REAL PUNK ROCK!! 🎵 FUGAZI "WAITING ROOM" REACTION

[@HiddenCharmhome]

I can’t believe y’all did Fugazi!!!! My god- I’m flooded with memories ❤️ thank you!!!

[@amys.4951]

I was thinking the exact same thing. I never expected anyone to react to Fugazi!!

[@OuttaMyHead]

@@amys.4951 Yes! Yes! Yes!

[@feintcircles]

I feel lucky to have caught them in Austin back in High School! Such a powerful live show.

[@davecarr1919]

ya man im 47 been listining to Fugazi 16. love they found this.

[@heathcornbeef]

Awesome ah Ian MacKaye is as close to a hero as it gets for me NOT STRAIGHT EDGE! BUT I HAVE TOTAL RESPECT FOR HIM AND THE PATHWAY HE HAS MADE AND NOT DEVIATED FROM IF ONLY MORE PEOPLE WERE LIKE IAN I've been a fanatical fan of Minor Threat since I was 14 years old 1984 so to see FUGAZI 9 years later 1993 at the power station Auckland Aotearoa new zealand ....how do you think that WENT? IT WAS WICKED AND THE WAY IAN LOOKED AFTER HIS FANS NO STAGE DIVING (REMEMBERING THAT THERE WERE KIDS IN THE CROWD) GETTING A FULLY GROWN ADULT LAND ON THERE HEAD'S COULD KILL OR CRIPPLE A 12/13 YEAR OLD WOULD STOP THE SHOW IF HE SAW SOMEONE WHO NEEDED HELP OR WAS BEING A DICKHEAD!!! HE'S ALL ABOUT DOING THE RIGHT THING FOR PEOPLE NOT EXPLOITING THEM

[@inphanta]

I NEVER ever thought I’d see Fugazi covered on a reaction channel so massive kudos to you guys for being the first and very probably only channel to do so! Fugazi are more post-hardcore than straight up punk and are known for their right, angular sound. What they lack in vocal finesse they more than make up for with a very precise, taut sound. Like a well oiled machine. As Brad likes lyrics, I’d recommend “Merchandise” from their Repeater album. There’s a definite message to that one! ;)

[@msnoble9844]

it was wonderful to see this

[@willieluncheonette5843]

" What they lack in vocal finesse...." ?? Never even entered my mind. I think they're both terrific singers. Think of Minor Threat and Rites Of Spring. Both wonderful vocals.

[@usualdosage7287]

@@willieluncheonette5843 i love ian MacKaye and his vocals but i wouldn't call it vocal finesse, he was a very gruff singer, which i think suited the energetic music well

[@willieluncheonette5843]

@@usualdosage7287 His vocal style has a ton of feeling. That's what I call finesse. Yes, it's often talking and yelling but he delivers the goods every time. I think we basically agree.

[@THEDEEPDIVE]

We did Rites of Spring on our channel and I'm editing our Waiting Room reaction video.

[@davidjones8647]

Fugazi is up there with the greatest bands in history imo, people tend to remember them for waiting room but their entire recording career is exceptional. I'd recommend full disclosure or suggestion for next listen, full disclosure is a Guy picciotto lead track so sounds way different to Ian Mackaye. But to be honest you should check out their live performance of shut the door on youtube and just see how they performed together. We wont ever see another band like them, pure music, pure expression, pure morals, pure performance.

[@rm1387]

Totally miss them, saw them a bunch of times and they were so great live. Def one of my favorite bands of all time.

[@willpowerbroken]

Guy Picciotto's Fugazi songs made the world a better place to live in

[@willieluncheonette5843]

Two singers, two songwriters, added a lot for sure

[@RalphLindsen]

Yeah, shut the door is amaaaazing live. Glue man would prob melt their brains though

[@darkstar844able]

I feel the same way about Presidents of the United States of America.

[@heathcornbeef]

Ian MacKaye is a Man who has stayed his course HASN'T PLAYED shows that weren't all ages because music belongs to everyone won't do interviews with magazine's that have alcohol or tobacco advertising he is a very interesting person with his own moral compass that in my opinion is pretty much unquestionable check out his second band MINOR THREAT song SCREAMING AT A WALL!!! .OR OUT OF STEP

[@Nickel138]

His first band*

[@strikeagainst]

Minor threat was his first band, and are better than Fugazi

[@MadSlantedPowers]

@@Nickel138 It wasn't his first band. He was in The Teen Idles before Minor Threat.

