Scratch the Surface

Sick of It All

Scratch the Surface

RELEASED: October 18, 1994
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. No Cure 2:58 2. Insurrection 1:50 3. Consume 3:42 4. Who Sets the Rules 2:45 5. Goatless 1:20 6. Step Down 3:09 7. Maladjusted 2:24 8. Scratch the Surface 2:51 9. Free Spirit 1:53 10. Force My Hand 2:28 11. Desperate Fool 1:51 12. Return to Reality 2:43 13. Farm Team 2:22 14. Cease Fire 2:58
Scratch the Surface is the fifth studio album by the American hardcore punk band Sick of It All, released on August 1, 1994. The album showcases a blend of aggressive riffs, powerful vocals, and socially conscious lyrics, characteristic of the band's style. It solidified their place in the hardcore punk scene, combining raw energy with melodic elements. The album has been influential in the genre, often cited by newer bands as a significant inspiration.