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Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, USA (1979 – 1987)
Hüsker Dü was a punk rock band, from Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, USA, active from 1979 to 1987. The band consisted of Bob Mould (guitars, vocals), Greg Norton (bass) and Grant Hart (drums, vocals). Mould and Hart split the song-writing duties. The band was never widely popular, but had an impact much larger than sales might indicate. “Husker Du” is Danish/Norwegian for “Do You Remember” (a popular children’s game).
Hüsker Dü first gained notice as a hardcore punk band, with thrashing tempos & 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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Candy Apple Grey
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Zen Arcade
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metawirt wrote:
Hüsker Dü is too good for a reunion. [2]
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ViviaMore wrote:
"I've come to accept the fact that they are not going to reunite, ever." Don't say that Matty. Yü have dü believe!
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krustywazoo wrote:
They came earlier this week. Such great albums. Ought to check out the rest of their albums.
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krustywazoo wrote:
I finally got around to ordering two Du albums this evening: Zen Arcade and New Day Rising. I'm looking forward to listening to both.
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mattmacneil wrote:
I've come to accept the fact that they are not going to reunite, ever.
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lyooonya wrote:
STAY HARDCORE \Ь/
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foxtrot470 wrote:
more like husker poo amirite? (i am not right)
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GreenGiantYum wrote:
huxer doo
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Caribou1983 wrote:
somewhere there's happiness instead of pain.
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Taki90 wrote:
nah,they were meant to split up,that's why they called themselves Husker Du,and see if u can remember 'em ! ......XD
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suddenoak wrote:
How do you Dü?
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anarchyof77 wrote:
Husker Du is too good for a reunion.
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RafaeloFratelo wrote:
Too bad this band split up. Never had the chance to see them. How about a kickass headlining tour next year guys? [2]
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EatingKatesBush wrote:
are these guys some sort of lame foo fighters cover band or something?
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peterjarrett wrote:
I don't think Bob and Grant speak to each other, so I don't think a reunion is in the cards anytime soon. Unfortunately.
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yenthe wrote:
Too bad this band split up. Never had the chance to see them. How about a kickass headlining tour next year guys?
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eduabc wrote:
Para quem nao sabe Hüsker Dü significa Voce se lembra?
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northernbeach wrote:
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RafaeloFratelo wrote:
December, 17th, 1987, was the day Hüsker Dü separated. I'm leaving this message in december 16th.
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M-I-T-H wrote:
And I don't know what to do,now that pink has turned to blue....... Hüsker Dü are just freaking amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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