Open Your Eyes (Warzone album)
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Open Your Eyes was the second full-length album from New York hardcore
band, Warzone
– who originated in Lower East Side, Manhattan
, United States. It was released in 1989 on Caroline Records and follows on from their first album, Don't Forget The Struggle, Don't Forget The Streets
, the previous year.
Among the production team was guitarist, Dr. Know
, of the New York hardcore
band, Bad Brains
. One of the tracks, "Always – A Friend For Life", was a re-recording of a song from their debut EP, Lower East Side Crew (1987), as was "We're The Crew" from their previous album. In 1994, Another Planet re-issued the album on the same disc as Don't Forget The Struggle....
Lyrically, the band strived to distance themselves from the racist skinhead label which had haunted them from inception. Other lyrics discussed oppression, togetherness, and the sense of belonging to a bigger, extended family. Musically, the album featured straightforward New York Hardcore
with plenty of room for mosh
indulgence. However, the first signs of musical experimentation emerged with occasional guitar flourishes.
New York hardcore
New York hardcore refers to hardcore punk and metalcore music created in New York City and to the subculture associated with that music. New York hardcore grew out of the hardcore scene established in Washington, D.C., by bands such as Bad Brains and Minor Threat. Hardcore '81 is an album by the...
band, Warzone
Warzone (band)
Warzone was an American hardcore punk band formed on the Lower East Side of Manhattan in 1982. The band helped develop the New York hardcore sound, the hardcore skinhead style and the youth crew subgenre...
– who originated in Lower East Side, Manhattan
Lower East Side, Manhattan
The Lower East Side, LES, is a neighborhood in the southeastern part of the New York City borough of Manhattan. It is roughly bounded by Allen Street, East Houston Street, Essex Street, Canal Street, Eldridge Street, East Broadway, and Grand Street....
, United States. It was released in 1989 on Caroline Records and follows on from their first album, Don't Forget The Struggle, Don't Forget The Streets
Don't Forget The Struggle, Don't Forget The Streets
Don't Forget the Struggle, Don't Forget the Streets was the first full-length album from New York hardcore band, Warzone.It was released in 1988 on Caroline Records, following the band's 1987 debut release, the Lower East Side Crew EP...
, the previous year.
Among the production team was guitarist, Dr. Know
Dr. Know (guitarist)
Dr. Know is the stage name of Gary Miller, guitarist for Bad Brains, regarded as one of punk rock's most innovative and important bands...
, of the New York hardcore
New York hardcore
New York hardcore refers to hardcore punk and metalcore music created in New York City and to the subculture associated with that music. New York hardcore grew out of the hardcore scene established in Washington, D.C., by bands such as Bad Brains and Minor Threat. Hardcore '81 is an album by the...
band, Bad Brains
Bad Brains
Bad Brains is an American hardcore punk band formed in Washington, D.C., in 1977. They are widely regarded as among the pioneers of hardcore punk, though the band's members objected to this term to describe their music. They are also an adept reggae band, while later recordings featured elements of...
. One of the tracks, "Always – A Friend For Life", was a re-recording of a song from their debut EP, Lower East Side Crew (1987), as was "We're The Crew" from their previous album. In 1994, Another Planet re-issued the album on the same disc as Don't Forget The Struggle....
Lyrically, the band strived to distance themselves from the racist skinhead label which had haunted them from inception. Other lyrics discussed oppression, togetherness, and the sense of belonging to a bigger, extended family. Musically, the album featured straightforward New York Hardcore
New York hardcore
New York hardcore refers to hardcore punk and metalcore music created in New York City and to the subculture associated with that music. New York hardcore grew out of the hardcore scene established in Washington, D.C., by bands such as Bad Brains and Minor Threat. Hardcore '81 is an album by the...
with plenty of room for mosh
Mosh
Moshing is a dance in which participants push or slam into each other. They also flail their limbs to breakdowns of hardcore punk and its sub-genres. It is most associated with aggressive music genres, such as hardcore punk and heavy metal...
indulgence. However, the first signs of musical experimentation emerged with occasional guitar flourishes.
Track listing
- All songs written by WarzoneWarzone (band)Warzone was an American hardcore punk band formed on the Lower East Side of Manhattan in 1982. The band helped develop the New York hardcore sound, the hardcore skinhead style and the youth crew subgenre...
- "Open Up Your Eyes" – 4:29
- "Dance Hard Or Die" – 1:17
- "Face Up To It" – 2:06
- "Always – A Friend For Life" – 2:41
- "Racism – World History Part I" – 2:44
- "Back To School Again" – 3:01
- "The American Movement" – 2:31
- "Fight The Oppressor" – 2:50
- "Deceive Us – No More" – 2:37
- "Striving Higher For A Better Life" – 2:23
Credits
- Raymond "Raybeez" Barbieri – vocals
- Paul – guitar
- Crazy "Jay" Skin – guitar
- John "Omen" – bass
- E.K. – drums
- Produced by Dr. KnowDr. Know (guitarist)Dr. Know is the stage name of Gary Miller, guitarist for Bad Brains, regarded as one of punk rock's most innovative and important bands...
and Jerry Williams - Re-issue mastered by Alan Douches at West Westside Music