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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!
Probably the #1 most anticipated album of my life. I could easily write 9+ paragraphs about the day I first heard this. I was a huge Minor Threat fan, owned both Fugazi ep’s, and could not WAIT for their first album to be released. Admittedly it’s not my favorite album of theirs (that’s In On the Killtaker) but inarguably it’s the most important to me. It went beyond hardcore. It transcended punk. It felt vital in a way nothing else at that time did. Inspirational, in a way that few other current bands at the time could portray. This is a true milestone in music that I don’t think enough people understand.
Came in too excited for this one I think. Fine I suppose
I like MacKaye's vocals more than Picciotto's. This is fun stuff, though I think I enjoy Minor Threat a smidge more.
aiuto raga, non sono neanche riuscita a finirlo
io ci ho provato. e prometto che continuerò a provarci con tutte le mie forze. ma questo post hardcore/indie rock con tracce di grunge/musica da emo io vi giuro che faccio molta fatica a capirla e ad apprezzarla. mea culpa assolutamente, ma a metà album volevo farmi saltare in aria.
È ok, credo
Fico, ma seriamente il rock sta stufando.
Yeah, pretty good. No idea why this album title sticks in my head so much. Will probably get better with a few more listens.
could i write poetry to this? n
Words never used to describe Fugazi: Sellouts, Pandering, Commercial, Lazy, Corporate, Mainstream. This one is about as accessible as they get. A fantastic gateway to the wonderful world of Indie Punk.
As someone who gravitates towards vocal melody, this isn't really my bag. But the music is good and I like the attitude.
Forgetzi
Energy
Didn't enjoy as much as other Fugazi albums (e.g. 13 Songs), but a few interesting tracks and good percussion.
Ist mir zu punkig
Favorite Tracks: Shut the Door Merchandise Repeater
Not my cup of kenco
2.5
Eigentlich finde ich es gut aber beim ganzen hören dann doch etwas limitiert.
cool stuff. I admire Ian MacKaye for a lot of things – being vegan, Minor Threat, the straight edge philosophy and mostly just unapologetically doing whatever the fuck he wants to do. this album is a bit repetitive (it definitely lives up to its name), and though I imagine it all would fall into place in the right context, it doesn't always translate when listening to the record. I listened to it 2.5 times to try and do it justice and I'd rate it 3.5 – but for some really cool songs like Merchandise and for the legend that Ian is, I may just round it up.
I enjoyed this a lot. That’s it but I liked it
I get why this is here. It was like pretty good early “alternative” music.
2.8.
When does post-hardcore begin? Right fucking here! Another important album for the history of punk involving Ian MacKaye. Relevance to this list: 5/5 Personal enjoyment: 4/5
Fíjate que me gusto pero entra en lo repetitivo, nada impresionante. 5/10.
