Repeater

Among the noise and punk genres, hardcore was never really my thing, and I thought this was better when it was straying away from there. But I can see why they are loved by their fans (including my wife). Some tracks I really liked.

liked it but not a “listen to it while you’re eating breakfast” album. deserves to have its own space and be played LOUD

Ya not a big fan of this band before listening and didn’t hear much to convince me otherwise. The singers shouty screamy style is on brand for the genre but comes off as grating after a while. Just seems like mediocre effort and I don’t understand why on this list. 1/5

They are ok, but would not seek them out again.

They were alright nothing too crazy

Low key disappointing. Had heard so much about Fugazi and tbh they didn’t really live up to the hype. The lyrics were really solid but the delivery totally blurred together. Nothing really stood out to me. “Shut the Door” was a great song.

Another band I heard a lot about back in the day but never listened to. Enjoyed music much more w/o vocals.

Fugazi’s first proper album is relentless, smart and pointed to this day.

At one pint during listening my finger accidentally hit a random song to play, and it took me 4 full minutes to figure out which song I had been on before the fingerslip. This is perhaps not a cardinal sin for a first-time listen of any album, but still, while I enjoyed this album and simultaneously knew for a fact that I would forget I’d ever heard it in about 10 days. A big big plus going for it though: I’ve been looking for a way to work the word “fingerslip” into polite conversation for years. Thank you , Fugazi.

I was at a party about five years ago, talking about Fugazi with my friend (the 30 Tom Petty Bangers guy). He was a big fan, and I said that I never really listened to them, and I know this is a massive gap, but now it’s too late for me. That ship has sailed. At my age, all I’m allowed to listen to is world music and jazz. Sweet, sweet world music and jazz. He said, “It’s never too late, bro!” And gave me a big hug. It was so wholesome. He wrote down a few songs for me to try, and slowly but surely, I did it. I really did it! I got into Fugazi in my mid-30s.

kinda fun! I liked "Brendan #1" "Song #1" is actually the twelfth track on the album and i don't like that. but i do like the song, so i guess it evens out

This made me feel like the most angsty kid in school.

Another album that I’ve never gotten around to, great stuff!

Lotsa energy, but they seem a bit angry....

Not for me. 1/5

NEW FAVOURITE ARTIST HELLO????

Like Girls Against Boys, I'm impressed by the production, but the vocals and instrumentation are lacking. Unmelodious music can work for me but it has to be intricately presented and challenging to work fully.

Not My Favorite of Them but fugazi doesnt miss

Uhhh nahhh I'll take The Freeze // Rabid Reaction (1985)

didn’t hate

These songs just don’t speak to me.

Fugazi is one of those bands that appeared on the lineups of the rock events in the US I always wanted to go to. Listening to this album, I'd believe the live experience is better, somewhere where you can acknowledge the instruments for the talents behind them rather than the project as a whole. That's not to say I didn't enjoy this, I actually liked it a bunch, it has great replay value. I also really appreciate that the songs feel different, despite representing a pretty specific mood. I could always tell when the album was starting over, and there's a handful of tracks I started humming along to. I'm happy to have been acquainted, though this music isn't my typical mood and it wouldn't shock me if I never venture towards this release again. Maybe it's a little too pop to be something I'd reach for, or maybe it's to do with that live-setting energy I feel is crucial to fully appreciating this project. 3.5/5

Man, I haven't heard this in a long time. Remember the straight edge kids? Are they still around? A lot of them were kind of dicks with how militant they were about anyone doing anything they thought was bad for them. It was basically just an ethos based on judging other people. I guess that is tangentially related to this record. I know Fugazi isn't technically one of those hardcore/straight edge bands but Ian MacKaye started the whole thing so it kind of followed him here. I wonder how many of the straight edge kids I knew in high school and college have had DUIs now. Probably a lot of them. It had been years since I listened to Fugazi. I remember liking them back in the day, still holds up pretty well. I do however think that a better vocalist would have done wonders for them. I get that the whole point is that you don't need to be perfect and all that but the vocals really took me out of an otherwise great album. The instrumentation is really good but Ian's vocals seem to fight with what the band is doing. I don't remember that being the case back in the day when I listened to Fugazi, maybe his voice got better or maybe I'm just picking up on it now. Regardless, it makes the album a little harder to listen to. I bet these guys would have been really fun to see live back in the 90s. A lot of energy in the music for sure. 3.25/5

𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳 is the kind of punk album that reminds me why the genre can be so exciting. It has all the urgency and aggression of hardcore, but Fugazi never let that energy become one-dimensional. There is rhythm, tension, space, and enough variation to keep the album constantly engaging. What I like most is how controlled everything feels. The guitars are sharp, the rhythm section is restless, and the songs hit hard without collapsing into pure noise. Every burst of aggression feels deliberate. This is punk with brains as well as muscle. A genuine post-hardcore classic, and pretty close to how I want punk music to sound.

Essential listening. While the production has a distinct early-90s raw edge, its rhythmic complexity, furious energy, and dynamic control make it a foundational pillar of modern rock.

Favourite Songs: Blueprint

Fugazi is a huge musical blind spot for me. I was pretty pumped to give this a listen but was bummed out almost immediately when I heard Ian MacKaye’s voice.

Not always my thing, but great.

Hmm. Much of the same Punk-sound

YOU ARE NOT WHAT YOU OWN

Quite enjoyable

not my favorite fugazi record but fuck, repeater is still such a great record

This was such a hugely influential album for me as a youth and as a musician that I can hardly separate myself from the nostalgia to evaluate the current listen. These guys were the coolest motherfuckers working when I was in my teens and 20’s and going to see them was a religious experience where Ian and Guy officiated a ceremony of profound communion. The “post punk” ethos and sound that they described would be the blueprint for a decade or more of my own music and I’m still proud to have been influenced by them.

Is this punk music? I enjoyed it so little And now my head hurts.

Man... Fugazi is a part of my musical youth. What a great band. Funny, I never cared about their lyrics at all, I just love the sound.

