Reviews (page 5 of 8)
1 star
I loved how hard this went. Riffs were incredible. Bass hit really well, vocals were just what they needed to be, excellent production, great songwriting. This was really pretty good and I enjoyed the whole thing. Not a big phan of the instrumentals, but very well done. 4/5
...not very pleasant listening, to my ears. Not melodic. Grung-y, but nothing like Nirvana which has much more feeling in their song. Shrieking "chalkboard" guitar at times. ...please just be done soon, so I can listen to something else! 1,5/5
Really not my taste
4.5/5
Fugazi is great
Sounds like some other bands I like. Has an angry edge to it. Good.
4.5/5. This is so sick, DIY punk is fucking amazing. They capture the spirit perfectly.
Fugazi kicks ass. This is their debut album, although others that would follow are arguably better than this one. This one is more raw and less polished than those. This sounds like a group of college guys who can jam got together and made some angry punk/rock/hard rock music. Gives me serious punk vibes but I wouldn't call it that completely. Maybe post-punk if that's a genre? Anyways, don't sleep on this, you'll like it. 3.75/5
A solid release. Slowed down hardcore with lots of warm tones.
Entraînant, accrocheur et agréable à l'écoute, véritable précurseur du rock des années 1990 et 2000 que j'allais tant aimer
Fugazi are just badass as hell. 'Nuff said.
Some really interesting things going on here musically. But the vocals over top are so offputting it is hard to actually enjoy. I still mostly did, though.
Mjoah, ging so. Haben wir das auf dem BRT gehört? Kann mich nicht erinnern
Started out unsure with this one, but enjoyed it more and more as it went on. Solid album, overall!
I thought this was pretty damn awesome. Would revisit and also check out some of their other stuff
I need to listen more Fugazi, this was awesome.
Meh. The singer sucks
Can see myself really getting into Fugazi
Not my thing at all but much better than most of its peers & I do admire their ethos.
Screaming metal ugh
ok punk
REPEATER! 🎶 REPEATER! 🎶 REPEATER! 🎶
Reading about the history of Fugazi was a wild ride. One thing is clear though - respect for their stance and morals, which probably is unprecedented in music industry. The album itself is a bit up and down for me, starting super strong with a great opening song "Turnover", but then dipping in energy with "Repeater". Overall very interesting album, amazing piece of trivia, pretty good music.
Not sure why I never gave Fugazi an actual listen and just wrote them off bc it wasn't "hardcore punk", which is what I'm used to from Ian after being a big Minor Threat fan. This album is really good and I enjoyed every other if not all the songs. Pretty much no skips in its entirety. Fav Tracks: "repeater" "merchandise" "two beats off"
Being Fugazi I'm sure there's an interesting message in here somewhere. Unfortunately this is too punkish for my liking.
Great
Solid album. I could tell how Fugazi influenced 90s grunge bands.
Super techno not my vibe
Long been on my list of 'bands I'll probably like when I get around to them'. I like the janky vibe, a few huge tunes on there too, might give do a full discography listen sometime
I hope that I can enjoy noise. But to enjoy noise the players should be also to play their instruments to make music. This was not that. I appreciate noise from the likes of Tin Machine, and this was crap.
Like so many other albums I started off disliking it and it slowly got better but not enough to be good. 2.5/5
Not for me but I’ve heard worse.
This did not hit me as I had hoped. Post thrash seems to be punk-lite for me. The guitar and rhythm do indeed go together well, but I'm not a fan of the vocals.
A prickly album, forcing the anger and aggression of punk inwards and spewing it back out in complicated and compartmentalized form. A little unfriendly, but pretty rewarding. Best song: Shut the Door
I was introduced to Fugazi a few years back and become a fan of their sound. This is the kind of music that's perfect for that frustrating work day and or day at the gym. Spend some time checking out their live performances from back in the day. Have to say, I would love to see these guys live. The album was solid from start to finish. Spotify then kicked into my heavier punk stuff and generally made the entire day of music a good one. I am going to have to take a much deeper into these guys music! Already have a few songs downloaded , but definitely need to check out more. Very good album. 4
5 I always forget that Fugazi is fronted by two dudes. For some reason, it always just brings Ian MacKaye to mind for me - which is weird given that I’m a fan of Guy Picciotto’s former band, Rites of Spring. Additionally, I didn’t realize how recent of a band they are - this is technically their debut, and it came out in 1990. I guess because I associate the guys with Minor Threat and Rites of Spring, respectively, I just kind of assumed this was more of an early 80s project as well. And yet, despite coming after what’s largely considered the golden age of punk rock by quite a few years and also just being on the cusp of grunge taking over the world, these two guys served up quite possibly one of the most punk albums I’ve ever heard. While I enjoy Minor Threat, I find their music just a touch preachy at times, but I really feel like this project finds a perfect balance of what I like in my punk between energy and messaging - maybe that’s a result of the dual-fronted nature of the band, idk. And while I shouldn’t factor this into my review, I can’t even begin to explain how much I respect the group’s punk ethos off the stage as well. In particular, they were known for refusing to play any show that charged more than $5 for admission, trying to keep their stage available to all. It’s such a selfless, anti-capitalistic, community-driven sentiment that I can’t help but feel my respect for the band go up tenfold because of it - especially in light of a world now where Ticketmaster fucks a lot of diehard fans out of seeing their favorite artists. (Greed!) Anyway, diving into this album, Repeater - great name. My initials thoughts were “Oh, okay, like a gun, I guess”, thinking it was kind of lame, but per MacKaye, it’s actually referring to the cyclical nature of things like greed, violence, sexuality, privacy, drug abuse and death across all of human history (it’s also a slight nod to The Beatles’ Revolver, but looking past that). Song-wise, I really thought everything here just fucking ripped. This was a great gym album, but honestly, I even found myself getting amped up to this while putting friggin’ data into Airtable for work (yes, I’ve sold out to the corporate machine as well). Admittedly, a lot of this does kind of flow together, but with an energy like this, I never once took issue with that. I did walk away with some favorites, those being Merchandise, Blueprint, and Shut the Door, but I see this thing more likely being a full re-listen from me when revisiting in the near future. I wasn’t always planning to give this a 5, but there have been few times on this list thus far I have found myself wanting an album to go on even longer after it was done, and this has been one of those times. The angsty mood punk rock brings just can’t be beat, and this provides that exceptionally. Gotta go with the 5 here. Final note - these guys have the coolest live concert photo ever. I was going to try and link it here, but I just kept finding Instagram and Twitter posts, so fuck that, and besides, the link would probably inevitably die anyway. Instead, I implore you to image search “Fugazi basketball hoop”. Dad, this sticker better still be up on the fridge.
Decent overall. Standout songs: Repeater Blueprint Styrofoam
I know 13 Songs pretty well but hadn’t heard this before. It holds up
Would ideally have gone 4.5 Great record, reminds me of my teens.
Not really my bag.
Really didn't enjoy this, doubt I'll go back to it
definitely will relisten.
