Formed in 1979, Minnesota power trio Hüsker Dü came up through the early-80s hardcore punk scene and gained a following in 1983 when their EP with its yinyang combination of ferocity and melody and mostly two-minute tracks, started picking uplanded in July 1984 it caused a mighty, alt.rock splash. Although it included some of their most thrilling punk rock speed-rides, it was a hugely ambitious double-vinyl concept album.