Really enjoyed it. At times, sounded like a more punk version of Kings of Leon.

Album #161: Fugazi – Repeater ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of my most listened-to albums, one of my favourite albums, and an easy five stars. It’s just a phenomenal piece of work from a phenomenally tight band. It’s heavy, intricate, dynamic, full of great lyrics, and packed with phenomenal vocal performances. Every song feels fresh and distinct while still fitting perfectly under the same post-hardcore umbrella. I’ve listened to it countless times, and it still gets me going like few other records can. The thing I love most about it is its dynamics. It’s full of quiet passages that suddenly explode into moments of incredible power. Whenever I criticise bands like Metallica for not sounding heavy, this is the kind of music I’m thinking about. Repeater is genuinely heavy because it has dynamic range. The loud parts hit so much harder because they’re earned, and between those moments there’s intricate guitar and bass playing, brilliant rhythms, and enough space for everything to breathe. It’s just a tour de force. I sometimes wonder if it was overshadowed a little at the time, with grunge just around the corner and Nevermind arriving not long afterwards. I don’t know if that’s true, but I’m glad the album has developed the cult following it has, because it deserves far more recognition than it gets. For me, it’s one of the best albums of the ’90s, and comfortably one of my favourite albums of all time. One final note. If you ignore the hidden “Plus Three” track, as I’m doing here, Shut the Door is one of the greatest closing songs ever recorded. It sends a shiver down my spine every single time I hear it. I’m not even entirely sure what it’s about, but it genuinely scares the shit out of me. It’s a terrifying, incredibly powerful piece of music, and a perfect ending to a perfect album.

Très content d’écouter un album de fugazi sur ce projet ! C’est assez excellent, à réécouter ! 8,5/10

I get the importance of Fugazi in the hard-core world. I get that they are important to both the genre and the city of D.C. I get it. But....these songs just aren't very good! There's no doubt that they come across better live with the band and crowd's energy but as a record? This meh.

Actually very decent, high 3* 3/5

Not the kind of music I’m likely to give more than a 3 to but damn if there aren’t some killer grooves here

Didn't leave a strong impression on me

Pretty solid punk. I’ve listened to a little bit of their album 13 Songs and enjoyed it, but I haven’t heard anything from this one. Definitely should check out some more

Knew I would fuck with this before I even listened. Hope everyone has a wonderful Saturday.

I see what the editor did here, but I can't say that I agree. I'm still adding this to the (ever-growing) list of right band, wrong album. It should be the EP Fugazi. That said, great pick, great band, great album.

Will probably spin this around a few more times. It didn't immediately catch me, but I think I could get down with it on repeat listening.

Unexpectedly interesting. Still very energetically tied to their punk roots, but with a lot more musical variety and dynamics than you usually hear from punk. I can hear similarities to Green Day (complimentary), particularly in Joe Lally's interesting and cool bass lines. Some songs I really dig ("Repeater", "Two Beats Off"), while others don't do much for me ("Greed", "Styrofoam") and some have cool riffs but aggravating vocals ("Shut the Door"). Overall, cooler than I was expecting and worth further listening.

Not familiar with Fugazi, this will be listened to again.

Haven't listened to this record in ages. It's still essential, but I think only partly because of the songs. The 13 Songs comp lays out more clearly the path for anti-macho hardcore, but Repeater re-emphasises it. Not the best Fugazi LP, so not sure why it's the only one included.

Solid noisy punk rock.

I think you can hear the influence of this in lots of bands that followed.

Tu negdje u skladu s očekivanjima, glasno i ne pretjerano zanimljivo.

I feel like I'm SUPPOSED to give this a five...but it's not. Big props for yelling Nevermind repeatedly in Blueprint a year and a half before, well, you know.

The band is an important footnote in rock history.

Me likey Not too heavy, Was dozing off during the bus journey and a song played and it was really quiet and then it exploded and I got really scared and thought I was dying. Would listen to the album if it popped up

LOVED THIS. HELL YEAH. Very good sound and although some of the songs were goofy they still had a good vibe I burn a fire to stay cool, i burn myself i am the fuel 🗣🗣😍😍

Post Hardcore in ihrer rohesten, kantigsten Form: politisch geladen, rhythmisch vertrackt, kompromisslos. Genau das macht das Album aber auch sperrig – viele Songs wirken eher wie Skizzen eines Ideals als wie vollständig ausgearbeitete Stücke. Die Energie ist da, die Haltung sowieso, aber der Funke und Struktur springen zu selten wirklich über.

no m gusto 💜

No es mi estilo

Ha gasato lo devo riascoltare meglio ma ha un grande potenziale

There's some nostalgia to this that reminds me of old anime J-Rock, but other than that, I am not a fan. I am sure people liked this back in the day, but it's not doing anything for me now.

As a child of the 2000s, all of my favorite music was clearly influenced heavily by this band. This album definitely holds up.

Lekker! Melodieuzer dan ik van Fugazi verwachtte

I can live without all the yelling but some of the instrumental parts are excellent. The drumming is especially good. I added “Merchandise” to my playlist.

Fugazi is one of the few big name punk bands I never got into (in marked contrast to their predecessor Minor Threat). Revisiting this band again 20+ years after I first heard about them I can see why. Their sound is obviously upstream from a lot of really mediocre mainstream “alternative” rock, pop-punk, and other stuff I’m not too fond of. Listening to this now, it’s hard to take on its own terms and separate them from their mixed legacy. I went ahead and started listening to 13 Songs (since Repeater is their only album on the list) and I’m already like it more!

Another one I forget about, but when I hear them it takes me back AND sounds fresh. Guess that's both good and bad if they don't come to top of mind! 3+

A precursor to 90s alternative rock. New to me. Solid stuff - it holds up very well.

Samey and derivative. Not much going on apart from the same riff and tortured vocals on and on and on

Although I like a number of similar bands of the era and style but Fugazi just never hit for me. I was hoping something on this would jump out but unfortunately no.

