Name: The Politics Of Time
Brand: Minutemen

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

SSTLP277

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2020-05-15

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Orchard

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

018861027715

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9999

SSTCD277

2024-01-01

018861027722

Artist

Minutemen

Genre US

Punk / Hardcore

Label US

The Minutemen were a punk rock band from San Pedro, California, formed in 1980 by childhood friends Dennes "D." Boon (vocals, guitar) and Mike Watt (bass, vocals). They incorporated elements of funk and jazz into their songs and covered classic rock bands like Steely Dan, Van Halen, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Blue Öyster Cult. Known for their short songs without solos or choruses, the band believed in a democratic sound where all instruments were equally represented. After Boon's death in 1985, Watt and drummer George Hurley went on to form fIREHOSE. They have since played with various bands and released solo albums.

The Minutemen played their first show with Black Flag and developed a close relationship with them. The band was extremely prolific during their five-year career, releasing four LPs and six EPs. Their most critically acclaimed release is the double LP "Double Nickels On The Dimes" from 1984. Most of their work was released through SST Records and their own label New Alliance Records.

Tragically, the Minutemen came to an end when D. Boon died in a car accident at age 27 in Arizona on December 22nd, 1985. A collection of live recordings called "Ballot Result" was released the following year as a tribute to him. Since then, Mike Watt has sold

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The Politics of Time is the seventh overall release, third album-length release, and first compilation by American hardcore punk band the Minutemen.

Released in between their Buzz or Howl Under the Influence of Heat 12-inch EP and Double Nickels on the Dime double album on their own New Alliance Records label, the album compiles seven tracks meant for a non-SST Minutemen studio album that never materialized, a variety of live tracks of varying recording quality (most done with ordinary cassette machines), and a recording by the Minutemen's predecessor band The Reactionaries.

The Politics Of Time

Music US

Discover The Politics Of Time by Minutemen. Compilation album featuring unreleased studio tracks, live recordings, and a bonus track from their predecessor band. Label: SST.