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Fugazi - The Argument Audio CD

A fair review of the Fugazi "The Argument" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Fugazi reviews here, or go back to the Fugazi tabs.

Fugazi Band: Fugazi
Title: The Argument
Rating:
Release Date: 2001-10-16
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Cashout 2: Full Disclosure 3: Epic Problem 4: Life and Limb 5: Kill 6: Strangelight 7: Oh 8: Ex-Spectator 9: Nightshop 10: Argument

D-
this is as close to failure as it can get. i'm an old school Fugazzi fan, and this album has nothing to do with their stuff from way back when. . sorry guys, not there no more. . . . .


The Argument
They are among the elite, the few groups in the history of music who during the course of their career never really made a less than fantastic album: Bob Marley & The Wailers, The Velvet Underground, John Coltrane, and very few more. Fugazi-The Argument *****

Fugazi are almost an entity in the music world rather than a mere band. But what Is even more amazing about this is that all these artists, especially the ones listed experimented extensively, and brought something new and fresh with each release; Fugazi was no exception to this.

By the time of The Argument the groups sound had matured beyond the level at which some bands who have been together for forty years never reach. Musically they were still reaching new ground with their signature fast, slow delivery. Ian's guitar playing specifically had reached new incredibly heights. Lyrically the band was never more poignant.

Tracks like 'Nightshop' showed things in punk, alternative, or whatever style you want to call this that had never been reached. While 'Cashout' was classic Fugazi it was refreshing to hear a little glimpse of the past from a band that was ever changing and reaching for newer, fresher territory, a band that was never just "satisfied. " 'Life And Limb' is in a nutshell. . . breathtaking. But it is at the culmination of the title, and closing track on the album that we realize just how brilliant Fugazi truly. Nothing the group had ever released before could ever hope to compare to this.

This is possibly why the group decided to go on a extended hiatus after the release of this album. This will be a very difficult album to follow up, especially with the anticipation that has built after all these years. What ever the band releases there is a good chance it won't top this, if they ever decide to reform, but who cares it is the fact that they are still willing to make music THEY want that matters. It is that spirit that helps to make the music of Fugazi so damn powerful!

The Argument is a powerful, ambient masterpiece of music in the same vein that Om was for John Coltrane, or that Bitches Brew was for Miles Davis, or even Low for David Bowie, its that epic.


Fugazi the great
This melodic, edgy, ultra tight, punky/hard-core type band is a must have for anyone who likes loud music. I've seen this band play many times and they rocked my world at each gig. This is one of their many albums and although it may not be their best it is - as expected - filled with greatness and unexpected musical candy. .


Worth the Wait.
This one rocks all the way through, and I think these guys deserve their reputation for breaking ground. I've been hearing about this band forever, and finally bought an album of theirs at random. Not a bad track on the whole album.


Much respect
I liked all of Red Medicine, about then about half of End Hits. I fully respect Fugazi for moving forward musically, but this one was not my cup of tea.

Repeater was always my favorite.


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