What makes End Hits by Fugazi notable?

'End Hits' is notable for its critical success, receiving praise from major publications like Rolling Stone and Pitchfork for its experimental approach. The album's release further solidified Fugazi's influence on the post-hardcore scene and is often cited as pivotal in shaping the sound of late 90s alternative music. Released in 1998, 'End Hits' was Fugazi's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'In On the Kill Taker' from 1993. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their reputation for pushing the boundaries of punk and alternative rock while maintaining a DIY ethos. This album showcased their evolving sound, incorporating more complex arrangements and themes.

End Hits works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, gradual builds and payoffs and thoughtful introspective moments.

How many songs are on End Hits?

End Hits has 13 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.

End Hits

Fugazi · 1998

47 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · post-hardcore · art rock

Dynamic rhythms and intricate soundscapes blend with lyrical introspection, reflecting Fugazi's innovative post-hardcore ethos.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic emotional journeys
gradual builds and payoffs
thoughtful introspective moments
steady, consistent energy levels

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1998, 'End Hits' was Fugazi's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'In On the Kill Taker' from 1993. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their reputation for pushing the boundaries of punk and alternative rock while maintaining a DIY ethos. This album showcased their evolving sound, incorporating more complex arrangements and themes.
Stylistic neighbors: Minor Threat· At the Drive-In· Shellac

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Break 2:12
2 Place Position 2:45
3 Recap Modotti 3:50
4 No Surprise 4:12
5 Five Corporations 2:28
6 Caustic Acrostic 2:01
7 Closed Captioned 4:52
8 Floating Boy 5:45
9 Foreman’s Dog 4:21
10 Arpeggiator 4:28
11 Guilford Fall 2:57
12 Pink Frosty 4:09
13 F/D 3:42

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Instrument Soundtrack

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