Introducing the Minutemen

Introducing the Minutemen
Compilation album by
ReleasedJuly 28, 1998
Recorded1980–1985
GenreAlternative rock, hardcore punk, post-punk
Length57:07
LabelSST (363)
ProducerSpot
Minutemen chronology
Post-Mersh Vol. 3
(1989)
Introducing the Minutemen
(1998)
D. Boon and Friends
(2003)
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Introducing the Minutemen is a retrospective and relatively comprehensive compilation of songs by influential punk/alternative trio the Minutemen, compiled by bassist and notable solo artist Mike Watt twelve years after the untimely demise of the band. The album is made up of tracks spanning the band's entire career, sampling tracks from all of their studio releases with the exception of the Tour-Spiel EP and the Black Flag-Minutemen collaboration Minuteflag. Due to the comprehensive and wide-spanning nature of the collection, it is generally perceived to be an effective introduction to The Minutemen and their music.

The band's landmark breakthrough Double Nickels on the Dime donates the most tracks, with seven. The three-song Joy EP and the rarities collection The Politics of Time both contribute a mere two tracks.