With Honor arrived in 2004 with this debut on Perfect Victim Records, part of a wave bringing melody and emotion to the hardcore punk underground. Heart Means Everything balances urgent, driving rhythms with earnest, memorable choruses and introspective lyrics. The band never softens the edges—distorted guitars and determined vocals are right up front—but there's real songwriting underneath. This LP captures a specific moment when hardcore bands proved they could be both uncompromising and deeply human. Essential for fans of early 2000s hardcore and anyone interested in the genre's more thoughtful side.