Released on april 19, 1990, through dischord records, repeater did not. Although fugazi went on to record more wellreceived albums, repeater stands on its own as a postpunk classic, and the point in which you. If history is kind to fugazi, their records wont be overshadowed by their reputation and methods of operation. Fugazi biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Fugazi repeater debut album remastered mp3 download vinyl. Fugazi repeater dischord repeater was the first full length studio album by fugazi. Jun 06, 2008 fugazi even allow the music to speak for itself on a couple of instrumentals.
The sole reason behind that is the sheer amount of things that could be said about this band. This 12 lp was recut and reissued in april 2009 and comes with a free mp3 download. Steady gaze of nothing a reverence to fugazi the blog. Because of the antimerchandise sentiment expressed in this song, fugazi and frontman ian mackays independent dischord records.
In my personal opinion, i think it is perhaps as an album the weakest fugazi release because of the unchanging sound of it. Two months after its release it had sold 200,000 copies, which is pretty fucking incredible considering it was released on an independent label. Of course there are the actual albums, which could constitute an entire volume of that encyclopedia explaining why the songs and the recordings are absolute genius, and that could be broken down track by track, album to album. The sound of repeater took what made minor threat great, the diy ethos and raw energy and developed it, with some superb interplay between guitar and rhythm section and politically charged lyrics. Although fugazi went on to record more wellreceived albums like 1991s steady diet of nothing, 1993s in on the kill taker and 2001s the argument before their 2003 hiatus, repeater stands on its own as a postpunk classic and in mackayes art, the point in which a you became an i. Fugazi even allow the music to speak for itself on a couple of instrumentals. This is fugazi s first fulllength record, released in 1990. Fugazi discography this is the best post that will ever appear on this blog, everybody else might as well just give up right now because really why would you listen to anything else. Repeater wasnt their debut, but it was the first true flowering of fugazi that made it on to record. Regardless of that, thank you for letting this blog kick around long enough to make it all the way to 400. Since its inception, fugazi has been selfmanaged and have released almost all their material through dischord records, an independent label founded. Repeater is fugazi s second outing and while the band certainly made quite the impression with songs, lots of critics will tell you repeater is the finest of the early fugazi work. The band consists of guitarists and vocalists ian mackaye and guy picciotto, bassist joe lally, and drummer brendan canty fugazi are noted for their styletranscending music, diy ethical stance, manner of business practice, and contempt for the music industry. Though when i say experimental that doesnt mean theyre trading melody and structure for effects and noise, the album is full of melody.
But and thats a big but repeater nearly matches the fugazi and margin walker eps with its musical invention and skill, spewing out another group of. We sell independent label digital downloads, cds, lps, dvds, magazines, books, cassettes, 7 singles and related items to stores all over the world and to other distributors, as well as direct to consumers via midheaven mailorder. Hey man, weve got pizza and fugazi you better come here and chill the fuck out because life is good, man. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that youve provided to them or that theyve collected from your use of their services. Fugazi s second release, first released as dischord 35 and then as the latter half of the songs album along with their first ep, 7 songs posted here. Fugazi s 2nd to last album, and the most experimental effort they put out. Compilations other albums which feature this performance of the song. Mar 31, 2016 fugazi are an experience to indulge in, and thankfully they are one of the best documented bands of all time. In this thread, we will discuss fugazi s debut studio album, repeater.
September 27, 2019 fugazi s repeater, opinions on psychedelic country artist sturgill simpson. You say i need a job ive got my own business you want to know what i do. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from fugazi. Getting the music out there is our top priority with this blog. Credit allows you to download with unlimited speed. From do it yourself production to social problems lyrical themes, from dissonant and destructured music to independent management of the art, repeater embodies all the coherence of fugazi post hardcore. Between 2002 and 2008, dischord remastered and rereleased songs, repeater, steady diet of nothing, in on the kill taker, red medicine, and end hits. This 12 lp was recut and reissued in april 2009 and comes with a free mp3 download originally released. Please dont downvote someone just because you disagree with them. Find fugazi discography, albums and singles on allmusic.
Concerts in the live music archive are available for download and streaming in formats including flac, mp3, and ogg vorbis. Steady gaze of nothing a reverence to fugazi by the blog that celebrates itself records, released 22 june 2016 1. The pair often seem as if they are chasing one anothers progression, and their playing was surely the key to setting off the crowds at fugazi s legendary live performances. Formed in 1987, they are comprised of ian mackaye, guy picciotto, joe lally and brendan canty, all musicians with roots in seminal dc bands such as minor threat, rites of spring, one last wish and embrace. Id like to add i was lucky enough to see fugazi twice once in 87 in glasgow and again in 2001 in manchester the first time in 87 was probably one of the best gigs i have ever seen it was before repeater and many songs off that were debuted but the highlight of the night was their version of suggestion during which they invited any women. Fugazi was the next project of minor threats ian mackaye and rites of springs guy picciotto, following the dissolution of their bands. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our coo. Fugazi have long been known for their earnest contempt for anything vaguely smacking of mainstream guitarist ian mackaye was responsible for the legendary minor threats uberpious hardcore anthem straight edge.
