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Minor Threat formed in November of 1980. They consisted of four members: Ian MacKaye on vocals, Brian Baker on bass, Lyle Preslar on guitar and Jeff Nelson on drums. On the album "Out of Step", Steve Hansgen played bass and Brian Baker played guitar. In September 1981, Minor Threat broke up when Lyle decided to go to college. During this time, Ian and Jeff started a new band called Skewbald/Grand Union, who also kicked ass. This band broke up when Minor Threat reformed in April 1982. Minor Threat broke up for good in 1983. Minor Threat also changed the world with the Straight Edge movement which has affected thousands of kids all over the world. They are also the band that got me into hardcore punk. More... (Submit New Minor Threat Lyrics) (Submit New Minor Threat Lyrics) Review about Minor Threat So Much Influence, So Little Time | Reviewer: Des ------ About artist/band Minor Threat Minor Threat was and always will be regarded as one of the most influential hardcore bands of all time. This, in my opinion, is rather astounding considering the short time they actually spent as a complete act. Minor Threat released one album entitled "Out Of Step." This album was and still is listened to many, not all of them punk rockers. If someone asks me, for example, "Des, what is your favorite musical act?" I respond, "Well, it's a tie between Bad Brains and Minor Threat." If they are to ask about Bad Brains, I could go on for hours telling them solely about their albums and countless more on their influence on punk music, and music in general for that matter. Unfortunately, a conversation never tends to get that far. If someone was to ask about Minor Threat, it's not like I could say, "I love Minor Threat, I have every album!" Well, I could, and to someone who is not educated on who Minor Threat is may be astounded that I have every album this band has released, thus making me sound like a super-fan. So then, the question is: Despite their short time together, and their lack of albums, how and why is Minor Threat such an influential band? The answer lies in their message. Contrary to the beliefs of most Minor Threat fans, hardcore is, or at least used to be, about unity of fellow man against the establishment. Minor Threat injected this message into most of their songs, sending it straight into the bloodstreams of everyone who would ever listen. After further inspection, Minor Threat also preached a message of tollerance, peace, and the most famous of all, the message of being drug free, alcohol free, and abstinent. This message is known as the Straight-Edge movement. This movement began in the 1980s, but is still a strong-burning movement in people today. This movement was started by Minor Threat with songs like "Bottled Violence," a tirade on those who consume alcoholic beverages, "Straight Edge," pretty self-explanatory I think, and "Out Of Step With The World" If one is too look past the catchy, angry, guitar, and the amazing lyrics of Mackaye, one will understand the message that surges through those lyrics. Those lyrics are the embodiment of what Minor Threat is, was, and always will be. An eternal rebel yell, a cry of resistance, a screech of defiance. When these three elements are mixed together, they form a roar, a roar of heavy influence. --------------- If you enjoyed, disliked, or hated this review, I'd rather enjoy your feedback. Please feel free to email me with your comments or on the review, or on Minor Threat. I can never get enough of chatting about Minor Threat and punk in general. I hope this review gave you what you were looking for and more. straight edge | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song Straight Edge performed by Minor Threat this is an amazing song! its so true. there are so many things you can do with your time than drugs or alcohol! im straight edge and i approve this song :) You could review the artist/band Minor Threat in Biography page You could review Minor Threat album by visiting Albums page and selecting an album You could review Minor Threat song by clicking the song which you like  Download "Minor Threat" Music | |
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