Really liked it
Solid
This is one I'd not put on as an album, but enjoy as a track or two now and then. And you can't fault their work ethic - do what you want, when you want, don't work with big corporations, believe in your fans.
Hardcore punk is always going to be a genre that has to catch me right on the day - with its barely intelligible lyrics, simplistic and overdriven guitars, and songs that really don't stick around, this is kind of the epitome of that. And today, it's not for me. Maybe next time.
While it navigates through some interesting styles, it kind of fell flat for me. I think 13 Songs is better than this.
alright
Repeater is a classic album by Fugazi. I have to make an effort to enjoy their music, mostly because I associate them with some bad memories. But setting that aside, I can still appreciate what they bring to the table. Their energy and musicianship make for a solid listen.
a classic
This is probably their easiest record to get into. Some of their other records are quite boring. This has enough variation to keep it interesting. It was very influential. I grew up with this. I like it a lot, but it should have been 30 minutes max. Not every song needs to be there. Favorite song: turnover.
Lots of bands I like pull inspo from this. Really cool
never got the fugazi hype , much better punk out there from the same time era
This was never really my thing, and even when it kind of was - I was more in to pop punk, than punk rock. But I can appreciate this album, and what Fugazi did for the scene. I was actually happy to give this a listen, because it’s not an album I would have played on my own. It’s hardcore rock and screaming lyrics, but it’s dialed and tight - what many many bands after them were influenced to do, and just didn’t do as well.
This is my shit.
Fugazi is the definitive post-hardcore band. Lead singer Ian Mackaye was at the vanguard of the straight edge movement prior to Fugazi as the frontman of Minor Threat. In the 8 years between Minor Threat’s last record and Fugazi’s first album, Ian Mackaye had played in countless bands, honing his sound from the intense raw energy hardcore introduced to the punk scene, to music that leaned into alternative takes on traditional rock genres. The impact this album had on indie and mainstream rock genres henceforth is immense. Over nearly 15 years, Fugazi continually swam upstream, trailblazing so many experimental approaches that eventually solidified into established sub genres: they notably fused melody and screaming into a sound that would later be popularized by emo and pop punk, they were a critical link in the chain whip that would lead to grunge and garage rock, and the palpable dissonance and experimentation they achieved feels like a choice that embodies the rebellious, anti-capitalist stance of its members, Mackaye especially. I’ve always found his ethical and moral positioning admirable for the strict adherence to principle and the flagrant anti-capitalist foundation. Any band/artist that can shift entire genres into uncharted territory is worthy of consideration, and Mackaye did that twice in his career. Anyone making these kinds of monumental waves in art and culture deserves our highest praises, regardless of whether their creations and opinions are to your taste.
Not really my thing but I can hear the appeal.
A bit too noisy for me. Sounds like it came from a garage, which was probably the point.
Typical
Nice little album. Maybe not the most original, but good sound and well put together.
I enjoyed this much more than I was expecting.
Pretty good overall. Takes me back to my Helmet listening days, which oddly enough was 2 years later
Cool but not for me mate. 3 stars
I suck at rating but I'll say this was very *alright*. I was expecting something much heavier for some reason. But instead it kind of sounded like something I'd hear my more post-hardcore-y friend play when we're jamming together. TBF, it's probably BECAUSE of albums like this that it sounds so "generic" to me. It's like when people say they don't like Seinfeld because so many sitcoms have ripped off/been inspired by Seinfeld since then. I bet lots of albums and bands have ripped off/been inspired by this album.
Kind of a slow burner, the complexity takes time to reveal itself, but once it clicks it’s very impressive. This band sounds so tight. The songs are also not immediately in your face like Minor Threat, but the snarl is there and it’s more brutal. A good one to keep coming back to.
In your face anthems Sated with charging guitars And riveting grooves
fugatti. "Real Emo" koostuu vain dc Emotional Hardcore -kohtauksesta ja 90-luvun lopun Screamo-skenestä. Se, mitä "Midwest Emo" tunnetaan, on vain Alternative Rockia, jolla on kyseenalainen todellinen emovaikutelma. Kun ihmiset yrittävät väittää, että My Chemical Romancen kaltaiset bändit eivät ole aitoja emoja, vaikka sanotaan, että Sunny Day Real Estate on, en voi olla turhautumatta, koska ne ovat aivan yhtä väärennettyjä emoja kuin My Chemical Romance (sekä teeskentely). Todellinen emo kuulostaa ENERGEETILISESTÄ, VOIMASTA ja hieman VIHAALTA. Fake emo on heikko, itsesääli ja epäonnistunut yritys ohjata energiaa ja tunteita musiikkiin. Esimerkkejä REAL EMO:sta ovat Pg 99, Rites of Spring, Cap n Jazz (ainoa todellinen emo-bändi keskilännen skenestä) ja Loma Prieta. Joitakin esimerkkejä FAKE EMO:sta ovat amerikkalainen jalkapallo, My Chemical Romance ja Mineral EMO KUULUU HARDCORE EI INDIE, POP PUNKI, ALT ROCK TAI MIHIN MUUN MAINSTREAM-GENREIN two beats off
I never listened to this band before. This was a solid record that I will revisit in the future. I will check out their other stuff as well.
Listening to this is like the sonic equivalent of cutting. I understand that some are compelled towards physical pain in search of equilibrium or release. I'm not; so probably can't understand why. It's not just the cheap overdrive. It's playing songs a little bit faster than they're technically capable of. It's engaging in these seemingly random harmonic progressions. It's detuning aimed at cheap dissonance. The screaming. The whole thing just sounds like it's meant to be assaultive. Which, again, I know some people, er, appreciate. I can make out just enough of the lyrics to get that there's some kind of political message in there. I just can't make out enough to get what it is. I see that this came out the year before Rage Against the Machine formed. So maybe without Fugazi we wouldn't have Rage. That's worth a star. Another for their creativity - there's definitely a commitment to a unique sound.
Wow that was so good. First time hearing, have put off hearing Fugazi because I’m pretty lukewarm about hardcore punk. This felt like the archetype for the genre of my limited listening so far. The instrumentals are so catchy, the vocals aren’t my favorite but at the same time I can’t imagine what would fit the music better. Only not a perfect rating since the genres not my favorite but that’s not the genres problem Rating: 4.8
3+
Boringgggg
Not the best
Look, I was a goth/emo kid who was 16 when this album came out. It was boring and banal then, it's no different now.
Pretty good! Definitely worth another listen, was bobbing my head in a very cliche manner the whole way through.
not bad, reminds me of early punk
Gute Energie. Bereicherung
I did not like this nearly as much as I expected to
I really really dislike punk music, however this album did start to win me over by the end of it. I listened to Repeater & 3 songs, just for posterities sake. I do kind of find the lead singers pronunciation grating, just cause he has that kind of punk pronunciation. Anyways as far as punk albums go I don’t mind this, and I’ve gotta respect Fugazi for being a super important influence for the indie scene. The bass lines are also incredible.
