Life on the Ropes
Encyclopedia
Life on the Ropes is the seventh full-length studio album from New York
hardcore punk
band, Sick of It All
. Released in September, 2003, it was the band's final album of new material on Fat Wreck Chords
. The album features guest backing vocals from, amongst others, John Joseph
of Cro-Mags
.
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
hardcore punk
Hardcore punk
Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...
band, Sick of It All
Sick of It All
Sick of It All is an American hardcore punk band from Queens, New York. Formed in 1986, the band consisted of brothers Lou Koller on vocals and Pete Koller on lead guitar, Rich Cipriano on bass, and Armand Majidi on drums. There have been only two member changes since their inception, with Max...
. Released in September, 2003, it was the band's final album of new material on Fat Wreck Chords
Fat Wreck Chords
Fat Wreck Chords is a San Francisco, California based independent record label, focused on punk rock. It was started by Fat Mike and his ex-wife, Erin, in 1990....
. The album features guest backing vocals from, amongst others, John Joseph
John Joseph (rock singer)
John Joseph McGowan is a punk rock singer from New York City, most famous for his work with the Cro-Mags in the 1980s.Joseph was raised in foster care and grew up on the streets of New York. He was the lead singer for the New York hardcore punk band Cro-Mags from 1984 until 1987, though he...
of Cro-Mags
Cro-Mags
Cro-Mags are a hardcore punk turned crossover thrash band from New York City. The band, which had a strong cult following, released many records, their first two considered the most influential...
.
Track listing
- All tracks written by Sick of It AllSick of It AllSick of It All is an American hardcore punk band from Queens, New York. Formed in 1986, the band consisted of brothers Lou Koller on vocals and Pete Koller on lead guitar, Rich Cipriano on bass, and Armand Majidi on drums. There have been only two member changes since their inception, with Max...
- "Relentless" – 2:24
- "All My Blessings" – 1:48
- "The Land Increases" – 1:38
- "Paper Tiger (Fakin' the Punk)" – 2:08
- "The Innocent" – 2:51
- "Silence" – 2:38
- "For Now" – 2:45
- "View from the Surface" – 2:32
- "Going All Out" – 2:29
- "Rewind" – 2:21
- "Shit Sandwich (Instra-Mental)" – 1:04
- "Butting Heads" – 2:46
- "Take Control" – 2:17
- "Kept in Check" – 2:42
- "On the Brink" – 2:26
- "Trenches" – 3:33
Credits
- Lou Koller – vocals
- Pete Koller – guitar
- Craig Setari – bass guitar
- Armand Majidi – drums
- John JosephJohn Joseph (rock singer)John Joseph McGowan is a punk rock singer from New York City, most famous for his work with the Cro-Mags in the 1980s.Joseph was raised in foster care and grew up on the streets of New York. He was the lead singer for the New York hardcore punk band Cro-Mags from 1984 until 1987, though he...
of Cro-MagsCro-MagsCro-Mags are a hardcore punk turned crossover thrash band from New York City. The band, which had a strong cult following, released many records, their first two considered the most influential...
– guest vocals on Paper Tiger (Fakin' The Punk) - Opening line by Robert DeNiro sampled from the 1978 movie The Deer Hunter
- Recorded at Atomic Recording Company, Brooklyn, New York, US
- Produced by Sick of It All and Dean Baltolonis