Land Speed Record

Performer: Hüsker Dü
Producer: Husker Du
Distributor: E1 Distribution (USA)

Notes: H�sker D�: Bob Mould (vocals, guitar); Greg Norton (vocals, bass instrument); Grant Hart (vocals, drums). On LAND SPEED RECORD, the Minnesota trio Husker Du debuted with a chaotic live recording that presented the band in all its unbridled early fury. One song ends, there is a burst of applause, then drummer Grant Hart counts off and the band once again hurtles forward in a maelstrom of shouted vocals, manic drums, and guitars like sheared metal. Call it hardcore, call it postpunk: it is pure, angry adrenaline. The 17 songs clock in at a brisk 26-and-a-half minutes, and titles like "Let's Go Die," "Tired of Doing Things" and "Don't Have a Life" convey the harsh, unforgiving spirit of the music. LAND SPEED's decidedly low-fidelity recording suits the primitive rage of the music. Clear production would almost miss the point; this stuff is pure id. It's hard to make out the words here, but it's hard to miss the harsh desperation in the vocals. The watchwords on this exciting document are loud and fast. You can almost smell the mosh pit.

In a relatively brief career that began in 1979 and ended in 1987, Husker Du left an indelible mark, making a great impact on subsequent rock trends including grunge, alternative, and emo. The Minneapolis trio had its first major success on the fabled SST label, playing thrashy hardcore. Soon the band began to leaven its fierce attack with melodic hooks and harmony vocals. Through uncompromising records and relentless touring, Husker Du earned critical plaudits and built up a reputation among rock aficionados before its acrimonious breakup. Singer Bob Mould went on to success with Sugar and as a solo artist.

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