Stretch Arm Strong

1. Through My Actions

2. Second Chances

3. Refuge

4. Vision

5. Reason to Care

6. Hand in Hand

7. Serenity

8. Set Free

9. Faceless

10. Amongst Friends

Compassion Fills the Void,Stretch Arm Strong,Uprising,Alternative Pop/Rock,Hardcore Punk,Punk Revival,Rock/Pop

Average customer rating: Urgent HxC Solid Perfect blend of herbs and spices... A True follow up to Revolution Transmission punk/hardcore

Free at Last Stretch Arm Strong Manufacturer: We Put Out ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Hardcore | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Emo | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: A Revolution Transmission Rituals of Life Engage Dead FM Wake the Dead ASIN: B000AMJDC4 Release Date: 2005-09-13

Tracks:

1. The Hardest Part
2. Hearts On Fire
3. Faces
4. The Sound Of Names Dropping
5. To The End
6. When All Else Fails
7. Flight 828
8. Every Last Minute
9. Landslide
10. This Time
11. (This May Be In Fact) As Good As It Gets
12. A Time For Peace

Album Description

After releasing three full-lengths for Solid State Records, South Carolina's Stretch Arm Strong signed with We Put Out and recorded "Free At Last" with producer James Wisner (Dashboard Confessional, Academy Is, Underoath) and mixer Ryan Greene (NOFX). Then they headed to Europe for the summer festivals and some sold out dates with Pennywise. They're currently on a co-headlining run with Haste The Day. Look for upcoming US tour dates. With the record of their career, new management, and a new label, Stretch Arm Strong are refreshed and poised to take over the world.

Customer Reviews:

Urgent HxC.......2006-08-06

I'd put SAS on par with Rise Against and maybe Strike Anywhere. Clean vocal hxc punk with pop sensibility and shout out loud chorus'. If you like NOFX, Rise Against, Story Of The Year or Thursday, you'll like SAS and 'Free At Last'.

Solid.......2006-01-15

I picked up this album based on a review in HM magazine. It got a 4 out 5 and I've been a fan their music since their early days. Was it what I was expecting? NO not at all! But that's a good thing. There is definitley alot more clean vocals in this release, and it turned out to be a really good thing. I love the whole trend of Scream/Sing flowing through about every track. The chorus's are very catchy and will have you chanting along after a few listens. And the lyrics, are really mellow and simple, which is good at times. It also shines with very fast punk rythms and the signature Stretch screams. This band has provided us with a great mix of punk and hardcore. I Like alot, pick it up, most likely you won't regret it.

Perfect blend of herbs and spices..........2005-12-26

Stretch Arm Strong has really blended a more evolved sound (a.k.a more singing) while still maintaining much of the feel of their older albums. So many bands seem to go fully one way or the other but these songs are a really nice balance. Melodic when it should be, hardcore when it should be and just well-done all the time.

SAS kinda fell off my radar since so many other bands that I discovered along with SAS either broke up or took a turn for the worse. Luckily SAS is still going strong.

A True follow up to Revolution Transmission.......2005-12-19

Being that Revolution Transmission is one of the greatest albums ever it is great that we finally have a follow up worthy of this praise. This cd is the ultimate blend of punk and hardcore. It has everything you would want in an album. It has punk tendencies but does not forget about breakdowns and two-steps. I love the sound that SAS has evolved to over the years and I can tell that this cd will be one that will be hard to pry from my cd player. It only takes a moments listen to "The Hardest Part" to know that this cd rulles! So pick a copy up if you haven't already especially if you are in to SAS at all. It is WELL worth the money spent!

punk/hardcore.......2005-11-02

This album has a perfect mix of punk/hardcore. This is getting my vote for best album of the year in that category

Average customer rating:

Compassion Fills the Void Stretch Arm Strong Manufacturer: Uprising/Rise ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Hardcore | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Rituals of Life A Revolution Transmission ASIN: B0000DEOG9 Release Date: 2003-02-23

Tracks:

1. Through My Actions
2. Second Chances
3. Refuge
4. Vision
5. Reason to Care
6. Hand in Hand
7. Serenity
8. Set Free
9. Faceless
10. Amongst Friends

Average customer rating: This is a GREAT album! Longtime Favorite ONE OF THE BEST Excellent!!! RITUALS OF LIFE!!!

Rituals of Life Stretch Arm Strong Manufacturer: Solid State Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Hardcore | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: A Revolution Transmission Compassion Fills the Void Engage The Messenger The Few, The Proud, The Crucial ASIN: B00000IKIO Release Date: 1999-05-04

Tracks:

1. When Sorrow Falls
2. Outside Looking In
3. Second Chances
4. All We've Lost
5. Untitled
6. For Now
7. Pursuit Of Hapiness
8. Reach Out
9. Set Free
10. Through My Actions
11. To A Friend
12. Bonus Track

Customer Reviews:

This is a GREAT album!.......2005-03-28

This is one of my favorite hardcore CD's. Highly recommended for hardcore fans looking for "actual" hardcore. All of their albums are great. I can't wait to see SAS live. Big-ups to SAS representing SC. That's all that needs to be said.