Punk er ikke rigtig mig lige nu. Angiveligt er de kendt, fordi de var nogle som løsrev sig fra pladeselskaber og gjorde alt selv. Det inspirerede mange bands som jeg slet ikke kender, men bl.a. Nirvana :) Sange jeg godt kunne lide Brendan 1 Two beats off Shut the door Joe 1
Cool hardcore rock album. Has the perfect level of 90s angst.
Cool, but won’t be revisiting. Important but not aged super well.
Love me some fun thrashy punk. Would’ve loved to go to a show. It was hard to hear what they were saying but I felt the vibe.
Ive discovered a love of West coast american punk and this fits tight in there. Just the right amount of angry, verbose and musical. This one lacked some of the hooks and pace of Black Flag but still enjoyable.
6.5/10 pretty good, very listenable and melodic. Great rhythms and drummer. I still found it fairly forgettable, especially for an album from 1990. By that point the world had been blessed with plenty of better Punk albums. Some favs: reprovisional, shut the door, greed.
Not terrible I guess
Quite intense isn't it! Luke a Fugazi fan so I went in with a PMA (positive mental attitude) and I'm just not sure. Definite themes and things I enjoyed but also quite intense at times and I felt on the outside of it. Not sure why. But I still feel open minded and went back for a second listen so that must mean something
I bloody love Fugazi. I loved the vocals, the style, lyrics, it's all great. Such a cool sound. Fugazi and specifically Ian MacKaye have popped up in a few musics biogs I've read as being really nice people and really important for the DIY music scene and especially supportive of lots of Riot Grrrl bands in the early 90s.
3.5 I am not a huge Fugazi follower but always really enjoy them when I hear their songs. This is no exception. I had a compressed time to listen to this album, so I couldn't deeply sit with it; it could likely go up with further listens but rn it's a solid 3.5, trending towards 4. I love those chunky drums.
I went into this album expecting something frenetic and unrelentingly angry, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much more nuanced it turned out to be. That’s not a criticism—if anything, it made the album far more listenable and enjoyable than I had anticipated. The dual vocal approach is a standout feature, adding depth and contrast to the songs. Joe Lally’s bass work often takes center stage, and it’s a joy to hear. His playing reminds me of Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers—not necessarily in style, but in the way the bass feels like a driving force rather than just a background element. Whether one influenced the other or it’s purely coincidental, it’s a cool parallel. One particular highlight is the way the instruments build at the end of Brendan #1. It’s so effective that it made me wonder if they ever followed it up with a Brendan #2. The way the songs flow into each other across the album creates an immersive experience, making it feel like more than just a collection of tracks. This isn’t just “better than expected.” It’s genuinely impressive, and I’ll likely be revisiting it in the future. Standout Track: Blueprint Score: 4/5
Fugazi are interesting in that they are clearly influenced by early punk, yet they sort of bridge that sound into something more modern whilst keeping some of the hardcore "edge". Keep in mind that this record just barely predates some of the flagship rock records of the early 90's such as "Nevermind" and "Ten". Nothing about this group was really "standard" musically, with their chunky drum & groovy bass rhythms mixed with the dual lead guitars & vocals from MacKaye and Picciotto. All while juggling some big and taboo topics. Teetering the line of 3.5 for me, but I'll round up. I can respect rock groups with this kind of passion in their music.
Nope
Out of all the hard rock acts I have heard, I have for some reason never listened to Fugazi. While I’m certain 13 Songs has to be on this list (I hope it is or I look really stupid), I see that this album is just as highly regarded. Truth be told, I think this is my favorite kind of punk: high energy, messy but organized, loud. I think I really enjoy this post-hardcore stuff. The only thing against it is that some of the tracks do get a little repetitive. But I overall really enjoyed this. Favorite track: Turnover Other hits: Merchandise, Sieve-Fisted Find, Shut the Door
ah mlk fugazi da galera repeater é bom demais, dá saudade do cansaço juvenil escutando esse
absurdo esse que presente de natal. gosto muito de fugazi e ano passado ouvi a discografia deles inteira muitas vezes. são poucos que não são perfeitos e, felizmente, esse aqui é. num eh meu preferido e nem eh o auge deles musicalmente, mas é bom pra caralho. angústia de jovem adulto na melhor forma.
Here's to hoping every slip's not a slide! The sound is excellent—but the vocals didn't keep up. Best was Merchandise, which was giving a kind of California twist on The Clash. Blueprint was fun musically. The riffs in Reprovisional and Shut the Door were also very good.
Badass.
The music is pretty good but the “punk” vocals are terrible.
I forgot I listened to this yesterday. Must not have been that great.
not for me
1. turnover - 0 2. repeater - 0 3. brendan - 1 4. merchandize - 1 5. blueprint - 1 6. find - 1 7. greed - 1 8. beatz - 0 9. ztyrofoam - 0 10. reprovizional - 0 11. door - 1 12. zong - 1 13 joe - 0 14. break - 1
Amazing
Ok
This is honestly like a really good complete album. I feel like a lot of times punk and punk adjacent albums can just be like a collection of songs, but this album flows really, really well. There also aren't really any misses on the album. Not all the songs are great, but they're all at least pretty good. Some of the reviews that I saw about the album complain about 90s punk feeling same-y, but this one to me stands out for me as being better than most of them. Favorite Song(s): Brendan 1, Merchandise
Not bad
Pretty noisy!! 🗣️
Love it!
Favorite Track: Repeater
obviously no secret to my friends and followers i had a big fugazi phase this year, and returning to this kinda feels like putting a cap on it. and after everything else, all the more overtly Arty embellishments of the later records (my fave is end hits atm), this still might have the most straightforwardly gratifying hit-between-the-eyes quality of any of their work. im not sure anyone has ever more effectively combined semi-minimalist exhilaration and punk values with this level of color and creativity and vibrancy. and despite the lack of those later more obvious flourishes, i do think this is supremely Colorful music...a lot of it is just the incredible individual talents and instrumental voices of each member (especially joe lally's mesmerizing, melodic, rich basslines) and how good of a job the production does at making sure u can hear all of it , at all times, distinct and yet part of a sustained combined Attack. picking my fave fugazi record between my two contenders (end hits and the argument) is hard, but picking my Third favorite fugazi record once those two are sorted out is somehow even more torturous lol. i think its probably this one tho...theres something just so rewarding in losing myself in each member's contributions. collectivism vs individuality is and has always been a false dichotomy, in all aspects of life and the world!!
ayyyy get ovah hea ya damn fugazi
Definitely sounds ahead of it's time. A cool blend of punk, alternative, and rock.
Decent album, but became grating to me after a few listens.
Brilliant
Wanted to love it. Merely liked it.