Not sure what post hardcore means. Am generally negative about US punk music. I quite enjoyed some of the songs (eg Styrofoam) but the production /recording feels really flat/ industrial and lacking any energy or spontaneity. I'm sure live they would be a lot more fun.

Repeater I wasn’t expecting to get much from this, so I was pleasantly surprised by it. However I think that is probably due to those low expectations rather than the actual music itself, as after a few listens I know it’s not something I’m likely to return to. That’s not to say there aren’t still some good parts and moments. I like Turnover’s swaying, vaguely hazy opening groove, and the guitar has a nice catchy melody to it. Brendan #1 seems like an influence on early White Denim and Sieve Fisted Find has another nice bass groove. Greed has a nice stop start motion to it, although the chorus isn’t necessarily to my taste. But around that it is all quite samey, although I can appreciate its influence on alternative and post hardcore in the 90s and 2000s, even if that’s not really a genre I’m hugely into. Although I quite liked it, I think its more of an appreciation of its influence and lyrical themes rather than being into it, and as I say I’m unlikely to come back, so it's a high 2. 🔁🔁 Playlist submission: Turnover

I always assumed Fugazi were much more hardcore, but this has a 90s prog rock meets garage rock feel - preceding Mars Volta and the like. It doesn't have the atmospherics of Slint; yet it doesn't tread the platitudes of Drive Like Jehu. There were fleeting moments that reminded me of Killing Joke, which is a high compliment. 'Two Beats' and 'Repeater' exemplify the approach - simmering without spilling over into the hardcore rock boil. 'Shut the Door' has a great intro - not many miles from 'In it For the Money' - before alternating with Slint-like verses, a dash of Joy Division even. Other tracks hold the attention less, so the album is completely consistent. It doesn't have the menace of Killing Joke, the highs of Mars Volta, the atmosphere of Slint, or the brooding of Joy Division - but a surprisingly enjoyable listen.

2/3

Better than Coldplay

Thought it wasn't too bad at first, but after like 2 songs it just started sounding like angsty music for high schoolers

Yeah this rocked

I wouldn't seek this out on my own and already I remember almost nothing about it.

Phwoar yeah, I really liked this. Fugazi have always been on the edge of my knowledge - I have heard enough to know they're a good thing, but not enough to make a critical appraisal. But this is totally banging from start to finish. It's hard, strident, no-nonsense, grungy, noisy rock and I'm very here for it.

this one just wasn’t for me. Nothing too aggressively horrible but I definitely started to tune some of it out

Respect

I enjoy fugazi and the post hardcore sound. I haven’t listened in quite a while, but it still worked for me. 4/5

4 out of 5. This album and Fugazi are great, happy to see them on this list.

Not my favorite genre, but I enjoyed this quite a bit more than I expected. I like the musical compositions and the use of melody, but I don’t love the vocals. Still, a fun and mostly enjoyable album.

One day I'll have to look up the difference between "post-hardcore" and "punk"

The instruments here, both what's been written for them and how they're played, are close to perfect for a hard rock album. The bass, guitar, and drums all work together as one unit and make some fantastic music together. In this respect, the album is a 4/5. The vocals are another story. Sometimes they're mediocre, other times they're awful. They sound like some of the parody bands from the skit show Portlandia. They sorta ruin the album for me. Lyrics fare a little better. Some are alright, and some are lame. Vocals have a range of 1 to 3 out of 5 and lyrics a range of 1 to 4 out of 5. Cool album and worth a listen. But man, those vocals.

A pleasant surprise on the music here, I particularly enjoyed the guitar riff in Blueprint, but I didn't get much out of the lyrics throughout.

Favorite track(s): Turnover, Repeater, Merchandise, Blueprint, Two Beats Off, Styrofoam, Shut the Door Crazy how much more awesome this album becomes when I stop being a little bitch and start liking Guy Picciotto. Ian is still better though. Heard before Previous rating: 8/10

Right up my alley, some headbangers on this one

It was okay.

6/10

I love the idea of Fugazi more than the music of Fugazi. I wish I liked them more.

07/07/2026 I have heard of Fugazi, but that is as far as it goes. I actually quite liked the music! I may give it a go at some point. Spotify listeners: 1.2 million

it's cool stuff. fugazi has always been a band that i knew of and generally knew what they were, but never listened to. some of the songs are great, and some are ok. the album feels more like a collection of songs than an album based on the flow, but i suppose that is the typical approach with a band like this. pretty raw production.

Nope!

I would say some songs fall into the three stars category, but the over all album is two stars. I did hear what I thought were some Beastie Boys influences in a couple of songs.

1,5

This is one for the punk / hardcore fans, and if ur into that, this is ur jam. Not a half bad album personally

It's got this raw hardcore sound that, while showing the passion of the band, doesn't really go anywhere. The album really doesn't sync well with my ears; maybe it's the riffs or his voice. I'm not sure.

