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HUSKER DU
"New Day Rising" (SST Records;
1985)
Reviewed by Jeff Rogers
Husker Du means "Do You Remember" in Danish and
Norwegian. I'm sure there are only a handful of people who have ever heard of
this American punk band but they have influenced countless other bands such as
Nirvana, Dinosaur Jr., Green Day and Foo Fighters. Foo Fighters even use this
album name, "New Day Rising," in their song titled "Times Like These."
Although Husker Du never found the mainstream success their musical children did
they were the one of the first underground bands to sign with a major label.
They also helped to pioneer the alternative rock sound. This disc is fast in
style and the music just moves right along. In the beginning of their conception
they would be considered hardcore punk but they matured later on and once they
recorded "New Day Rising" they had added more melody into their songs.
Husker Du started with "Everything Falls Apart" in 1982 and finished with
"Warehouse: Songs and Stories" in 1987. They did lay the groundwork for many
bands to come along after and many of them mention Husker Du as being an
influence. I had a Husker Du cassette a long time ago but after they broke up I
forgot about them until I heard the song "New Day Rising" from Foo Fighters.
It's funny how three simple words can take you back seventeen years.
I don't expect anybody to run out and search for this disc but I just wanted a
few of you to know where a lot of your punk heroes got their influence from.
Husker Du: Grant Hart, Bob Mould, Greg Norton.
Rating Guide:
A classic. This record will kick your ass.
Killer. Not a classic but it will rock your world.
So-so. You've heard better.
Pretty bad. Might make a nice coaster.
Self explanatory. Just the sight of the cover makes you wanna hurl.
Copyright © 2009 by R. Scott Bolton. All rights
reserved.
Revised:
29 Apr 2012 17:50:36 -0500.
