Although known for its ’80s hardcore-style music, Revelation Records recently put out Since by Man’s debut full-length, “We Sing the Body Electric.” The Milwaukee quintet joined forces with producer Kurt Ballou, of Converge fame, to create this 11-song masterpiece. Started in 1999 by Sam Macon (vocals), Bryan Jerabek (bass), Kevin Herwig (guitar), Justin Kay (guitar) and Jon Kraft (drums), this release captures the bands’ awe-inspiring sound.

“Push the Panic” starts this album off with a frantic, spastic pass that does not let up until the final note has stopped ringing.

In “Light Fuse Get Away,” Macon sings about the surreal vision of household appliances and how we don’t need them. All the unnecessary materialistic objects that mankind has created should be done away with.

“Welcome to Our Hideout, electrified. Twist and shouts. This is the sin that will do us in. Welcome to decadence,” sings Macon on “Death of Decadence.” Macon’s voice pierces through earth-splitting guitar riffs as he sings about young people and feeling young.

“In Threes” is a slow, quiet, half-way song on the album that ends with the screams that has become the staple for Since by Man.

“It’s Just That Kinda Night” is a song about how one feels when his or her back is against the wall, perhaps similar to feeling like it’s the end of the world.

With “What’s Your Damage,” the listener sees into Macon’s world about issues concerning art and media. He sings about the media’s relationship to social control. “Your battle cry is bought and sold. Your battle cry is bought and sold. Turning up the stereo.”

The final song is “Parole en Liberta,” a song that deals with standing up for what you believe. “Take a picture cause we’re taking this place down and remember it is us or them if you wanna do this forever. Don’t you know that this is freedom.”

“We Sing the Body Electric” shows how Since by Man has grown from previous releases. They have taken great strides in developing their lyrics and guitars riffs from other seven-inches and splits.

Catch Since By Man at the Fireside Bowl in Chicago on March 8 with Kungfu Rick. Keep an eye out for their discography on Revelation Records as well.