Hello Bastards is the second full-length album by the punk rock band Lifetime. It was recorded at Trax East Studio in New Jersey, USA, during May and June 1995 and was released by Jade Tree Records on September 25, 1995. On February 20, 2010, No Idea Records re-released the album on 12" color vinyl.

Musical style

The album has been described musically as punk rock, melodic hardcore, hardcore punk, emo, and pop-punk.

Critical reception

Journalists Leslie Simon and Trevor Kelley included the album in their list of the most essential emo releases in their book Everybody Hurts: An Essential Guide to Emo Culture (2007). "(The Gym Is) Neutral Territory" appeared at number 52 on a best-of emo songs list by Vulture.

Track listing

Limited colored vinyl editions

Jade Tree Records

No Idea Records

February 20, 2010

Personnel

Lifetime

Production