Repeater Fugazi 1990 Genres: Rock Styles: Alternative Rock, Noise Rock, Post Hardcore, Post Punk, Indie Rock 1. Turnover (★★⯨☆☆) -Contexto: Trata sobre el cambio constante y la necesidad de romper con viejos patrones. Plantea que las personas y las ideas evolucionan, y que aferrarse al pasado impide avanzar. 2. Repeater (★★⯨☆☆) -Contexto: Denuncia el ciclo repetitivo de la violencia armada en Washington D. C., especialmente durante la epidemia del crack de finales de los 80. También funciona como una metáfora de los problemas sociales que se repiten una y otra vez. 3. Brendan #1 (★★★☆☆) -Contexto: Instrumental dedicada al baterista Brendan Canty. Más que contar una historia, sirve para mostrar la interacción entre los cuatro músicos y crear un momento de tensión dentro del álbum. 4. Merchandise (★★★⯨☆) -Contexto: Crítica al consumismo y a la idea de definir el valor personal por las posesiones. Su mensaje central es que una persona no es lo que compra ni lo que posee. 5. Blueprint (★★⯨☆☆) -Contexto: Invita a construir una identidad propia en lugar de seguir modelos impuestos por la sociedad. Defiende la autenticidad y el pensamiento independiente. 6. Sieve-Fisted Find (★★☆☆☆) -Contexto: Habla de dejar escapar oportunidades, relaciones o ideales por falta de atención o compromiso. Reflexiona sobre la incapacidad de conservar lo verdaderamente importante. 7. Greed (★★☆☆☆) -Contexto: Ataque directo contra la codicia y la obsesión por el dinero. Expone cómo la ambición desmedida termina corrompiendo tanto a individuos como a la sociedad. 8. Two Beats Off (★★★☆☆) -Contexto: Describe la sensación de estar desfasado respecto al resto del mundo, sin lograr encajar del todo en las normas o expectativas sociales. 9. Styrofoam (★★⯨☆☆) -Contexto: Usa el telgopor (styrofoam) como símbolo de una cultura basada en lo descartable. Critica la superficialidad, el desperdicio y las relaciones humanas desechables. 10. Reprovisional (★★★☆☆) -Contexto: Nueva versión de "Provisional". Reflexiona sobre la costumbre de aceptar soluciones temporales como si fueran definitivas y conformarse con situaciones incompletas. 11. Shut the Door (★★⯨☆☆) -Contexto: Defiende el derecho a la privacidad y a establecer límites personales. Rechaza la invasión de la vida privada y reivindica la autonomía individual. -TOTAL = ★★⯨☆☆ (2,64)

Gawd dayum that behs

Solid 90s punk.

Bit hit and miss for me on this one, appreciate the vibe

Some very solid pubk attitude to this one. Never got into Fugazi in a big way but I respect the fuck out of them.

3.5

It was cool with some of its aggressive lyrics and instrumentals, but this one really didn't land well with me. I'd probably give it a 2.5 if possible - I found myself not liking this more than liking it, so I'll go with a 2.

I didn't really get this album as a whole, but there were moments I enjoyed 3/5

Låter mycket modernare än vad det är!

Nothing smart to say about this besides that it is good

Quite exhausted from all the punk on this list by now, but here we go. There’s definitely something there in some of these songs. But as with most punk, it’s hidden behind bad sounding mix and music. Like, the energi in repeater and the bass line is there, but it just sounds like a demo tape. And that annoys me. A tad bit too many songs for me to digest, especially when it’s punk. Debating between weak 3 and strong 2, but considering how I feel about punk right now it falls short.

Not bad for 90s rock. I enjoyed the tone of the guitar, it had energy and felt like you could rock your head a long to it. Felt punky and not too grungy. No real song stood out but I liked the general vibe of it. 3 stars which for a rock album in the 90s is good coming from me.

Post-hardcore.

Post-punk, post-hardcore, whatever it is, it’s not my style.

Toilet sounds.

Quite a bit more accessible than Minor Threat, but no less impactful.

100% not my taste. Another album that I almost didn’t finish

cool but wouldn't listen again

Ok

nao é meu tipo de rock, mas consegui pegar o conceito do album 4/10

Nope

No thanks.

i like this one

I like a good punk/post-hardcore moment! Not my favorite of the genre, but a really well-done album that I enjoyed the whole way through.

Interesting musically but vocals are shouty, which adds to the grunginess. Really like the guitar riffs. 4/5

3/5

Thought this was a pretty interesting punk release, and enjoyed it quite a bit. 4/5

5.5/10

In line with what i love about Am-Rep style bands, but this somehow misses the mark for me overall. Not bad, just generic and unmemorable.

1st time with this record.

Possibly my favourite album of all time. Was surprised this was on the list. Great musicianship!

I miss when punk rock was fast and angry and easy to dance to. Fugazi is teenage angst pressed into sound. Repeater reminds me of the good old days. I think I have to go with "Styrofoam" and "Song #1" as my favorites.

Seems like a good cover band, but not an album I liked.

I do like a good singalong and this wasn't it 😐

Like foo fighters, but worse.

Not really my thing. I like the guitar but it just isn’t a bit of me. Fav song is ‘Break-In’.

Great

Tough to follow zeppelin

I don’t like punk all that much, mut it’s okay I guess

Incredible Album. Vaguely remember my dad playing this album when I was growing up. Incredible sense of nostalgia and rawness. Also very timely for this album to re-enter my life. FAV TRACK is Blueprint. "I'm not playing with you I'm not playing with you I'm not playing with you, yeah, you" "Never mind what's been selling It's what you're buying And receiving undefiled"

Discordant alternative that makes you want to be a mysterious punk.

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Direi un bel 3, abbastanza ignorante!

This was good and I can see how it is influential and ahead of its time but I just can’t get into the vocal style. Will try some more Fugazi at some point since I am intrigued by this. It might click deeper on another listen but after two runs through that is enough for now.

Unlistenable.

..

This was a miss for me mostly. Post-hardcore is doing a lot of work that I don’t really care for. While the guitar and rhythms works well together, it felt fast, angry, and aimless. I didn’t enjoy it that much and it mostly was unobtrusive.

Should probably give this a relisten later down the line, but this just didn't do very much for me on the first listen. It was enjoyable enough though

Trop rock mais pas mal

Repeater brings me right back to those first months after moving to Washington, D.C. in 1990, when everything felt loud, earnest, and just a little bit improvised. The album carries the same pulse the city had then with rowhouses humming with basement shows and flyers layered on telephone poles. I can still picture that Fugazi show at Fort Reno, the summer heat settling in as the sun dropped behind the trees, the band playing like they were holding the whole neighborhood together with nothing but rhythm and conviction. Repeater captures that feeling better than memory. Sharp, principled, and full of the restless hope of being young in a city that felt like it was waking up with you.

I want to give it less stars but Ian MacKaye has a pretty good voice and one or two guitar riffs are better than I remembered. I really only like the song waiting room which is not on this album. It makes me think of skateboarders and the fun we had in high school in the 90’s.