How do I review one of my favorite albums of all time without, one, gushing endlessly or, two, listing all the minute details in these songs that stack up to form this galvanizing post-hardcore record? I could talk about the space-filling ways in which Guy Picciotto and Ian Mackaye's contrasting guitar playing blend or the way Joe Lally's crunchy, dub-influenced bass playing complements Brendan Canty's unpredictable percussive patterns to form one of the greatest rhythm sections in all of punk. This album is best described as troubled, and pessimistic but conscious, all while encouraging the listener to understand the world around them. Punk is a genre that promotes cynicism that's often targeted at the artists who risk coming off as disingenuous; be that through their actions outside of their music or lack thereof. Fugazi was a band that stood by the ideas they presented in their music, having never sold out to a major label, or given in to the consumerist shift plaguing the music industry they criticized on the song 'Merchandise'. Alongside capitalist consumerism, themes of violence, division, and even drug abuse are tackled in this album. Picciotto typically approaches these topics in a more enigmatic sense, like in the song 'Blueprint' or 'Sieve-Fisted Find', the former of which pokes at a similar topic as the opener 'Turnover' where Piciotto shows some frustration as he tries to facilitate growth, planning, and change in the face of apathy. Mackaye on the other hand, while generally catchier and more anthemic in his deliveries, is more blunt with his messaging. It's as if he's trying to get the message through to the listener as clearly as possible, as seen on 'Merchandise' and the title track which has one of my favorite choruses here tackling the idea of unprovoked violence. He also does the lead vocals on the closer 'Shut the Door', detailing a heroin overdose. I see this song as Mackaye potentially reflecting on his treatment of drug users in the past given his straight-edge identity. Musically speaking, everything just sounds so damn good. The way the bass pummels you at the beginning of 'Sieve Fisted Find' and 'Repeater' is so electrifying. The title track is probably my favorite song here; I love the sporadic and almost tribal drum beat and the stark contrast between the ear-gratingly noisy tone driving the song and the melodic little riff in its chorus. I love the sudden pauses throughout the introduction of the song 'Greed' and the guitar riff closing out 'Styrofoam' is so unbelievably visceral. 'Turnover' and 'Blueprint' have these sharp and distorted guitar tones that tear through the mix. Fugazi's 'Repeater', to me, is punk in one of its most perfect forms, both in its ethos and in its sound. It sounds very compressed like you're being fed this urgent message through a walky-talky as you stand staring at some oncoming catastrophe not knowing what to do. There is a sense of urgency put on full display here, an effect only amplified by this album's fiery performances.
YOU ARE NOT WHAT YOU OWN WE OWE YOU NOTHING YOU HAVE NO CONTROL
Is this post-punk? I thought the music had some interesting ideas in it. Wasn't so keen on the singing voice/s. Might return to it later. Might not. 3 and a half stars.
These passed me by at the time. I remember some cool kids at college had Fugazi t-shirts, I think, but how did I not know this album? It's great! Maybe I didn't/wouldn't have dug the punkness back then? I did keep thinking of Jim Howick saying 'I'm a shouty man.' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7ZkNvMMAfw I do think I missed a trick here, though. Glad to discover now. Cheers, 101-dude.
Really enjoyed this, another band that I think was just before my time and an influence on so many of the bands I got into at college etc…. Would revisit.
Pretty cool album. It cooks more on the second half. I usually play 13 Songs, but this might enter my rotation too. I can't commit to it yet though.
I’ve never listened to Fugazi before and admit I didn’t know anything about them. I knew the name, but I’m embarrassed to admit that I thought their music was a totally different oeuvre. I had them in my mind akin to Yanni. My mistake for not giving them a chance before. This is right up my alley. Awesome stuff.
4.3 - This was really cool. The right amount of heavy aggression. Fave track was blueprint and definitely going to check out more.
Turnover was a really cool start, but as the energy gets more ragged the album loses me. Fave Tracks: Turnover, Shut the Door 3.2/5
Pure crap.
This is a solid album. I had heard of Fugazi, but I'm not sure I head ever heard an actual song before. Tight, aggressive songs with great guitar punchy rhythm section and can clearly hear the link to "grunge." Some standout tracks were "Blueprint," "Repeater," "Turnover," and "Shut the Door" (I liked the softer sound with some intense/powerful moments). I'll dig more into the catalog.
Good first impression, as I haven't theard Fugazi before. I like the active drums, which are very good, as is the general musicianship is general. On top of this, I like how the album's produced. You can hear each instrument clearly, which is not easy with all that's going on in each song. Brendan #1's a great instrumental. Liked songs added: - Merchandise - Shut the Door
Pretty generic sounding punk rock. Nothing special.
Not really my thing, but that's my fault, not theirs. Too punky for rock, too mild for hardcore... dunno. Hard to classify.
Пушка!!! То чувство, когда у панк-музыкантов скиллов и мозгов чутка больше чем обычно, и получается интересная и чёткая тема. Кончил
This is one of the best albums in the history of music
I knew a few songs by Fugazi but none were on this album. All good stuff here but nothing stood out.
i really like this album, and it's foundational to so much music that i ended up loving through the late 90s and early 00s (and beyond). simple and to the point, great interplay between the instruments.
