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End Hits
Rock · 1998 · 13 tracks

End Hits

A masterclass in controlled tension, blending jagged post-hardcore with dub-heavy basslines and experimental studio textures. Dense, rhythmic, and intellectually sharp.

April 14, 1998 · Dischord Records

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End Hits is the sound of a band outgrowing its own skin and finding a new, more complex anatomy. While Fugazi had always been defined by their rhythmic precision and political fire, this album leans into a more abstract, studio-oriented approach that prioritizes atmosphere and texture. It feels like a late-night transmission from a city in flux, where the jagged edges of post-hardcore are softened by dub-influenced basslines and unexpected electronic flourishes. It is an album that demands your full attention, rewarding the listener with intricate layers of sound that reveal themselves only after multiple spins.

Tracklist · 13 Tracks
01
Break
2:12
02
Place Position
2:45
03
Recap Modotti
3:51
04
No Surprise
4:12
05
Five Corporations
2:29
06
Caustic Acrostic
2:01
07
Closed Captioned
4:53
08
Floating Boy
5:46
09
Foreman’s Dog
4:21
10
Arpeggiator
4:29
11
Guilford Fall
2:57
12
Pink Frosty
4:09
13
F/D
3:42
Moments Worth Listening For
The mechanical pulse of the drum machine on 'Closed Captioned' being overtaken by heavy, live percussion.
The sudden, jarring guitar feedback that slices through the rhythmic lock-step of 'Five Corporations'.
The way the drums gradually lose their room presence and recede into the distance on 'Floating Boy'.
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How does End Hits sound next to the rest of Fugazi's catalogue?

Analog Warmth+1.3σ

The production is pushed notably harder into analog warmth than this artist usually allows.

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