Every now and then I revisit Fugazi and I've somehow forgotten how different they sound than Minor Threat.

It's sound overload for me.

Fugazi = Fugly

Bit too edgelord for me

The best post-hardcore album ever recorded. Fugazi are so important for DIY music anything less than a 5 is insulting. Also a 5 for ever dollar it cost to go to a Fugazi concert

just noise. todo suena igual. tal vez no le presté tanta atención pero cuando le presté no me gustó

(100/100)

A really good album! I love the bass, the intricate riffs, the catchy vocals and the, for its time, innovative songwriting. Unfortunately, not every song is a banger, and it loses some steam towards the end

On paper this is exactly my jam but sadly the sound just wasn't doing it for me 😔

621/1001 2026.05.25 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑

It's fine. Punk with a little more attention to the playing. It's fine.

Nope, nothing really stood out to me with this one.

Lyssna igen

I don't need an excuse to play Fugazi. Heard before ✅️ Listened this time ✅️ Revisit ✅️ ★★★★☆ (8/10) Total reviewed : 326 Already owned : 76 Purchased : 15 To buy : 4 Nope : 231

Turnover

So good, these guys definitely inspired Nick oliveri.

An interesting and enjoyable album.

I liked this one, can see the influence on other 90s "post-hardcore"/grunge acts that would come after.

If you know, you know.

I never got into the DC punk scene when I lived there so this was new to me but this is all very fun and energetic. Good stuff.

interesting

not really my jam

Noisy, but not my kind of noisy.

Hard. Enige Fugazi album op deze lijst, wat best zonde is. S/o naar deze mannen en hun strijd om hun shows en fysieke media goedkoop te houden.

Het heeft veel te lang geduurd voor ik mijn tenen heb gedipt in het wonder wat jaren 90 post-hardcore is. The Dismemberment Plan en Unwound hebben me al langer over weten te halen, maar Fugazi scratcht ook wel dezelfde itch. Lekker punky en DIY. Heel tof.

I listed first two and not really enjoyed personally but next time try all.

More punk than expected

2.75 It’s not for me but I can recognise that it’s compelling and good at what it does

Couple of bangers, not as good as red medicine but still one can still get jiggy

I’ve heard of the band a lot. Not really my style, but I appreciate the influence

It’s a good album.

It was amazing to be a teenager when this dropped.

Hyper intéressant musicalement. Des belles sonorités, originales je trouve, pareil pour les rythmes. Ça bouge ça change. C’est bien j’aime bien

This album took me many listens to finally like, similarly does the punk genre in all. It's definitely fun to say the least. One of the highlights throughout Repeater is the bass playing, which I really like. The songs don't feel too samey either, staying consistent pretty much the whole listen as Fugazi experiments with their sound. Good stuff.

I always love the sound of Fugazi but feel like something is missing…not sure what. Like a hook or some kind of better riff? I always love the rhythm section though so idk. Either way I’m rounding up to a 4.

A name that I've heard many times but not listened to before I wish I had, this is class

Punky, not really for me.

Yes. This is the stuff. Later Fugazi got weird, this is still discernibly music.

Ya know it's interesting I've never actually listened to this album all the way through before. I love13 Songs and have listened to that multiple times you would think I would at least pick this one up at some point. Oh well, no better time then the present. What I love most about Fugazi is the drums. They really stick out, especially for a punk band. This album really flows in the first half and while it drags a smidge in the back I still really enjoyed it, as I expected to. 9/10

Muito bom!

not my cup of tea, im sure there are lots of people out there who love this but its not me

A solid album maybe songs are too similar hit they are all good so it was ok for me bit could understand if others wont like it

Początek tej płyty był tak ciężki, że chciałam się poddać. Później zaczyna już być czyściej i bardziej spójnie, ale nadal kipi ona tym rodzajem chaosu, który uważam za nieprzyjemny. 5/10

Solid

7/10

Knew the name but not the music. Glad I listened. I like this a lot.

The music and lyrics were good but, the vocals were irritating.

Again, not for me. A lot of jumbled and confused noise with little melody or listening pleasure.

Another blind spot with a band so many others I like reference all the time. Reminded me of everything through Pixies to Refused and could hear a bit of the elements bands like Sunny Day Real Estate clearly vibed off.

Incredible album, great band. Stand out probably Brendan #1 and Shut the Door, love Fugazi

Oh man, I don't think I've heard this album since high school but I have long been a huge fan of this band's first album and the front man's other work (Rites of Spring, Minor Threat, etc.). Real ones in this group may remember us going to see Ian MacKaye do a talk about the DC punk scene at UMD once. This album is held up as the band's best by a lot of folks so I get it making the list over 13 Songs, but for some reason this one just never quite resonated with me the same. I definitely appreciated it a lot more on this listen though, and also just pieced together that Reprovisional is essentially a sequel to Provisional with a lot of similar themes. Anyway I'm gonna go listen to 13 Songs now and then give this one a 5 star rating tomorrow.

Good album, need to revisit

punk abbastanza blando, non mi ha emozionato e mi è sembrato abbastanza vecchio rispetto al suo tempo

Good, but not really a stand out in Fugazi's repetoire. All the ingredients are there but I just don't find it as engaging or interesting as their other work. The earlier and later stuff are both a bit better IMO. Can't really go wrong with them though.

Not my thing I'd say. It didn't evoke any emotions at all

Rv

This was exactly what I needed today, man.

Ian Mackaye and Fugazi are hardcore and punk gods for a reason. I have nothing bad to say about this album.

Average for my taste

Aw yeah, I loved Repeater. I have had a pretty interesting relationship with Post-hardcore on this project. There were some bangers but also some stinkers as well. This album though, was easily one of the bangers. This album is also often described as a more aggressive version of Gang Of Four's second album. While i have not heard that album, i have heard the first one, and from that standpoint, i can agree. These guys have a fair bit in common with Gang Of Four but i love this one much more for the heavy guitars and very 90s production which made this album such a fun ride. I could just be a sucker for this type of music but regardless, this album absolutely slapped. Best Song: Shut the Door Worst Song: Greed

All respect to Fugazi, absolute real ones. Anti-capitalist rhythm and noise, deprecated melodies. Do I love this album? I like it. It's basically perfect at what it's doing, but tbh I don't totally love what it's doing.