Fundamental guitar work for a lot of what else came in the 90s. Enjoyable throughout
Ugh, I hated this guy’s voice, and most of this just seemed loud just for the sake of being loud. Not my favorite.
regrettably, juan was right. this slaps.
This was a little much for the kind of day I was having today, but it's not bad!
Favourite song blueprint
Not bad. Not really my jam
Enjoyed it but nothing stood out
I kind of fugot about Fugazi. But then, they're not that memorable.
I like some Fugazi songs—and I really like their politics—but I ultimately think I like the idea of Fugazi more than Fugazi itself.
Good guitarist.
Not a highlight, but all around solid. Pretty progressive and refined for being from 1990.
Eh, its alright
Funny coincidence, I just started looking deeper into Fugazis discography and started with this one, really good stuff
GREAT BAND AND ALBUM!
Exactly at the midpoint between Beastie Boys and Nirvana.
Dang, true to form not selling out. They should jam before they die.
Not Punk but clearly of it. Not Grunge but clearly a signpost to it. Faves are - the first 5 songs as a block, and Shut The Door The 3 Songs EP included in this is a nice bonus - Joe 1 is my EP fave.
Did not like it at all
Pretty good post-punk. Not as great as punk.
Musically I love this. But the "singing" just grates across an entire album
With the exception of The Waiting Room, which I've always liked (& isn't on this album), Fugazi mostly sounds to me like what I'd describe as "frat punk", paving the way for bands like The Offspring, Limp Bizkit, etc. Maybe liked 1 or 2 tracks ok. But nah.
Wasn’t bad! Enjoyed the drums
Loud, exciting and exhilarating. It's the perfect music to accompany an action scene in a movie or hang out at the local skateboard park.
Almost interesting
I'm glad I finally got to give Fugazi a proper listen, only 30-something years too late. Very 90s but good stuff
Fine I suppose. Interesting and different enough not to disappoint, but I'm not going to search them out or explore further unless some future person is adamant I must.
I've listened to Fugazi's 13 Songs compilation album a bunch of times. Hadn't listened to Repeater before, pretty good, plenty of punky beats to mosh around to!
frenetic hardcore punk
Solid record.
This album is all about taking big chunky swings at big topics with a simplistic fury. But I can't help but prefer Fugazi's faster, simpler fare.
Irving and repetitively. I can’t imagine any scenario where I would enjoy listening to this
Is this punk? It's mostly yelling. I don't like it. Pass.
Look upon my works, ye “punks,” and Despair! Here be no Blink-182s, no Fall Out Boys, but real disaffected malcontents. This is the real shit. All Fugazi is good, but this Fugazi is the best Fugazi. 10/10
I feel like this the type of album i would've savaged if I had gotten it in the first 500 but I actually enjoyed this one a decent amount. It's the typical aggressive hardcore of the late 80s and early 90s but I didn't get sick of it halfway through as I tend to do with this genre.
Turnover - 4 Repeater - 3.5 Brendan #1 - 4 Merchandise - 4 Blueprint - 3.5 Sieve-Fisted Find - 3 Greed - 3.5 Two Beats Off - 3 Styrofoam - 3.5 Reprovisional - 3.5 Shut the Door - 4 Average - 3.59 Song #1 - 3.5 Joe #1 - 4 Break-In - 3.5 + 3 Songs - 3.6 10/10 Skate/Fight Music 🤘
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Loved this album. Dope sounds!
Definitely is the precursor to hardcore punk bands. Missing some guitar distortion though.
Terrible. Sort of punk, but not very good.
Dc!
This is a great post-hardcore album. I'm sure it influenced a lot of musicians especially in the following Grunge era. Great basslines and a great instrumentation all together.
I don't know if I like this album. Fugazi were very influencial, but this is sometimes difficult to listen to. I see why many bands reference them, but I don't really like it.
Pretty good.