Im almost exclusively a fan of fugazi s earlier works steady diet of nothing and before and as often is with such predilections, the very first record is the one which retains the most immediacy. If you didnt dig the fugazi albums i posted earlier, dont give up just yet. The fugazi live series, an ongoing effort by dischord to release recordings of over 800 fugazi concerts, began in 2004. We use cookies to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyze our traffic. Fortunately, the sharp edges did not rip through the insert and cover.
On repeater, lally plays with such fury and power that when you listen closely, you can actually hear just how hard he is hitting his bass. Since the start of this blog, ive had serious reservations about posting fugazi. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. At this stage they were still the heat of hardcore respectability still benefiting from the legacy of minor threat and the mentality coupled with that. We put out different types of genres, from punk rock to ska, crack rock steady, street punk, and more for free download. It could stretch anywhere from a masters thesis to a threevolume encyclopedia as to why fugazi are, undoubtedly, the greatest band to ever exist. Fronted by exminor threat vocalist ian mackaye and exrites of spring vocalist guy picciotto, both on vocals and guitar, fugazi also consists of joe lally on bass and brendan canty on drums. Instead of being known for their community activism, fivedollar shows, tendollar cds, and resistance to mainstream outlets, they will instead be known for their intelligent songwriting and undeniably proficient musicianship, which drew from their roots in washington, d. Fugazi have long been known for their earnest contempt for anything vaguely smacking of mainstream guitarist ian mackaye was responsible for the legendary minor. Aug 10, 2010 a taverna do som tem uma finalidade estritamente artistica e cultural. Fugazi songs 1989 fugazi end hits 1997 fugazi furniture 2001 fugazi in. The two songwriters abstracted hardcore punkrock into a theatrical form of music that is as deeply committed politically and ethically as it is aesthetically.
Fugazi is a posthardcore band formed in washington, dc. Fugazi was founded by ian mackaye after the dissolution of hardcore punk pioneers minor threat. This album is also available on a remastered cd with the 3 song 7 included. Fugazi is an american rock band that formed in washington, d. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Two months after its release it had sold 200,000 copies, which is pretty fucking incredible considering it.
This is fugazis first fulllength record, released in 1990. If i never got a hold of them, i would have ended up listening to megadeath with my friend jacob and most likely would be a complete fuck up and in jail or dead. May 28, 2014 even worse, the thought of finally diving into everything fugazi is intimidating. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes.
Well, its time to find out, because after all these years of never going past the odd youtube clip, ive knocked over an entire fugazi album, 1990s repeater. Repeater is the fulllength debut studio album by the american posthardcore band fugazi. None of your fucking business but now im lying here and knowing that business i had a name. How fugazi broke from hardcore orthodoxy with repeater discogs. Jim and greg talk with founding member ian mackaye about the writing and recording of the album and its. Fugazi discography 320 kbps sky fire cielos ciegos. Surfer bloods john paul pitts on the ambitious new snowdonia. If you enjoy the album that you have downloaded, we encourage you to support the band by going to a show, buying a tshirt, or even better yet purchasing the record. Repeater and violent femmes are the two tapes that changed my world view in the early 90s. Fugazi are noted for their styletranscending music, diy ethical stance, manner of business practice, and contempt for the music industry. Fugazi, the pioneering punk band from washington, d. Versions different performances of the song by the same artist.
Since the beginning of 20 weve picked up the pace and are now adding new show recordings to the site weekly instead of monthly. This is the official facebook page for the band fugazi. Fugazi have performed numerous worldwide tours and produced six studio albums, a film and a comprehensive live series, gaining the band critical acclaim and success around the world. Fugazi has been on an indefinite hiatus since 2002. Atthe drive in, gad, the blood brothers hey, guy produced their last album, all of these bands took something from fugazi. Their 1990 debut album, repeater, connected with a generation and eventually sold more than a million copies.
Dec 03, 2009 fugazi s first full length album, excluding songs. Hopefully, this pace will continue until we have the complete collection of over 800 concert recordings available for download. The band is self managed and release all their material through dischord records. Gitarrist och sangare ar ian mackaye, aven kand som medlem i det kortlivade hardcorebandet minor threat. It was recorded at inner ear studios in arlington, virginia, and produced and engineered by don zientara and ted niceley. Fugazi s first full length album, excluding songs. By this time guy piciotto was playing guitar as well as singing. Im almost exclusively a fan of fugazi s earlier works steady diet of nothing and before and as often is with such predilections, the very first record is the one which retains the most immediacy that said, margin walker is clearly an. Since its inception, fugazi has been selfmanaged and have released almost all their material. They played their first show on september 3, 1987 and since then they have released seven albums and toured the world extensively covering all fifty united states, europe, australia, south america, japan and many points in between.
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