The Argument
by Fugazi
- Type: Album
- Released: 01 Oct 2001
- Label: Dischord
- Country: United States
- Length: 44:53
- Community rating: 4.31/5 from 22 ratings
Artists on this release: Joe Lally, Brendan Canty, Ian MacKaye, Guy Picciotto
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Serving as their final studio statement, 'The Argument' showcases Fugazi at a peak of compositional complexity, blending their art-punk foundation with densely layered arrangements and a wider sonic palette that includes piano, cello, and dual percussion. The album's meticulously crafted production underscores its potent anti-war themes and sharp political commentary, securing its place as a critically-acclaimed capstone to their influential career.
Genres
Descriptors: political, dissonant, dynamic, DIY, sharp, rhythmic
Tracklist
- Intro (00:52)
- Cashout (04:24)
- Full Disclosure (03:53)
- Epic Problem (03:59)
- Life And Limb (03:09)
- The Kill (05:27)
- Strangelight (05:53)
- Oh (04:29)
- Ex-Spectator (04:18)
- Nightshop (04:02)
- Argument (04:27)
Credits
- Guy Picciotto - vocals, guitar
- Ian MacKaye - vocals, guitar, piano
- Joe Lally - bass, vocals
- Brendan Canty - drums, piano
- Jerry Busher - second drums on "epic problem", "oh", and "ex-spectator", percussion on "cashout", "the kill", "strangelight", "nightshop", and "argument", live tech/percussion
- Bridget Cross - backing vocals on "life and limb", and "full disclosure"
- Kathi Wilcox - backing vocals on "full disclosure"
- Amy Domingues - cello on intro, "cashout", and "strangelight"
- Fugazi - producers, engineer, mixing, cover design, songwriter, recorded by
- Don Zientara - producer, engineer, mixing, recorded by
- Chad Clark - cd mastering
- John Loder - vinyl mastering
- Jem Cohen - cover design, photography
- David Bryant - photography
- Steven Skovensky - photography
- Jason Farrell - layout [cover mechanics]
- Joey Picuri - other [fugazi lal headquarters], live sound
- Seth Martin - other [fugazi lal headquarters]
- Nick Pellicciotto - live sound