Minor Threat - Complete Discography
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Free Music Review: The high water mark of American hardcore.
Hit: 5 Stars
I'll never forget picking up Minor Threat at the old music store in the mall that isn't there anymore. This was before online shopping, or really before the internet was in anyone's home. I'd heard of them while some musician was namedropping on TV. In those young, broke, early teenage years it was a big deal to drop fifteen bucks on something I'd never heard. I forget who claimed them as an influence, but it must have made an impression. I took the plunge. Little did I know I was leaving the store with music that would change my tastes across the board and attitude towards life.
On first listen nothing really stood out. It was fast, mean, dirty. The production threw me off (years later it seems awesome). Much like the only other "real" punk I owned, I kept listening. I read the lyrics. I didn't give up on it. I wanted to understand. Within 2-3 months I was doing my best to learn every song on guitar and could sing you every word.
For me, much like many of you, this was a welcome flare in the dark. There were other people out there like me. Others were unsure of the world. There are/were other kids nervous about life and the future.
Sure there are a lot of bands who address life's bumps, but most don't do what Minor Threat did. They sang about self awareness. Minor Threat talked about how doing drugs will mess up your life. How relationships can turn into co-dependence. They did it fast, they did it mean, and they did it honest. They never claimed to have all the answers, but encouraged you to question things around you. On top of that they never came across as preachy.
This collection was at the beginning of my "punk" experience. I'm glad I found it when I did. It helped turn me from a Sid Vicious wanna be into someone who wanted more out of life than sex, drugs, and bragging rights. The music pointed me in the right direction if you like. It kept me away from others who bought into typical teenage rebellion, and maybe kept me from their fate.
Free Music Review: Everything It Should Be
Hit: 5 Stars
While some are quick to try to compare this album to Fugazi, there was no Fugazi when there was Minor Threat. Instead, this was the beginning of D.C. hardcore punk done at its best. That would seem like a stretch to some, but the tracks were not even meant to make a difference, yet did somehow anyway. If it were all about not having casual sex, drinking, smoking, or drug use, it wouldn't be the full mile of what makes it so great (although that's one factor that does). Minor Threat are capable of good songs, and you get 26 of them on this disc.
And only a handful of tracks are about what's mentioned above. What's misunderstood is that "Straight Edge" was not even a scene until people liked the message so much in the song. Only forty-five seconds, it was moving enough anyway. Many of the really short songs are also the easiest to get into. And then, if you live in D.C., you know how racially divided it is there, so it's nice to hear a track like "Guilty of Being White", which is an ode at being blamed for being racist (and causing slavery) for simply being white. And you get one that they even kid themselves on the band's antics, "Cashing In", something people have always wanted to accuse Ian's future band of doing. It also is a no-BS record, which makes me love it so much. You don't even have to be punk to like it, I know that I am not!
It is a compilation which was created so you could buy all of this for a low price as opposed to having to still cash out money for the two EPs (tracks 1-8; 11-15), Out of Step (15-23), and the "Salad Days" single (24-26). You get it all here, and the records are still sought after, since they've since become the punk thing... vinyl format. To me, that's what also makes it five stars is that Minor Threat have a lot of greatness in that it's just about enjoying the music. Not to mention both songs from the Flex Your Head compilation album appear here.
Free Music Review: ordered chaos
Hit: 5 Stars
Musically, this is an incredible and passionate album that is unbelievably stunning. Yes - it is loud, aggressive and you'll catch a whole lot of swearing. Many parents would immediately discount this album for those reasons alone. As for the swearing, your kid is going to hear those words everywhere he goes and you can be sure he's using them with his friends as soon as he leaves the door. However, what should matter more is what Minor Threat were being so loud and aggressive about.
