Preorder the classic Strongarm album “Atonement”, on Vinyl Record from Blood and Ink Records right here. If they sell enough of these they might even consider pressing more classics to vinyl.

“Atonement” is the album that got me into Strongarm and much of the hardcore movement, back in 1995. Having seen them several times in the mid 90′s at Calvary Chapel Capo Beach, I was awe struck by their talent and tight musicianship. This was a band intent on playing their absolute best each and everytime they’d do a show and that artistry clearly shines through on “Atonement”. Strongarm were playing their brand of melodic hardcore before anyone else was doing it and by the time “Advent of a Miracle” released in 97′, this band was at the top of their game. Sure they lost a vocalist after “Atonement”, but that didn’t stop the band from moving forward and from being fully capable of being talented musicians. I am still proud that I was lucky enough to see them in their “Atonement” days and this album will continue to serve as a “Classic” for years to come.