Description:The first four seconds of this influential Minneapolis trio's fifth album pretty much set the table: drum shots like an anxious heartbeat, then a sudden wall of fuzzy, high-treble electric-guitar noise. The choruses are occasionally catchy, especially on "The Girl Who Lives on Heaven Hill," but this is more like the intense The first four seconds of this influential Minneapolis trio's fifth album pretty much set the table: drum shots like an anxious heartbeat, then a sudden wall of fuzzy, high-treble electric-guitar noise. The choruses are occasionally catchy, especially on "The Girl Who Lives on Heaven Hill," but this is more like the intense Zen Arcade than more melodic later albums. (A rare pace change, the girl-obsessed "Books About UFOs" actually recalls Bruce Springsteen.) Bassist Greg Norton, who rarely gets mentioned in Hüsker reviews, sews together Bob Mould's power guitar, Grant Hart's head-banging beats, and general ensemble screaming. --Steve Knopper... (more)(less)
Manufacturer : Sst Records Release date : 25 October 1990 Number of discs : 1 EAN: 0018861003122 UPC: 018861003122
""These three Minneapolis dudes played savagely emotional hardcore punk that became a key influence on Nirvana, amongst others. Guitarist Bob Mould and band created a roar like garage trucks trying to sing Beach Boys songs, especially on the anthems "Celebrated Summer" and "Perfect Example."'"
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RS 500: Part 5