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Repeater is right. Stand after standard. I've never really jumped on this train.
A bit too hard for me, yesterday it was a 2, today I softened to a 3, but prob won't listen to it again.
Loud. Not particularly enjoyable. But it didn't make me want to pierce my eardrums with a skewer to make the noise stop, so I guess that's something.
5/10. The singing was unfortunate but not overpowering enough to where I didn’t enjoy other elements. I liked a lot of the instrumental elements, especially the transitions from song to song and the bass guitar. But it wasn’t impressive enough to take the total product above a 5 more me.
I enjoyed this. Never really listened to them but they were good.
Sweet album and a great drum sound
I liked the drums
foundational bit of music history. ian mackaye is the puppet master behind most alt genres. like a solid 80 something
I had only ever listened to 13 songs. This is a bit rough for the early morning when I normally listen to my albums of the day. But a solid 4 stars for the lunch break listening period.
Seemed fine ye
Not my sound.
i think its pretty good album flows nicely together as well which i always appreciate to me its nothing TOO special but i still liked it probably like a 3.3/5
Not their best album.
As straight forward as Post Hardcore can get. No frills, no thrills. Ian MacKaye and his band of Straight edge rockers form the bones of what the genre would later become. This in combination with their debut are the reason this genre exists.
Kind of a punk hard-core transition album. It's not the kind of music I particularly enjoy listening to. What stood out to me on many songs was a very melodic bassline coming through the noise of the distorted guitars a loud vocals. The bass isn't normally distinguishable in this style of music, I found that very interesting to hear
I liked this - very decent.
meh...others do it better. The vocals are not great, the lyrics are too straightforward, the guitar and drums are good but nothing unique about it. Their sound just feels like a lot of other 80's and 90's bands and nothing stands out enough for me to want to add this to my mix.
I especially like this band's drum & bass. I dig it. Favorites: Turnover, Repeater, Brendan #1, Two Beats off, Reprovisional.
The first couple songs weren’t bad. In fact, the first song’s vocals remind me of the lead singer of Los Diablos Blancos (check out their album Golderado if you haven’t heard of them, they rock). But overall, just couldn’t get into it.
Incredibly clean punk album that fells no less raw despite the lack of noise. very legible all around, but especially in the bass department. Managing to be forward without being showy. All tied together with little to no pause between track.
One of the best punk groups!
Post punk rock
Never actually listened to Fugazi before...what a great album.
Aldrig hört talas om Slås direkt av.ett sound jag gillar. Sången är ok. Inte asbra. Bredan 1 som är instrumental är grym Flera låtar som jag gillar mer än tvärtom. Kan absolut tänka mig att lyssna mer. Rätt med melodiskt.
Nej, det är här inte min kopp te. De bästa låtarna är de instrumentella, vilket säger allt man behöver veta om sången.
Decent vibe, better than expected. Secure 3 stars.
metal I can get behin
Fugazi is one of those bands that’s difficult to critique. They had such an immense influence on music. Fugazi got America pregnant and birthed a million garage bands. This record is fucking great! The only thing wrong with this album is that it doesn’t have Waiting Room on it.
Ingeblikte schreeuwmuziek met gillende gitaren, het wekte bij het opzetten bij mij al geen enthousiasme op en allengs werd het alleen maar lelijker. Help even, waarom staat dit in de lijst?
Ik kan ook niet zingen. Maar daar val ik de wereld niet mee lastig. En als ik het zou doen, zou ik het niet in een schuurtje opnemen. Ze zullen die amateurklank van de zang wel expres zo opgenomen hebben. Stelletje toneelspelers. Het lastige bij het raten, is dat de muziek soms wel weer heel fijn is, als de zanger even het schuurtje is uitgelopen. Dan heb je aardige kroeg-meedein-muziek. De Frans Bauer test dan maar. Waar luister ik liever naar? Frans Bauer dan maar.
