Fast Cars, Fast Women

by Fastbreak

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120 Bucks 00:59
It must be easy to pin this on us But it was you who battled all along But I'm sorry and I won't take it Won't let you decide the right from wrong I would let you play your role And let it last as long I remember not too far back when you couldn't say a word at all When would you figure out that I did not forget And i'm not the only one Not the only one at all It must be- your time to To decide for all around you And lead us to your roles Made decisions- decisions for us all But you haven’t convinced me yet no you haven't convinced me yet
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At Times 02:01
At times Holding on to what? For no reason It seems that we forget what we stand for Building up just to be let down Spent your thoughts on something with no words At times we can feel so let down But I won't- I won't let it Ruin a thing Fucking thing At times we can feel so let down But I won’t- I won't let it Ruin a thing Fucking thing Holding on to what? For no reason It seems that we forget what we stand for Building up just to be let down Spent your thoughts on something with no words At times we can feel so let down But I won't- I won't let it Ruin a fucking thing At times we can feel so let down But I won’t- I won't let it Ruin a fucking thing wont let it ruin a fucking thing no I won't Constantly seeing other people Falling victim to their own faults Built up through expectation In hopes to please someone else I won't be let down let down
3.
I'm trying so hard and failing so fast Hoping this weight will not last It's you who’s got it easy Just wait until your turn Now it's adding up and finally you'll face The mess you made and never cleaned And all the things you've never seen It seems so better now Now that the problem has found its blame And now you've found it out It was easier for you but now it's not the same Failing no more for things I was sure Were not my problems But I've taken punches for what you say It's finally not my time to take the weight of the blame Raise your hand when called upon When the problems face to face It seems so better now Now that the problem has found its blame And now you've found it out It was easier for you but now it's not the same I'm trying so hard (so hard) just to forgive I'm trying so hard (so hard) just to forgive
4.
People around me are all the same Follow- depend- to get through their days You're just like them- turn to me Try to question all that I believe All that you said Never meant a fucking thing All that you said Never meant a fucking thing I said it and I meant it I wish I had said it before Because I'm sick and tired of Sitting back and being told All that you said Never meant a fucking thing All– that– you said Never meant a fucking thing What was it that you said Said before What was it that you said Said before Go! Stop!
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I would never thought I’d fall so low Now there's so much more that keeps me so far above I guess I've learned to forget Because this time there is so much more I know this may feel so far from you Now that I look ahead with hope Of what's to come I guess I've learned to forget Because this time there is so much more I guess I've learned to forget Because this time there is so much more So much more Seems like everything is moving much too fast But I know That anytime before I couldn't pick myself Up off the floor So much more
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I'd never thought I would get to the point Of saying The apprehension- the feeling that I've felt There's never been something so important the importance is so much bigger than itself And I- I should have known To place it all on the line to let it show And I- I should have known To place it all on the line to let it show I'm glad that you enjoy all of this Just to move on and forget what I've felt It's scary to place so much weight And rely so much on the words of someone else someone else someone else And I- I should have known To place it all on the line To let it show And I- I should have known To place it all on the line to let it show I should've known I should've known Place it all on the line and let those feelings show I guess I should have known How could you- how could you know now that you’re- now that you're gone How could you- how could you know Now that you’re- now that you're gone Now you’re fucking gone
7.
Time has gone by And you've given up turned your back And walked away Never explained any of your actions Stuck with your problems and nothing to say It may be out of reach but I know I'll try Not going to sit back and waste this time It may be out of reach but I know I'll try Not going to sit back and waste this time Given out been showed up Used to know what you were about Run and hide full of regret/ I've seen it all thrown in my face// It may be out of reach but I know I'll try Not going to sit back and waste this time Run and hide It may be out of reach but I know I'll try Not going to sit back and waste this time Run and hide face it now don’t waste this time Not going to sit back and waste this time
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This time has changed me And what was I to do (and you were changing- two directions- pulling further pushing further from you) When there is no fault And I won't even say (I enjoy learning things that come so easily) For what it's worth I wish that we could stay the same For what it's worth For what it's worth I wish that we could stay the same And this time it is so hard Just couldn't stay the same (claiming they'll never know a difference claiming that they'll never change) But if there was some sort of way To slow down the days (and make it so much easier to find the place the face) For what it's worth I wish that we could stay the same For what it's worth For what it's worth I wish that we could stay the same I'm holding onto everything everything from before I've lost too much too many times For things I should have Pushed below I'm holding onto everything-everything
9.
Where it lies! It's the loss of control that hurts the most The fact that no one even fucking knows Which direction we are heading The things been lead the times been spent You give me the strength to call it fucking quits You got to realize Realize your strength inside The strength’s inside Yeah the strength it lies inside C’mon You got to build it off of something You can't look to anyone else Can you handle the weight (I can't handle the weight) When you feel so fucking alone You can't dodge the honesty The music emotion energy Pressure mounts tries to make us fold Draw inside to the strength we hold The strength we hold
10.
Photo Finish 02:05
Not one word Not a single statement that could forgive this Could replace it never listened to apologies Unheard And it is true I've heard excuses But what have expected it was you who did this Leaving me with nothing in return Look toward where I have brought myself I can't believe this is how it goes Look toward where I've brought myself So much closer then farther then you Coming back to everything I've lost (only to find myself) So far away from what I know (it always shows) That no one can take away What's definitely not their own It's here and I'm learning what I am And what I know and I own But what did you expect because you've done it
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about