Longtime Favorite.......2004-03-26

This and Revolution Transimission are two of my all-time favorite CDs. Absolutely great music. Wish they still sounded like this on their latest CD, Engage. If you're new to SAS, this is the first CD you want to get. It's definately their best stuff. Revolution rocks too but this one just barely edges it out.

ONE OF THE BEST.......2003-08-15

in my personal opinion this is one of the best hardcore albums ever made. it combines throaty "yell" (for lack of a better word) singing with "regular"singing. it is an emotional explosion of aggression and love all rolled into one. the music is just straight hardcore with a punkish tinge. buy it and love it!!

Excellent!!!.......2003-04-17

This is a great hardcore punk album, from the amazing STRETCH ARM STRONG! Don't forget to check out there newer CD as well.

RITUALS OF LIFE!!!.......2002-11-08

Stretch Arm Strong is so sweet! Through My Actions is an awesome song, and it is the worst song on this CD. (Not saying that it's a bad song, no it's a really awesome song, just not the best on the disc) You've gotta get this CD! That song makes this worth the money that you'll pay. Buy this CD NOW!!!

Average customer rating: sell outs? pretty great This is an excellent CD! Sell Outs ''you were more than just a song''

A Revolution Transmission Stretch Arm Strong Manufacturer: Solid State Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Hardcore | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Rituals of Life Engage Compassion Fills the Void Wake the Dead You Don't Have to Be Blood to Be Family ASIN: B00005LNE6 Release Date: 2001-07-03

Tracks:

1. Means To An End
2. Worst Case Scenario
3. The Truth About Iowa
4. For The Record
5. Take Back. Control
6. When Words Escape
7. Kill The Light
8. Still Believe, Part II
9. Dreams Away
10. Positive Aspects Of Negativity
11. Transmission Demolition
12. Parasite Complex
13. Angels Of The Silences

Customer Reviews:

sell outs?.......2005-12-26

ive never heard of a band on tooth and nail selling out, but i liked this cd, its fun, this band inspired one of my favorite local bands

pretty great.......2005-08-24

if you like old school hardcore, this is the cd for you. SAS was one of the first great hardcore bands along with boysetsfire, and they have continued to keep their original sound (with some mature changes) into the 21st century. of course nothing can compare to seeing them live, but in the meantime there are no better substitutes than the cds.

This is an excellent CD!.......2004-12-07

This one spent a lot of time in my CD player when I first got it over a year ago and is still a regular favorite. While not quite as good as Rituals of Life in my opinion, it is one of the best CDs of it's kind out there.

Sell Outs.......2004-01-02

I grew up in Columbia, SC. I know what Stretch was and what they are now. They sold out. They used to be incredible. When they got signed, their sound changed dramatically. I used to go see them when they played VFW's, Annie's, and other random Colatown spots with other great bands like In/Humanity. What happened to Stretch? I hope that the guys in the band read this. I also hope all of the former band members read this. Dreads... why did you sell out? Money is nice and all but don't you remember what you're all about? Keep Hope Alive.

''you were more than just a song''.......2003-12-14

it seems to me that stretch get better with every cd. this cd is great. the lyrics, vocals, everything is good about it. i had the privilege to see them last summer and it was rad. they closed with 'for the record' my personal favorite song. definitely pick this cd up. standout tracks: for the record and worst case scenario.

Average customer rating: wat are they thinking from the state that started the civil war: SAS! Major Disappointment BETTER THAN BLINK! it's already been done

Engage Stretch Arm Strong Manufacturer: Solid State Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Hardcore | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Emo | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: A Revolution Transmission Rituals of Life Set Your Goals Gorilla Biscuits O God, The Aftermath ASIN: B0000AM6HD Release Date: 2003-08-19

Tracks:

1. WE BLEED
2. RAISE YOUR FIST
3. RISING AGAIN
4. MILES APART
5. DEVIL SHOOTS DEVIL
6. BLACK CLOUDS
7. DEFECT
8. CALLING, THE
9. IGNITION
10. PERCEPTION OF ENERGY
11. EXPRESS YOURSELF

Customer Reviews:

wat are they thinking.......2004-06-19

s.a.s use to be one of the greatest hardcore bands out there.compassion fills the void,rituals of life,revolution transmission were all amazing hardcore cds then i went out and bought engage and lost all respect that i had for them. horrible cd they are more punk then hardcore and honestley the only good song on it is express yourself wich is a rap and the only reason i like it is beacuse u can c walk 2 it hahhahaseriouslly dont waste your time on this cd

from the state that started the civil war: SAS!.......2004-06-15

i am a long time stretch fan. i must say that this album rocks and it hurts to see so many bashing this record. i loved it. it shows a side to stretch you don't normally see. their love of pop punk while still giving you plenty of that sas hardcore you have come to love. give this record a chance. it is diverse and worth a listen or 20,000,000,000. awesome record.

