They were in many ways the origins of the scene that in the 90s exploded with bands like Refused, Abhinanda, The Doughnuts, Final Exit and Umeå Hardcore became a thing outside of Sweden. In their short lifespan between 89-91 they recorded two demos, put on numerous shows and did a fanzine called Umeå Hardcore Zine. For the first time ever the 2 demos are being released on vinyl. Remastered and with liner notes from Dennis Lyxzen and a bunch of unseen photos. The band was only around for a fraction of time but they had a huge impact on the small world surrounding them and Dennis of course went on to form REFUSED right after the break up. Members of STEP FORWARD were also involved in bands like FINAL EXIT, INTERNATIONAL NOISE CONSPIRACY, E.T.A., REGULATIONS, AC4 or INVSN in the next three decades! If you are into fast Hardcore done by a bunch of alienated teens from the north of Sweden you need to check out this record.
- Demo 1 recorded at Garageland Studios by Stephan Lövstrand 11-12/11-89. Originally released as Umeå Hardcore Records 001 on cassette.
- Demo 2 recorded at Tonteknik by Pelle Henricsson 20-21/10-90. Originally released as Umeå Hardcore Records 003 on cassette.
Side A
1 Away
2 Think Ahead
3 For Myself
4 Nothing To Say
5 My Love
6 Deal With It
7 3 Mil Till Vännäs
8 Does It Make A Difference
9 Killing For Profit
10 The Dream
11 Filler
12 Outro
Side B
1 Change Today
2 Stop The Madness
3 A Point Of View
4 I Am Me
5 False People
6 Face The Reality
7 Tomorrows World
8 4U
9 Steppin Stone
***All songs written by Step Forward except for Stepping Stone written by Tommy Boyce and Filler by Minor Threat.