Review of "Blood, Faith, Loyalty " by Joe Hardcore on Centerfuse Few bands have been at it as long as Strength For A Reason. I can remember seeing their first shows in the winter of 1997. Alot of shit has changed in hardcore yet these guys are still putting down some of the realest shit out there. Not discouraged by the big marketing schemes and lack of sincerity, they've pushed forward with their traditional hardcore style - for better or worse. This is their latest and greatest, giving you both a dose of the new songs and a few oldies but goodies. SFAR succeed by sticking to their guns and being quite forward. The title of the record says it all, this is their commitment to hardcore and to what they care about. Few bands match the integrity and kept true to the DIY spirit as these guys. Spook City did a wonder with the record cover (limited edition tribute to the bands deceased loved ones) and the sound. An overall classic hardcore record from one of the few bands that remain true in the face of all these hypes and trends and greed. Impressive dose of real hardcore from the great state of Pennsylvania