Ik ben eigenlijk net te laat ingestapt in de hardcore, punkrock en hun post- en emo-varianten, om veelvuldig de grondleggers daarvan te luisteren. Als ik doorklik op post-hardcore op wiki, dan ken ik alle andere bands wel die als voorbeelden worden genoemd. Dit is dus meer eind jaren 80 en begin jaren 90, waardoor het wat grover en wat kaler is vaak. De drums vind ik wel gaaf, vrij droge kale klappen. Soms komt er een geweldig groovend stuk in. En de zang is het beste wanneer het lijkt alsof de zanger 5 meter van de microfoon af staat, want dan blend het het beste in de rest van de muziek. Maar het is uit die tijd allemaal wat ongepolijst en ik ben meer fan van de meer opgepoetste en zuiverder geproduceerde muziek. Al met al kan ik hier wel prima naar luisteren, en ben ik al heel blij dat er dit soort muziek in staat. Ik vind dat er nog betere muziek in het genre is. Maar de kans dat we dat in deze snoblijst ooit tegen gaan komen is vrij klein, dus doen we het gewoon met deze grondleggers. Normaal zou ik 4 sterren geven, maar met het bonuspunt voor het genre klik ik lekker op 5. Bovendien moet ik wat compenseren voor de ratings van de zure broeders waarschijnlijk. :-P
You are not what you own. I didn't understand what Fugazi was when I was younger and discovering music. That's a damn shame.
I can appreciate the punkness and the musicianship, but it just doesn't jive with me for some reason.
Sin pena ni gloria.
3.8 - Amazing guitar work with surprising nuance, especially considering other hardcore and hardcore-adjacent records I’ve heard. I love the dynamic song structures. Despite the anti-capitalist rage, the overall tone is heady and measured. Standout: “Blueprint”
This is very good musically, but I've never enjoyed shout-y vocals. If there was more melody in the vocals I might have loved this. While I'm glad I listened to it once, I don't feel like I'll be revisiting.
Very nice, I enjoyed listening to the entire thing.
Nope! Don't like that!
Was what I expected from Fugazi even though I had never listened to a whole album. Nice bass grooves. 4/5
Not their best album.
first listen perhaps style over substance, but the style is good and it's interesting to hear post hardcore from the birth of the grunge era
turnover, blueprint
Fun Western vibes
Good album start to finish but in the end I was no rush to listen again.
2 - I literally have no thoughts about this one. I already don't remember what any of the songs sound like. So, I guess I'd call it boring.
G-G-G-G-GRUNGE P-P-P-P-PUNK
Interesting. Had heard about it but never listened until yesterday. Enjoyed it during my workout.
Meine Mutter hätte gesagt: organisierter Lärm. In diesem Fall hätte ich ihr recht gegeben.
Not early morning music.
Insanely talented musicians. Especially for punk rock. Only weakness is the vocalist who doesn’t quite do it for me. If I had any history with this group I’d prolly love the album more.
I never really got into punk all that much as a kid and now I really wonder why. This totally would have been my jam. I've always known of Fugazi but never really listened to them all that much outside their big songs. Great band.
I liked the bass and the drums but not the vocals as much - 6/10
Didn’t enjoy this too much.
Feel like it was a very mid rock album and rock is not my preferred type of music so it was kind of underwhelming 5/10
Guitarrrrrrrr. Shred shred awesome sauce. There was a moment in Joe 1 where the music lined up with a beeping timer in the cafe I was in. It was awesome. I also think I’m biased because it was a good morning, but thats just how it goes. 9/10
3/10 - Too aggressive and not very enjoyable to listen to because of that.
It didn’t sound good to my ears, lots of yelling 2.5/10
Not usually a fan of anything where the lead singer does a lot of screaming, but the instrumentals here were pretty dope and kinda saved this for me. Also pretty unique compared to the rest of these albums. This one has grown on me
Meh
I like Fugazi in theory, but less so in practice. Their music isn't really my style, but it's not overtly objectionable.
Not the best but ok. Don’t need to listen to it again.
