The new Side By Side "You're Only Young Once..." vinyl LP is an expanded reissue of the band's highly sought-after 1988 7" vinyl EP. The LP is available in a variety of formats, including fuchsia and white, translucent purple, pink, and opaque purple vinyl. The songs have been remastered, but still captures the raw energy and aggression of the band. The LP features all the original tracks plus, three compilation tracks which are excellent additions to the album!
• "Violence To Fade" (from the "New York City Hardcore 1987 - Together" compilation)
• "Dead Serious" and “Time Is Now” (from the "New York City Hardcore - The Way It Is" compilation)
The album opens with "Backfire", a classic example of Side By Side's sound, driving guitars, pounding drums, and Jules's impassioned vocals. Other standout tracks include "My Life to Live", "Living A Lie", and "Look Back".
Overall, "You're Only Young Once..." is a fantastic reissue of a classic hardcore punk album. The remastering is excellent, the artwork is great, and the music is still as powerful as ever. This is a must-have for fans of hardcore punk, and it is a great introduction to the band for those who are new to them.
Copies of the LP are still available at RevHQ.