Death Sentence - Air That We Breathe (1985) Apr 2026

: Formed in early 1984, Death Sentence was a central figure in Vancouver’s "second-wave" hardcore movement. They gained early notoriety after a near-riot at the 1984 Shindig battle of the bands.

"Air That We Breathe" is a foundational track by the Vancouver-based hardcore punk band , originally released in 1985 on their debut 7" EP, Ryan - Thanks For The Support . The song exemplifies the band's aggressive "crossover" sound, which blended the speed of American hardcore with the grit of British street punk and early thrash metal. Historical and Cultural Context Death Sentence - Air That We Breathe (1985)

: A vinyl reissue compiling their early studio sessions. : Formed in early 1984, Death Sentence was

: A recent turquoise vinyl compilation of their complete studio demos from 1984 and 1988. Doug Donut- The Original Punk Legend - Citrus Magazine Doug Donut- The Original Punk Legend - Citrus

: A comprehensive CD compilation featuring the 1985 EP tracks.

While the original 1985 EP is a rare collector's item (limited to 500 copies), "Air That We Breathe" has been preserved through various compilations: