History Music / Fugazi

-> I am a patient boy, I wait I wait I wait I wait...

A PostHardcore band created in 1987 by Hardcore Godfather and Music/MinorThreat veteran Ian [=MacKaye=] (vocals/guitar), Joe Lally (bass), and former Music/RitesOfSpring members Guy Picciotto (vocals/guitar) and Brendan Canty (drums). With an anti-corporate stance, cheap concerts for all ages, and heavy, rhythmic music, they released six studio albums (all on [=MacKaye=]'s indie label Dischord) and held heart-pumping performances. They are one of the most important underground bands of the 1990s; their third album, ''In on the Kill Taker'', made the ''Billboard 200'' chart (peaking at #153), a rarity for an indie release. In 2003, the band called an indefinite hiatus, having been together for 16 years.

** "I'm So Tired", from the rarities compilation/rockumentary companion album ''Instrument Soundtrack'' - notable for being performed entirely by Ian on piano and vocals.

* InTheStyleOf: "Version" is a [[{{Reggae}} dub-influenced]] instrumental remix of "Long Distance Runner". Interestingly, "Version" actually comes a few songs before "Long Distance Runner" on ''Red Medicine''.

* NeoclassicalPunkZydecoRockabilly: The band has many influences to create their unique sound. Some would include reggae, dub beats, and good ‘ol’ rock ‘n’ roll.

* MohsScaleOfLyricalHardness: Between 5-7. It varies from album to album.
* MohsScaleOfRockAndMetalHardness: About a 7. Of course, most of the members are hardcore or emo pioneers, so it makes sense.
** Not always, though - sometimes, they'd drop noticeably lower on the scale, and on a few occasions, they'd go higher, as well.

A PostHardcore band created in 1987 by Hardcore Godfather and Music/MinorThreat veteran Ian [=MacKaye=] (vocals/guitar), Brendan Canty (drums), Joe Lally (bass), and former Music/RitesOfSpring member Guy Picciotto (vocals/guitar). With an anti-corporate stance, cheap concerts for all ages, and heavy, rhythmic music, they released six studio albums (all on [=MacKaye=]'s indie label Dischord) and held heart-pumping performances. They are one of the most important underground bands of the 1990s; their third album, ''In on the Kill Taker'', made the ''Billboard 200'' chart (peaking at #153), a rarity for an indie release. In 2003, the band called an indefinite hiatus, having been together for 16 years.

* ShoutOut: The title of ''Steady Diet of Nothing'' comes from late comedian Creator/BillHicks.

* {{Step Up to the Microphone}}: Fugazi is one of the rare bands that has two lead vocalists, but starting from ''Red Medicine'' until ''The Argument'', Lally sings at least one song on each album.

* SurprisinglyGentleSong: Among all that rocking, there are many examples of this trope. Usually their instrumentals are this, or if Joe Lally sings. "Sweet and Low" and "The Kill" are good examples.

* IndecipherableLyrics: Many examples with Guy Picciotto on vocals. “Latin Roots” sounds like he’s singing, “It’s time to meet Jamaicans.” Or the beginning of “No Exit”, with what sounds like “exuta” when he’s supposed to say “exeunt”. Also, what the heck is he singing on “Walken’s Syndrome”? Good thing their albums come with a lyric sheet.

A PostHardcore band created in 1987 by Hardcore Godfather and Music/MinorThreat veteran Ian [=MacKaye=] (vocals/guitar), Brendan Canty (drums), Joe Lally (bass), and former Music/RitesOfSpring member Guy Picciotto (vocals/guitar). With an anti-corporate stance, cheap concerts for all ages, and heavy, rhythmic music, they released six studio albums (all on [=MacKaye=]'s indie label Dischord) and held heart-pumping performances. They are one of the most important underground bands of the 1990s and their third album, ''In on the Kill Taker'', made The Billboard 200 chart (peaking at #153), a rarity for an indie release. By 2003, the band called an indefinite hiatus, having been together for 16 years.

