''The Hardest Way'' is an album by the American garage punk band

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. It was released in 1989 by Psonik Records. The CD version of the album includes bonus tracks taken from the band's

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Critical reception

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'' wrote that the album "demonstrates the Sins’ marvelous ability to synthesize an original sound — less stylized than the Lyres’ — from now-standard ingredients." ''

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'' listed ''The Hardest Way'' on their list of the top 10 albums of 1989, writing that "the Sins' second LP is an embarrassment of riches; it's fiercer, more melodic, more complex and more danceable than their debut, ''Big Soul.''" ''

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'' wrote that "the songs fit more comfortably into standard 60s punk grooves."

Track listing

All songs written by John Terlesky

Personnel

;The Original Sins *Ken Bussiere –

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*Dave Ferrara –

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, backing vocals *Dan McKinney –

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*John Terlesky –

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;Additional musicians and production *Jane Brown – illustrations *James MacMillan –

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*Dave Stein –

*Scott Stralo –

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* Howie Weinberg – mastering

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Hardest Way, The 1989 albums The Original Sins albums