The offspring vibes in some songs, not a difficult listening, but not really connected

own

Not bad but probably won’t put on again.

bleh

Sometimes angular and sometimes groovy (and sometimes both), Repeater feels like a true post-hardcore album. This isn't just punk with creative riffs, it's a a full rethinking of hardcore that turns it into something new. In fact, the riffs aren't the centerpiece of many of these songs. Sure, the jagged riff of "Turnover" is the first sign you're hearing something special. But on a lot of these tracks, the bass stands out even more. "Brendan #1" is basically carried by the bass and drums with the guitar only providing accents. The two vocalists both bring different things to the table and provide variety that highlights all the different things happening underneath them. While I do wish there was more energy in places, the off-kilter rhythms and tones are more than enough to keep this interesting throughout.

Most of the album sounded the same to me. At the beginning, I was wondering how many minutes the first song was because it was so long, but then I realized I was actually on the third song?? Anyways among all the very similar sounding songs, Merchandise and Shut the Door got my attention. Merchandise sounds the most different from everything else and Shut the Door had an awesome base line but I'm not a fan of the lyrics. Actually, I don't really know if I like any of the lyrics in the entire album but who am I to comment on lyrics when I'm a vibe listener.

Honestly I liked this a lot?!? The whole album did feel like it blended together but I liked that quiet a bit, great energy the whole time and just had a blast listening!!

La verdad pensé que me iba a gustar mucho más, tiene varios temas interesantes pero no le gustó la forma de cantar de los miembros de la banda ni los gritos que usan, y es raro porque yo escucho música parecida que usa los mismos recursos, pero acá no me enganchó, tal vez aún no sea mí momento de apreciar Fugazi.

So this is what got Kurt to pick up a guitar. Sure, I like Nirvana. No, wait, I like exactly four songs by Nirvana. I *think* I could find four Fugazi songs I like, but I don't need to hear this again. Solid 3, but my 1001 albums should be all 5s ... at least in theory.

Not good.

I liked the overall grungy tone of it, but nothing really stood out to me. I can't really think of an exact part that I particularly found outstanding

Ok in places

Liked this way more than I thought I would. Liked a lot of it.

Loved the vibe, but didn’t find myself drawn to particular songs. Will probably have to listen some more to get into this one.

I was expecting something a bit more hardcore than noise rock, as I thought I’ve listened to them before and didn’t much care for it. However, after getting over what are not strong vocals, the riffs and general vibe were a great listen. Also amused myself wondering why they’d written a song about Ribena. It was Repeater, on closer inspection, but I won’t be able to unhear that now.

Straight up Electric Angry Energy Punk to its Core

Back in the day I listened to some Fugazi. It was more a song here and there sort of thing on my alternative radio. Listening now to a whole album I realize that since I liked them back then I should have maybe bought an album or something? Huh... Don't know why I didn't. Genre with this band is fun to try to sort. They are post-punk, jazzy, hard rock but not too stereotypical... simple yet never boring... I did not look them up on purpose to see what genre the critics use. I would not call them grunge... At any rate I WILL call them cool and worthy and a good experience.

Some of the music was actually good but I really didn’t like the vocals. 4/10

Based on listening to this album I felt like Fugazi is cooler than they are good. Kinda like the 90s Turnstile lol

First-time listen for me, and I liked it! The band sound real tight throughout. Favourite track: Shut the Door

This is the -gazi we should have excoriated Hilary about.

Well - I made it through.

This was really good! I'm a big At The Drive In fan and I can see the influences of this all over it. Will definitely listen again

Much better when they keep their mouths shut but unfortunately that’s not the case for most of these songs ;-)

3.2

Probably the best noise rock album not made by Sonic Youth I'll get on the list, or any other list, come to think of it. Favourite track: Shut the Door

Well I’ve earned some respect for this band from reading the other reviews about $5 concerts but I unfortunately can’t respect them for their music

This was a totally fine rock album, nothing really stood out to me in particular but it wasn't grating or offensive.

Every time I listen to this album I'm like, yeah this is great! I should listen to this more often! It's very satisfying and raw! Then I never do until for some reason I have to, like this. Dunno why that is, if I was less tired I'd have a good theory for you, but I don't!

That was pretty cool. My favourite was Shut the Door. I'm sure that was very influential.

Like the back of a sponge, abrasive, yet effective.

Loud and solid. A solid link to the glamrock of the 80s and the grunge of the 90s

It’s clear that this record is a definitive landmark of post-hardcore that perfectly bridges the gap between 80s punk and the impending grunge explosion.The musicians are super tight, especially the bass and drums with those crazy guitar riffs. Yeah, the vocals might be a bit much for some, but that raw energy and anti-everything attitude? It's super authentic. It's like a real experience, you know? Organized mess, for sure. It's smart *and* aggressive, which is awesome. Tracks like "Merchandise" and "Repeater" are just anthems. They nail groove and grit. Even if some songs sound a bit similar, the instruments are so cool and they're doing it their own way, so it's a must listen. It's the perfect example of a band breaking all the rules and making way for the awesome alternative rock era.

Solid

Although called Repeater, I can guarantee I won't be repeating this album. Once was enough.

First time listener - I thought it was pretty interesting and I think I'd come back to listen again. It feels like a missing piece of a puzzle.

I get that this might be historically important to punk and the band, but it was one big haze of anger all the way through.