[@nitegoat1369]

Minor Threat was his first band.

[@heathcornbeef]

@@nitegoat1369 TEEN IDLES WAS HIS FIRST BAND !!

[@nicks6813]

At the time Fugazi first came out, there wasn't another band like them. They had come up with a new sound, combining punk/hardcore energy with more melody, bass, and incredible guitar (and vocal) counter play between Ian and Guy. My fave Fugazi album was Steady Diet of Nothing, but "Waiting Room" represents when it all first started, and so while this song may not be their best overall, it has a lot of meaning, since it represents a new musical era and an amazing new band. I will always love and respect them because they played shows outside the corporate music machine, and always kept tickets cheap so anyone could attend. They were a special band.

[@DavidDArcy1975]

well blow me down - you are the ONLY reaction channel i have seen react to a Fugazi tune.... major kudos to you. Fugazi are one of the best bands i've ever known and seen live. Try 'Break', 'Arpeggiator', 'Blueprint', 'Sweet and Low', 'Long Division'.... all awesome tracks Respect & Peace

[@GreenLightMe]

Yeah but they completely Don’t understand punk so it’s all lost on them..she called it sloppy…well umm yeah hun that’s the point …they don’t get it

[@chrismichael9620]

Fugazi is to the punk community, what MF DOOM is to the hip hop community.

[@pietzsche]

Funny enough the call and response stuff was inspired by hip hop

[@Owlstretchingtime78]

This band are iconic as hell.

[@icommentoncomics6404]

​@pietzsche hip hop and punk inspired each other in a lot of ways. Except for local discos, punk shows were where hip hop artist got to perform starting out. I always felt both genres give the same message, but packaged differently.

[@pietzsche]

@@icommentoncomics6404 yeah there's definitely a lot of crossover in terms of their attitude towards how music should be made, even if the end result is very different. Even in the early punk stuff a lot of the point was to get back to the kind of rock n roll people like Chuck Berry and Little Richard were making and away from the more self indulgent stuff that was being made at the time. Two great musical traditions imo

[@clintkackson36]

Both legends. Both unique sounds.

[@billhicks6449]

Just so you guys know. All those grunge bands really, really wanted to be Fugazi. Great Band!!!

[@jasonmarquis3027]

Or Pailhead. They wanted to be Fugazi or Pailhead. Both underrated bands that were a huge influence on the next generation of musicians.

[@Dwightaroundyolips]

🎯

[@jakesnacks1149]

That's a fact,

[@MikeB12800]

He doesn’t want to be forced to wait by others when he just wants to live his life! AMAZING SONG

[@Buses2Bikes]

Holy Cow...you guys are possibly the only people on YT doing reaction videos who did Fugazi. And not just Fugazi but their best song EVER. Thank you.

[@SonikJesus]

That's debatable. Fugazi has a ton of amazing songs.

[@wehavevictory]

Margin Walker is their best song.

[@piscato]

Most famous song, but there are sooooo many Fugazi songs

[@MrPboys1]

True punk attitude in its truest form, one of the greatest rhythm sections in rock history, plus true independents they don't sell merch, run there own label, and have always changed less for there shows and records, plus they are straight edge so no drink or drugs, and would famously stop gigs in the middle of songs if the crowd was getting to violent loved these guys for over 30 years

[@billhicks6449]

For years a ticket cost 5$ and a CD cost 10$. Standard everywhere you went.

[@MrPboys1]

@@billhicks6449 here in the UK they used to have a sticker on the back saying if the record shop was charging more than £5 to report them to discord records and they would stop supplying them

[@MrPboys1]

@@billhicks6449 oh and by the way lovely to be speaking to one if my all time heroes

[@billhicks6449]

@@MrPboys1 yup, the pound at the time was worth 2 American dollars; probably still is. That's 100% a Fugazi move. And thanks, my parents didn't quite see the name correlation coming when they named me, but it's definitely an honor.

[@MrPboys1]

@@billhicks6449 it's just a ride

[@BHALLOR]

This song is definitely not about waiting in a literal waiting room at a hospital. It's for sure about not wasting your life. Love you guys reactions!

[@berndschreiber1167]

You're a really surprised that they didn't get this. Now fugazi finally ended up in mainstream, they always were against with good reasons. But the still carry on. "Clean shot" by "Coriky" or somehow even "Robocop Kraus".