The Good: pretty energetic music The Bad: why call your band “fake diamonds” The Ugly: the abuse of feedback sound after a while… Plenty I have read about the great Fugazi, little I had heard… now that I have, I’m neither here nor there. I lived the ‘90s in a different musical environment, so I can’t opine with such fervor as some other people have. I can appreciate the fact that they have/had a die-hard fanbase as the music, for the period, was pretty darn good. Still, not an album I will have on repeat play-list anytime soon… 2 1/2* bumped up
Great stuff! I'm not usually into hardcore but this was much more nuanced aesthetically and emotionally. They really found a perfect middle-ground between punk, post-rock and noise rock and explored it in quite a compelling way. It's punk in it's mature stage - Repeater retains the angst that's inherent to the genre but makes it more complex and introspective in a way that reminded me of a more aggessive version of Spiderland by Slint. I certainly can't wait to explore the catalogue of this band further, a great find!
This album is what mosh pits were invented for...
i loved it!
Thank you Ian
Не понравилось
1 2 THREEEE REPEATER Yeah really nice angry album, very enjoyable. Fav Songs: Repeater
I liked this. The post-hardcore, low down reggae vibes were enjoyable all around. Twice listened and much enjoyed.
quite repetiotive
2/5
It's decent post punk. I feel pretty neutral about this album, but none of the songs really stood out.
An okay album, no real standout songs.
You say I need a job? / I've got my own business. This record is a gift to a younger me. It found me at the right time and place in my life. Still singable, quotable and filled with absolute bangers to this day. 1, 2, 3, Repeater. Five Stars. --//-- It's not a hot take to ask: is this Fugazi's best album or is it just my favorite Fugazi album? I think it's widely acknowledged that Repeater, 13 Songs, Red Medicine, and The Argument could all be the best Fugazi record depending on who you ask and when you ask them. Even Steady Diet of Nothing, End Hits and In on the Kill Taker have their well spoken cha-cha-Champions. I can't answer it for you. Never mind what's been selling.
I was surprised it was from 1990 because the sound quality was great. Overall, pretty chill for an alternative album.
When I saw the genre I was bemused: post-hardcore? But I understand now. It's still shouty and angry, but it gives us time to breathe. There's space, there's a bit of funk, some variation. It's got some great crunchy riffs and is just really good to listen to. When they get thrashing it's fun, instead of that relentless, numbing sound you get from Black Flag et al.
This type of punk is the type of punk I like! Enjoyable, noisy, short songs. I really liked it!
It is a cool album and worth the listen, just doesn’t float my boat
Good stuff, but kind of tired me out.
Tiesin että Fugazi on hardcorea, mutta täähän on tosi hyvän maun hardcorea. Melodiat ja riffit hyviä. Ihan radio kamaa. Parhaat: Song 1, Blueprint, Two Beats Off, Styrofoam
Like many thrash albums, the first 3/4 songs sound fantastic. But over 12 songs a degree of sameness unavoidably creeps in.
Not my scene but some interesting bits.
Post hardcore but an early alt rock sound with intricate riffs and driving guitar rhythms. Very impressive debut indie album that helped rock take the next step in it's evolution. Standouts are the title track and "Merchandise".
Sí! Este es el ruido que hacía falta. No esos Pixies, Sonic Youth o MBV en los que el afán por el ruido les hace olvidar lo esencial del rock & roll: melodías y actitud.
This reminds me of the time I was on tour with my band mate and great friend Len Houmous and we were looking at bed linen downstairs in Beatties. We couldn’t believe our eyes. We looked up and who should be looking at the crystal glasses, all of Fugazi! Len shouted ‘ey lads, with your ticket sales, shouldn’t you be in Debenhams?’ They just replied ‘Ken, bloody Chutney!’ We all laughed. We reminisce about this a lot and it still makes us smile. But really what are the chances that two globally renowned groups of post hardcore pioneers being in a House of Fraser in Hemel Hempstead? 4.3
This album might be called Repeater but all I'm repeating in my head is "Why? Why did I put myself through this?". Fugazi have plenty to say, but do they have to yell everything? Idk, this kind of music is never going to amaze me but I did try to find some value in what I was subjected to. Here's what I came up with. 1. Cool band name 2. Cool drumming 3. I don't have to listen to this again, phew Overall, it sounded to me like if you threw Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Supergroove and maybe Sonic Youth in a blender and the net result is a noisy brown mush. 2.8/10
Very 90s. This sounds like something Jay and Silent Bob would be listening to outside the Quick Stop. I can see why this was included, but it's extremely outdated now.
This album has a lot of thought and emotion hidden beautifully behind a post-punk, vaguely jazzy mask. I say "hidden beautifully" because it really is so well hidden that I have trouble discerning it. So many of the top-rated reviews give this a surefire 5 stars, and I'm left here wondering: what exactly is the craze all about? I'll give Fugazi some credit here. The bass is very good, and the drumming is pretty solid too. Even in some of the weaker tracks, like Greed and Shut The Door, the bass stands out as a rope of reality to cling onto. Also, there's a lot of potential for greatness here. The band really knows how to use silence to create tension, but rather than filling it (or following it) with exciting fills, the moments of tension will often flop, leaving the listener a bit unsatisfied. Amidst a sea of 5-star reviews, there's one well-approved 2-star review that puts my thoughts into words better than I could: "I don’t really like the vocals and although I see how this album could have been influential, I didn’t enjoy much of it. The almost yelled vocals that weren’t in tune were clearly on purpose [particularly noticeable on the song Merchandise], and it’s hard to say that they are bad, but they did nothing for me personally. The instrumentals are pretty good but not good enough to make me want to listen to most of the instrumental songs again." I guess a lesson here is that, while rebelling against the "musical norm" is all fun and good, there's a reason why it's the norm. (Because it sounds good.) And deviating from that norm is a dangerous game to play. 2/5 Key tracks: Brendan 1, Blueprint, Sieve-Fisted Find
This record is fucking great! The only thing wrong with this album is that it doesn’t have Waiting Room on it.
I liked it. Nothing too attention grabbing on the first listen though.
Maybe 3.5
I mean, I kinda enjoyed it, I. listened to it in full and I did not hear most of the things people in the reviews are talking about. good but not my taste
It was alright but nothing that I needed to listen to.
Not my favorite. But still pretty good.
This one feels like a good precursor to grunge and post-hardcore. It had some amazing moments.
Thoughts before listening: Fugazi was such an important band and for a 90s kid that fancied himself as some hipster punk indie guy. While I wasn't actually any of those things, the music I discovered during that period has stuck with me throughout my adult life. This is an album I owned at the time, and while I don't necessarily think its Fugazi's best, I am glad to have a reason to revisit this today. Review: Interestingly enough, I remember not really liking this album all that much when I first bought it. I was more into pop punk at the time, so the lack of sing along melodies just didn't appeal as much to me. I also remember thinking that the song "Repeater" was annoying. The only song I really latched onto at that time was "Sieve Fisted Find". This opinion has changed over the years as my tastes have evolved. I now appreciate that Fugazi combined the aggression of punk rock with a more technically proficient musical ability. There is a jazz quality to the musicianship here and often the details within the music are as exciting as the words being shouted. 4-star album for me mainly because 13 Songs is their 5-star album.
