Nervous Breakdown
Black Flag · 1979
5 min · 4 tracks · hardcore punk · post-hardcore
Raucous and uncompromising, this EP embodies the raw energy and rebellion of early hardcore punk.
Nervous Breakdown is an EP by Black Flag, released in 1979. Raucous and uncompromising, this EP embodies the raw energy and rebellion of early hardcore punk. This EP is significant for its role in shaping the hardcore punk movement, influencing countless bands that followed. It has been critically acclaimed, with publications like 'Pitchfork' recognizing its impact on the genre's raw sound and aggressive style. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Nervous Breakdown sound like?
Raucous and uncompromising, this EP embodies the raw energy and rebellion of early hardcore punk. Rooted in hardcore punk and post-hardcore.
What makes Nervous Breakdown by Black Flag notable?
This EP is significant for its role in shaping the hardcore punk movement, influencing countless bands that followed. It has been critically acclaimed, with publications like 'Pitchfork' recognizing its impact on the genre's raw sound and aggressive style. Released in January 1979, 'Nervous Breakdown' is Black Flag's debut EP, marking their entry into the hardcore punk scene. At this point, the band was still establishing their identity, following a series of lineup changes and the departure of original vocalist Keith Morris shortly after this release.
How many songs are on Nervous Breakdown?
Nervous Breakdown has 4 tracks, running approximately 5 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nervous Breakdown Standout 2:09
- 2 Fix Me Standout 0:58
- 3 I've Had It Standout 1:25
- 4 Wasted 0:51
Release Date
January 1, 1979
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
5 min 24 sec
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