Fugazi

feedbacker · 07-16-2009, 10:44 AM

Strangely enough, Fugazi once counted as "emo", or at least that's the label a lot of journo hacks gave them back in the day. This was before emo = eyeliner and girl pants, and had more to do with the earnestness of the music. A lot of early-mid 80s harDCore bands got tagged that, with Rites of Spring being the first (I think).

Anyway, Fugazi were the first show I ever saw when I moved to D.C. 17 years ago, fitting considering what an institution they are. Totally love them and I don't think they've released a bona fide dud (admittedly, my least favorite album is probably End Hits). If they never record again, The Argument was about as high of a note to end on.

And bardonodude is right, he just has it backwards. (It's more reggae/dub-infused punk rock. Just check the rhythm on "Waiting Room" among others.)

Engine · 07-16-2009, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by feedbacker

Strangely enough, Fugazi once counted as "emo", or at least that's the label a lot of journo hacks gave them back in the day. This was before emo = eyeliner and girl pants, and had more to do with the earnestness of the music. A lot of early-mid 80s harDCore bands got tagged that, with Rites of Spring being the first (I think).

Anyway, Fugazi were the first show I ever saw when I moved to D.C. 17 years ago, fitting considering what an institution they are. Totally love them and I don't think they've released a bona fide dud (admittedly, my least favorite album is probably End Hits). If they never record again, The Argument was about as high of a note to end on.

And bardonodude is right, he just has it backwards. (It's more reggae/dub-infused punk rock. Just check the rhythm on "Waiting Room" among others.)

Word.
I saw a few $5 Fugazi shows in DC in the early 90s. Maybe I just wasn't up on my underground rock journalism - but I had never heard of Emo and I'm willing to bet that most of the audiences hadn't either. It was all about DIY punk rock, Positive Force, Food Not Bombs and all that.

sidewinder · 07-16-2009, 12:30 PM

Most genre classifications are retro-active anyway, when it comes to bands that try something new.

I'm still pissed that, having been a fan of Fugazi for about 17 years now, never caught a live show.

Engine · 07-16-2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sidewinder

Most genre classifications are retro-active anyway, when it comes to bands that try something new.

That's true. I should really stop worrying about the genre labelling. I get offended when bands I like get labelled with a name that did not exist when I first got into them. In my lifetime it happened with at least 3 new genres: Emo, Grunge, and Post-Rock. But it's a pretty dumb thing to worry about. Like you say, many innovative bands eventually got a new classification and/or sub-classification.

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I'm still pissed that, having been a fan of Fugazi for about 17 years now, never caught a live show.

I'm pissed that I didn't appreciate Fugazi more when I saw them. I usually spent most of my time trying to keep myself from being squeezed to death by sweaty moshers and just wanting to leave. The outdoor show I saw was best 'cuz you could spread out - but then you were far away from the stage. The Sacred Heart basement was a horrible space.

Unrelenting · 07-19-2009, 01:03 AM

Steady Diet of Nothing is an awful record

asshat · 07-19-2009, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Unrelenting

Steady Diet of Nothing is an awful record

I was lukewarm on it to begin with, but now it's one of my favorites.

sidewinder · 07-20-2009, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Unrelenting

Steady Diet of Nothing is an awful record

It was the first one I heard. I dig it.

Engine · 07-20-2009, 03:22 PM

Fugazi never made a bad album - let alone awful.

Sneer · 07-20-2009, 03:55 PM

The Argument is my favourite, followed by 13 Songs, and i have a strange/obsessive love for I'm So Tired. Very good band.

RageAgainstTheLatrine · 07-21-2009, 01:56 PM

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The Argument is my favourite, followed by 13 Songs, and i have a strange/obsessive love for I'm So Tired. Very good band.

I'm So Tired is such a brilliant song. Did you ever see the Instrument documentary?

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07-16-2009, 10:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
feedbacker Groupie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 23	Strangely enough, Fugazi once counted as "emo", or at least that's the label a lot of journo hacks gave them back in the day. This was before emo = eyeliner and girl pants, and had more to do with the earnestness of the music. A lot of early-mid 80s harDCore bands got tagged that, with Rites of Spring being the first (I think). Anyway, Fugazi were the first show I ever saw when I moved to D.C. 17 years ago, fitting considering what an institution they are. Totally love them and I don't think they've released a bona fide dud (admittedly, my least favorite album is probably End Hits). If they never record again, The Argument was about as high of a note to end on. And bardonodude is right, he just has it backwards. (It's more reggae/dub-infused punk rock. Just check the rhythm on "Waiting Room" among others.)

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Engine air quote Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: pollen & mold Posts: 3,108	Fugazi never made a bad album - let alone awful.