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| Released | April 1983 | |||
| Recorded | January 1983 at Inner Ear Studios in Arlington County, Virginia, U.S. | |||
| Genre | Hardcore punk | |||
| Length | 21:36 | |||
| Label | Dischord | |||
| Producer | Don Zientara and Minor Threat | |||
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Out of Step is the third EP[a] by American hardcore punk band Minor Threat. It was released on vinyl in April 1983 through Dischord Records. Although Out of Step has only been released on CD in limited quantities, it has been repressed on vinyl as recently as 2010.[6] All tracks from the album are available on Minor Threat's 1989 compilation album Complete Discography.
It is considered a critical release in punk rock, particularly the hardcore subgenre. Many critics and magazines have cited it as one of the best progressions in the history of rock music, which specifically helped shape the path of many genres of underground musical currents alternative music). Its influence is notorious in future bands that would boost the youth crew movement, also in other genres such as grunge, post-hardcore, 1990's skate punk and thrash metal, as well in the development of the New York hardcore music scene and aesthetics style.
This album’s increased complexity in songs, with more elaborate riffs and arrangements, is its main distinguishing factor compared to the band’s previous recordings.[citation needed] The bass octaves retain the dynamics of the guitar line. Brian Baker became second guitarist for the album, and Steven Hansgen joined the bass.
The lyrics of most songs focus on themes like self-reflection, youth frustration, personal problems, and difficulties with friendships. This is in contrast to Minor Threat's first recordings, which had a politically critical message and did not revolve around drug use.[citation needed]
- ^ Dischord Records (November 1985). "Records That We Sell". Maximum Rocknroll. Vol. 30. Berkeley, California.
- ^ "Dischord Records: Minor Threat - Out of Step". Dischord records. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
- ^ Corcoran, Nina (2023-11-14). "Minor Threat Announce New EP Out of Step Outtakes". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
- ^ Raggett, Ned. "Out of Step – Minor Threat". AllMusic. Retrieved March 20, 2010.
- ^ Kemp, Mark (2004). "Minor Threat". In Brackett, Nathan; Hoard, Christian (eds.). The New Rolling Stone Album Guide (4th ed.). Simon & Schuster. p. 544. ISBN 0-7432-0169-8.
- ^ "Minor Threat - Out Of Step at Discogs". discogs. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
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