Die Young
The Message
Immigrant Sun (2004)
Back in the mid 1990's, there was one place to turn to for hardcore, and that was the thriving mecca of New York City. There was a plethora of talented and hard working bands coming from the NYHC scene. Today that work ethic can be rivaled by very few. Die Young are the latest export from Texas, the great state … Read more
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Survival Instinct
Immigrant Sun (2005)
Some people consider hardcore music to be quite contrived. And if you look at it from their point of view, they have a compelling argument. The music isn't technically difficult and the song structures are fairly basic when compared to other styles of music. Where hardcore has made its mark is in its lyrics. Hardcore defines itself on voicing one's … Read more
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Graven Images
Eulogy (2007)
Each year, like so many other music-obsessed individuals, I make a list of my most anticipated albums. In doing so, I am setting myself up for the possibility of total disappointment. Die Young (TX) was one of the bands on said list, but this album is not a disappointment. On the contrary, not only did Die Young (TX)'s - it … Read more
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Through the Valleys in Between
Still Life (2008)
I can't exactly recall my first exposure to Die Young, but I do know the band's 90's inspired hardcore punk sound and intense lyrical messages had me hooked from the get-go. Die Young - now Die Young (TX) - has persevered through the years and compiled quite a back catalog, surprisingly, since they seem to be constantly touring the world. … Read more
