Label: Devarishi

Reissued 5/8/2026, Originally released 1996

Formed in 1992, Strain was a key band in the Pacific Northwest's burgeoning, '90s hardcore scene that was anchored by them, Undertow, etc. 1996's "Here And Now" was originally released by New Age Records and has been out of print since its original release almost 30 years ago, and stands tall alongside bands like Outspoken, Unbroken, Trial, and the aforementioned Undertow as pillars of the genre. Members would go on to Revelation Records bands By A Thread and Sparkmarker. Imported from Germany. New pressing now available on pink vinyl.

Track listing:

1. Here And Now
   
2. Retaliation
   
3. Surrender
   
4. Altar
   
5. Cycle
   
6. The Answer
   
7. Sin
   
8. 19-30
   
9. Deceit
   
10. Torn Away
    
11. Driven