Listens: 3 Standout Tracks: Repeater, Blueprint, Two Beats Off, Shut The Door This album is growing on me by the third listen. The whole genre is, being wholly unexplored prior to beginning my 1001 albums journey. This album has all of the hallmarks of Punk without the over-the-top aggressiveness and screaming that is a bit of a deal breaker for me. I feel like this warrants further explanation, but its hard to articulate. I think about some of the bands I've heard so far: - Minor Threat's Out of Step was quite tough to listen to. It was barely singing and the music raw and violent. - Television, on the other hand, is also considered Punk, though they seem more on the fence between punk and post-punk. Marquee Moon earned a 5 for me. - Siouxsie And The Banshees's The Scream is quickly becoming my most recent favorite album, initially earned a 4 and was retroactively bumped to a 5. - The Clash's London Calling was middle of the road for me. It just didn't resonate with me, though that was 272 albums ago! at this point. Maybe they deserve a re-listen. - Rocket From The Crypt's Scream, Dracula Scream was not fun at all. These are just a few from the List so far. Anyways, my point is, I like the toned-down, slightly melodic proto- and post-punk styles of Punk music, not the in-your-face, screaming, can-barely-understand-what-the-hell-your-saying Punk music that seems to dominate the 1980s. Fugazi's repeater seems to fall smack dab in the middle of the spectrum for me, and its at a threshold where not only can I tolerate it, but I kind of like it. Edit: This has gone from a 4 to a 5 for me. I've listened to this a number of times since I got it on the List and I've recently started breaking into the rest of their catalog.

Aright, but gets a bit repetitive after a bit, which is ironic (or not?) because of the album's title.

Instrumentally good but vocals not so. 3/5 3/4/26

Do you think it would make Fugazi angrier than they already seem to be if they found out that I listened to this album while high. Do you think they'd be even angrier if they found out I liked it? About as clever and direct as this sort of thing gets!

I enjoyed that. For my sins, I'd only ever heard the one famous song of theirs. I look forward to exploring their music more.

I don't like Post-Hardcore at all, but I kind of enjoy Fugazi. They seem to do it with more finesse, or they simply came first and everyone else just copies them and ends up as a lesser version. Either way, this is leagues ahead all the 2000s Cringe Rock that it inspired and I simply can't stand. Key tracks: Merchandise

Man, this album just hits different. It’s raw, aggressive, and full of that pissed-off energy that actually makes you feel something. While I was listening, I felt rebellious as hell, kinda angry, but also weirdly empowered. There’s this constant undercurrent of frustration that builds up and never really lets go. It’s not exactly a strict concept album with one big story, but the whole thing revolves around this heavy anti-corporate, anti-greed vibe. Ian MacKaye and the band are basically calling out how money and greed fuck everything up — from the way society treats people like numbers, to drug dealing, violence, consumerism, and that endless cycle of bullshit we all get trapped in. Tracks like “Merchandise” and the title song “Repeater” feel like straight-up middle fingers to the system. The music is tight, angular post-hardcore with killer basslines and those explosive guitar parts that make you want to punch the air. It’s not a feel-good record at all. It’s confrontational and almost anti-human in how coldly it shows what greed turns us into. But that’s exactly why it still slaps so hard 35+ years later. If you’re in the mood for something that actually stands for something, this is essential. One of those albums that makes you nod along and think “yeah… fuck that” at the same time.

The name Fugazi sounds familiar - but I can't recall ever hearing one of their songs and don't know anything about them. So, definitely curious what this is all about. I only listened to this 2 times instead of my usual 3 - because it was just not even remotely enjoyable. I could tell this would not grow on me at all. I had 1 or 2 moments where I thought this sounded a bit like Modest Mouse - but MM has MUCH BETTER songs and lyrics. I did end up "liking" the instrumental "Brendan 1". It has a decent groove and doesn't have the guy shouting/screaming on this one. And it's only 2.5 minutes long so not a big commitment for when this pops up on my playlists in the future. This is just not for me. Doesn't make me think or feel or laugh or care or anything. Doesn't make me admire their musicality or expertise in their instruments. Doesn't have memorable / enjoyable melodies or riffs or beats. Just wanted it to be over. I went back and looked ... this came out the year before Nirvana - Nevermind, Pearl Jam - Ten, and Smashing Pumpkins - Gish. And Janes Addiction - Ritual de lo Habitual came out the same year (1990). And I saw in the Wikipedia article that Rage Against the Machine was influenced by this. All of those artists/albums are SO MUCH better than this - musically, lyrically - all the ways. Props to them for keeping their concert tickets cheap. Liked songs on Spotify: 1/11 ***NOTE: the version on Spotify has 14 songs, Wikipedia says it was released with only 11 - so I am only rating the first 11 songs. Rating: 1/5

An interesting introduction. Although I musically would give them the four stars, the vocals in parts ruin it for me. favourite: "Brendan #1", "Two Beats Off", "Shut The Door" 2,5

Good, Classic Punk.

What a great band! I may not have picked this album as their best, but I guess EPs don’t count. I could listen to Fugazi all day!

ok i definitely anti-hyped myself down too much for yet a n o t h e r mediocre '90s angst rock band. this is opening up nicely tho. repeater--ok so i only know i think exactly two examples of punk and those would be the ramones and the minutemen. this is definitely in line with the ramones, and i can get behind this. merchandise--ope song is already over, what was i gonna write? ok maybe i know a little bit more what this "post-hardcore" is that everyone keeps talking about? it's still got that cheery upbeat undertone of earlier punk, but you can maybe start to hear the angst of the '90s approaching. a little bit of the screaming and drive greed--love the screamed single repeated lyric styrofoam--only half the lyric are intelligible but i like it. nice guitar riff in the middle shut the door--strong opening to the closing song overall, i very much enjoyed that. short and sweet, goes hard the whole way through. i was honestly dreading it because i don't know a single damn thing about "post-hardcore" (which seems to be the only word anybody uses to describe this band), but i do know that i do not love '90s angst-rock. gladly, this is not '90s angst-rock. i haven't been able to define what the qualitative musical features are that make something angst-rock or not, but in my thus far limited experience, punk does not have it. punk =/= grunge. 4.5/5 rounded to 5/5

Культовий альбом від культового гурту. Мій улюблений у Фугазі.