[@jobobtargaryen1258]

The waiting room is prison.

[@JeffWheezingGrampusGoddard]

Never thought you'd do Fugazi! So happy. I'm enjoying you venturing into punk, and more alternative stuff as opposed to all metal and rock. There are so many great bands that got missed. I think a bit of NomeansNo would be interesting for you. Maybe the track Humans. Some more brit punk wouldn't go amiss either. Snuff and leatherface are two great bands. Keep em coming, love your reactions!

[@tigerfoodpress]

Nomeansno is a stellar suggestion!

[@donparvo2463]

I hear the rich guns go pop pop.

[@usualdosage7287]

Gotta add minutemen while your at it

[@innocentbystander1853]

Fugazi is in a class all their own. You guys should do more Fugazi reactions! Check out “Suggestion” from the 13 Songs album

[@Alifesalife]

🔥

[@MrVegasdeuce]

Yes

[@raymondsnow7745]

Suggestion hits just as hard today as it did when written!

[@HiddenCharmhome]

Out of all the shows I have ever been to in all my 47 years, Fugazi and all the people there in the pit were *by far* the most courteous, conscious and chivalrous.Even in a mosh pit.

[@drServitis]

What was a nice girl like you ever doing in a mosh pit???

[@nikkidreadsx3]

Agreed!!! I’m 47 too and went to a few Fugazi shows back in my late teens and very early 20’s ..and it was THE best time at ANY show is ever been to!!

[@billysuter]

Fugazi stopped there shows if moshing started

[@charliekunkel]

Been listening to this song for decades. Never once cared to find out what he was actually saying. It's a good song. Some songs you just gotta feel and not worry about wtf they're saying. Dig into the lyrics later. First listen to a song you should just sit back and feel it.

[@palelinda1]

AMEN.

[@SuperFlowback]

Absolutely

[@F1lmtwit]

Jail time....

[@Micah_4D]

Might as well get some Minor Threat going now.

[@dpmilligan4487]

The video would be 3 minutes long

[@Micah_4D]

:-D

[@GenerationalDisappointment]

@@dpmilligan4487 Probably the reason no one ever does punk, I'd love to see Bad Religion on every reaction channel but they'd have to react to like 3 songs back to back just to hit the time needed for best ads.

[@zachwygal5759]

You two just keep getting better! Mad props for reacting to Fugazi.

[@DocRobert]

That bass line is so iconic.

[@LoaRicardo]

Fugazi and Dead Kennedys in the same day? That's beautiful

[@pookievision]

In my top 5 favourite bands EVER!! Brilliant musicians and songwriters! This album is a classic!! 🤘

[@Chromii328]

What are your other four?

[@pookievision]

@@Chromii328 The Doors, Rancid, Violent Femmes, Prodigy !! 🤟

[@TheLuzblanca77]

Crazy amazing to hear Fugazi in a reaction video. Thank you so much Lex & Brad! That 13 Songs album throws me back to some wild years! Love your channel by the way. Continue surprising us.

[@aestheticbeatz5700]

Some punk is so rebellious they rebel AGAINST punk. I study this type of stuff it's more than just music to me. I love your reactions a lot its really cool.

[@GenerationalDisappointment]

I remember in like 2014 or so a bunch of people were claiming that it was punk to be a Republican because all the other punks weren't lol some people just try too hard.

[@firstlast4516]

I love how much punk confuses you guys, it's fun to watch :)

[@steviekc9057]

If you haven't checked them out yet PLEASE do Violent Femmes "Kiss Off" or "Add it Up"

[@rabbyte3824]

Yes!!!

[@stevecarnival3464]

And.... Country Death Song.

[@mekkio77]

If you are on a punk run, try The Damned. They're a British punk band that have been around since the 70's and are still active today.

[@rabbyte3824]

Or Buzzcocks!

[@Jadamhodges]

The Subhumans!!!!

[@jamesquackenbush1245]

Damned "New Rose"

[@55tranquility]

Ian MacKaye wrote this song about his feelings about not being left behind but also waiting for the right time and right people. Minor Threat were big in the scene, his next band Embrace was very short lived - so this is about not making similar mistakes with his next band, being determined to create something that lasted that everyone felt the same passion about and was committed to. He got it right, as Fugazi got together in 1986 being hugely productive up to 2003, releasing at least 10 albums and EPs.

