Baltimore Hardcore: Belly Of The Beast

Since the early 80's it hasn't been uncommon for many bands from the same city to get together for a compilation album. There have been tons of classics releases like This Is Boston Not L.A., New York Hardcore: The Way It Is and Flex Your Head. Ultimately though a lot of these styled compilations have gone without notice by those outside of the city walls. Now I am pretty biased, but one of my all time favorites was released in 2004 called Baltimore: Belly Of The Beast on Cornerstone Records. I'm not sure of the distribution for this CD, but I can't imagine it got too far out. This 28 track disc covers almost 20 years of Baltimore hardcore starting from the early days of legends Gut Instinct to the kings at the time of the release the Slumlords. There are many classic bands covered here including the aforementioned as well as Harsh Truth, Next Step Up, Stout, Curse Of Years and Dead End Boys. Do yourself a favor and download this and get to know what Baltimore hardcore was all about before Trapped Under Ice, Ruiner and Pulling Teeth took over.

1. Together We Fall - Ninety Days
2. Together We Fall - Drowned
3. Stout - Eternal
4. Stout - Ne Ya E (The Beating)
5. Bring It On - Only The Strong
6. Bring It On - Respect
7. Harsh Truth - Altered State
8. Harsh Truth - Lie To My Face
9. Dead End Boys - I Don't Like You
10. Dead End Boys - Everyday
11. Next Step Up - I Am The Law
12. Next Step Up - Take Me Away
13. Slumlords - Hardcore Eviction Crew
14. Slumlords - Time To Drink
15. Erase The Past - Voices Of Youth
16. Erase The Past - Ascension
17. Curse Of Years - Days In Black
18. Curse Of Years - Remember
19. Backhand - Wrestlemania
20. Backhand - Hang Em High
21. Never Enough - Passed On
22. Never Enough - Perfect Truth
23. Wake Up Cold - Wake Up Cold
24. Wake Up Cold - Live For Yourself
25. Fighting Chance - Global Homicide
26. Fighting Chance - Got Your Number
27. Gut Instinct - No Trust
28. Gut Instinct - Vicious Circle

Download it here.