Chain Of Strength The One Thing That Still Holds True Coke Bottle Clear Vinyl Edition

The title of the first song on The One Thing That Still Holds True says it all: “Impact.” Chain OF Strength made one of the most undeniable impressions of any hardcore band from their era, with a message as outright and direct as any before them, and perhaps with an in-your-face attitude that was only matched by the power of their recordings. This Southern California band struck with the force of a ten-ton truck—merging the guitar sound of Minor Threat with the crunch of Cro-mags, and melding it with an intensity that gained notoriety from coast to coast. Rarely has a band from the West Coast been able to hold its own with their East Coast counterparts; Chain OF Strength not only held their own, but was considered to be at the forefront of the movement. Perhaps no other band from this era has been so often imitated, but never has their power been duplicated. The One Thing That Still Holds True compiles their entire recorded output, both the True Till Death and What Holds Us Apart EPs as well as the bonus track “Impact.” No true fan of hardcore can call their collection complete without this essential album.