7 Seconds formed in Reno, Nevada during the rise of punk in 1980. Although there have been significant lineup changes, they're still around and still performing. And yes, Kevin Seconds and Steve Youth - the real life Marvelli brothers - are still there.
This song is from their 1984 debut album The Crew - regarded by many as one of the greatest hardcore albums ever recorded. And, really, it's raw and angry and energetic.... and somewhat stoic. Written by Kevin Seconds, it has an almost straight-edge feel.... but it ain't straight-edge.
So, this song was released in 1984.
Thirty years later, they performed it in Moscow with arguably more energy.
But if you know them before this post, you probably know them for their cover of the Nena classic song "99 Red Balloons" (yes, the English version).
It's spectacular.
This is the one song they can't not play. And it's always just as spectacular.
As Kevin says during this performance EARLIER THIS YEAR, they first performed this song in 1982.
In 2025.... 45 years after they formed.... it still sounds spectacular.
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