I wish I could get into these heavy albums but I can’t even get through the whole album. Rating is based on personal taste, nothing to with their talent.
Pretty good, forward-thinking album. Nothing amazing here, though.
Turns out I like their later stuff better.
Classic DC punk album!
war ok.
turnover - okay slay, I'm liking this WOAH I WAS NOT EXPECTING THOSE VOCALS 6/10 I like it but I'm going off of a tough scale so 6/10 is pretty good imo repeater - I didn't even know the song switched 💀 I don't like this one as much but it's not bad. 4/10 Brendan #1 - again, didn't realize the song changed 💀 it's pretty good. doesn't stand out to me though. 5/10 Merchandise - I like the bassline, it's giving the cure meets twisted sister meets the offspring and also like coming of age movie. 6/10 blueprint - i like this, the vocals throw it off a little but that's okay, it's still pretty good 7/10 sieve fisted find - meh. 4/10 greed - I don't like it 2/10 two beats off - bro sounds like he's high but slay 6/10 styrofoam - meh. 4/10 reprovisional - 4/10 shut the door - I'm bored 6/10 song #1, Joe #1, break in - all these songs sound the same 4/10 literally they sound like the offspring but not 😭
Forgettable
I love the history of the DC scene and the characters in it. Wish I liked Fugazi a little more than I do.
How did this make the list? I am not a fan. I am sure someone out there likes this band, but not me.
I thought it was ok. I liked the drums and the basslijes were great but the rest was a little lacking and loud. But in the future I could probably appreciate it with a better starting point and introduction.
I remember discovering them and this album blowing my mind
Lärmend
Sort of a screamy Beastie Boys 90s meets the Cure - the sound of post-hardcore - per the liner notes
Fugaze fugazi feels real self gazey... Love it tho
It was decent rock. Tempo and lead singer not for me
En ihan löytänyt levyn sielua yhdellä kuuntelulla. Alkuun oli ihan mukavaa, mutta loppua kohden rönsyilee aika paljon.
Menetteli
nice melange de punk / rock et un autre style de musique. pas trop agressif, bien balancé. bien aimé overall 7/10
It was really fun and I really liked the instruments
I’m not sure how I really feel about Fugazi’s album. I really enjoyed the music and beat, not sure on the vocals. I didn’t hate it and it really did evoke 90s to me. I’m going to go with a 3
Solid
Link https://tidal.com/album/78518270 Too hard
An interesting record full of intense energy, I found the bass play particularly wondrous. Massive respect for its influence and definitely going on my must-have list! [0091/1001]
5/10
Punky
Couldn't wait for it to be over.
Not my jam i just skipped this one
All around good album
Helt vilt bra
Ouais ouais ouais
Will revisit.
On the verge of a 4, Fugazi’s debut album showcased a very new kind of punk, one with extremely tight instrument relationships and passionate energy
Listened Before? N I think I may have heard this one once way back in HS.. It's pretty good. More complex than it seems on the surface. There's some gems here! Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Merchandise, Repeater
Eh, 90s thrasher
How on earth did I never know Ian MackAye was in Fugazi? Big fan of minor threat and Fugazi has always been on my radar, I just never made that connection. In any case, this just didn't click completely with me today. I really liked some tracks, didn't care for others. I have a feeling this is one I have to listen to again when I don't have a hangover on a monday morning lmao.
Very fun Skater music.
Not sure on this one. Needs another listen. 2.5
Well, that's a great discovery. Never heard of Fugazi before but that was really enjoyable listen.
Post hard-core classic im told. I like the dexterity more than the shouty vocals but thats me.
Turnover // 2/5
Screamy, angry punk rock that connects with me on zero levels.
Fucking awful guitars. Hated it so much I put every track to the last seconds.
nag 2*
Another classic band with a lo-fi sound that isn't entirely my thing, though I can see why it's popular and I enjoyed Merchanise and Blueprint quite a lot. Just doesn't go far enough down that route to hold my attention.
