Album: Out of Step by Minor Threat (1983)
Genre: Hardcore Punk | Style: Punk
Format: Album

Description: Out of Step is the only studio album by American hardcore punk band Minor Threat. It was released on 45 RPM vinyl in April 1983 through Dischord Records. Although Out of Step has never been officially released on CD, all tracks from the album are available on Minor Threat's 1989 compilation album Complete Discography.

Artist Background: Minor Threat was an American hardcore punk band, formed in Washington, D.C. in 1980 and disbanded in 1983. The band was relatively short-lived, but had a strong influence on the hardcore punk scene, both stylistically and in establishing a "do it yourself" (DIY) ethic for music distribution and concert promotion. Minor Threat's song "Straight Edge" became the eventual basis of the straight edge movement, while the band often professed their own "straight edge" ideals. Allmusic described Minor... Part of the Washington D.C, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Hardcore Punk movement. Known for Punk style.

Music Scene: Part of the Washington D.C, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Hardcore Punk movement. Known for Punk style.

Tags: Hardcore Punk, Punk, 1980s, Album

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Out of Step is the only studio album by American hardcore punk band Minor Threat. It was released on 45 RPM vinyl in April 1983 through Dischord Records. Although Out of Step has never been officially released on CD, all tracks from the album are available on Minor Threat's 1989 compilation album Complete Discography.

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