Ourselves (album) explained

Ourselves is a 1988 album by hardcore punk band 7 Seconds.^{[2] [3]}

Critical reception

Trouser Press called Ourselves "state of the art: intelligent lyrics of personal and political consequence, moderately powerful singing, buzzing guitars and brisk tempos."^[4] Spin called it "fun, fast and smart—a pleasant alternative to mall-born pop slush and three-time losers retreading Dolls riffs."^[5]

Track listing

All songs written by Kevin Seconds, except where noted.

1. "Escape and Run" - 2:52
2. "Far Away Friends" (Seconds, Steve Youth) - 2:41
3. "Save Ourselves" - 3:07
4. "If I Abide" - 3:23
5. "Wish I Could Help" - 2:27
6. "Sleep" (Youth) - 3:35
7. "Sister" - 2:04
8. "Middleground" - 4:28
9. "When One Falls" (Seconds, Youth) - 3:30
10. "Some Sort of Balance" (Seconds, Youth) - 2:49
11. "Seven Years" (Seconds, Youth, Troy Mowat) - 4:06

Personnel

• Kevin Seconds: Lead Vocals
• Bob Adams: Guitar, Vocals
• Troy Mowat: Drums
• Steve Youth: Bass, Piano

Notes and References

1. Web site: 7 Seconds | Biography & History. AllMusic.
2. Web site: Hardcore devotion - Feature Story - Local Stories - March 11, 2004. Sacramento News & Review.
3. Book: Cogan . Brian . Encyclopedia of Punk Music and Culture . 2006 . Greenwood Press . 195.
4. Web site: 7 Seconds . Trouser Press . 2 January 2021.
5. Web site: Spins. SPIN. December 2, 1988. SPIN Media LLC. Google Books.