After the no-frills approach of "Death to Tyrants", Sick of it All return with one of the most diverse and memorable albums of their career. Generally speaking, the only thing that changes from one Sick of it All album to the next is the ratio of punk to hardcore, and most fans would have it no other way. As great as it was to see the band make a full NYHC comeback with "Death to Tyrants", this album is even better due to the diversity and fun factor that they?ve injected into their formula. With "Based on a True Story", Sick of It All have not only proven that they still have what it takes to play intense hardcore, but that their best days still might be ahead of them. After so many years the band have finally topped their magnum opus, Just Look Around, in terms of diversity, appeal, and all around excellent song writing. If this is true then it should be safe to say that "Based on a True Story" marks the bands new peak, but that?s not going to happen any time soon because nostalgia is a bitch.