Overall: 8/10 This is such a great album! The guitar work is so interesting and the classic hardcore vocals sound amazing. I feel like this'll just get better with subsequent hearings. Fav Song: Repeater Least Fav Song: Two Beats Off
Our Band Could Be Your Life
Favourite tracks: blueprint; turnover; Brendan 1; repeater
I enjoy this group, the fact I have shared this recording studio, 5 dollar tickets and the guitars. When I start my lessons, I am coming back to Fugazi.
gött häng. det var nån låt som jag fastnade för men nu minns jag inte vilken det var. aja, skit ner dig.
This album wasn’t for me, but there are some interesting tracks on here. Certainly fits that post-hardcore/noise-rock aesthetic I’ve seen others ascribe to it. I dig the instrumentals, but the vocals, not so much. While this type of music isn’t my thing, I’m glad I gave it try. I didn’t hate it, so it sits in the middle for me with a 3/5. Favorite track: Styrofoam
So much energy, so much anger, and so much to say. This album is packed and non-stop from start to finish; punching you in the ears with pure punk rock aggression that it’s an absolute wonder the musicianship is as expressive and complex as it is. I have gotten plenty of electronica albums on this generator that seem to be gold standards of the genre, and I feel this is one of the few times I can say the same about another genre. ‘Repeater’ is a fantastic representation of post-hardcore. The riffs throughout the tracklist are loose, often purposely sloppy; or as I prefer to call it: an organised mess. Yet songs still teeter between that and being efficiently melodic when needed. On top of it all the raw aggressive vocals add both chaos and much needed energy; as societal and personal issues are screamed with such passion you can’t help but admire it. You’re getting just getting hard hitting punk rock, but you’re also getting complex alternative music that all fuses together to create something that both sounds positively familiar and incredibly unique. Special shoutout needs to go to Joe Lally, who is absolutely shredding that bass guitar in almost every track. Highlights for me: ‘Repeater’, ‘Brendan #1’, ‘Sieve-Fisted Find’, and the intense album finisher “Shut The Door’. ‘Repeater’ is a great album. It hits that potent punk anger so well, while also allowing you to enjoy masterful compositions and surprisingly strong production. It feels like a bit of an underrated album in the sense that I think it doesn’t seem to be talked about enough. It hangs with the best punk has to offer, and rivals that of the best alternative bands out there. 4/5
Red Hot Chili Peppers heard this and thought "We can do this." This is what was left of punk before it was completely swallowed by pop punk. A punk band hates commercialism?!? Now I've heard everything. At least these guys stayed indie their whole careers. A young Trent Reznor would have thought this band was either not hard enough or not experimental enough. The lead singer sounds like Brian Johnson from AC/DC. Could be that I just had an AC/DC album that's making me think that.
Pretty fun punk album
I appreciated the instrumentals but the voice and structure of the songs were rough for me.
Music was alright, didn't like vocalist. Didn't really care for it.
I'd never heard of Fugazi before this, and as soon as I heard the first song, I knew it was the singer from Minor Threat - one of my favourite punk bands ever. Unfortunately, this doesn't even come close to Minor Threat, and nor would I have expected to. Nevertheless, this was a solid album and an enjoyable listen. My main gripe with this album is nothing really stood out to me. As a piece of art I did enjoy the sit down and listen through of it, but did anything really pop for me? Not really. I don't have anything I hate about this album, at all, honestly there was no skips on this album - but every song kind of just meshed together as one piece. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but there's nothing in here that draws me back. This was such a hard album to rate. If there was a 10 star scale it would be a 6.5 or 7 out of 10. I was inclined to give this a 4 because it really was an enjoyable listen, but it just feels too forgettable for me to rate it higher than a 3.
Despite the title of the album I did not feel very inclined to do a repeat listen of this album. I wouldn't really call it bad, there's certainly some elements I don't like but I would say the album is mostly competent. I don't want to make a running gag of it but I would really say my main complaint was that the album really did feel like it was just repeating itself at points. Definitely something where I think I could just pick 1 or 2 songs from the album I enjoyed the most and still get the same feeling I would from the rest of the album with just those 2. Another of my big complaints would be the vocalists who take the lead between songs. They both range from serviceable to getting too much into a shouty tone. At their worst, one of the singers starts to get a bit shortbus-core with his intonations while the other one sounds like if you ordered The Beasties Boys on Temu. Not only did this just not create a strong melody for me with the instrumentals but it ultimately just feels like a distraction. My favourite parts from a lot of this involved the stretches that just featured the instruments.
This album asks such important questions as: What if punk music was really boring?
I feel the same way about this as Marko feels about that Stooges album, one track you adore surrounded by a bunch of other good tracks. Definitely front heavy but a lot more tracks I'll return to this time upon returning to the album. I think The Jesus Lizard captured the vibe this album was going for but just noisier and better on LIAR but still a good album in its own right. 7/10 Fav tracks - Turnover, Repeater, Merchandise, Blueprint, Two Beats Off, Styrofoam, Reprovisional, Shut the Door, Joe 1 Least Fav - None really
I had a good time with this one. It wasn't super special for me, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. These guys reminded me of Refused, or at least the opening song did. Always a sucker for some good-ass guitar riffs, so I'm pretty happy with that album overall since it had a lot of that going on. Keeping it short and sweet, 3/5.
Not super familiar with post-hardcore as a genre but this shit rocks. As an album this is my jam. Reading about the band, big fan of their ethos of not selling out even though these guys could have made an absolute killing exploiting the same target audience as Nirvana or something. No skips on here, a joy to listen to.
I'm not sure why so many hard rock, screaming albums are so influential that they make this list. Just not my thing...
interesting noise. one can feel their class within that specific genre
This is the voice I hear in my head after I bang my head through the wall. It just hurts. I like some of the guitar work, but, good gosh, find a new singer.
Not real.
Interestingly cool
Hard rock is my favorite genre, but this really didn't do anything for me. I think it was mostly the vocal style I didn't like, and to a lesser degree the guitar tone. I didn't have a favorite track - it was all just blah.
Today I learnt that this is the lead singer of Minor Threat's other band and it's clear to see how they're an influence. 'Merchandise' and 'Styrofoam' are the two highlights here. Some of the less heavy, more pop-punky sounding tracks sound like they would fit perfectly on a Tony Hawk, or a mid 2000s WWE video game. Lots of energy and attitude, it was enjoyable to listen to but not really my kind of thing.
Just a bit too shouty for my liking.
Another one my girlfriend would be happy to listen to but I would grudgingly sit through it. Yeah, punk just isn’t my sorta thing!
Not for me, really.
A post-hardcore benchmark album for the scene. Alternative rock interplay between rhythm and guitars throughout the album that tackles intense topics from greed, violence, and drug abuse and does so with an insistence that is prevalent throughout. Honestly, a fantastic good album.
