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THE REVIEW
After a three-year hiatus, Fugazi returns with "The Argument", still influenced by their previous work "End Hits", but this time they change once again renewing their sound and leaving behind, for a while, that post-hardcore they had accustomed us to.
Emocore? Indie rock? Post-rock? None of these, classifying Fugazi would be a crime, and secondly an offense to them, as labeling a band like this would be at the very least wrong.
You immediately notice the change in Fugazi, starting from the first track, "Cashout", with guitar riffs intertwined with a formidable rhythm section, all accompanied by a melodious voice. The second piece, "Full Disclosure", takes up the melody of "Cashout", alternating a melodic voice with screams. The fourth track is in my opinion the most beautiful song of the entire album, "Epic Problem", a fairly screamed track characterized by a crescendo of guitars that reminds one of the Fugazi of the past. The album "calms down" when we come to "Life And Limb", a track I would boldly define as soft-punk, with clean vocal lines and guitars making the piece pleasant and listenable, although it is hard to believe it is really Fugazi. The album concludes with songs like "Ex-Spectator", where the second drummer, Jerry Busher, also comes into play, accompanied by a very powerful guitar-vocal mix.
Conclusion? An undefined album, where Fugazi changes their sound a bit by exploring territories they hadn't ventured into before; however, the album flows well, the tracks are powerful, beautiful, and exciting, although unfortunately it leaves a bit of a bitter taste, making one think that Fugazi's best is certainly not in this album.
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After a three-year break, Fugazi returns with 'The Argument', showcasing renewed sound and experimentation beyond their post-hardcore roots. The album mixes melodic vocals with intense guitar work, offering both powerful and softer tracks. While it’s a refreshing evolution, some feel it lacks the definitive strength of their best work. Overall, the album flows well with memorable songs highlighting Fugazi’s willingness to explore new territories.
Fugazi
Fugazi are an American band from Washington, D.C., formed in 1987, widely regarded as a landmark post-hardcore group noted for DIY principles and independence from major labels. The core lineup is Ian MacKaye, Guy Picciotto, Joe Lally, and Brendan Canty.19 Reviews
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By Rivo
Label enthusiasts call it Emo-Core, which means a more emotional Hard Core.
Life And Limb, which reminds me of the best of Sonic Youth’s Dirty and the supreme Strangelight, a melodic song that almost sounds like a demo.
By gdalc1
"Probably this is the album I would let someone listen to first if they wanted to dive into Fugazi’s work, it is very melodic and less 'difficult' than many other works."
"The title track could not have ended the album better, with a choked scream from MacKaye putting an end to a perfect story."
