Product Description

Formed in 1987 and made up of members from Minor Threat andRites Of Spring. 'The Argument' is Fugazi's eighth album through Ian MacKaye's own label Dischord. Post-hardcore with punk and reggae influences.

Track Listing

1. Untitled
2. Cashout
3. Full Disclosure
4. Epic Problem
5. Life And Limb
6. Kill
7. Strangelight
8. Oh
9. Ex Spectator
10. Nightshop
11. Argument

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #45826 in Music
• Released on: 2001-10-22
• Number of discs: 1

Amazon.co.uk Review
The Argument is a bracing reminder of Fugazi's confidence and passion, reflecting the experimental impulses of their previous two albums while further refining their songs and arrangements. It's certainly their most expansive album to date, with a supporting cast that includes Bridget Cross (Unrest, Air Miami), Kathi Wilcox (Bikini Kill), Amy Domingues (Ida) and roadie-soundman Jerry Busher. There's a pronounced pop element at work this time: the title track and "Life and Limb" are Fugazi's most subtle tracks yet, their taut guitar and whispery vocals creating a quiet tension. Even a song such as "Full Disclosure", which begins with Guy Piciotto's feral howling, ends with lithe harmonies. Meanwhile, tunes such as "Ex-Spectator" and "Epic Problem" expand their core attack without sacrificing an iota of its explosiveness. Brendan Canty's sinuous, rock-solid drumming is key in this regard, providing monster hooks even before the guitars come in. --Mike Appelstein

Customer Reviews

Arguements aren't meant to be good
Where to start....I picked this album up purely because the cover looked good, I'd only vaguely heard of Fugazi before.

I heard they were 'post hardcore' and I had no idea what that was supposed to mean, but when listening to another great band, Sparta, I was trying to decide what genre they were...I thought of it as mellow hardcore, then it came to me, thats what post-hardcore is.

Fugazi are very much similar to Sparta. But with more definitive vocals. And The Arguement is brilliant, it has elements of Radiohead and even other things I can't quite place, the best tracks are Cashout, Epic Problem, The Kill, Strangelight and Oh, however there isnt a bad track on the album, every single song is great, the whole thing is brilliant, after 18 years Fugazi released this album, proving they are still brilliant and perhaps even better than they have ever been before.

Buy this album. even if you paid 20 quid for it you wouldn't regret it.

Amazing doesnt quite cover it
I got their previous album '13 songs' and thought it was good so I went out and bought 'The Arguement', what can I say, from the first track it blew me away, absoloutely mindblowing is all I can say, this album is brilliant, I can't describe what the music sounds like, They do for punk what radiohead do for indie, make it bizarre, and twist it until it no longer fits any mould at all. Brilliant, I highly recommend this album to any fans of Sparta and At the drive-in. and pretty much anyone else for that matter, I think anyone can see the musical brilliance when they listen to this album.

Uncomprimising triumph of art
Ian Mackaye and Guy Piccioto have gained iconic status in underground music due to their ability to transcend their influences. Raw, discordant and technical, Fugazi's sound seems too serious and straight-edge to be appreciated, but their energy is unparalleled in tracks like 'Full Disclosure' and 'Epic Problem' where intros prepare you for an abrasive hardcore onslaught which puts Cobain's 'Radio Friendly Unit Shifter' to shame.

The track that stands out is 'Life is Limb' with its teasingly soft fretting and a dulled vocal display from Piccioto. Comparing Fugazi to Mackaye's Minor Threat is interesting because it seems he is shying from the authoritative punk style, now developing subtler alternative leanings. While Fugazi may rarely gain a slot on mainstream radio stations, their musical philosophy is an inspiration for up-and-coming bands and this album along with '13 Songs' and 'Repeater' in top 10 lists for decades to come.