Name: The Punch Line
Brand: Minutemen

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

SSTLP004

Colour

Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2024-01-01

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Orchard

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

018861000411

Total Cap

9999

Black LP

SSTCD004

018861000428

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 Punch Line is the debut studio album and third overall release by American punk rock band Minutemen, and the fourth-ever release from SST Records. After their previous release, Paranoid Time, sold out its 300-copy pressing, Greg Ginn invited the band to record again. Less than half the length of most LPs, the total playing time for all 18 songs is a mere 15 minutes. The album was an early milestone release for the band and SST. The Punch Line hit record store shelves three months after the release of Joy, although Joy was recorded after The Punch Line.

The Punch Line

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Discover The Punch Line by Minutemen on SST Records. Debut studio album with 18 songs in just 15 minutes. Vinyl records available.