Cool album. Reminds me of Ten, but a little more raw/hardcore? I can hear Turnstile gaining some form of inspiration from this album when they made "Glow On". 7/10
++: Turnover, Brendan #1, Shut the Door +: Repeater, Blueprint, Sieve-Fisted Find, Two Beats Off, Styrofoam, Reprovisional +-: Merchandise, Greed 7,7/10
Dank post hardcore album with some good instrumental parts
Enjoyed this way more than I thought I would - couldn’t tell you what post-hardcore is about, but apparently I like it.
Usually not exactly my thing, but this album goes hard.
Great two first songs, meh after
It did not intrude on my work.
Mais uma banda que reconheço a importância, só que funcionou como influência para os sons de que eu realmente gosto e não para eu querer escutar novamente.
First time listening to Fugazi. I didn't hate it
nope not fo me, couldn't stand the hole album
The third boring punk album I've had this week.
Punk banger
From all the acts on the list, I might appreciate those that are experimental while maintaining accessibility the most. This also holds for Fugazi and their sense of melody makes them stands out. Practically all their work is 5*, including Repeater (13 Songs is a compilation, else I would have perhaps gone for that album). score: 10/10
I had heard of this band, but never got around checking them out. I'm very glad this album appeared on the list, because I love it. The occasionally shouty vocals are not usually something I'm particularly drawn to, but somehow it worked very well with the amazing sound of the band. Will definitely check out their other albums now.
Great album with addictive elements.
Lots of energy and attitude and personality. It’s hard for me to get past the poor musicality and melody of most punk
Truly remarkable and such an obvious inspiration for entire generes
I can hear how this band influenced a lot of bands I loved in high school. Feels important for my music appreciation :)
If you don't get it, you don't get it.
58
3,8
I love old school punk type music.
Still need to read the stuff about this
Meh
Yeah ok.. I dig it. Definitely an influential band for the Punk genre.
Repeater is an interesting listen. It's also Hi-Fi and clear which makes it stand out from a lot of punk and predecessors. I think it delivers on an interesting baseline of pushing past punk and making something that is less accessible and more raw without sounding chaotic or disjointed. This is probably my favorite album in this genre so I'll rate it favorably despite it not being my style. I like what one reviewer says about listening to it while moving. It's a kinetic album and you can feel it in your bones.
This is classic 90's rock, and you can feel the transition from the late 80's to the very start of grunge in here. "Blueprint" in particular seems to be the proto version of every radio rock song of the decade, funnily enough. The whole album is hard enough to fit in to the aggressive mindset of the grunge trend but not so over the top that it goes in to metal and hardcore of the same era. It's angry, but not too angry. It's a really great blend. "Shut the door" is a good example of the musical tropes that would continue for other bands later. Namely the extremely quiet bassline and drums to screaming vocals and heavy guitar. Obviously not unique to a style, but the ending reminded me so much of "The Wind Below" by Rage against the Machine. "Merchandise" has such a weird chord major chord progression and the switch to the chorus is so different that it knocks you backwards; it's cool songwriting. Another review mentioned that this is music to actively do something to, not just to play in the background. It's true, this album makes me want to throw my idiot computer out the window and go fuck around outside, and I always appreciate an album that does that.
Decent album with punk sound
01) Turnover - 6,5 02) Repeater - 6,0 03) Brendan #1 - 5,5 04) Merchandise - 6,0 05) Blueprint - 5,0 06) Sieve-Fisted Find - 5,0 07) Greed - 5,0 08) Two Beats Off - 5,0 09) Styrofoam - 5,0 10) Reprovisional - 5,0 11) Shut the Door - 5,0 TOTAL: 5,36 (54/100) Current ranking: 260/295
A case of don't judge by the first few seconds. As it went along the oh no another of this type gave way to this has something about it. More structure and a subtleness of power.
This is as good as it gets. This album remains challenging and complex and thrilling. A modern classic.
There's some great playing here. I'd never listened to Fugazi before but I had heard of them. Solid album and really great energy and execution. I can see me relistening to this.
In my youth I found my self doing more activities that pair with this music. Now days this would be a great lawn mowing album. Musically there is some cool stuff scattered throughout this. I will probably try and give this another listen down the road.
Really good album, could see myself listening to it again. Listened to it two times through.
Good album. Not sure what I was expecting but punk wasn't it. But it was good. I listened to the first 4-5 tracks of their debut album after and I think I enjoyed those songs more. 3.5
3.5/5
I am a little younger than the original fans of Fugazi are but I am old enough to have been a fan of countless bands that are obviously inspired by them, most notably At The Drive-in. I like their music and I really respect their dedication to what they believe in, DIY and the humanitarian/vegan things. I appreciate and respect the impact their music had on so many bands, but I would rather listen to the ones they influenced, their sound has something that turns me off and I can't quite figure out what it is.
Don't really remember listening to this, but I was at work. I think it was good! I don't think it was great! I don't think it was bad! It's a solid 3. maybe a 2.5 but also a 3
I might actually like post hardcore?
I enjoyed this, but the vocalist was a little lacking. I think replaying it made me like him more. "Merchandise" makes me think of Offspring. They could probably do a serviceable cover of it. The instrumental "Brendan #1" was great. The title track "Repeater"... I didn't totally get. I liked how all of the songs segued together. Enjoyed this album a lot, will definitely come back to it.
I probably didn't discover Fugazi until more than a decade after this album came out, thanks to a friend who was starting his own DIY politically-charged band. I haven't listened to them a lot over the years (never listened to this album) but damn if they weren't one of the best at what they did. Not punk, but punk-like (flawed) vocals and (stick it to the man) attitude. Not grunge, but grunge-like heavy and angry sounds. Not noise rock, but noise rock-like experimentation, scratchy guitars, and irregular time signatures. I'm not sure anyone did DIY and stuck to their principles like these guys. Mad respect. And you know what? I enjoyed this album a ton. Their signature pulsing bass and one fuzzy/riffing guitar combined with one scratchy guitar and pounding drums worked on so many songs. Just listen to the start of Turnover or the changeover to Repeater. Even if you find the scratching abrasive, wait until they get to the choruses or bridges - they show you how they combine melody and idiosyncrasy. Brendan #1 is an impressive all-instrumental jam session. Later songs like Sieve-Fisted Find, Greed, Two Beats Off, Styrofoam (oh that intro), and Shut the Door are equal parts punchy and grating. It shouldn't work but it they make it work so well. They're like the bridge between Black Flag and Nirvana, or some combination of those two, the Pixies, and Sonic Youth. And I don't mean a ripoff of any of them, but they were just as good at some of the key aspects of those bands - in your face lyrics, clever lyrics, brooding sound, experimental sounds, harmony in spite of all the eclectic sounds. Even if they weren't name brand, they and this album are a major link in the chain from how we got from 80's punk to 90's alternative and beyond. That in itself is worth being on this list. But the overall quality of work on this album is what makes it a 5.
