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 The best of the best is "Building", which starts restrained, sending shivers down the spine before exploding in the last chorus (!!!I’M A FAAAIIUURE!!!).

 Mackaye’s performance, never so emotional and histrionic; a Jim Morrison of punk, all caught up in his existential issues.

This review highlights Ian Mackaye’s Embrace as a standout emotional hardcore album. It praises the band's melodic focus and deep, reflective lyrics while contrasting Embrace’s sound with Mackaye’s other projects. The review also debates the ‘emocore’ label and encourages fans of Fugazi to listen. Overall, the album is celebrated for its raw yet emotional delivery. Listen to Embrace’s emotive hardcore sound now and explore Ian Mackaye’s powerful musical journey!

 "Cunning Stunts is considered by everyone to be their masterpiece, and with good reasons."

 "An intentionally not serious album, but truly engaging and interesting."

The review celebrates Cows' album 'Cunning Stunts' as a chaotic yet engaging hardcore masterpiece from Minneapolis. Known for their wild live antics and unconventional use of trumpet, the band delivers violent but fun music. Highlights include the opening track 'Heave Ho' and the epic 'Mr. Cancelled' with harmonica. The album entertains from start to finish, standing among the top hardcore records. Listen to Cows' 'Cunning Stunts' now and experience hardcore punk like never before!

 This is their most perfect album from a songwriting perspective, overflowing with wonderful songs, catchy choruses, and energetic riffs.

 Flip Your Wig has a similar sound to their WarnerBros records but is ten times more immediate and captivating.

Flip Your Wig is Hüsker Dü's most perfected album in songwriting, combining sincerity with a refined and more pop-oriented sound. The album features many memorable, catchy tracks and is praised for its immediacy and captivating energy. It stands out even compared to their WarnerBros releases and is highly recommended for newcomers and fans alike. Listen to Flip Your Wig now and experience Hüsker Dü's perfect blend of catchy and powerful punk rock!

 It’s incredible how the songs are as catchy and engaging as pop music but at the same time imbued with the violence and desperation typical of hardcore.

 Music written and played with heart on sleeve, impulsively, leaving one breathless with the sincerity and violence of the emotions.

Hüsker Dü's New Day Rising solidifies the band's legendary status with catchy yet intense hardcore tracks. The album balances pop sensibility with raw emotional violence, showcasing standout songs by both Grant Hart and Bob Mould. Though it dips in energy near the end, its heartfelt impulsiveness makes it a seminal underground rock milestone. Dive into Hüsker Dü's New Day Rising and experience a groundbreaking blend of hardcore energy and melodic mastery.

 "It’s our best record so far, mainly thanks to the incredible funky bass lines I’ve come up with!"

 "Our tracks are short and fast, even more than other bands, but they’re fragmented, disconnected, and refer to a myriad of different genres."

This review highlights Minutemen's album 'What Makes A Man Start Fires?' as their best work to date. Mike Watt’s funky bass lines and D. Boon’s jazz-funk guitar create an original punk sound. The album is praised for its fast, fragmented tracks that blend various genres. It’s considered a milestone precursor to their celebrated double LP 'Double Nickels On The Dime'. Dive into Minutemen’s groundbreaking punk-funk fusion and discover why 'What Makes A Man Start Fires?' remains a classic!