[@kyhl6159]

Loved Fugazi back in the day, being in high school in the early 90's Fugazi was one of many, while sitting in the waiting room.

[@keithpeterson3447]

Dude Fugazi is raw! That sloppy sound is on purpose & is how that punk stuff is meant to be. Thr live version is way more dope! Got a copy of that from a music store back in the day....best version hands down. A little faster & a little more raw. Like the perfect take on the song.

[@Uradamus]

Before Fugazi, the singer Ian MacKaye was in an even earlier and more foundational hardcore punk band called Minor Threat. Waiting Room is a pretty early Fugazi song, they went on to produce several more albums over the years, some really solid stuff from later on is worth checking out, in particular their final album Argument was pretty interesting, very unique indie rock stuff, "Cashout" is probably a good song to check out from it.

[@AWP7959forU]

Just started watching you two. Interesting to see younger folks reaction to a legendary band I grew up with. Fugazi was the first major band I saw when they came to Charlotte nc and played at the milestone club. That night was not just seeing a live show, it was like being a a revival. Badass band for sure! Thanks for delving into punk rock, one of the most underrated categories of music. But yet still remains to he heard.

[@cityslacker6221]

You two make me smile.

[@garfunkle5447]

Fugazi is one of the most influential bands rock history. Paved the way for so many Alternative

[@echopryme]

Its about that feeling when you're waiting for your life to start... even though you're in the middle of living your life. With one of the coolest opening bass lines ever made! 😎

[@Don-lg3oy]

Mind blown! So very cool that you did Fugazi. I grew up listening to lots of music being played on the radio. Classic rock and soft rock from the 70’s when I was a kid. And I was always hearing music from decades before that. 1980’s I fell in love with The Police, my all time favorite band. The late 80’s I got into skateboarding and at the time alternative rock and punk rock was the soundtrack for that. I discovered all kinds of bands I was never aware of! T.S.O.L, Bad Brains, Pixies, The Smiths, early R.E.M., Operation Ivy, The Cure, so on and so on. I had never heard music like that. Some of those bands become huge later. A straight edge hardcore band called Minor Threat is another, which the lead singer would later form Fugazi. They were a huge deal from that scene back then. Waiting Room was an anthem of sorts. I got to see them live one time around 90/91. The vibe was unreal. Very powerful band but you knew only a handful of the world was listening. I guess in a way that made it extra exciting. All those bands were doing something different from the norm, doing something new. May not have sold millions of records or even got radio play but they should have. Not sure where I was going with any of this but killer reaction! Haha

[@aestheticbeatz5700]

Damn cool channel guys I've never seen a channel like this before. You guys are reacting to all my favorites. Welcome to the alternative world! Im enjoying these alot.

[@michaelbuhl4250]

"Kerosene" by Big Black would be a great one to react to. I've heard someone describe it as the "Stairway to Heaven" of noise rock.

[@johnk9654]

Deep cut my friend. I like Heartbeat as well althoufh a cover.

[@sydbarrett5]

Lived here my whole life

[@Sweep_The_Leg_Johnny]

I'm partial to Steve Albini's "newer" band, Shellac than Big Black, but Kerosene is a classic song, for sure!

[@DizzyD850]

since they are based out of DC, they are a very political band, Ian McKay founding member was also a part of Minor Threat that came up about the same time as Bad Brains

[@joesmith8725]

Punk rock music is usually enjoyable messy, disorganized, bipolar, sarcastic, catchy, funny rebellious music, but we love it! lol. Funny reaction. Fugazi is great, dig more into their other songs, videos.

[@lockheedsr-71blackbird48]

Same singer from Minor Threat too! Ian is a legend for how influential he has been in the punk scene.

[@iriebacon6272]

Lex's smile makes every day better! Keep the good vibes coming

[@gushusla]

It’s a metaphor. Frozen in place trying to decide which action to take, your own personal waiting room.

[@MrGitsnShiggles]

when I was a kid.. this was my most used tape... yeah, cassette tape mix.. with my walkman loaded with this album, this tune in particular skateboarding on sidewalks timed the beat with the "cracks".

[@tonygibson5171]

Might be the best first song to a punk album

[@dustinwroten353]

NOOO WAYYY you two are LEGENDARY!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@2Sweaterz1]

You gotta see the live version, the energy of the performance is one of the best captured video on KZbin. The whole band is VERY under rated musicians, especially for punk DC punk still lives

[@musicglenn]

agreed, gotta see the live version, Really captures the whole scene

[@HappierNowe]

The first time I heard this song I thought my head was going to fall completely OFF. It leveled me.

