Name: Instrument
Brand: Fugazi

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

DIS120V

Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

[r2289628]

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2010-02-18

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

718751962019

Total Cap

Black LP

dis120cd

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1999-04-16

1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Fugazi

Genre GB

Punk / Hardcore

Label GB

Dischord

Dischord Records is an independent record label based in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1980 by Ian MacKaye and Jeff Nelson, Dischord has been a pioneering force in the punk and alternative music scene for over four decades. With a commitment to DIY ethics and artistic integrity, Dischord has released influential albums from bands such as Minor Threat, Fugazi, and Rites of Spring.

Known for its distinctive sound and uncompromising attitude, Dischord Records continues to support emerging artists who challenge conventions and push boundaries. The label's catalog spans various genres including punk rock, post-hardcore, emo, and indie rock. By championing artists with unique voices and perspectives, Dischord remains at the forefront of underground music culture.

As one of the longest-running independent labels in the United States, Dischord Records has maintained its commitment to artist ownership and control. With a focus on fostering long-term relationships with its roster of talented musicians, the label provides them with creative freedom while offering a platform for their work to reach a wider audience. Discover groundbreaking music that defies expectations on Dischord Records.

Fugazi is an American punk rock band that formed in Washington, D.C. in 1987. The band consists of guitarists and vocalists Ian MacKaye and Guy Picciotto, bassist Joe Lally, and drummer Brendan Canty. Known for their DIY ethic, unique business practices, and disdain for the music industry, Fugazi has left a lasting impact on the punk rock scene. Despite being on an indefinite break since 2003, their influential legacy continues to resonate with fans worldwide.

Since almost nothing about Washington DC's Fugazi is conventional, it makes perfect sense that their first 'career-spanning' compilation album is largely made up of demos and unreleased tracks. Ostensibly the soundtrack for Jem Cohen's documentary, 'Instrument', the album is a glimpse into the creative process of one of punk's most adventurous and forward-thinking bands. The material stems from the 10 years between 1988 and '98 and, aside from some demo versions of songs that appeared in finished versions on 1998's 'End Hits', is largely composed of unreleased music. Fans who know Fugazi only from intense, tightly wound post-hardcore like their debut's anthem 'Waiting Room' will be astonished by the stylistic breadth of 'Instrument'. Types of songs never before expected of the band make appearances here, like Ian Makaye's poignant piano ballad, 'I'm So tired,' and the minor keyboard funk of 'Afterthought.' Even the songs that appeared on albums, like 'arpeggiator' and 'pink frosty,' take on new raw life in demo form, as much sketches as songs. as an album, 'Instrument' does feel like something unfinished, but as an accompaniment to a film that chronicles a restlessly creative band's philosophy and working process, it's a vital document.

Instrument

Music GB

Discover Instrument by Fugazi. A career-spanning compilation album of demos and unreleased tracks from one of punk's most adventurous bands. Available in LP and CD formats. Label: Dischord.