* ''Fugazi''-1988 (Self-titled EP)
* ''Margin Walker''-1989 (Second EP. Later re-released with ''Fugazi'' to make ''13 Songs'')
* ''3 Songs''-1989 (Released with ''Music/{{Repeater}}'')
* ''Furniture''-2001 (Released during ''The Argument'' 's making)

* ''Music/{{Repeater}}''- 1990
* ''Steady Diet of Nothing''- 1991
* ''In on the Kill Taker''- 1993
* ''Red Medicine''- 1995
* ''End Hits''- 1998
* ''The Argument''- 2001

** Not always, though- sometimes, they'd drop noticeably lower on the scale, and on a few occasions, they'd go higher, as well.

A PostHardcore band created in 1987 by Hardcore Godfather and Music/MinorThreat veteran Ian [=MacKaye=] (vocals/guitar), Brendan Canty (drums), Joe Lally (bass), and former Music/RitesOfSpring member Guy Picciotto (vocals/guitar). With an anti-corporate stance, cheap concerts for all ages, and heavy, rhythmic music, they released six studio albums and held heart-pumping performances. They are one of the most important underground bands of the 1990s and their third album, ''In on the Kill Taker'', reached 153 on The Billboard 200. By 2003, the band called an indefinite hiatus, having been together for 16 years.

A PostHardcore band created in 1987 by Hardcore Godfather and Music/MinorThreat veteran Ian [=MacKaye=] (vocals/guitar), Brendan Canty (drums), Joe Lally (bass), and Guy Picciotto (vocals/guitar). With an anti-corporate stance, cheap concerts for all ages, and heavy, rhythmic music, they released six studio albums and held heart-pumping performances. They are one of the most important underground bands of the 1990s and their third album, ''In on the Kill Taker'', reached 153 on The Billboard 200. By 2003, the band called an indefinite hiatus, having been together for 16 years.

The name Fugazi originates from an acronym used by Vietnam veterans to signify “F’d up, Got Ambushed, Zipped In (a body bag).”

Recently, Dischord Record's website has created the [[http://www.dischord.com/fugazi_live_series Fugazi Live Series]] with the aim to "create a complete archive of the Fugazi live experience and to make these recordings available" to anyone. Over 800 shows are available for download, most recorded in high-quality, and for US$5 each.

Recently, Dischord Record's website has created the [[http://www.dischord.com/fugazi_live_series Fugazi Live Series]] with the aim to "create a complete archive of the Fugazi live experience and to make these recordings available" to anyone. Over 800 shows are available for download, most recorded in high-quality, and for $5.

* LongRunnerLineUp: They were together for 16 years without breaking up! A definite feat for a rock band.

* ShoutOut: The title of ''Steady Diet of Nothing'' comes from late comedian Creator/Bill Hicks.

A PostHardcore band created in 1987 by Hardcore Godfather Ian [=MacKaye=] (vocals/guitar), Brendan Canty (drums), Joe Lally (bass), and Guy Picciotto (vocals/guitar). With an anti-corporate stance, cheap concerts for all ages, and heavy, rhythmic music, they released six studio albums and held heart-pumping performances. They are one of the most important underground bands of the 1990s and their third album, ''In on the Kill Taker'', reached 153 on The Billboard 200. By 2003, the band called an indefinite hiatus, having been together for 16 years.

* InTheStyleOf: "Version" is a [[{{Main/Reggae}} dub-influenced]] instrumental remix of "Long Distance Runner". Interestingly, "Version" actually comes a few songs before "Long Distance Runner" on ''Red Medicine''.

* ShoutOut: The title of ''Steady Diet of Nothing'' comes from late comedian, Bill Hicks.

A PostHardcore band created in 1987 by hardcore Godfather Ian [=MacKaye=] (vocals/guitar), Brendan Canty (drums), Joe Lally (bass), and Guy Picciotto (vocals/guitar). With an anti-corporate stance, cheap concerts for all ages, and heavy, rhythmic music, they released six studio albums and held heart-pumping performances. They are one of the most important underground bands of the 1990s and their third album, ''In on the Kill Taker'', reached 153 on The Billboard 200. By 2003, the band called an indefinite hiatus, having been together for 16 years.

* TelegraphGagStop: Surprisingly used in "Epic Problem" during the verses:

A PostHardcore band created in 1987 by hardcore Godfather Ian [=MacKaye=] (vocals/guitar), Brendan Canty (drums), Joe Lally (bass), and Guy Picciotto (vocals/guitar). With an anti-corporate stance, cheap concerts for all ages, and heavy, rhythmic music, they released five studio albums and held heart-pumping performances. They are one of the most important underground bands of the 1990s and their third album, ''In on the Kill Taker'', reached 153 on The Billboard 200. By 2003, the band called an indefinite hiatus, having been together for 16 years.

