Fugazi - two new live records

Fugazi

Fugazi Live at Wilson Center Washington DC USA 09/03/87

Fugazi Live at The Forum London UK 11/04/02

Discord Records

One of my favorite punk bands, Fugazi, have just released two selections from their archival concert recordings on Bandcamp and streaming services. The first one being their first-ever show on September 3, 1987, and second being their final performance on November 4, 2002. The word on the street is that the label will continue to drop live concert tapes each month on through the end of 2025.

Both were cool listens but I really dug the later era one maybe cuz I saw em around then a few times (one of them is up on the Buddyhead youtube that I filmed) so nostagia is hitting me on that one I guess. I do wish it had more of those later era songs but still cool.

None of this shit is really new, it's been out there but it's pretty cool to have on streaming - no doubt. But for you posers who aren't aware... the complete Fugazi Live Series archive, which includes over 800 shows, is available over on the Dischord website. The majority of those shows were recorded by Fugazi’s sound engineers, and are available to download for a small price alongside old flyers, gig photos, and general show info. It's pretty punk.

Definetly not the place to start if you're a new fan (start with the first two records) but for people who are already indoctinated by these DC legends you'll mostly likely dig these time capsules from what seems like another lifetime to me now...

Gotta say I'm so glad that at least these dudes have never done a reunion show and ruined their legacy. Leave me with the good memories. I mean... you couldn't do a show for $5 these days, that's gotta factor into that.

If you haven't seen their film Instrument, highly reccomend... It's on youtube.

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