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Great points. I would also contrast the Black Flag with Ian MacKaye's body of work: start off with fast and simple (Minor Threat), but move on when it becomes t
by dmansen 15y ago
Great points. I would also contrast the Black Flag with Ian MacKaye's body of work: start off with fast and simple (Minor Threat), but move on when it becomes trite (Embrace, then Fugazi). Fugazi created some of the most interesting, complex music I've ever heard, but it was borne out of that initial minimalism.
- languagehacker 15y agoFugazi is also a good point because their goal as an organization is sustainability. This is exhibited in their $5-or-bust ticket price, among other things. Black Flag's goal, particularly during the Decline of Western Civilization years, was mostly to get drunk and fight cops. Just a bad analogy in general for software intended to make money.