Warehouse: Songs and Stories
Hüsker Dü · 1987
69 min · 20 tracks · alternative rock · hardcore punk · post-hardcore
A melodic blend of punk energy and introspective lyrics, forging new paths for alternative rock in the late '80s.
Warehouse: Songs and Stories is an album by Hüsker Dü, released in 1987. A melodic blend of punk energy and introspective lyrics, forging new paths for alternative rock in the late '80s. 'Warehouse: Songs and Stories' is notable for its ambitious exploration of themes ranging from personal struggle to societal observations, making it a crucial release in alternative rock history. The album reached number 96 on the Billboard 200 chart, evidencing its commercial impact during a time when mainstream acceptance of punk-influenced music was growing. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Warehouse: Songs and Stories sound like?
A melodic blend of punk energy and introspective lyrics, forging new paths for alternative rock in the late '80s. Rooted in alternative rock and hardcore punk.
What makes Warehouse: Songs and Stories by Hüsker Dü notable?
'Warehouse: Songs and Stories' is notable for its ambitious exploration of themes ranging from personal struggle to societal observations, making it a crucial release in alternative rock history. The album reached number 96 on the Billboard 200 chart, evidencing its commercial impact during a time when mainstream acceptance of punk-influenced music was growing. By the time 'Warehouse: Songs and Stories' was released in January 1987, Hüsker Dü had already established themselves as pioneers within the hardcore punk scene. This album followed their critically acclaimed double LP 'Zen Arcade' (1984) and marked a significant shift towards a more melodic and accessible sound, showcasing their evolution as songwriters.
How many songs are on Warehouse: Songs and Stories?
Warehouse: Songs and Stories has 20 tracks, running approximately 69 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 These Important Years Standout 3:51
- 2 Charity, Chastity, Prudence, and Hope 3:15
- 3 Standing in the Rain 3:47
- 4 Back From Somewhere 2:18
- 5 Ice Cold Ice Standout 4:23
- 6 You’re a Soldier 3:04
- 7 Could You Be the One? Standout 2:35
- 8 Too Much Spice 2:56
- 9 Friend, You’ve Got to Fall 3:20
- 10 Visionary 2:32
- 11 She Floated Away 3:38
- 12 Bed of Nails 4:48
- 13 Tell You Why Tomorrow 2:53
- 14 It’s Not Peculiar 4:09
- 15 Actual Condition 1:52
- 16 No Reservations 3:43
- 17 Turn It Around 4:33
- 18 She’s a Woman (and Now He Is a Man) 3:21
- 19 Up in the Air 3:06
- 20 You Can Live at Home 5:24
Release Date
January 1, 1987
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
69 min 36 sec
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