A PostHardcore band created in 1987 by hardcore Godfather Ian [=MacKaye=] (vocals/guitar), Brendan Canty (drums), Joe Lally (bass), and Guy Picciotto (vocals/guitar). With an anti-corporate stance, cheap concerts for all ages, and heavy, rhythmic music, they released five studio albums, and held heart-pumping performances. They are one of the most important underground bands of the 1990s and their third album, ''In on the Kill Taker'', reached 153 on The Billboard 200. By 2003, the band called an indefinite hiatus, having been together for 16 years.

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A post hardcore band created in 1987 by hardcore Godfather Ian [=MacKaye=] (vocals/guitar), Brendan Canty (drums), Joe Lally (bass), and Guy Picciotto (vocals/guitar). With an anti-corporate stance, cheap concerts for all ages, and heavy, rhythmic music, they released five studio albums, and held heart-pumping performances. They are one of the most important underground bands of the 1990s and their third album, ''In on the Kill Taker'', reached 153 on The Billboard 200. By 2003, the band called an indefinite hiatus, having been together for 16 years.

Recently, Dischord Record's website has created the [[http://www.dischord.com/fugazi_live_series Fugazi Live Series]] with the aim to "create a complete archive of the Fugazi live experience and to make these recordings available" to anyone. Over 800 shows are available for download, most recorded in high-quality and for $5.

** Also, the song "Cassavetes" is, unsurprisingly, about the famous indie filmmaker, John Cassavetes. It also name drops Gena Rowlands.

* {{Album Intro Track}}: ''The Argument'' begins with a montage of sounds, and their last song begins with this, albeit a little different.

* {{Harsh Vocals}}: Most of the time, Ian [=MacKaye=] yells/growls when signing, and Guy Picciotto can be abrasive vocally, but often sings softer. Joe Lally’s singing style is very subdued (a nice contrast).

* {{Indecipherable Lyrics}}: Many examples with Guy Picciotto on vocals. “Latin Roots” sounds like he’s singing, “It’s time to meet Jamaicans.” Or the beginning of “No Exit”, with what sounds like “exuta” when he’s supposed to say “exeunt”. Also, what the heck is he singing on “Walken’s Syndrome”? Good thing their albums come with a lyric sheet.

* {{Long Runner Line Up}}: They were together for 16 years without breaking up! A definite feat for a rock band.
* {{Lyrical Dissonance}}: Averted. Most of the music's mood matches the lyrical content. Good examples include: "Rend It", "Epic Problem", and "Forensic Scene".

* {{Mohs Scale of Lyrical Hardness}}: Between 5-7. It varies from album to album.
* {{Mohs Scale of Rock and Metal Hardness}}: About a 7. Of course, most of the members are hardcore or emo pioneers, so it makes sense.

* {{Neoclassical Punk Zydeco Rockabilly}}: The band has many influences to create their unique sound. Some would include reggae, dub beats, and good ‘ol’ rock ‘n’ roll.
* {{New Sound Album}}: ''Red Medicine'' is definitely a turn into a different, more experimental sound for the band.
* {{Noise Rock}}: The beginning of the song “Do You Like Me” has a 51 second noise intro, and then immediately becomes more Fugazi-like when the drums kick in.
* {{Protest Song}}: Too many to count. Their most political albums are ''Steady Diet of Nothing'' and ''The Argument''.
** {{Anti Police Song}}: “Great Cop” from ''In on the Kill Taker''.
* {{Shout Out}}: The title of ''Steady Diet of Nothing'' comes from late comedian, Bill Hicks.

* {{Studio Chatter}}: The end of ''End Hits'' has this.
* {{Surprisingly Gentle Song}}: Among all that rocking, there are many examples of this trope. Usually their instrumentals are this, or if Joe Lally sings. "Sweet and Low" and "The Kill" are good examples.
* {{True Companions}}: As mentioned above, they made music for 16 years together.
* {{Vocal Tag Team}}: Both Ian [=MacKaye=] and Guy Picciotto sing. They often do backing vocals for each other, too.