[@DaytonaGrey-RS5]

Fugazi! Damn! You are going down the post punk rabbit hole now. Check out Miinor Threat. That was the first band of the singer Ian Mackaye,, and they were a big deal in punk in the 80's 90's.

[@christophermccartney2269]

Great that you folks put FUGAZI up as they will go down as the most rock n roll band there has ever been. They stood for something and it is becoming increasingly clear what the message they were sending out was about but you have got to listen to them to learn it. I would love to see MacKaye being interviewed by Joe Rogan on all that has happened since FUGAZI went on 'hiatus' given the directness of his lyricism. Would MacKaye get cancelled now? Would MacKaye's opinion on what the Hell is going on right now fit into what he was trying to get across in his lyrics in the 80s and 90s. Freedom was a big thing and not being a mug a bigger thing within his lyricism. Guy Picciotto had a more abstract and artistic lens but featuring him on Rogan too and going through each song would be exceedingly cool even though as we all know 'Cool's eternal but it's always dated'. These fellas have turned out to be punk prophets, they kind of railed against hardline ideologies, which kind of sums up the unknowingly subjugated masses right now! Also for Lex best looking girl I've ever seen wearing a beanie.

[@eximusic]

One of the most creative bands ever! Their later work was pure art.

[@schmamal]

this song was the debut 1st song on their 1st Ep- introducing the band to the world. this was after ian's long hiatus from playing in a band- last one being 'embrace' from 1985 and waiting room debuted on record in 88-89 i believe. The song 'waiting room' is about waiting and watching everyone in the 'scene' creating things and sitting there and watching it and being passive, listening to the news or gossip about everything happening around you. This was the 'big surprise' to create music and introduce themselves to the world as fugazi.

[@chumbucketable]

Yeah Thats pretty much it from what I gathered from fugazi vids on KZbin. I remember seeing them back in the 90’s at Somas in San Diego- oddly one of the most violent shows ive been to. Ian stopped the show called out all of the clueless kids moshing… all in all it was a great set and experience. Also saw them at a Food not bombs show in SF that one was chill.

[@arenajank9043]

it was about hiv.

[@raymondhogue2889]

Yep fugazi yea like someone said brings back great crazy memories post Minor Threat Ian always stuck and still does keeps his convictions and his values thanks Brad And Lex

[@firecracker187]

YAY fugazi! Minor Threat next

[@pete3397]

I'd suggest going down the Wire rabbit hole or Killing Joke's or Bad Brains.

[@amys.4951]

Absolutely do Bad Brains!! Gotta have a little PMA!

[@Jadamhodges]

Bad Brains is SOOOO GOOD live!!! Reignition is an amazingly catchy track…

[@glk5960]

Yes, Killing Joke!

[@christian7951]

This is such a classic Punk song 🔥

[@aestheticbeatz5700]

Post-hardcore it's where it's artsy but evolved from hardcore punk. There are no rules. It's well rehearsed but it's structurally rebellious...its almost like they just hated formula, so they rebelled against it which is kinda creative actually...

[@Airhead_Supreme]

The song’s about Ian MacKaye (the lead singer) being sick of waiting to get Fugazi’s music out there, and he wanted to change the music industry (which he did, Guy Picciotto, the backup singer, started the very first emo band ever, called Rites Of Spring, and Ian MacKaye started Minor Threat, the very first hardcore band ever, then Fugazi was brought together by the two and they created a third genre, post-punk)

[@anniesthesia]

Punk is an attitude. It's all DIY with whatever you can find. Yes, there are some common themes in punk, namely disdain for authority, 2-3 chords being used, slightly screamy vocals, and a basic 4 piece band or drums, guitar, bass, and singer, but punk artists are super varied. Just look at the collection of music put out by Blondie up until '88. Fugazi (and Minor Threat) have a specific sound that came from DC that you may see in early Black Flag (also from DC), but it will still sound super distinct from NYC punk (Ramones, Lou Reed, Iggy Pop) and London Punk (Sex pistols). Then we get 2nd wave with bands like Green Day & Beastie Boys. #rd wave brought us the pop punk of Fallout Boy, Blink-182, and My Chemical Romance. It's always evolving.

