How does it compare to the artist's other releases
Good
Value for Money
Advantages:
punk + brains !
Disadvantages:
none
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
Full review
Fugazi – I know it doesn't sound hip - are a nice band. They refuse to sell t-shirts. They don't play festivals. They sell their cds below the 'normal' price. But then again… what's the difference with your average annoying anti-globalisation kid?", one might ask. The answer is rock.
Because whatever your local Blink 182-fan might say, rock doesn't mean whining about your alcoholical mother, naughty sister or – God save me – suicidal tendencies. Ian MacKaye again proves this with yet another stunning Fugazi release, singing passionately about corrupted politicians, passive people, strikes and – why the hell not? – nightshops. As usual, the lyrics combine pure aggression with content, something bands like Sum41 wouldn't even notice if somebody shoved it in their pretty faces – but hey, guys, enjoy the groupies while you can.
Oh wait, wasn't this supposed to be a review or something? Here we go then. Although the music has got much more nuances and is subtler and more multi-layered than it ever was, it doesn't lose a bit of its strength. There's something for everyone: a post-apocalyptic intro (for the art farts), catchy chori (for the drunks) and the typical routine of checking if your speakers are still working and then realising they are as they explode along with the song (for old time's sake).
Now if you're still doubting about buying it or not, think about this: it only costs a good 10 €, which is cheaper than, for example, a politically scientific book which won't even teach you half as much as this record does. It's up to you…
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Outstanding
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Outstanding
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