Episode 111: Rites of Spring

This week we’re discussing the short discography of Rites of Spring. Credited (along with Embrace) with helping to create emo-core, Rites of Spring went wild during their brief existence. They played only a few shows—destroying all their equipment in the process—but their influence remains today. Singer Guy Picciotto and drummer Brendan Canty went on to form Fugazi with Ian Mackaye and Joe Lally shortly after.

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Episode 95: Embrace

This week we’re discussing the one and only album by Washington DC’s Embrace. While most notable as being one of Ian Mackaye’s (Minor Threat, Fugazi) many bands, Embrace helped pioneer what we now know as emo, even though they sounded nothing like it. It’s an important record and one Mike likes a hell of a lot more than Alex. Dig it.

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Episode 73: Germs

This week we’re talking about one of the most influential punk bands in history, the Germs. led by frontman and walking drug PSA Darby Crash and guitarist Pat Smear (later of Nirvana, Foo Fighters, and having money), the Germs personified the punk spirit and are widely considered the first hardcore punk band. Even today their songs are undeniably catchy, much like STDs that are likely crawling over every record.

Closing track: “Richie Dagger’s Crime” from (GI) (1979)

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Records we discussed this episode…
Forming/Sexboy EP (1977)
Lexicon Devil EP (1978)
(GI) (1979)
(MIA) The Complete Anthology (1993)

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Episode 55: Fugazi

This week we’re discussing Fugazi, the band Mike openly calls “his Beatles.” One summary isn’t enough to explain the profound impact this band has had on independent music, but we will say that Fugazi was formed in Washington DC by former Minor Threat frontman Ian Mackaye and Joe Lally. The two quickly recruited drummer Brendan Canty and second guitarist/vocalist Guy Picciotto. Very few bands in the world have the raw chemistry that Fugazi did and the bond between each member shined through every one of their albums. We like them a lot and this is one of our most gushy episodes by far. Listen to this one before any other episode. And if you’ve already heard other episodes, pretend you haven’t.

Closing track: “Shut the Door” from Repeater (1990)

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Mike’s Picks:
The Argument (2001) — Best Album
Repeater (1990) — Personal Favorite
Instrument soundtrack (1999) — Worst Album
13 Songs (1989) — Least Favorite

Alex’s Picks:
The Argument (2001) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Steady Diet of Nothing (1991) — Worst Album

Albums we discussed this episode…
13 Songs (1989)
3 Songs EP (1989)
Repeater (1990)
Steady Diet of Nothing (1991)
In on the Kill Taker (1993)
Red Medicine (1995)
End Hits (1998)
Instrument soundtrack (1999)
The Argument (2001)

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Episode 49: Minor Threat

This week we discuss Washington DC’s Minor Threat. Led by Fugazi founding member Ian Mackaye, Minor Threat is one of the most influential (and quite frankly, best) hardcore punk bands around and we had an awesome time dissecting their short discography. Mike nerds out hard on this one and we recommend that anyone interested in the American hardcore punk scene give this episode a shot. It’s a sweaty good time.

Closing track: “I Don’t Wanna Hear It” from Minor Threat EP (1981)

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Mike’s Picks:
Minor Threat EP (1981) — Best Record, Personal Favorite
Salad Days EP (1985) — Worst Record

Alex’s Picks:
Out of Step (1983) — Best Album
In My Eyes (1981) — Personal Favorite
Salad Days (1985) — Worst Record

Albums we discussed this episode…
Minor Threat EP (1981)
In My Eyes (1981)
Out of Step (1983)
Salad Days EP (1985)

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Episode 32: Dead Kennedys

This week’s episode was suggested by listener Emely. However, if she hadn’t suggested it, we would’ve done it anyway because Dead Kennedys are one of the greatest punk bands, hardcore bands, rock bands—one of the greatest BANDS ever. We had a blast talking about all of their albums. Not a single bad record. Listen to anything by them, honestly. They’re completely batshit. Brilliant songwriters, too.

Closing track: “This Could Be Anywhere” from Frankenchrist (1985)

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Mike’s Picks:
Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables (1980) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Bedtime for Democracy (1986) — Worst Album

Alex’s Picks:
Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables (1980) — Best Album
Plastic Surgery Disasters (1982) — Personal Favorite
In God We Trust, Inc. EP (1981) — Worst Record

Albums we discussed this episode…
Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables (1980)
In God We Trust, Inc. EP (1981)
Plastic Surgery Disasters (1982)
Frankenchrist (1985)
Bedtime for Democracy (1986)
Give Me Convenience or Give Me Death (1987)

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