Double Nickels on the Dime

NeZ · **Posted:** Thu Aug 11, 2005 4:54 pm

I picked this up used a while ago and have only listened to it in bits. I haven't had the patience to sit through the whole album yet.

I'm not sure what I was expecting but it's different than I had anticipated.

Senator LooGAR · **Posted:** Thu Aug 11, 2005 4:56 pm

oldbulee Wrote:

I begining to think these love spats are pre planned by the Senator and Haq to keep this board interesting, and thus prevent a mass exodus tomorrow when CMJ reopens for business.

I can't help that Haq is obsessed with me and feels the need to interject what he thinks I might think about something in every thread.

I'm flattered, but really, there's nothing I can do about it.

Kingfish · **Posted:** Thu Aug 11, 2005 5:02 pm

Senator <> LooGAR Wrote:

oldbulee Wrote:

I begining to think these love spats are pre planned by the Senator and Haq to keep this board interesting, and thus prevent a mass exodus tomorrow when CMJ reopens for business.

I can't help that Haq is obsessed with me and feels the need to interject what he thinks I might think about something in every thread.

I'm flattered, but really, there's nothing I can do about it.

I think we would come up with a pretty good love chain that begins with OPA and end with you. with Dalen, Haq, and Mormons some where in between.

Senator LooGAR · **Posted:** Thu Aug 11, 2005 5:03 pm

oldbulee Wrote:

Senator <> LooGAR Wrote:

oldbulee Wrote:

I begining to think these love spats are pre planned by the Senator and Haq to keep this board interesting, and thus prevent a mass exodus tomorrow when CMJ reopens for business.

I can't help that Haq is obsessed with me and feels the need to interject what he thinks I might think about something in every thread.

I'm flattered, but really, there's nothing I can do about it.

I think we would come up with a pretty good love chain that begins with OPA and end with you. with Dalen, Haq, and Mormons some where in between.

I fuh

Yail Bloor · **Posted:** Thu Aug 11, 2005 5:22 pm

Why do you fucktards always have to soil my threads with your cock size contests?

I'd win anyways if I bothered to enter.

Anywho, I'm giving this a listen and I personally am liking it.

And Balls, Yeah, Im pretty aware of the history of D. Boon (I actually remember when he bit it, him and Hillel, it was even in Skate/BMX rags), and the politics behind it all. I mean, I'm 30 years old, I remember all this shit and used to read about it and all but my geographical reality made me more inclined to be a metalhead. (no remorse, no regrets either)

Balls Mahoney · **Posted:** Thu Aug 11, 2005 5:28 pm

Yail Bloor Wrote:

And Balls, Yeah, Im pretty aware of the history of D. Boon (I actually remember when he bit it, him and Hillel, it was even in Skate/BMX rags), and the politics behind it all. I mean, I'm 30 years old, I remember all this shit and used to read about it and all but my geographical reality made me more inclined to be a metalhead. (no remorse, no regrets either)

Cool- I had a discussion recently about Black Flag with someone who had just recently discovered their music and was pretty dismissive, and I realized I cared as much about the time in my life etc. as I did the actual music.

paper · **Posted:** Fri Aug 12, 2005 11:14 pm

frosted Wrote:

I've probably listened to DNOTD an average of once a week every week for twenty years and have never gotten tired of it.

Absolutely a favorite.

same here, but for like 5 years.

FT · **Posted:** Thu Sep 23, 2010 7:25 pm

I've had this forever, but have been listening to it a lot lately, since seeing We Jam Econo last weekend.

discostu · **Posted:** Thu Sep 23, 2010 7:28 pm

FT Wrote:

I've had this forever, but have been listening to it a lot lately, since seeing We Jam Econo last weekend.

I did the same thing when I saw the doc. Haven't picked it back up in a while, but it's damn good

FT · **Posted:** Thu Sep 23, 2010 7:30 pm

discostu Wrote:

FT Wrote:

I've had this forever, but have been listening to it a lot lately, since seeing We Jam Econo last weekend.

I did the same thing when I saw the doc. Haven't picked it back up in a while, but it's damn good

And despite the oversaturation from use in any and all things Jackass, I will never tire of "Corona."

Yail Bloor · **Posted:** Thu Sep 23, 2010 7:44 pm

I never really delivered on the criticism of the album I promised. Also, I have no recollection of starting this thread.

DumpJack · **Posted:** Thu Sep 23, 2010 8:00 pm

Yail Bloor Wrote:

I never really delivered on the criticism of the album I promised. Also, I have no recollection of starting this thread.