[@frankgiokas6610]

Lex...Violin scraping strings + Crispy = Yes. As usual, 100% on it.

[@anthonylabarbera5906]

punk rock baby hell yea

[@brandonramzel890]

The waiting room is the metaphor for being stuck in life while others are getting out of the poor conditions they are stuck in. The chorus is talking about the friends they are left with in their struggle as they all wait to get out. Punk rock is the creation of poor kids from disenfranchised homes and communities getting out their frustrations through music while leaning on each other. The lyrics are a usually a disapproving critique on society with musicianship of a bunch of friends learning how to play and write music. It’s raw, it’s striped, its bludgeoned by a sledgehammer, and it’s awesome.

[@jessicaasakevich2264]

I felt that violin/razor comparison. I'm with you, girl 😉

[@nilobean4380]

❤️ you two!!! Keep on!!!

[@GenerationalDisappointment]

Some call it "sloppy", others call it punk. Punk isn't about having perfect vocals/instrumentation. Raw would be the best way to describe it

[@jeffreekoch9298]

Fugazi is a weird punk rock group. Experimental, but cool sound! 🎸

[@KosMik_Skul]

it was fun to watch the girl's face n her physical reaction. it's like your body gets it. yer just overthinking it. yer heart gets it too. but most people now are totally detatched from their body n their heart. if not their brain too. so good luck for those of u trying to over compensate. for the 2 in the video... just listen to your body, yer heart. she got it! i saw the look on her face. it's just pure punk energy.

[@rhopsi5620]

Punk is about angst. That is why it is discordant and chaotic.

[@drServitis]

0:13 LEX, CAN YOU TELL ME IF YOU SOMETIMES INTENTIONALLY SAY 'OH' JUST FOR ME?THANKS! Brad and Lex are the best reaction duo on the Tubes. The best, I tells ya. The Best!

[@drServitis]

I WONDER WHY BRAD AND LEX NEVER ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS ON THESE COMMENT THREADS. Anyhoo, they're still the best. The best I tells ya. The Best!

[@Maddjacklee81]

Such a cool song!

[@spykatt]

Always wait for the "Oooh!"

[@jkbezo1]

Lot of punks came from the streets lived rough lives. . It could be about probation or parole or the hospital. Thinking to himself and then snapping jaja.

[@markmansfieldsbwc4674]

Wow, mad props for you guys picking this song by Fugazi..there’s so much more to this band then meets the eye. First of all, they put all of their music out by themselves, one of the earliest (and most successful) band/artist to do this (DIY-do it yourself). That means there was no huge corporation behind them- no Sony, no Universal and no videos or MTV. They had numerous offers for record deals from just about every label back then, including an offer of more than $10,000,000 just to sign to Atlantic Records! (Can you imagine how few people can say they passed on millions of dollars???). They also refused to charge more than 5$ a show for a long time, when they easily could have asked for and received much more from their fans for tickets. Some bands like Pearl Jam like to rally against Ticketmaster for charging too much from customers by adding on fees, but still had huge guarantees for the booking agents to pay. This ment using company’s like Ticketmaster to pay for it. Well Fugazi didn’t ask for huge guarantees from the promoters, so their fans didn’t have to pay all of those fees, they put their money where their mouth is, didn’t just talk a good game, they backed it up for their fans. Fugazi also didn’t sell merchandise because they thought it was a rip off for their fans. No, Fugazi was and will always just be about the music, and they are universally respected for it 👍🏻.

[@jsowden54]

Thanks for doing Fugazi. Saw them live in late 80s 3 times.

[@pistonburner6448]

This song is absolute perfection.

[@AnonymousBS_X]

Fugazi is a treasure. Most of my black friends don't care for punk. Same with my caucamous mountain friends.. It's a different culture. You either get it or you don't

[@philliphamilton4782]

The mighty FUGAZI!!!!

[@tiac916iac9]

Its an acquired taste, hard core and punk will grow on you. Gotta do the Minor Threat song Betray .

