good place to start. Not only to revolt and question the world around us, but more importantly, it is a place where we can build a bridge of communication, bond of friendship, network of exchanging ideas and at the very least, have fun with good music. That's what I think "hardcore" is to me. Not just hard and fast-paced music. Not just singalong and fingerpointing to your favorite songs. Definitely not fashion. It is much more than that. Some people may not understand it, but as times pass and people get older, they hopefully will. I asked myself, "What can I do for HC?". My friends are all here. This is where I feel I most belong. I sometimes think this movement is not as strong as it could be, and I want to keep this bond as tight as it can be.
This tribute has been long overdue. I decided to step in from years behind an indie magazine, and start a label as well. Why not? For my second release, this made perfect sense. Many bands jumped at the idea, recorded their covers and now, hundreds or thousands of people over the world will be refreshed with YOT's songs. The fact that many people who live many miles away from eachother, desire to make this happen, is very humbling. But can't you see? That's what Hardcore is about; communication, friends, ideas and good music.
To me, this is much larger than the pacific ocean, grander than the himalayas or anything that exists in shapes. To me, this tribute will be one thing that I and hopefully you, will remember forever.
- Saha of Embrace Records, June 2006.
(the booklet has the longer version)

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

+++ all the bands who contributed their own powerful version of the YOT classics, you guys rules!!!
The Tangled Lines - modern love story
HoldXTrue - together
Secret Seven - understand
The Patience - crucial times
Make Or Break - i have faith
The Weapon - youth of today
Expired Youth - take a stand
Fuerza De Voluntad - positive outlook
The Truth Of XXX - can't close my eyes
Weekend Nachos - we just might
XvenganzaX - youth crew
Weapons And Tactics - make a change
Breaking Ground - stabbed in the back
Nostalgia - honesty
Motivation - breakdown the walls
Second combat - flame still burns
Struggle Against - slowdown
XhalfthebattleX - put it aside
Years from Now - wake up and live
Fumbles In Life - potential friends
The Fire Still Burns - a time we'll remember
Crickbat - disengage

reviews on this Tribute CD:

“I originally reviewed this CD back in July 2006. The situation was the CD was pretty much ready to go, so Embrace sent me the CDR of it for advance review. Then, nothing. After some money problems, they were finally able to release it and I have an actual real copy of this CD. Below is the original review and I stand by it. They did a great job putting this one together.
"If you asked Ray and Porcell in 1986 if they thought in 20 years that somebody would be releasing a Youth Of Today Tribute record, they would have said “No way dude!” (Well, maybe Porcell being the humble soul that he was would say that!). I get a lot of flak for saying that Youth Of Today has been the most influential hardcore band of all time. It’s 2006 and this compilation is a testament to that statement. It amazes me that bands are still covering these songs from a band I used to see often and knew the members personally. It also shows that these songs have made an impact on thousands around the world.
Now not all the material on the disc is stellar, it’s the spirit of the entire package which is important. Most of the bands here are from all over the world and some members probably weren’t even born when records like “Can’t Close My Eyes”, “Break Down The Walls” and “We’re Not In This Alone” came out. Bands/songs include: XvenganzaX from Guatemala does “Youth Crew”, Years From Now from Florida “Wake Up And Live”, Struggle Against of Denmark “Slowdown”, The Weapon from the Philippines “Youth Of Today”, Nostalgia of malaysia, The Truth Of XXX from Serbia “Can’t Close My Eyes”, HoldXTrue of Hungary “Together”, Secret Seven “Understand”, The Patience “Crucial Times”, XhalfthebattleX “Put It Aside” and appearances by bands like Motivation, Second Combat, The Tangled Lines and more.
It’s a great idea, well done and worth looking into getting. Since it’s from a label in Malaysia, it might be difficult importing but from what I understand someone in the US will help distribute this one.” – Quick Fix Fanzine, USA.

"Great compiled tribute to the pioneers of hardcore Positive-Youthcrew, legendary the Youth Of Today, in a well-taken care of edition in digipack made with much feeling and respect that reunites to 22 bands of Asia, Europe, South America and the United States. A infaltable disc for everything fan of YOT." - No Pasaran, Argentina.

"An impressive 22-track tribute to this seminal sXe band. This Malaysian label has compiled a truly international set of bands from countries as diverse as USA, Philippines, Germany, Guatemala, Italy, Malaysia, Denmark and more! Most of the tracks are faithful takes on the originals and, of all 22 bands, there are only about two that should have been drowned at birth. Highlights include Hungary’s blazing HOLDXTRUE, South Korea’s thrash-tastic THE PATIENCE, Florida’s MAKE OR BREAK, Serbia’s abrasive THE TRUTH OF XXX and the closing, disc-stealing winner from CRICKBAT with a rampant ‘Disengage’. Packaging is top-notch too, with comments from each band and liner notes. YOT fans - of which I am one - should snap this up as it’s respectful, sincere and flies outta the speakers with often alarming ferocity. Good work Embrace!" - Scanner, New Zealand.

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