Major Disappointment.......2004-03-26

Though I've only known Stretch for a bit under 2 years now, when this CD came out I was eager to hear another CD that would become a constant resident of my CD player. It wasn't. Some might describe the new direction by saying it sounds like they've sold out. I don't like to think that Stretch would ever sell out but they definately need to do something to get the passion from their first albums back into their music. I will still give this disc a listen every now and then but I almost wish I'd downloaded it instead of payed for it. So disappointing. If you want good SAS, try Rituals of Life or Revolution Transmission.

BETTER THAN BLINK!.......2003-11-06

AYo! I've gheard of these guys for years and I finally caught there show in New York! Theyse guys are a perfect blend of Punk and Hard Core. Music with a message to the lost kids of today and it's truly moving to anyone with a doubt or question about their very own exsist-ense!

it's already been done.......2003-09-04

I was expecting this cd to be awful based on the reviews that are already out there by big sites. However, it's not THAT bad. Engage is just another SAS album that sounds pretty much the same as their previous releases. This one has quite a few guest vocal spots though. Compared to their previous releases, this one is more straightforward hardcore. There are a few mellow punk sounding spots. This is pretty similar to Revolution Transmission, but not nearly as good. If you are a Stretch fan, buy it because it really isn't that bad. I will complain about them recycling Express Yourself. I hate it when bands put songs from a compilation cd on their own cd. It makes you wonder why you bought the compilation. The version on Too Legit for the Pit is much better than the album version(same thing with throwdown's Baby Got Back). Overall, I will call this a mediocre release. SAS hasn't really evolved musically. However, it seems the hardcore kids get mad when somebody tries to change based on how mad they got about the latest Poison the Well release anyway. This is the first album in the past year from Solid State that is actually less than perfect.

Average customer rating:

Compassion Fills the Void Stretch Arm Strong Manufacturer: Uprising/Rise ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Hardcore | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000A2GZFC Release Date: 2003-02-23

Tracks:

1. Through My Actions
2. Second Chances
3. Refuge
4. Vision
5. Reason to Care
6. Hand in Hand
7. Serenity
8. Set Free
9. Faceless
10. Amongst Friends

Average customer rating:

Free at Last Stretch Arm Strong Manufacturer: Dope Entertainment ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Hardcore | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Emo | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000BK0VNK Release Date: 2005-10-03

Tracks:

1. Hardest Part
2. Hearts On Fire
3. Faces
4. Sound Of Names Dropping
5. To The End
6. When All Else Fails
7. Flight 828
8. Every Last Minute
9. Last Slide
10. This Time
11. (This May Be A Fact) As Good As It Gets
12. Time For Peace
13. Hooked To Wires (Bonus Track)

Average customer rating:

Revoulution Transmission Stretch Arm Strong Manufacturer: 3d ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Hardcore | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005U25A Release Date: 2002-04-08

Album Details

Japanese Version featuring a Bonus Track

Average customer rating: eh

Engage Stretch Arm Strong Manufacturer: Golf Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Hardcore | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Emo | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000CDLLI Release Date: 2003-09-02

Tracks:

1. We Bleed - Ian Larrabee, Stretch Arm Strong
2. Raise Your Fist
3. Rising Again
4. Miles Apart - Geoff Rickly, Stretch Arm Strong
5. Devil Shoots Devil
6. Black Clouds - Stretch Arm Strong, Rob Vitale
7. Defect - Erin Farley, Stretch Arm Strong
8. Calling
9. Ignition - Jason Shevchuk, Stretch Arm Strong
10. Perception of Energy
11. Express Yourself

Album Description

The most exciting hardcore band around! The band's third release finds them stretching itself from performing positive hardcore to creating songs along the lines of tour mates Good Charlotte & New Found Glory, mixing pop sensibilities with a hard edge. CD-ROM features one hour live performance. 11 tracks. Golf Records. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

eh.......2003-10-17

id have to say that they went a bit softer on this album, but nowhere close to good charlotte or new found glory. i can't justify a comparison there.

Average customer rating:

Compassion Fills the Void Stretch Arm Strong Manufacturer: Uprising Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Hardcore | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005Y8MF Release Date: 1999-08-31

Tracks:

1. Through My Actions
2. Second Chances
3. Refuge
4. Vision
5. Reason to Care
6. Hand in Hand
7. Serenity
8. Set Free
9. Faceless
10. Amongst Friends

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