[@heathcornbeef]

SCREAMING AT A WALL / OUT OF STEP PROBABLY MY FAVOURITE MINOR THREAT SONG'S

[@asafoetidajones8181]

Betray is my favorite song in their discog. Screaming at a wall is the most fierce, straight edge the most significant. Also, I personally identify salad days, specifically look back and laugh and salad days as the first true emo recordings, before moss icon, rites, etc unless I'm mistaken by a matter of months. Betray rips though. Speed and melody

[@heathcornbeef]

@@asafoetidajones8181 at my 21st 1991 one of my mate's band's who played that night was called salad day's and yes it's a great song BUT FOR ME IT'S.... SCREAMING AT A WALL... BRILLIANT AWESOME SONG AND AS WITH MOST PUNK IT'S STILL RELEVANT TODAY IF NOT MORE SO

[@asafoetidajones8181]

@@heathcornbeef fair enough man it's in their top ten and a bonafide hc classic either way YOU HAVE A GOOD NIGHT AND FESTIVE HOLIDAY SEASON DRIVE SAFE

[@atomicwest995]

Fugaziiiii! I love this song.

[@tukkerintensity5575]

Fugazi/Minor Threat are so good. Amazing!

[@jeffreygabbard6192]

Yes! Good transition to oldschool punk, Ian was the lead singer in Minor Threat. Fantastic fun hardcore!

[@brians2869]

DC boy... We loved this

[@ericschmidt5510]

OMG so cool ur checking out this song (wish more reactors would). So *bleeping* good!

[@DaWease]

also helps to date the music (IE engineering :P,) to hear what they are singing about around what is happening in the news of the day the HardCore/Punk scene has a lot of self awareness and encouragement hidden in the growls and screams - it is not good to be alive and to be waiting around,.... in the waiting room.... get up and Dance M&%$r Fuckers!!!

[@DarrenWaters75]

I always interpreted the meaning of the lyrics is, people are always miserable and complain about what is wrong in their lives and they just sit and wait for changes, and he is basically saying if you want things to change you have to get up and start to function in a way for you to achieve the changes you desire.

[@brandonfizer4094]

I love Lex's reactions during the songs! :)

[@t.rexsymonds7969]

Wow Fugazi?? Impressive!

[@KristinKanan]

What? Misfits and Fugazi? So impressed! 👏🏼😊🙌🏼

[@mmartinisgreat]

Ahhhhh that girl know what up

[@damianreid2452]

The whole point of punk, musically, was that it wasn't uniform or 'cookie cutter'. It was designed to throw you off a little - like having a live wire pushed into your brain- as opposed to most of the formulaic, anodyne mulch that passed for music on the radio back in the day. It forced you to sit up and pay attention a bit more. You have to work a bit. You can't always get the juice out of these songs on the first squeeze. They need a few listens sometimes. Break 'em out again in a couple of months. Two or three listens in it'll click. If it doesn't, then it probably ain't for you.

[@IosuamacaMhadaidh]

This song was written by Ian and inspired by the breakup of his previous band, Minor Threat, and how he didn't want to rush getting out his new musical project.

[@OmegaMacheteStorm]

Lol this song is my ring tone. Crazy that people are finding Fugazi now.

[@praiseboognish1979]

That bass groove is iconic. And everything else isn’t sloppy- it’s raw, and real, and oh so good. Fugazi is a fantastic band. I saw them a bunch of times in the 90’s. Never paid more than $5 to see a show. Edit: and here’s a suggestion- if you want it, check out Reclamation. It was the first song I ever saw them play live and it’s still one of my favorites.

[@MeriBadger]

brad nailed the analysis in 2 minutes... people have been pissed for 40 years

[@tbonius_monk]

Couldn't believe it when I saw you did Fugazi. They IMO are one of the greatest bands ever. Seen them live about 10 times and got married to this song. They were talking about modern global issues in their songs 30 years ago.

[@micht6888]

Makes me giddy when you two do music that isn't main stream. Every reaction channels does the same mainstream stuff.

[@user-uo1qr6vn1q]

I’ve always found that the best type of music, or at least the songs that stay with you the longest, are ones you have to hear a few times to really get into and enjoy. Immediately catchy tunes, and the artists that create them, never stuck with me as much as the stuff I had to hear a few times times to understand and begin to appreciate - like Fugazi.

[@bobby_c07]

One of the best ever.

[@EyeTunz]

Props to you guys for checking everything out. This is crazy to watch all these videos.

[@katec8796]

Ian MacKaye is one of my favorite people in music ever. I HIGHLY recommend Minor Threat - Cashing In and/or Minor Threat - No Reason ;)

[@whatsthegeedis9688]

I remember buyin this album in high school. Best .99 cents I ever spent