Double Nickels On The Dime (studio album) by Minutemen

The album is a sprawling collection of 45 tracks that seamlessly blend punk, funk, jazz, and spoken word. The band's unique approach to songwriting and their ability to pack so much creativity into each track is truly remarkable.

Their punk attitude has an authenticity that some other acclaimed 80s releases are missing. This album made me into a fan.

The band's ability to tackle a variety of subjects with wit, intelligence, and a sense of social commentary. From political issues to personal introspection, the lyrics are thought-provoking and delivered with a sense of urgency.

I feel that this album is overrated, Zen Arcade is much better, but lower ranked. This one is pointlessly too long and although we have some hidden gems here they are buried in a ton of aimless tracks. It is fun, but the length and some tracks are killing the enjoyment for me.

From VictorVale 09/30/2022 17:44

Músicas curtas de puro brilho.

Alright but way too long

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Side D.

1. "Anxious Mo-Fo" D. Boon, Mike Watt - 70
2. "Theatre Is the Life of You" Boon, Watt - 71
3. "Viet Nam" Boon - 72
4. "Cohesion" Boon - 76
5. "It's Expected I'm Gone" Watt - 79
6. "#1 Hit Song" Boon, George Hurley - 78
7. "Two Beads at the End" Boon, Hurley - 75
8. "Do You Want New Wave or Do You Want the Truth?" Watt - 79
9. "Don't Look Now" (Live; Creedence Clearwater Revival cover; Omitted from 1987 CD release) John Fogerty - 24
10. "Shit from an Old Notebook" Boon, Watt - 68
11. "Nature Without Man" Chuck Dukowski, Boon - 65
12. "One Reporter's Opinion" Watt - 79

Side Mike

1. "Political Song for Michael Jackson to Sing" Watt - 69
2. "Maybe Partying Will Help" Boon, Watt - 71
3. "Toadies" Watt - 46
4. "Retreat" Watt - 74
5. "The Big Foist" Watt - 61
6. "God Bows to Math" Jack Brewer, Watt - 67
7. "Corona" Boon - 80
8. "The Glory of Man" Watt - 81
9. "Take 5, D." Joe Baiza, John Rocknowski, Dirk Vandenberg, Watt - 83
10. "My Heart and the Real World" Watt - 80
11. "History Lesson – Part II" Watt - 89

Side George

1. "You Need the Glory" Hurley - 31
2. "The Roar of the Masses Could Be Farts" Vandenberg, Watt - 78
3. "Mr. Robot's Holy Orders" (Omitted from all CD releases) Hurley - 69
4. "West Germany" Boon - 77
5. "The Politics of Time" Watt - 76
6. "Themselves" Boon - 71
7. "Please Don't Be Gentle with Me" Jack Brewer, Watt - 80
8. "Nothing Indeed" Hurley, Watt - 73
9. "No Exchange" Hurley, Watt - 84
10. "There Ain't Shit on T.V. Tonight" Hurley, Watt - 72
11. "This Ain't No Picnic" Boon - 68
12. "Spillage" Watt - 72

Side Chaff

1. "Untitled Song for Latin America" Boon - 75
2. "Jesus and Tequila" Boon, Joe Carducci - 85
3. "June 16th" Watt - 67
4. "Storm in My House" Boon, Henry Rollins 1:57
5. "Martin's Story" Martin Tamburovich, Watt 0:51
6. "Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love" (Van Halen cover; Omitted from all CD releases) Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Michael Anthony 0:40
7. "Dr. Wu" (Steely Dan cover; Omitted from 1987 CD release) Donald Fagen, Walter Becker 1:44
8. "Little Man with a Gun in His Hand" (Omitted from all CD releases) Boon, Chuck Dukowski 2:53
9. "The World According to Nouns" Watt 2:05
10. "Love Dance" Boon

From Jbalbinolr 05/02/2021 14:59

45 songs and each song is different, creative, and unique in the punk canon. One of the great achivements of the 80s hardcore scene.

Every song jams hard

punky and funky

From Larcx13 12/17/2020 10:45

So many short but dope songs.