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Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota (1979 – 1987)
Hüsker Dü was an American punk rock band, from Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota, active from 1979 to 1987 and comprising guitarist/vocalist Bob Mould, bass guitarist Greg Norton, and drummer/vocalist Grant Hart. Mould and Hart split the songwriting duties. Hüsker Dü was never widely popular, but had an impact much larger than sales would indicate. “Husker Du” is Danish/Norwegian for “Do You Remember,” a popular children’s game. Hüsker Dü first gained notice as a punk band with thrashing tempos and screamed vocals, but also with a melodic, soulful edge that became more pronounced in the band’s mid-career, as they drifted away from their early sound. They were also a striking trio on stage — far different from the typical hardcore band of the time — with Mould’s hulking, doughy presence shouting angrily at stage left, offset by the generally unkempt, long-haired Hart flailing on the drums, and the lanky, good-natured Norton, who sported a waxed handlebar moustache for most of the band’s career.
Hüsker Dü broke with the anti-traditionalist ethos of most early hardcore bands. Their early songwriting shows the influence of folk, 1960s pop music, blues, and other forms (although often buried under a thick layer of angst and aggression), and has a strong melodic sense. The lyrics made astute, sharp, personal and social commentary, showing a great deal of vulnerability and sympathy for their subjects. Hüsker Dü’s songwriting was widely admired, and their live shows were often a venue for brilliant improvisational playing.
Hüsker Dü broke with the anti-traditionalist ethos of most early hardcore bands. Their early songwriting shows the influence of folk, 1960s pop music, blues, and other forms (although often buried under a thick layer of angst and aggression), and has a strong melodic sense. The lyrics made astute, sharp, personal and social commentary, showing a great deal of vulnerability and sympathy for their subjects. Hüsker Dü’s songwriting was widely admired, and their live shows were often a venue for brilliant improvisational playing.
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Zen Arcade
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New Day Rising
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Candy Apple Grey
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Warehouse: Songs and Stories
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guilhermeschutz wrote:
Warehouse: Songs and Stories is one of the best records of all time, These Important Years, Could You be the One? and No Reservations are a greatest songs, Hüsker Dü is one of the best bands of all time.
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Inci90 wrote:
SOMETHING I LEARNED TODAY
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BillSwansea wrote:
Enjoying the new display picture
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mattmacneil wrote:
one of the best bands ever. I can't get over how awesome their song-writing skills are (mainly Mould's). But still, jeez, so much more than just 'hardcore' or 'post-hardcore' or whatever the fuck they're called.
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Leptossomico wrote:
Don't Want To Know If You Are Lonely !!!!!!!!!
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Himmelhost wrote:
they are not underrated at all. they are underappreciated though.
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Jontybloom1 wrote:
Review of Grant Hart's new album here http://www.neonfiller.com/page3.htm#granthart
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FNR_NICK wrote:
father lived with grant hart
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krgf wrote:
http://www.last.fm/group/American+Underground
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Gainsboer wrote:
grant hart has got an excellent new album out. check it!
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phthoggos wrote:
the best line is when Bob starts screaming and you can't understand the words anymore.
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chuffer_44 wrote:
Best band ever.
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CamdenClub wrote:
So fucking good man.
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Nanidia wrote:
Love them, completely underrated.
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jeffreywithonef wrote:
every everything = one of the many underrated Husker songs. so good.
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nandosiol wrote:
my favourite band... all albuns are amazing
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longball2no1 wrote:
Everytime I listen to Metal Circus cd, i think "wow!"
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phthoggos wrote:
Is it bad that I have a hard time liking Grant's songs?
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HendrixFan42 wrote:
ugh, a gritty classic like zen arcade shouldn't be turned into a glossy Hollywood musical
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huskerhead wrote:
cool story bro
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