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THE REVIEW
The year was 1984… I don't know what the Minutemen were smoking or what they had been drinking, or if they were on drugs, or in a state of grace, or in ecstasy, or if they had seen the Madonna, but the fact is that they conceived this wonderful album: Double Nickels On The Dime. And indeed it is a masterpiece of rock music composed of a whopping 45 intensely crafted songs made by perhaps the most creative trio in rock, none of which reach three minutes and rarely exceed two, but the surprising fact is that one is more beautiful than the other. Like all the greatest masterpieces, this album cannot be included in a specific genre. On the contrary, it becomes the creator of a new genre, encapsulating in miniature the vast majority, if not all, of the rock genres, all filtered through punk and funk. I leave it to your imagination what a spectacle this is, impossible not to get involved, impossible to remain indifferent while listening, impossible to stay still. It's an album that never bores from the first to the last track.
Singer and guitarist D. Boon demonstrates his brilliance, although the rhythm section composed of bassist Mike Watt and drummer George Hurley is no less capable of churning out gems one after another without skipping a beat. It starts with Boon's car being started; it's hard to say which are the best songs, as each contains a microcosm full of genius ideas and each song, when listened to attentively, is a treasure chest of genres.
An album that must be listened to, altering the coordinates and perspectives of rock music. After experiencing this masterpiece, many albums that you once liked will no longer appeal to you. 5/5 obviously, it deserves it more than many others.
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Double Nickels On The Dime by Minutemen is hailed as a stunning rock masterpiece from 1984, consisting of 45 short, intricately crafted songs. The album defies strict genre classification, blending punk and funk into a new style. The trio's exceptional musicianship shines on every track, making it an engaging and timeless listen that reshapes perceptions of rock music.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Minutemen
Minutemen were an American punk trio from San Pedro, California—D. Boon (guitar, vocals), Mike Watt (bass, vocals), and George Hurley (drums). Active from 1980 to 1985 on SST Records, they fused punk with funk, jazz, and more, championed a DIY ethos (“we jam econo”), and made the acclaimed Double Nickels on the Dime. The band ended after D. Boon’s death in a van accident in December 1985.06 Reviews
