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How We Rock

How We Rock was the third release from the Boston hardcore punk band SSD. It was rooted in the hardcore sound but exhibited overt heavy metal characteristics, such as a relatively high number of lengthy guitar solos.

Last revised
Jul 25, 2026
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How We Rock
Studio album by
ReleasedSeptember 1984
Recorded1984
StudioDowntown Recorders
Genres
LabelModern Method
ProducersMike Bastarache, Lou Giordano
SSD chronology
Get It Away
(1983)
How We Rock
(1984)
Break It Up
(1985)

How We Rock was the third release from the Boston hardcore punk band SSD. It was rooted in the hardcore sound but exhibited overt heavy metal characteristics, such as a relatively high number of lengthy guitar solos.

Track listing

All songs written and arranged by SS Decontrol.

Side A

  1. "Intro" 3:13
  2. "How We Rock" 2:20
  3. "Words That Kill" 3:19
  4. "The Choice" 2:53

Side B

  1. "On the Road" 3:42
  2. "What It Takes" 3:44
  3. "What If I" 3:10

Personnel

  • Springa – vocals
  • Al Barile – rhythm guitar
  • Francois Levesque – lead guitar
  • Jaime Sciarappa – bass
  • Chris Foley – drums
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