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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