This album is patchy, but good - it sometimes falls into tuneless shouty noise, but most of the time it manages to walk that line pretty well. Like Tim says, it's quite hard work, but there are bits that are a bit more polished; Blueprint is probably the most polished song on the album and also probably the best. 3/5, could make the case for a higher score based on its impact but it's a bit too raw, rough and ready for me.
Not my jam, was expecting something better than what this was.
This was described by YouTube as post hard-core what the hell that means god only knows. To me this is PUNK, it appears to be a disillusioned youth attempting to make a political statement whilst displaying a lack of musical/vocal talent or ability. That is not to say they don't possess this ability, merely that they are trying to display this lack. In fact there is quite a bit of talent if you look past the general feel of the finished product. Having said that, not my cup of tea. 1
Very raw and angry with some heavy subject matter. I really liked it and fully understand why Fugazi inspired so much of the music that I love. I can only imagine the energy they would create live, probably a much better live band than in recorded form. The album really builds for me. ‘Brendan #1’ drives it on at a furious pace and the album gets better from there. A solid 4.
I liked this when it came out, but never saw them live unlike many of their contemporaries. Back then, this would have been lumped into the UK music presses catch all 'U.S. Hardcore' moniker, and many of the bands from the 1980's/90's have now either mainly categorised in 'noise rock' (more experimental with chord/dischord and song structures) or 'hardcore' (like thrash punk) however, like all over analysing of the past some years later, it's all splintered further, like 'Grunge' which is a stylistic offshoot of these two genres, so I get the 'post hardcore' tag this band have been given. Anyway, now that has cleared up my understanding of the modern terms these bands are now linked to, this album is excellent! The title track and 'Shut the Door' are good examples of the mix of 'noise rock' and p'ost hardcore' with their discordant, start/stop, fast/slow style. Whereas 'Merchandise' leans more to 'Hardcore' Standout tracks: Repeater, Blueprint, Styrofoam, Shut the Door. Now I've rediscovered Fugazi, they will be payed more often now. A low 5.
Meh not really my thing, just a jumble of sounds and noises.
This is great, really it is.both ahead and very much of its time. Very punk. Very musical at the same time. Not for everyone, if you click with it you'll love it. If you dont it's just noise.
Sin pena ni gloria.
Pretty solid punk album. The playing has a lot of energy to it. You can tell all the players are very in sync with each other throughout. Cool usage of harmonics on the guitars and the singers have perfect energy for a punk band. The songs are not immediately catchy for me like a lot of great punk is but I think they sit with you longer for that reason.
Is good
I knew of this band but hadn't heard them before. It sounds like a missing link between punk and 90s rock/grunge. The screamy vocals have now been done to death and don't do much for me. But the music is refreshingly complex and tight.
I've had this album since early college and have never listened all the way through. I know it's a seminal record and all that but it just never does anything for me.
Not a big "noise rock" fan but when I give it enough time it kind of grows on me. I can see where people can really get into it.
1.5/5-every time I wanted to say it’s just bad there’s a little something keeping it from being that bad. I wouldn’t come back.
This did nothing for me - melodically this was pretty uninteresting to me. Would not have finished this album if I was listening on my own accord.
Need to listen to this again but solid post punk. I always get them and Gang of Four mixed up.
Not really my genre, but this album was listenable. Lyrics didn’t really draw me in as much as other punk albums, but musically I enjoyed it more. Probably wouldn’t listen again though
Much better hardcore punk album than most. While I wouldn't say it's melodic, it does have a few good sonic moments as opposed to being noise for the sake of making noise.
Better and more melodic than I expected. Is it possible this influenced Red Hot Chili Peppers?
No.
Lovely stuff 4
Hardcore!
I never like Fugazi as much as I feel like I should as a late Gen-X white guy.
I think this may be a classic case of I needed to be there. I can hear the talent and the energy is high. But they are completely new to me and I feel if I’d known about them in 1990, I would have more connection. Who knows what I was listening to back then? Probably The Chameleons. This lot seem to have incredibly right-on credentials. I just feel I’m a bit late to the party. Or the $5 gig?