Many of the songs are about being fed up with all the things that they saw were bringing the punk scene down - i.e. way too much alcohol, drugs, and rampant meaningless sex. This has fuelled the "Straight Edge" movement, which though it has been taken too far by some, still has some valid things to say. But nevermind that, what are Minor Threat saying: think for yourself, don't just exist like "the living dead" but actually do something with yourself. There may be concerns about any "racist" tones in the music, as it was very much written from a angry white male perspective. I would not go too far with that theory - for example, "guilty of being white" is really more about being angry that, by being white, you are automatically part of an oppressive majority without having ever done anything. It is anger that the idea of "race" affects everyone and we won't really make progress until we NEVER judge ANYONE based on race. I would never jump to the "racist" conclusion based on a few mentions of racial issues - there is nothing in here inciting hate or encouraging racism. Also the members of Minor Threat (particularly but not exclusively, Ian) seem to be pretty reasonable people and rather humanitarian driven in certain ways.
The bottom line is that this is energetic and intense hardcore punk rock, with a pretty valid message to boot. Listen and think before you judge.
Free Music Review: XXX_I've_Got_The_Straightedge_XXX
Hit: 5 Stars
Oh...my....goodness, this record is the epitome of hardcore punk. The word "hardcore" was invented in D.C. and I can see why. Along with the Bad Brains, Minor Threat laid the foundation for D.C. Hardcore. The live performances were amazing, just imagine legions of screaming hardcore kids throwing up their X-markered hands and shouting out lyrics to their favorite Minor Threat songs. That is what it was like on a typical show night in D.C. in '81 or '82. Although Minor Threat were not the first group of straightedgers to come along(Teen Idles), they preached it in songs like no other band. Simply listen to the song "Straightedge," and you'll see what I mean. The album starts off strong, with Ian yelling out about people who have changed, people who won't shut up, and people doing things that are ridiculous. "Filler" gets the album off to a wonderful start. Then comes "I Don't Wanna Hear It", another exciting track. In the midst of all the F Bombs that are dropped, comes "Straightedge", the anthem for all straightedgers. Clocking in at only :43 seconds, it's still one of the best hardcore sing alongs ever. The album keeps a steady pace for a while, then comes "Guilty Of Being White", my favorite Minor Threat song. The song is about Ian being fed up with everyone who blames him for being white, he can't help it, and, obviously, he feels like he's guilty of being white. "Out Of Step" is the original straightedge rule song. "Don't smoke...Don't drink....Don't f---, at least I can f------g think." The album ends with a couple of Minor Threat's forgotten classics, "Good Guys (Don't Wear White)" and "Salad Days". Please don't "Go out, fight, fight"....and get this album...it will be in your cd player for months.
Free Music Review: Minor Threat. Major Greatness.
Hit: 5 Stars
Excellent. Deep. Penetrating. Powerful. All of these words help descride Minor Threat. Straight out of Washington D.C, these guys certainly mean business. Minor Threat's song writting has become increasingly popular. Helping boost up the "straight edge" movement, which promoted non-violent and anti-drug/drinking rock concerts during the early 80's, Minor Threat set the stage for future rock bands. Their signature song entitles what other than, "Striaght Edge" talks about a healthy, anti-drug/alchohol life. With the F-word cranking from Ian's mouth every other line, MT pulls of their aggressive tone in this 46 second powerful rock song. Other excellent songs from the boys include "12XU", "Bottled Violence", Minor Threat", Seein' Red", and my personal favorite, "Think Again." Ian McKaye's lyrical content is agressive and to the point. While Jeff Nelson's half-baked, but excellent drumming keeps the bands tone and tempo to a fast paced rockin' sound. Guitar riffs are catchy and the bass really stands out. Although the production of this particular (and only MT album) wasn't the best, who can complain about a heart-filled group of 4 guys who rocked the stage for todays hardcore bands. The music is pure and satisfying, should keep you listening for days on end. Overall Minor Threat helped found your Misfits, Virus, Operation Ivy, The Unseen, Offspring, and whatever other rock bands you like. What was once a Minor Threat that played at DC's infamous Nine-Thrity Club, has hit it huge and created an empire for today's band. So you can stop with all that "I hate new rock bands!" bull-shinikees, shut up and thank Minor Threat...-Andy A.