While hardcore was the vehicle for disenfranchised people to "act their rage," it wasn't until Youth of Today came along that the movement began to articulate a sense of unity and concern. YOT are credited as the flagship band of the "youth-crew" scene, a subculture that sought to further the attributes of straight-edge and focus on positive values instead of the deep-rooted nihilism and misanthropy that marked much of the scene at the time. Frontman Ray Cappo was a galvanizing force, a vessel filled with boundless energy and charisma to burn, and his creative foil, guitarist John Porcelly brought the thrash. YOT are also credited as a fulcrum for the then-burgeoning melodic hardcore movement where crafting songs with melodic lines was as important as breakneck speed. Which means you can whistle along to the tunes while trying to stand up in the pit…