The Argument
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- This article is about Fugazi's album "The Argument". For the novel by Émile Zola, see La Curée.
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| Studio album by Fugazi | ||
| Released | October 16, 2001 | |
| Recorded | January and February 2001 | |
| Genre | Indie rock, Post-hardcore | |
| Length | 45:02 | |
| Label | Dischord Records | |
| Producer(s) | Fugazi | |
| Professional reviews | ||
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| Fugazi chronology | ||
| Instrument Soundtrack (1999) |
The Argument (2001) |
Fugazi Live Series (2004) |
The Argument is the sixth (and most recent) full-length studio album from the alternative rock band Fugazi. It was released by Dischord Records, which Fugazi singer and guitarist Ian MacKaye co-owns. The Argument was recorded at Inner Ear Studios and the Dischord House between January and April 2001 and released on October 16, 2001.
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[edit] General info
- Some of the songs existed under different titles before the album was recorded. "Cashout" was called "This Little Piggy", "Strangelight" was called "Amble" and "Ex-Spectator" was called "Link-Wray".
- The additional musicians on The Argument are Jerry Busher (All Scars, Fidelity Jones) and Amy Domingues (All Scars, Garland of Hours) on percussion and cello respectively. Kathi Wilcox (Bikini Kill, Frumpies) and Bridget Cross (Unrest, Velocity Girl) also provide backing vocals.
- "Oh" is the only song which has vocals by Lally, Mackaye and Picciotto.
[edit] Track listing
- "Untitled Intro" – 0:52
- "Cashout" – 4:24
- "Full Disclosure" – 3:53
- "Epic Problem" – 3:59
- "Life and Limb" – 3:09
- "The Kill" – 5:27
- "Strangelight" – 5:53
- "Oh" – 4:29
- "Ex-Spectator" – 4:18
- "Nightshop" – 4:02
- "Argument" – 4:27
[edit] Personnel
- Fugazi
- Ian MacKaye – vocals, guitar, piano
- Guy Picciotto – vocals, guitar
- Joe Lally – vocals, bass
- Brendan Canty – drums, piano
- Jerry Busher – second drums, percussion
- Bridget Cross – backing vocals
- Kathi Wilcox – backing vocals
- Amy Domingues – cello
- Chad Clark – CD mastering
- John Loder – vinyl mastering
- Jem Cohen – cover design, photography
- David Bryant – photography
- Steven Skovensky – photography
[edit] Chart positions
[edit] Album
Billboard (North America)
| Year | Chart | Position |
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| 2001 | The Billboard 200 | 151 |
| Fugazi |
| Ian MacKaye |
| Guy Picciotto | Joe Lally | Brendan Canty |
| Discography |
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| Full-lengths: Repeater (1990) | Steady Diet of Nothing (1991) | In on the Kill Taker (1993) | Red Medicine (1995) | End Hits (1998) | The Argument (2001) |
| EPs: Fugazi (1988) | Margin Walker (1989) | 3 Songs (1990) | Furniture + 2 (2001) |
| Other albums: 13 Songs (1989) | Instrument Soundtrack (1999) | Fugazi Live Series (2004) |
| Related articles |
| Minor Threat | Dischord Records | Hardcore punk | Post-hardcore | Washington, D.C. |