I was very confused when this album started because, as someone who never listened to them (yet another one of my musical oversights), I always thought Fugazi was a hardcore punk band. I wasn’t expecting melodic singing. They’re closer to Rancid than Black Flag, at least in vocal sound. As a big fan of The Living End, I definitely recognize the influence of Fugazi now. The second track’s vocals were much closer to what I thought the band would be — but the music is still a lot more melodic than I expected. Holy shit, the drums on track 3 slap. Right up my post-punk alley. I totally get the critics’ comparisons to Gang of Four. The bass line and drums on Sieve-Fisted Find kick ass too. The guitar on Styrofoam! So good. The piano riff on Joe #1 is a cool way of using rhythm in a fresh way to keep things interesting. Really enjoyed this album. The pace of the music keeps things moving (even though 42 minutes isn’t super long), the compositions are interesting and varied, and they say a lot with a few lyrics. Melodic punk music with great melodies and something to say. Sign me up. I’m mad at myself for not giving this band a chance sooner. 5/5
I’m really really torn because I want to give this a 3.5. The music is appealing but his voice is not. I can see how they were influential. I can see this one very slowly growing on me
low 3 from me. Was just OK. None of the songs stood out. I didnt hate any from memory though. So average all round.
a bit better than average
2.75
Fugazi is a band I've been meaning to dig into for a long time being that they're considered pioneers in the punk scene, and this record does not disappoint! With a unique blend of the classic punk edge, pleasant-sounding melodies, and even some groovy funk elements, it's easy to see why Fugazi are highly regarded. Definitely a new artist on my list to dig deeper into because of this selection. Notable Tracks: - Turnover - Brendan #1 - surprisingly groovy instrumental - Blueprint - Sieve-Fisted Find - Greed - Styrofoam 8/10
LOVE this band, super proud of my local music scene and this album is easily one of their best. An absolute classic.
I had high hopes, but it rapidly grew duller as I listened.
not for me
Fico, ma seriamente il rock sta stufando.
Bueno
I liked it, part grunge, part Beastie Boys. I'm not big into the punk scene, but this album was good
I understand why this album is important but it's not something I want to listen to
Prefer Minor Threat.
Still haven't found a band/vocalist in the genre that I like.
Det här tilltalande inte mig för 5 öre.
Music with messages are usually hit or miss for me. I find they tend to sacrifice something in order to get their message across and this is no different. Lyrically its deep but the instrumentals are a miss and the vocals arent much better, but I suppose that isnt the point.
Lyrically I really enjoyed it. You are not what you own! Musically I can’t think of any time in my life when I’d be in the mood to listen to this again. Talented lads no doubt but just not for me
Not my favorite album from Fugazi, but it's undeniably great and absolutely essential. Fugazi is maybe the only band that is not bullshit. A beacon to strive towards.
I like some of the music but the singing is very hit and miss.
Good stuff. But not for me.
Important to punk but maybe not to me
Loved this, clearly influenced a lot of the alternative rock music I like. It’s not a Perfect album but seems groundbreaking, 4 stars.
Repeater? I hardly know her!
Heavy in a good way
This isn't post punk. Its metacarp! More crap than crap could possibly be.
That's a stiff way to start a Monday morning, but it is good. Not sure why they escaped be in the late 80's/early 90's. Perhaps I wasn't ready for this heat. Less glam than Aerosmith, more enjoyable than Nirvana, less dreamy than The Cure. I also love that the lyrics on Repeater are just repeated.
OK hard rock album. Reviews say it's a "landmark" but I didn't see it. maybe would benefit from another listen
I really missed the boat on these guys back in the day, so finding it hard to jump on now. Has all the things i like, just don't have the nostalgia for it.
There’s better punk.
Fugazi is another band for whatever reason has been on my radar, I like everything I've read about them, but haven't listen to. This sounds like life-changing music and I wonder what if my life and music tastes would have been affected if I listened to Fugazi in 1990? Probably not much, but it would have opened up even more music I should have listened to and might have spurned a desire to see them live. Fast, energetic music, with crunchy guitars and screamy, passionately sung vocals by Ian MacKaye, that contains more hooks and melodies than I was expecting. I instantly like it and can't believe I haven't heard this sooner. This album will be on "repeater" on my streaming thing for days, guaranteed.
This is Fugazi's debut album, and has like a punk-y alt rock thing going on (post-hardcore if the internet is to be trusted). It's pretty fast tempo for the most part, very bass-heavy and loud. Sometimes punk stuff works for me, but I'm not really feeling this one. There's a couple songs that are decent, but it's just generally a bit too loud and heavy for me. I can see the appeal, they seem like talented enough musicians, just not really my vibe. Favorite song: Blueprint Other: Repeater, Merchandise, Shut the Door 7/16/24
Not really my thing
Proto-grunge, eh? I enjoyed the crunchy guitars and bass but I confess I found Ian Mackaye’s vocals a tad irritating. The cool kids in high school loved this. Man, f&$%# those guys.
Fugazi stood for something. Something that was, quite possibly, bigger than the world that they inhabited. Bigger than the usual ethos that came from the guitar/bass/drum/vocal dynamic that results in cliche and well-traveled roads. A dynamic that can never be replicated or repeated no matter how many bands that call themselves influenced by Fugazi try to amount to such a thing. Which makes Repeater, the name of the first true Fugazi record, a funny name for it in that, while it marked the beginning of something new, it was probably the only time Fugazi presented themselves as something approaching accessible with the kind of template they set here, for they would not dare to try to replicate (or repeat) it afterwards. Regardless of it all, Repeater still stands as a remarkable record that is a unwitting document of what was about to come in 90s alternative/indie; an uncompromising plant of the flag that lets those who seek to follow Fugazi to know what they stand for and the lengths they were willing to go in order to maintain it, therefore earning awe, praise and respect along the way. The best place to start if you want to know what they're all about.
Sounded like a crappy basement band
Shit attempt at punk
Indie AF. There are some interesting parts of songs (particularly the drumming and bass playing), but it never really comes together for me (the guitars are too noisy, the vocals are too shouty, and some of lyrics get a bit pedantic). However, I can hear how it influenced 90s & 00s alt rock. Highlights: "Turnover" (explosive drumming, vocals remind me of the Clash), "Sieve-Fisted Find" (I like the repeating guitar lick and bass runs) Notable: "Brendan #1" (instrumental, drums and bass make it sound like a Chili Peppers song, but then the noisy guitars come in)
Surprised by this one. Never heard of the band. I really liked it! 4/5
Meh.
Good album.
Alright
Post-hardcore of the highest qualify. Music thay makes you want to run through a walk and punch a CEO right in their stupid face, and then teach someone on the street how and why to do it. The rhythm section bulldozes forward, the guitars buzz down anything in their path, and the lyrics and dual vocal attack bite and sting as they attack sociopolitical topics with intensely open eyes and a critically ethical lens. A major development in the genre and huge influence on what came after. Phenomenal album (and still probably not my favorite Fugazi), though the first half is a bit stronger than the back, which is still really good).