I wasn't able to give this the attention I wanted to, but at the same time, a spin through the album was all I needed to recognize this band isn't going to make my "must-listen" list. I was glad to hear it, I have listened to Fugazi before, but not much — I thought I was going to be in for a full-metal onslaught. Now I know better, so it was educational. Good on them. They'll have to carry on without me.
I dug this. Every song didn't hit home, but most of them did. They sounded like a nice blend of Big Black and Slint with some Greg-Dulli-esque vocals on top. I also enjoyed the instrumentals. This seems like an album that will grow on me.
I don't even know what to say about this album. Amongst the guitar drone that hurt my ears, I could probably peg this as the 90s.
Hated this from the first moment. Couldn’t finish.
Made it through one song
This album rules. That is all.
Was already quite familiar with this one. I've always liked it, but never quite loved it. I think I would like it more if just Ian sang. However, I was really feeling it this time, so maybe I'm over some hump? 4/5
Wait, I didn’t review this? Classic post-hardcore, I can see this as a contender for Fugazi’s best, although I have a softer spot for Kill Taker and appreciate their last LPs. Still good shit though. B+
Fuck yeah! Never took the time to listen to this before. But every band that has any roots in punk mentions Fugazi, and i understand why. Pure explosion of energy but at the same time super tight. Love it! And what a cool band name!
Repeater, Brendan 1, Blueprint, Merchandise
Maybe listen again. Sounds really polished.
Tiene muchas bangers rocanroleras
uhhhhhh.....
Absolute belter of an album. My eyes lit up when this one came up. Favourite songs are "blueprint" and "shut the door"
The nostalgia is strong with this one, so for that reason, 4 stars.
I needed to listen to this at a much louder volume. Would have killed to see them live back in the '90s. 4.5/5
C- Turnover 2 Repeater 2 Brendan #1 2 Merchandise 2 Blueprint 3 Sieve-Fisted Find 3 Greed 2 Two Beats Off 2 Styrofoam 2 Reprovisional 2 Shut the Door 3 I mean, did we really expect much?
If you wanted to learn the drums, then this is the way to become a pro. Otherwise, my ears hurt.
2/5 few good, most bad
Liked this. Quite influential. Was only familiar with a couple of Fugazi songs before listening to this but now am willing to explore them further. Solid album.
I feel like you can either see they influenced certain artist or vice versus other artists influenced them. Their music sounded familiar and unique all at once. I listened to the album twice I liked it so much.
It's ok. Not the sort of thing I particularly enjoy. Something about his singing style doesn't work for me. Decent enough listen
8/10 pretty good! they brought a unique spice to punk that I really appreciate!
this album was great and i really enjoyed it. the post-hardcore/punk sound leads to a lot of high-energy songs that are musically varied and interesting, in my opinion. i don't mind the vocals at all and the more i learn about fugazi, the more i admire their perspectives, politics, and DIY attitude. i hadn't heard more than a handful of their songs before now, but these'll go into my regular rotation. i almost gave this four stars but i just rated rolling stones as four and this was so much better. five stars, dammit! favorites: turnover, repeater, blueprint, sieve-fisted find, two beats off
Meh
yeah this album was pretty cool. i've never really listened to this sort of music but it was full of energy and this album was just balls to the wall nonstop. not to mention the musicianship is very good. very fun, very angsty, not generally my cup of tea, but definitely a fun listen.
pas besoin de le réécouter je le connais par coeur, 1 2 3 REPEATER - blueprint est incroyable
Ok.
Grunge-rock-punk. Me ha gustado.
Sin pena ni gloria.
This is giving me mosh pit energy. Loved this one.
Keeps it simple for the most part, which make the deviations and trills stand out - the drums on Brenda #1, for example. Angry, grounded, good shit.
I got really seeing a post-hardcore album on the list. Finally something that was not your run to the mill rock, only for it to be a huge let down. Not unlistenable but will not revisit.