Well it was 2005.

Flying Rabbit · **Posted:** Thu Sep 23, 2010 11:08 pm

One of my favorite records. I'll go as far as to say its my no.3 of all-time. I can listen to it over and over. Unlike a lot of the 80s punk/hxc it doesn't get old, but like Husker Du, which was debated elsewhere on the board, I think it holds up incredibly well.

bort · **Posted:** Thu Sep 23, 2010 11:48 pm

I've always preferred What Makes A Man Start Fires but I've got no problem with listening to both back-to-back to make a final judgement.

Rick Derris · **Posted:** Fri Sep 24, 2010 12:11 am

I like this record and don't listen to it often enough but it always amazes me that something like this found it's place in the great thread of rock n roll.

LA must've just been an anything goes place back in the early 80's where anything was possible.

Then again, from my own local historic perspective, so was Athens, GA.

I guess there is accounting for busting your ass, living in a van, and touring like there is no tomorrow.

PopTodd · **Posted:** Fri Sep 24, 2010 8:48 am

Yail Bloor Wrote:

(Something PopTodd)

PopTodd Wrote:

Rick Derris Wrote:

If you're going to tackle this one give it PLENTY of time because it's a monster. It's a double album and there's so much going on in it.

There is a LOT going on.
I've had it 10 years, and still haven't been able to wrap my mind around the whole thing. Just a lack of patience, I think. But there is some amazing stuff on there.

I think that I have finally come around to loving this record. Yes. Yes I have. I now, officially love this record.

mutty · **Posted:** Fri Sep 24, 2010 9:45 am

I admit - I don't know much about the Minutemen. This thread prompted me to watch We Jam Econo last night, and all I can say is wow. I love discovering new artists I've somehow overlooked for years.

FT · **Posted:** Fri Sep 24, 2010 10:27 am

mutty Wrote:

This thread prompted me to watch We Jam Econo last night

very cool

Dick Meatwood · **Posted:** Fri Sep 24, 2010 10:56 am

Man, check out the long-gone posters in this thread.

It's been too long since I've listened to Double Nickels. Gonna have to put it on this weekend.

And I should probably watch We Jam Econo again soon.

Flying Rabbit · **Posted:** Fri Sep 24, 2010 11:17 am

This is completely worth yr while if you are a Minutemen fan. I found a used copy locally (and trust me, that's a miracle), and really love it.

Quote:

Spiels of a Mminuteman is a bilingual (English/French) book that includes all lyrics written by Mike Watt for the Minutemen from 1980 to 1985. The book also includes the 1983 Minutemen/Black Flag tour's diary of Watt's first visit to europe. Presentation and forword texts are by Joe Carducci, Richard Meltzer, Thurston Moore and, naturally, Mike Watt. Raymond Pettibon's drawings for the Minutemen covers are included. The book cover was drawn by Mr. Simon Bossé, and silkscreened by Leyla Majeri.
This second revised edition has a new cover and now includes an index of songs.

http://www.oiedecravan.com/cat/catalogue.php?v=a&id=30&lang=en

nobody · **Posted:** Fri Sep 24, 2010 11:42 am

Great album by one of my favorite bands of all time. The day I came home with Double Nickels on the Dime and Husker Du's Zen Arcade was one of my best record store trips ever. Got to see 'em both live as well and they were both great. And yeah, count me among those thinking Husker Du has held up well.

Elvis Fu · **Posted:** Fri Sep 24, 2010 11:54 am

Yail Bloor Wrote:

I'm shocked that Fu (who basically is a less out in the open LooGar in terms of hating EVERYTHING) and the Sen. dont like this.

Shocking.

After seeing "We Jam Econo", I earned a whole new appreciation for the Minutemen, and this album is usually on my phone.

nobody · **Posted:** Fri Sep 24, 2010 11:57 am

One more thing, I like Double Nickels, but I think sometimes it kind of overshadows the rest of their catalog which is really good too. And, if it's a bit herky jerky and sprawling for you, you should check out things like 3-Way Tie for Last or Project: Mersh, both stretch the songs out and are a bit more structured without really losing the good bits about their earlier records. There's plenty to like when it comes to this band, not just one monster album. They've got a pretty deep catalog.

Flying Rabbit · **Posted:** Fri Sep 24, 2010 12:04 pm

Absolutely agree. The "Post Mersh" stuff is good. As Bort said "What Makes Man Start Fires" is good as well. Double Nickels is just their undeniable classic.

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