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THE REVIEW
"Everything Falls Apart" from 1982 is a medium-length record, released at the time as a 45 RPM too long to be considered an EP too short to be defined as an LP. The Hüsker had already released some singles here included as bonus tracks (hence the title "And More").
EFA contains some episodes of pure hardcore essence like "Bricklayer", "Blah Blah Blah" and "Punch Drunk". The speed of execution is crazy, the vocals are furious but the lyrics help in understanding the content. "From The Gut" is the opening song of the record, a stunning proto-hardcore song with a truly unique circular saw sound.
Something was being born, the seeds were planted, and here are already the first sprouts that once grown will lead the three from Minneapolis to historic albums like "Zen Arcade", "New Day Rising", and "Warehouse". The DNA of Hüsker Dü was already clear and is manifested in the title track "Everything Falls Apart" a true masterpiece of noisy melody that would have fit perfectly in "Zen Arcade".
This edition includes "In A Free Land" a great piece by Hart that reveals his pop vein and a torrential version of "Statues" lasting 8.45 minutes. A total of 19 tracks to (re)discover an album not much celebrated by a band that paved the way for American rock and beyond. Not bad the CD booklet with photos of old singles' covers, the lyrics, and a brief history about the band's formation.
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Everything Falls Apart is Hüsker Dü’s 1982 prototype hardcore album, blending wild speed and melodic noise. This edition includes bonus singles and notable tracks that foreshadow their later landmark albums. The review highlights its energy, raw vocals, and foundational impact in American rock history. The included CD booklet adds valuable band history and visuals.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Hüsker Dü
Hüsker Dü were an American rock band from Minnesota, best known as a Minneapolis trio (Bob Mould, Grant Hart, Greg Norton) who helped expand 1980s hardcore punk into melodic, emotionally charged alternative and indie rock. Their run from the early 1980s to 1988 is frequently cited as hugely influential, with Zen Arcade often treated as a landmark release.25 Reviews
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By STIPE
The absolute mess, the lack of melody, inconclusive, unlistenable music.
A pearl, one of those CDs you never want to hear in your life.
