Fugazi: Deep Dive | Pop Culture Graveyard Ep 55 | Ian Mackaye, Guy Piccioto, Joe Lally Brendan Canty

[@roberthardin2133]

before I tell my Fugazi story, I have to get this out of the way. I LOVE IN ON THE KILL TAKER! in 1991 I worked with Ian's sister at a bookstore in the town next door to Guilford. one day 3 men and a woman came in and I definitely recognized Ian and Guy, but no idea who the other 2 were. Ian asked me if his sister was there. I called upstairs to find out-all the time thinking 'play it cool. don't be an idiot in front of FUGAZI!!' she wasn't in that day, so Ian said "okay, tell her I came by." and they all walked out. I was the only one downstairs, so I couldn't turn to anyone to say, 'HOLY SHIT, THAT WAS FUGAZI!' probably for the best because no one else I worked with would have known who I was talking about.

[@ironhead108]

For me, the greatest band of all time. They’ve been in heavy rotation for me since 1992 (when I was 15). 🧡

[@PopCultureGraveyard]

I can't argue with you, Nick! They stripped everything non-essential from their music, and what's left behind is pure brilliance. That's why I never get tired of them.

[@maddadrants]

Had the honor of witnessing their live show three times, twice in Omaha Nebraska, and once in Lincoln Nebraska...........truly one of the most amazing live bands..ever. Tight, precise, and loud. Awesome!

[@peterfasulo5400]

Great review of the entire Fugazi catalog. Great stuff, Hollis

[@PopCultureGraveyard]

Thanks a lot, Peter! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@robriginio530]

Greatest, most important band ever. Nobody is like them. I want to write a screenplay telling their story. Not enough people know.

[@PopCultureGraveyard]

I would definitely watch that movie!

[@robriginio530]

@@PopCultureGraveyard lol thanks. Great video. Im always looking for in depth discussions about Fugazi on KZbin. There’s not much.

[@rockutron9000]

So true about Waiting Room. Many bands cover it, but when H2O would insert it as the breakdown in Family Tree, everyone would go nuts.

[@mrmuyrapido]

Great video man! Took me all the way through, reliving all the feels for this band. What an incredible body of work. Untouchable!

[@PopCultureGraveyard]

Thank you, my friend! You're so right; they have a perfect catalog of songs. There's no fat on the bone, and no embarrassing left turns or uninspired work. Just blood, sweat and electric energy from start to finish!

[@ciaranosullivan9352]

My favorite band along with Sleater Kinney. Thanks for the discography recap.

[@PopCultureGraveyard]

So glad you enjoyed the episode! Yes, S/K is yet another great band. I'll have to tackle them in a future episode. Take care!

[@buzzardsinuses4780]

This is one of the bands that I can’t pick a favorite one of their albums. Fugazi is THAT good. Although if I had to choose, it would be Repeater, In On The Kill Taker, or Red Medicine

[@PopCultureGraveyard]

Haha, yeah, I hear ya. For me, it used to change from time to time. But I just keep on coming back to Repeater (no pun intended). Although Red Medicine hits me hard every time I put it on. And In On The Kill Taker has such a subtle infectiousness.... Ugh. I see what you mean. Okay, Repeater, final answer!

[@buzzardsinuses4780]

@@PopCultureGraveyard It’s so bad. I’ll listen through Repeater and think that ones my favorite, but then I’ll go to In On The Kill Taker, and immediately think that one is my favorite. At this point I don’t think I’ll ever choose a favorite.

[@TheHeroAppeared]

The best Fugazi album is the one you're listening to! Cliche kind of thing to say but kind of true with this band. My slight winner is probably In On The Kill Taker. Love the quiet and loud throughout the album with so many epic moments. An underrated part of the album is just how well it flows together. Rend It into 23 Beats Off is a real standout in that regard.

[@buzzardsinuses4780]

@@TheHeroAppeared You’re probably right! That album has a lot of great parts to it. They were a talented group of dudes for sure.

[@bobbaker2222]

I'm a huge Fugazi fan & loved this review of their discography. Thank you!

[@PopCultureGraveyard]

Thank you, Bob! Really appreciate the kind words! Please check out my other videos; I should have some more bands you like.

[@rjwusher]

I love the Drive Like Jehu reference.

[@PopCultureGraveyard]

Haha, good call!

[@foxopossum]

New to you! Instant subscriber! Very well spoken, you are, and you clearly have excellent taste in music!!!!!!!!!!

[@PopCultureGraveyard]

Thank you, my friend! Welcome to the channel!

[@Caffeine_Club]

A great narrative through their discography 👍 I never completed the journey with them, finding myself gravitating towards their first two EPs and two albums, but after listening to this, I think I'll give their later work another try.

[@nolagospeltracts8264]

Another new band to learn about

[@brettharvey6759]

An unbelievably great band

[@PopCultureGraveyard]

Absolutely, Brett! This episode was a labor of love.

[@rhblackburn]

Great episode

[@PopCultureGraveyard]

Thank you, my friend! I appreciate you taking the time to check it out.

[@jonathanmack5474]

I'm disappointed that they never made a Christmas album. Would've been a hoot !!!

[@PopCultureGraveyard]

Ha! I'd definitely buy a Fugazi Christmas album! Steady Diet of Noel?

[@itsMrNoble]

“This is a song about getting your own way. It’s called Birthday Pony” Ian Mackaye Brixton Academy 13/5/1995

[@PopCultureGraveyard]

Haha! So good!

[@stevegram9000]

I feel so lucky I saw them in 89 and in 90. Also got to see Bad Brains around that time.

[@yawninghyaena]

GREAT passionate review. ❤ Super enjoyable for anyone who's first language isn't English 😂., AND great taste for favourites... Thank you so much ! !

[@angusdog22]

I owned a Fugazi T-shirt when I was 14 - 15 yrs old in 1992 . Lol 🤣🤣

[@eancurtis9333]

Yes !!!!!

[@almostideal1306]

I'd say don't just pick out Embrace as a lead up to Fugazi but track down Rites Of Spring (Guy's previous band) as well, together they were the spearhead of first wave Emo.

[@PopCultureGraveyard]

Yes, THIS.

[@chrissteiger4199]

What is good for the future? What was good for past? Yep, hissstory does seem to ... repeat itself.

[@grahamed]

Have you tried dubstep? This is my new general purpose rejoinder.

[@PopCultureGraveyard]

Haha! It's a nice catch-all.

[@angusdog22]

It's hard to pick a favorite Fugazi Album. But if I could only pick one, it would be Repeater . In on the kill taker # 2 .

[@shoutproject]

great job but missing Instrument album> and hard to choose best album, because all them are best. Fugazi is not only a band it's institution

[@chrissteiger4199]

For being a supposed straight edge band, fugazi sure has lots of drug reference/undertones. Idk what to make of all that. Maybe they just try to be a good influence? I dont buy it. Fugazi does mean fake.