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Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota (1979 – 1987)

Hüsker Dü was an influential American punk rock band, from Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota, active from 1979 to 1987 and comprising guitarist/vocalist Bob Mould, bass guitarist Greg Norton, and drummer Grant Hart. Mould and Hart split the songwriting duties. Hüsker Dü was never widely popular, but had an impact much larger than sales would indicate. “Husker Du” is Danish/Norwegian for “Do You Remember,” a popular children’s game. Hüsker Dü first gained notice as a punk band with thrashing tempos and screamed vocals, but also with a melodic, soulful edge that became more pronounced in the band’s mid-career, as they drifted away from their early sound. They were also a striking trio on stage — far different from the typical hardcore band of the time — with Mould’s hulking, doughy presence shouting angrily at stage left, offset by the generally unkempt, long-haired Hart flailing on the drums, and the lanky, good-natured Norton, who sported a waxed handlebar moustache for most of the band’s career.

Hüsker Dü broke with the anti-traditionalist ethos of most early hardcore bands. Their early songwriting shows the influence of folk, 1960s pop music, blues, and other forms (although often buried under a thick layer of angst and aggression), and has a strong melodic sense. The lyrics made astute, sharp, personal and social commentary, showing a great deal of vulnerability and sympathy for their subjects. Hüsker Dü’s songwriting was widely admired, and their live shows were often a venue for brilliant improvisational playing.

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XguiltparadeX wrote:
Saturday morning

I agree with Novemberer.

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TaintJuice wrote:
Thursday morning

this band makes me think hard

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RealDealHC wrote:
Wednesday morning

One of the most influential and most underrated band ever...they did not get the success they deserved. But their music is still alive in our hearts.

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DmitriKissoff wrote:
Wednesday morning

we need more full tracks for husker du....

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skazzembar wrote:
Wednesday morning

http://www.lastfm.it/music/Loveless+whizzkid

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Novemberer wrote:
Sunday evening

"New Day Rising" - wow!

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Eyvindr_ wrote:
last week

Jeg hüsker ikke nei.

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Conatz wrote:
last week

i can listen to "land speed record" no matter what type of punk I'm into at the moment, I can't say the same for their other albums.

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Andrew2119 wrote:
14 days ago

It's not Swedish, it's Danish and Norwegian. But without the umlauts.

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Mar_Sexx_669 wrote:
15 days ago

Pink Turns To Blue <333

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Wohlfarth wrote:
16 days ago

zen arcade, flip your wig, new day rising and candy apple grey are such great records, i really can't decide which is the best...unbelievable good music!!

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wizzxx wrote:
21 days ago

Mustache!

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Ruuku-kun wrote:
last month

Corrected. Husker Du is Danish/Norwegian, not Swedish.

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ThePhonographic wrote:
last month

"“Husker Du” is sweedish for “Do You Remember,” a popular children’s game." Haha, no?! I´m from Sweden and I have never heard the word hursker, apart from in this band´s name off course"

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realemofan wrote:
last month

Chartered Trips

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kaitokid05 wrote:
last month

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=1WqSa4VQDH0 Husker Du influenced Japanese band.

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end-on-end wrote:
last month

does there exist a more intense song than indecision time? probably not.

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Ruuku-kun wrote:
last month

Discovered these guys recently. I like what I hear.

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Tim010987 wrote:
last month

I shave everyday cause mustaches are letdowns.

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postcoitusrock wrote:
last month

adrian-79: sounds stachetastic!

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