Prevention, the Springfield, Illinois hardcore band known for playing fast and meaning it, have announced their debut album. And Nothing’s Mine arrives October 30 through Triple B and Delayed Gratification, and lead single “Tell Yourself” is out now. It’s a 73-second burst of indignation, and it sets the tone for a record that has clearly been a long time coming.
The Band’s Sound
Prevention formed in 2019, and their sound draws on orthodox old-school youth crew hardcore. The band play fast, but they never feel like mere imitators of the bands they love. That distinction matters. There are a bunch of EPs behind them, and Clay Tribune has covered past records like their 2024 split with Anklebiter and the two-song single that followed shortly after. Now comes the full-length.
The band’s approach to their influences is worth noting. They don’t just copy the bands they admire; they make their own music, drawing on orthodox old-school youth crew hardcore while keeping their own identity intact. That balance is part of what makes Prevention stand out in a crowded genre.
The Singles So Far
The album arrives with lead single “Tell Yourself,” which runs 73 seconds. It’s a burst of furious energy, and it suggests the album will be similarly intense throughout. The tracklist runs 12 songs, with “Tell Yourself” sitting at position three. It’s a strong spot for a lead single, right in the middle of the album’s early run.
The placement of the lead single is deliberate. Position three means listeners hear the band’s best-known material early enough to make an impression, but not so early that it dominates the album’s opening stretch. It gives the record a strong anchor without sacrificing the flow of the early tracks.
The Tracklist
The album opens with “Return” and “Bodies In Motion” before landing on the lead single. Then comes “Cessation,” “Learn To Love,” “Come At Night,” “Who Are You,” “Permanent Underclass,” “Culture,” “And Nothing’s Mine,” “Turn Their Eyes,” and “Don’t You Want To Be Free.” That’s a lot of ground to cover, and the single’s brevity suggests the album won’t waste time getting to the point.
The tracklist moves quickly from one song to the next, and the single’s 73-second length gives a sense of how brisk the whole record will be. A dense 12-track list paired with a brief lead single points toward an album that gets straight to the point.
The Album’s Place In The Discography
Prevention have been releasing EPs since 2019, and now they’re finally putting out their first proper album. The single’s 73-second fury suggests the record will be as bracing and energized as lead single “Tell Yourself.”
This debut marks a milestone for a band that has spent years building its catalog. The EPs gave the band a foundation, and the single shows where that foundation is headed.
The Numbers Behind The Record
- Album: And Nothing’s Mine
- Release date: October 30
- Label: Triple B / Delayed Gratification
- Lead single: “Tell Yourself” (73 seconds)
- Track count: 12
The release date is set, the label partners are confirmed, and the lead single is already out. Everything points to a debut that delivers on the band’s earlier work.
Full tracklist:
- “Return”
- “Bodies In Motion”
- “Tell Yourself”
- “Cessation”
- “Learn To Love”
- “Come At Night”
- “Who Are You”
- “Permanent Underclass”
- “Culture”
- “And Nothing’s Mine”
- “Turn Their Eyes”
- “Don’t You Want To Be Free”
The record is a natural progression for a band that has spent years honing its sound. Prevention have been releasing EPs since 2019, and the single suggests the album will deliver on the promise of their earlier work. The band’s passion is their signature, and this debut looks set to showcase it in its fullest form yet.
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