Sheer Terror - Standing Up For Falling Down LP
After nearly two decades without a full-length release, Sheer Terror returned stronger, heavier and more uncompromising than ever with Standing Up For Falling Down. As a true New York hardcore institution, the band once again prove why they remain one of the most respected and influential names in hardcore punk history.
Fronted by the legendary Reverend Paul Bearer and backed by Mike Delorenzo, Jason Carter and Anthony Corallo, Sheer Terror channel decades of anger, sarcasm, frustration and street-level honesty into a record that sounds absolutely massive while remaining deeply rooted in classic NYHC tradition.
Recorded by Dean Baltulonis at Thump Studios in Brooklyn, Standing Up For Falling Down captures the band at peak intensity. The production is thick, heavy and aggressive, balancing crushing metallic riffs with raw punk urgency and hard-driving hardcore rhythms.
Musically, the album expands the classic Sheer Terror formula without losing any of its trademark grit. Songs like “Heartburn In G” hit with brutal hardcore aggression and dark humor, while tracks such as “Sandbox Tonka” showcase the band’s ability to incorporate bleak melody and emotional weight into their sound.
Paul Bearer delivers one of the strongest vocal performances of his career, switching effortlessly between sarcastic sneers, desperate shouts and raw emotional delivery. The album feels authentic and dangerous in a way only true New York hardcore can achieve.
Blending hardcore punk, metallic heaviness and dark streetwise atmosphere, Standing Up For Falling Down is both a continuation of Sheer Terror’s legacy and one of the strongest modern NYHC albums of its era.
Pressed on colored vinyl and housed in a gatefold sleeve with included download code, this release is essential for collectors and fans of authentic hardcore aggression.
Why You’ll Love This Album
Legendary New York hardcore return after 18 years
Crushing riffs and raw hardcore aggression
Paul Bearer’s iconic vocal performance
Heavy production with classic NYHC atmosphere
Colored vinyl gatefold edition with download code
Sound & Aesthetics Highlights
Sound & Production
Thick and aggressive NYHC production
Raw punk energy mixed with metallic heaviness
Massive guitar tone and crushing rhythm section
Musical Characteristics
Classic New York hardcore with punk and metal influences
Aggressive riffs, dark melodies and streetwise attitude
Hard-hitting songwriting with emotional depth
Atmosphere & Mood
Angry, gritty and brutally honest
Dark urban hardcore atmosphere
Aggressive yet emotionally heavy
Visual & Physical Aesthetic
Colored vinyl edition
Deluxe gatefold sleeve packaging
Includes download code
For Fans Of
Agnostic Front
Negative Approach
Cro-Mags
Celtic Frost
Madball
Product Details
Artist: Sheer Terror
Title: Standing Up For Falling Down
Format: Colored Vinyl LP (2014)
Genre: New York Hardcore / Hardcore
Label: REAPER RECORDS
Tracklist
1 HEARTBURN IN G
2 AIN'T ALRIGHT
3 WEIRD, JEALOUS, AND FAT
4 BOOTS, BRACES & ALIMONY
5 COFFEE, 5 SUGARS
6 DID YOU JUST MEET ME?
7 LOVE YOU LIKE A LEPER
8 SANDBOX TONKA
9 THE REVENGE OF MR. JIGGS
10 CIGARETTES & FARTS
11 SINGALONGASTUPID
Manufacturer information
375 Media GmbH
Schlachthofstraße 36A
21079 Hamburg
Germany
https://375media.com