In the late 90s, no one carried the torch for Youth Crew hardcore like Fastbreak. Formed in 1994, the Connecticut band quickly made a name for themselves in the New England area, thanks to their explosive approach to fast-paced hardcore music and unrelenting positivity. Their sound was a true successor to the upbeat style of bands like Gorilla Biscuits and Youth of Today. Their energy made them a staple in Connecticut hardcore, as they became a fixture playing alongside bands like H2O, Bane, Ten Yard Fight, Right Brigade, and more.
Despite their significant impact on the hardcore scene, Fastbreak's recordings had long been out of print and unavailable on streaming services. This is why Iodine Records is proud to re-release Fastbreak’s seminal debut album, Fast Cars, Fast Women. Originally released in 1998, every idea, riff, and rhythm on the record feels as fresh as ever. Songs like “Said and Done” and “Places Trades” are bursting with pure exuberance and energy. In a time when bands were getting darker and gloomier, Fastbreak was a breath of fresh air, bringing a more inviting energy to the genre.

Fastbreak’s ideas were extremely ahead of their time, predicting the future fusion of hardcore and pop-punk that would go on to take over the world. Their influence can be heard in countless bands that followed, blending the raw energy of hardcore with the immediacy of a positive attitude and approach. It’s a painfully underrated record, but thankfully, listeners now have a chance to realize just what was going on.
Fastbreak’s Fast Cars, Fast Women features Patrick Rorick on vocals, Steven Pica and Neal St. Clair on guitar, Don Raymond on bass, and Luke Garro on drums. The album was produced by Dean Baltulonis and mastered at Metropolis Studios.

credits

released January 24, 2025

Fastbreak
Neal St. Clair: Guitar
Luke Garro: Drums
Don Raymond: Bass
Steven Pica: Guitar
Patrick Rorick: Vocals

Fast Cars, Fast Women
Recorded at Salad Days Recording Studio
December 16-19, 1997
Produced by Dean Baltulonis and Fastbreak
Mastering: Metropolis
Design: The Collection Agency
Photography: Paul Drake
Live Photography: Adam Tanner

Executive Producers: Damian Genuardi and Rama Mayo
Assistant Producers: Matt Smith and Dick Cummings
Layout and Design: John LaCroix
Concept and Illustrations: Alex K.
All songs recorded at Zero Ashmont Park - January 1997
Engineered and produced by Neal Ward
Remastered by Jamal Ruhe
Originally released on Big Wheel Recreation in 1998
This is Iodine Recordings number sixty-six| iodinerecords.com
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