Savage Young Dü
Hüsker Dü · 2017
162 min · 69 tracks · alternative rock
Raw energy and unrefined melodies converge in a collection that showcases Hüsker Dü's early punk roots and lyrical depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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In a Free Land — This track exemplifies the band's ability to blend punk energy with thought-provoking lyrics, setting a tone for their subsequent work.
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Guns at My School — A stark commentary on violence and youth alienation, this track showcases the band’s knack for addressing serious themes within short, impactful bursts.
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Diane — The emotional weight of this song stands out through its poignant storytelling, highlighting the band's lyrical maturity even in their early days.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- frantic bursts of raw energy
- short tracks for quick engagement
- dynamic shifts in pacing
- nostalgic reflections on youth
- for spontaneous listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, cohesive albums
- seek polished, refined sound
Where this album fits
- Career context
- 'Savage Young Dü' marks a significant retrospective release for Hüsker Dü, arriving 30 years after their last studio album. Compiled from their formative years, it offers a glimpse into the band's evolution from hardcore punk to alternative rock, bridging their early demos and live recordings with later polished works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mission of Burma· Sonic Youth· Jawbreaker
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Do You Remember? 1:57
- 2 Sore Eyes 2:19
- 3 Can’t See You Anymore 3:49
- 4 Picture of You 2:00
- 5 The Truth Hurts 3:47
- 6 Do the Bee 2:42
- 7 Nuclear Nightmare 3:25
- 8 All I’ve Got to Lose Is You 2:32
- 9 Chinese Rocks 2:05
- 10 Uncle Ron 2:47
- 11 Data Control 6:47
- 12 Insects Rule the World 1:53
- 13 You’re Too Obtuse 1:51
- 14 Outside 2:57
- 15 Sexual Economics 2:16
- 16 What Went Wrong 2:14
- 17 Statues 4:25
- 18 Amusement 4:54
- 19 Writer’s Cramp 2:25
- 20 Let’s Go Die 1:52
- 21 Walk With the Wounded 2:56
- 22 Industrial Grocery Store 2:19
Disc 2
- 1 Drug Party 4:23
- 2 Call on Me 3:13
- 3 Termination 5:00
- 4 I’m Tired of Doing Things 1:27
- 5 Stick It to Me 3:36
- 6 Wheels 4:19
- 7 All Tensed Up 2:01
- 8 Don’t Try to Call 1:27
- 9 I’m Not Interested 1:31
- 10 Guns at My School 0:55
- 11 Push the Button 1:48
- 12 Gilligan’s Island 1:15
- 13 MTC 1:41
- 14 Don’t Have a Life 1:52
- 15 You’re Naive 0:48
- 16 Strange Week 1:02
- 17 Big Sky 0:55
- 18 Ultracore 0:47
- 19 Let’s Go Die 1:51
- 20 Won’t Say a Word 2:08
- 21 Don’t Try It 2:03
- 22 Private Hell 2:55
- 23 Diane 4:05
- 24 Sex Dolls 1:31
Disc 3
- 1 In a Free Land 2:53
- 2 What Do I Want? 1:16
- 3 M.I.C. 1:06
- 4 Target (In a Free Land session) 1:50
- 5 Signals From Above (In a Free Land session) 1:40
- 6 From the Gut 1:40
- 7 Blah, Blah, Blah 2:10
- 8 Punch Drunk 0:32
- 9 Bricklayer 0:34
- 10 Afraid of Being Wrong 1:23
- 11 Sunshine Superman 1:51
- 12 Signals From Above 1:38
- 13 Everything Falls Apart 2:12
- 14 Wheels 2:08
- 15 Target 1:43
- 16 Obnoxious 0:53
- 17 Gravity 2:38
- 18 Do You Remember? (live version) 1:20
- 19 Travel in Opposite Car 1:58
- 20 It’s Not Funny Anymore 2:12
- 21 Real World 2:35
- 22 Out on a Limb 2:57
- 23 It’s Not Fair 6:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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