Hmmmm iguess not for me
Enjoyed ir and probably would more if I listened to it a few more times
I’d give a 3.5, just wasn’t my cup of tea when I listened. Need to relisten when I’m in the mood for it!
I was always a casual fan of Fugazi's via my dad's record collection, but never dove into them too much. I know I really dig the debut EP, and after two listens, I like this one a good bit too. I generally prefer MacKaye's songs to Picciotto's, but think they're both worthy songwriters and frontmen at the end of the day. They strike a solid balance between abrasiveness and accessibility, and they're damn good instrumentalists to boot. 4/5
Interesting. Not my favorite but the activism is important.
Did not finish. Instrumentation is fine but the vocals are not doing it for me at all. Not one I’d be eager to listen to again. 1/5
Really well executed punk that's raw but not too raw and has fun and interesting instrumentation that has a nice groove
I liked the bass and drums. I’m starting to think the electric guitar is played out. Noise can be music. Sometimes it’s just noise. Boring. But the bass and drums are good. 2.5.
I like the instrumentals, but not the singing. Good rocky with attitude when it comes to the stylish and hard edged guitar and drums. ... but The vocals are noise. The intensely angry , annoying , louty accent and singing does nothing for me. (except for Waiting Room which is on another labum, so no points for that assignable here). And I do like thier instrumetnal track "sweet and low" also on another album. so.... They have an interesting sound but I am not going ot try hard to figure out what I like in their back catalogue. The great thing (learning) about this list, I'velearned to trust my musical instinct and judgemnt. A few track is enough for me, despite liking big hard rock done to me tastes, this aint.
This band were definitely of that late 80’s/early 90’s, edge-of grunge musical milieu. I reckon they’ve played a lot of early Pixies stuff (listen to Turnover). I enjoyed the music. The instrumentals - Brendan #1 & most of Styrofoam are terrific.The drumming is excellent (listen to Merchandise). I really liked Two Beats Off & Sieve-Fisted Find. Enjoyable slbum.
My mate Tim and I used to go see all ages punk shows a lot when we were teenagers in the late 80s, most often at the Burland Community Centre in Newtown. Mostly local bands like the Hard-Ons, Massappeal, the Hellmen, etc, but occasional overseas acts like the Butthole Surfers. But I know that I saw Fugazi play the Wentworth Building at Sydney Uni in late 1991. I can see from setlist.fm that they played the Burland two days later. I am really surprised that I didn't go see them there, because I had an enormous affection for the Burland. Maybe I went to the Sydney Uni gig because I got a student discount and the beer was cheap. But I have no strong memories of the show at all. It just seemed like a pretty generic punk show... My problem with Fugazi, like Minor Threat before them, is that I like a little bit more melody in my punk rock. If the Ramones can do it, there is absolutely no reason you can't too, Ian Mackaye. I know I have tried to listen to Fugazi before, and the songs just aren't that memorable to me (exception; Waiting Room, which isn't on this record). But I have played this album through a bunch of times over the past couple of days, and it is growing on me. Here are the things I like about Repeater: - they are the epitome of what Steve Albini describes as the height of great music. It is the sound of great band playing in a room. They are tight and powerful, and a bit noisy, and the recording is a pretty clear and immediate document of what they do. It rocks. - Speaking of tight, check out that rhythm section! Super tight! - They understand dynamics, which is unusual within the genre. It gives their songs a bit more drama than a lot of punk, and it is not as exhausting as non-stop fast and loud (which can be fun in its own way, especially in a live context, but can be tiring to listen to at home). - The lyrics are smart. You can listen to it without feeling stupid. Shame about the singing (which is often just shouting, covering for the complete lack of vocal melody). - The instrumentals are actually worth listening to. The two songs that stick in my mind best are Two Beats Off and Shut the Door. I feel like I now understand and like (if not quite love) this record. I would be tempted to see them live if they played at a re-opened Burland. (Fat chance; it was gentrified into apartments over a decade ago).
Sounded familiar even if I've never heard it.
I hoped to like this more than I did. It was pretty boring and nothing stood out. I waffled between giving this a 1 or a 2, but I'm going with 2 just because it's not atrocious in the same way as other things I've rated a 1. Just really blah.
I really enjoy Fugazi. Some of the songs are top notch. This album doesn't quite get into 5/5 territory though. 4.5/5
I like this style of music, but this record doesn't do a great deal for me.
Not really feeling this.
Pretty basic 90’s rock. Not sure why this one is on the list.
Fine, I guess. A couple songs I liked, but not all that much. Just some rather generic rock music to me. No man's land between good and bad. Favorite tracks: Repeater, Song #1. Album art: About as nothing as the music. Just the name of the band and album, some kind of picture serves as the text, looks like someone face down on a stage? I don't know, I'm moving on. 2.5/5
Next time I am working in the garage I am putting this on.
Not for me
Great. Not as good as 13 songs, but great Low 4?
Perhaps the worst vocal performance I've ever heard in my entire life. There were a half dozen guitar riffs over the course of the record that kinda got me nodding my head, that's the only thing that saved this from a one.
Whatever Kevin rates it at, he’s wrong because Peter said so.
J'ai bien aimé mais considérant leur statut légendaire, j'ai été un tantinet déçu. Je m'attendais à de quoi de beaucoup plus intense et accrocheur. J'ai préféré beaucoup d'autres albums punk au-dessus de celui-là. J'ai quand même hâte d'essayer d'autres de leurs albums. 7/10
Not my cup of tea
Nothing really stood out. Seemed to be ahead of its time though. 2.5/5
Solid but missing some musical talent
while i had heard of fugazi, for whatever reason i had never listened to any of their music before. it looks like i am going to have to take a deeper dive. great album.
I mighta been into this in my teens.
Solid punk rock.
I quite liked this - but don't feel the need to listen to it again.
Not bad for a punky type album.
Amazing - I was immediately impressed and intrigued by this.
Loved the ending track of the original release of this LP, bleak.
Not the worst punk i've heard but not the best either. Allot of "Scream" punk but you hear a bit of the type of skate punk i tend to like if i want to listen to punk. Not my cup of tea.
So good. But not even the best Fugazi album.
I listen to this regularly so this will be short lol. Fugazi is one of those bands that I will absolutely judge someone over, and if they can’t fuck with this they don’t get fucked with. Embrace is my favorite Mackaye band but I digress. This is one of those records that every track is perfect. No skips. It’s an experience, if you will. Some bands have an entire lifestyle that matches their music and this is one of them. Automatic 5 stars bitches!
This is my second-favorite Fugazi album after In on the Kill Taker so I'll gladly listen to this any day. And yes I will listen to the version on streaming with 3 Songs because you can't stop me. Turnover starts the album off unsuspecting but by the time Guy starts yelling, you're locked in. Then Ian gets groovy with the title track. Merchandise is upbeat and always gets stuck in my head as a materialistic guy, then Blueprint brings the tone right down. Quit reading this shoddy review and listen to the album!