In a free land, everything falls apart, and an alternate recording of the land speed record set. The first outofstate band on californias sst records, husker du first released the metal circus ep which firstshowed husker dus signs of greatness. The song is featured on the infernal love album in a. Download husker du mp3 songs and albums music downloads.
I throw land speed record with all the other grindcore, powerviolence and thrashcore i listen too. Diane was originally recorded by us band husker du for their metal circus ep in 1983. Experience the punishing sonic origins of a punk icon. The roadbattered group arrived at total access in redondo beach the second week of january intending to cut the entirety. The song was written by drummer grant hart, and concerns the murder of west st. Ive decided to only post one of the discs, simply because hell its only been out a few months. The band was formed by bob mould guitar, vocals, grant hart drums, vocals, and greg norton bass guitar in 1979. However, signs of a new, poppier influence emerge on metal circus, particularly in the songs sung by grant hart its not funny anymore and diane. Zen arcade is one of the best albums of all time, i dont care if i sound like a husker hipster either.
Savage young du is the fantastic 3 disc set released late last year. Admittedly, 20 tracks of their new sound is a little much to take in, and doesnt pack quite the same punch as its two shorter predecessors. Collected here for the first time, and skillfully remastered from original board tapes, demos, and session masters, this collection is an authoritative chronicling of the wellspring and maturation of husker du. Paul waitress diane edwards by joseph ture in 1980 northern irish metal band therapy. Orignially meant to be a full length album, this ep has about half as many songs as everything falls apart, but runs in almost the. The sound is still hardcore punk, but it does have a hint of their future melodic style, particularly on the title track the singles pressing was limited to 2,500 copies upon its release, along with an unknown number that contained a lyric insert. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology.
Extra circus by husker du, released 20 october 2017 1. Standing by the sea when husker du lit out for the west coast a few days after xmas 1982, they did so with twelve new songs in the chamber. Something incredible about husker du is their consistency, even 6 albums of all varying sounds in. Later on in 1983, metal circus, an ep, was released. As one of their early records, it was largely rooted in the bands initial hardcore punk style. The band really falls into their sound, featuring some deep, melodic bass lines, pumping drums, and bob moulds classic guitar sound lots of fuzz, reverbchorus, open chords and.
This set shows the bands transition from a garage band making music not dissimilar to early ramones and buzzcocks, to the fastest band in the twin cities, to the melodichardcore band that released metal circus, zen arcade and new day rising. Oct 14, 2015 the news out on the streets is that the three members of husker du have finally got together under the same legal counsel. Husker du dont want to know if you are lonely youtube. Nov 06, 2008 mix husker du eight miles high youtube. You will get 2 track for free after confirming your account. The byrds eight miles high 9231970 fillmore east official. Sep 05, 2017 from 1982 to 1987, the band issued seven superb albums counting 1983s metal circus 12inch ep, their first for sst that remained louder than hell while exploring everything from folk to. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Sep 16, 2017 something incredible about husker du is their consistency, even 6 albums of all varying sounds in. Metal circus is an ep by husker du, released in 1983. The discography of husker du, an american punk rock band, consists of six studio albums, two live albums, one compilation album, two extended plays, and ten singles. Metal circus 1983 rock husker du download rock music. With these five songs, the band shows more invention, skill, and melody than it did over the course of a full album with everything falls apart, and both bob mould and grant hart emerge as significant songwriters.
Ive never been able to replicate some of the guitars there but never had or used a harmonizer. Dec 07, 2006 husker du s classic single written by grant hart from the album candy apple grey released in 1986. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Out of limb iv beneath sst records, hardcore nameslinging, stylized umlauts, beerdrunk tours and diy recording budgets, behind hirsute identity crisis and jays longhorn in minneapolis, there was always an undying power pop heart beating in moulds and harts chests. Free mp3 flac husker du metal circus real world,deadly skies,its not funny anymore,first of the last calls,lifeline,diane,out on a limb download album.
One noticeable characteristic about metal circus is that its bob mould who dominates here. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. In a free land, everything falls apart, and an alternate recording of the land speed record. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Paul waitress diane edwards by joseph ture in 1980. Check out metal circus ep by husker du on amazon music. Metal circus is husker dus first release on sst records. Their first album release was land speed record, a live album released through new alliance records. This album proves that husker du was meant to be a great band. Their last album as band was put out in 1987, a doublealbum titled warehouse. Mould and hart, the bands dual songwriters and vocalists, often wrote punk songs that had traditional song structures to them, a formula that led to the success of their later albums. In addition, on metal circus the band showed more invention, skill, and melody than it did over the course of their. Mould blasts of the proceedings with the harsh rockers real world and deadly skies, both of which are as exciting as music gets.
Husker dus more melodic take on hardcore struck a chord with college students, and various tracks from metal circus, particularly harts diane, were put into rotation by dozens of campus radio stations across the u. Use this information freely, but please give credit. This in my opinion, is the bands first great record. Husker dus classic single written by grant hart from the album candy apple grey released in 1986. Husker du metal circus ep lyrics and tracklist genius.
I remember reading in an old husker zine article that bob said he used a harmonizer specifically on metal circus, and a small clone was used for a good portion of the gigs. Harmonizer with guitar bob mould husker du gearslutz. A fivesong ep bristling with energy and pummeling guitars, metal circus is the first indication of husker dus greatness. Summary discography with links to longform discography author. Listen free to husker du metal circus real world, deadly skies and more. The sound is still hardcore punk, but it does have a hint of their future melodic style, particularly on the title track. While they both stay within hardcore conventions on metal. From 1982 to 1987, the band issued seven superb albums counting 1983s metal circus 12inch ep, their first for sst that remained louder than hell while exploring everything from folk to. Any free shipping free instore pickup free local pickup. Find great deals on ebay for vintage husker du game. This 1983 ep as well as the full length everything falls apart which has somehow not made it on here yet does a good job of bridging the two sounds.
However, signs of a new, poppier influence emerge on metal circus, particularly in the songs sung by grant hart. Mar 17, 2016 husker du metal circus before husker du transformed from hardcore super heroes to college rock superstars there were a couple releases somewhere in the middle. Vintage husker du metal circus tee 1990s xl navy blue sst neck tag authentic. Husker du metal circus private remaster 01 real world.
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