4.5, але все одно поставлю 5, бо гурт унікальний, а на цьому альбомі ще є одна з їхніх найкращих пісень, тобто blueprint. Мені дуже подобається як пішов творчий шлях фугазі після репітера, бо там такі альбоми, де ніби й нема хітів, але все дуже й дуже цікаво. Втім саме цей альбом ніби як вважається їхнім кращим релізом і з цим сперечатись важкувато. Хоча аргумент я все одно люблю більше!

Enjoyable listen and exciting to hear the threads that connect it backward and forward through the genre

love fugazi but not a fan of this album

You know, I didn't like this a lot, but I found it interesting. As a guitarist there is a lot to like here (the riff from Styrofoam is the highlight). It's abrasive and sloppy, and the songs where the vocalist screams a melody (rather than just shouting tunelessly) are enjoyable.

wasnt too bad, wouldnt care to listen again. I was promised anger...it was tame

This was alright. I liked the short, quickfire tracks.

I enjoy this album more than I thought I would at the beginning. A lot of energy. I could imagine listening to this in a smoky underground club.

Wicked good.

Solid alt rock album

Really amazing and influential album. Was really ahead of it's time.

LEGENDARY!

It’s fine

Probably not a 5 if I'm being honest....really like this music, but giving it an extra star because of the band's ethos. If you're from the DC area and you're of a certain age, listening to a Fugazi album is a rite of passage. I'm not sure if this is actually considered their best album but it might be their most accessible one. Have to love who they are...always 5 dollars a show, never gouged fans on merch, never signed with a major label...DIY or don't do it at all. Just a great, great work ethic and great band members. They never went huge, they just stayed true to themselves and that was more important than anything.

FUCKING AWESOME

Ye

I'd give this 4.5 stars. It is an amazing album that influenced so many bands. the only reason I take off half a star is because I think they could have done a better job with the flow, particularly the ending, which feels abrupt (without the +3 songs that were added later). Overall, though, there is a diversity to the music, it is incredibly innovative in a lot of ways, and it is still an inspiration to so many.

4/10… noise rock / post punk / *1990

I had to stop. nothing on them just not my actual cup of tea. double it pass it to next person

this is catchy nice discovery!

The instrumentals on this album are good. They’re really high energy and get you hyped. The lyrics get a bit repetitive and leave a little to be desired. It’s a fun listen and has a place for when you’re trying to hype people up but other than that I wouldn’t throw this on.

Wow, surprisingly good. Just the perfect amount of punk but the songs are still well written. At once more melodic and more chaotic than I expected.

Too noisy for me

Hadn't listened to this in years. Still brilliant.

This was great

😍😍😍 - “We owe you nothing, you have no control”…Three stars. Tom.

Excellent, tight album, surprisingly fun. Good band.

I liked this more than I expected to.

Did I just listen to Bat Out of Hell and Repeater back to back and give them both five stars? Fuck yeah I did. I contain multitudes.

Fugazi - en dan met name Ian MacKaye - is wel echt de band die laat zien hoe complex het punk genre werd in de jaren 80. Het combineert hardcore elementen met de beginselen van de straight edge movement, en doet dat met de emotionele lading van een doorgewinterde emocore band. Het is wat dat betreft echt een middelpunt, en ondertussen ook een belangrijk vertrekpunt voor 90s alternative rock in algemene zin. Het heeft iets enorms 90s, terwijl dat decennium aan z'n prille begin stond. Het is ook geen toeval dat Ian MacKaye aan het begin stond van alle stijlen die ik net aandacht gaf. Het album heeft door dat multi-karakter iets onvoorspelbaars voor een (post-)hardcore album. Tempowisselingen en de switch tussen lead zorgt voor dynamiek, iets wat ook soms doet denken aan generatiegenoten Minutemen, en iets wat mij verliefd zag worden op die band. Maar het grote verschil is dat ik Minutemen op elk vlak onuitwisbare indruk achter vind laten, op de drums, de gitaren, de vocalen en effectieve storytelling. Fugazi, in ieder geval op dit album, moet het vooral hebben van hun collectieve energie (liveshows schenen insane te zijn), en minder van individuele klasse. Geinig album, met een aantal songs die het gemiddelde naar een 7 tillen. 7/10 Highlights: Turnover Merchandise Blueprint

De OOR heeft deze maand een special over 50 jaar punk. Met aandacht voor alles proto punk (goudmijn) en ook de genres die eruit voort kwamen. Met daarin ook aandacht voor Fugazi. Eén van de grondleggers van de emocore. Waar de lompe hardcore emotie en kwetsbaarheid kreeg. En ook al luister ik in mijn tienerjaren niet naar Fugazi, ik kan dit toch wel waarderen. Het album is een geheel. De losse tracks maken lawaai maar ontsporen niet en de baslijnen zijn echt episch. Ik ga nog een keer in die hele ontwikkeling van de punk-hardcore-emocore duiken. Want daarin zitten zeker nog onbekende parels. 8/10 Highlights Brendan #1 Sieve-Fisted Find (die bas!)

Don’t know why this is called “hardcore”. It’s very emotional and mostly softer than what I think of when I hear “hardcore”.

I was expecting to enjoy this, but it felt like a big juicy nothingburger

weirdo music alert

I like their politics but musically, Repeater was a bit of a do nothing album for me.

I can see why people might like this, but not one id be coming back to 3*

It was alright, wasnt very well produced but that is probably intended. The singing was good and the lyrics, but the overall product just was not it. There was a few songs I enjoyed like 'Repeater' and 'Shut the Door' but overall was not very enjoyable. 5/10

A favourite band of mine, not necessarily a favourite album but it’s all here. The twin vocals, the scything guitars, the intricate rhythms and the lyrics which intersect the personal, the political and the emotional.

As far as Albums go, that was pretty good

I love this album.

I'm not sure I can overstate how big an impact this album had on teenaged me. I listened to this album on CD a *lot* and the first time I saw Fugazi live (touring this album) remains one of the most intense concert experiences of my life. A very personally biased 5 for me.