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Government Issue

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Forfans of 1980s hardcore punk, post-punk and alternative rock; listeners exploring washington d.c. punk history.
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American hardcore punk band from Washington, D.C., formed in 1980 and fronted by John Stabb; active primarily in the 1980s.

DeBaser reviews note the band's evolution from hardcore toward post-punk/alternative sounds, comparisons to Husker Du and Rites Of Spring, vocal comparisons (e.g. Vanian, Curtis, Bob Mould-style references), mention of emo and Naked Raygun-like outbursts, and a comment that the band has been associated with the straight-edge movement; reviews rate 'You' (4/5) and 'Crash' (3/5).

Two DeBaser reviews examine Government Issue's transition from hardcore toward post-punk and alternative sounds. Reviewers compare vocals and style to contemporaries like Husker Du and note elements of emo and straight-edge themes. Ratings on DeBaser are generally positive but measured.

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