Name: Metal Circus
Brand: Husker Du

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

SST020

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Colour

Black

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-11-10

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Scorpio

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

018861002019

Total Cap

Black LP

Artist

Husker Du

Genre GB

Punk / Hardcore

Label GB

Husker Du was a punk/hardcore trio formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, in January 1979. The band consisted of guitarist/vocalist Bob Mould, bassist Greg Norton, and drummer/vocalist Grant Hart. They started as a punk band before transitioning to hardcore and eventually incorporating more melodic elements into their music.

After releasing several albums, Husker Du disbanded in January 1988 due to Grant Hart's struggles with alcohol and drugs, as well as the tragic suicide of their manager David Savoy Jr. Following the breakup, Bob Mould formed Sugar while Grant Hart formed Nova Mob. Both artists later disbanded their respective groups in the mid-'90s but continued to produce music for their solo projects.

Unfortunately, on September 14th, 2017, Grant Hart passed away from cancer. Today, Greg Norton is no longer involved in the music industry as he pursued a career as a restaurant owner.

SST is a German disc mastering and lacquer cutting company that operated under this name from 1969 until November 2016. It was founded by a sound engineer, *name*, as a side job to his main occupation with the German public broadcasting company. In 1971, *name's wife* started cutting due to an increasing order volume. The studio had two disc mastering studios equipped with Neumann VMS80 lathes. After the Brüggemanns retired in 2011, the studio was owned and operated by *Daniel Krieger*. The cutting engineers at SST included Christa Brüggemann (1971 - May 2011), Daniel Krieger (since 1997), Michael Haas (1995 - 2004), Martin Wegner (since 2011), and Alex Nimmermann (since 2014). In November 2016, the company moved to a new location and was renamed to Schallplatten Schneid Technik GmbH.

This is the album on which the monster that was Hüsker Dü truly came alive. From here on out, this Minneapolis trio would define new directions and open new vistas for rock music with every release. Bob Mould's spectacularly demented lead work and furious vocal delivery are driven to a frenzied pace by drummer Grant Hart and bassist Greg Norton. At times, as on the incredible opener, "Real World," the naked aggression and speed is hard to withstand. "It's Not Funny Anymore" is a great anthem, striking a blow against conformity and hinting at the pop territory the band would go on to explore more fully on future outings. "Diane," with Hart on lead vocal, is a ballad of sorts—and probably one of the most horrifying in the history of rock.

Metal Circus

Music GB

Discover Metal Circus by Husker Du on vinyl LP. This album showcases the band's explosive sound and includes hits like "Real World" and "Diane". Released on SST label.