In a Free Land
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"In A Free Land" is a song by Hüsker Dü
released as a single
in 1982. It was the band's second single.
This release finds the band in a period where its music was still strictly hardcore punk
, but does have a hint of their future melodic style, particularly in the title track.
The songs were written by all three members, Bob Mould
, Grant Hart
, and Greg Norton
. All three are also credited with performing on vocals.
The single's pressing was limited to 2,500 copies upon its release, along with an unknown number that contained a lyric insert. http://www.thirdav.com/hd_discog/01_commercial.html#iafl
The three tracks, in remixed form (a necessity since the original two-track master was lost by the pressing plant hired by New Alliance), appear on the Everything Falls Apart and More
CD. The loss of the original two-track master to this EP may have led to a popular rumor that the stereo master to Everything Falls Apart itself had been lost.
The title track was covered by the New Jersey hardcore band Ensign
on their 2003 album Love the Music, Hate the Kids
.
In 2009, at the All Tomorrow's Parties festival in New York City, Bob Mould teamed up with members of No Age to perform the song, possibly the first time the song has been performed live since 1987.
Side Two
Hüsker Dü
Hüsker Dü was an American rock band formed in Saint Paul, Minnesota in 1979. The band's continual members were guitarist Bob Mould, bassist Greg Norton, and drummer Grant Hart....
released as a single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
in 1982. It was the band's second single.
This release finds the band in a period where its music was still strictly hardcore punk
Hardcore punk
Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...
, but does have a hint of their future melodic style, particularly in the title track.
The songs were written by all three members, Bob Mould
Bob Mould
Robert Arthur "Bob" Mould is an American musician, principally known for his work as guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for alternative rock bands Hüsker Dü in the 1980s and Sugar in the 1990s.-Early life:...
, Grant Hart
Grant Hart
Grant Hart is an American musician, best known as the drummer and co-songwriter for the influential alternative rock and hardcore punk band Hüsker Dü. After the band's breakup in 1987, Hart formed the alternative rock trio Nova Mob, where he moved to vocals and guitar...
, and Greg Norton
Greg Norton
Greg Norton is an American musician, formerly of the band Hüsker Dü....
. All three are also credited with performing on vocals.
The single's pressing was limited to 2,500 copies upon its release, along with an unknown number that contained a lyric insert. http://www.thirdav.com/hd_discog/01_commercial.html#iafl
The three tracks, in remixed form (a necessity since the original two-track master was lost by the pressing plant hired by New Alliance), appear on the Everything Falls Apart and More
Everything Falls Apart
Everything Falls Apart is the second album by Hüsker Dü, though their first studio album, as their debut, Land Speed Record, was recorded live...
CD. The loss of the original two-track master to this EP may have led to a popular rumor that the stereo master to Everything Falls Apart itself had been lost.
The title track was covered by the New Jersey hardcore band Ensign
Ensign (band)
Ensign is a hardcore punk band from New Jersey, USA. It was formed in 1995 and signed to Indecision Records in 1996. They signed to the larger label "next door", Dexter Holland's Nitro Records in 1998 and finally came to rest at Blackout Records in 2003 after a brief sortie back to Indecision in...
on their 2003 album Love the Music, Hate the Kids
Love The Music, Hate The Kids
Love the Music, Hate The Kids is New Jersey, U.S. hardcore punk band Ensign's fourth full-length album. It is an album of cover versions of seminal hardcore punk songs from the early-80s to mid-90s. It was recorded in seven days and released in October, 2003...
.
In 2009, at the All Tomorrow's Parties festival in New York City, Bob Mould teamed up with members of No Age to perform the song, possibly the first time the song has been performed live since 1987.
Track listing
Side One- "In A Free Land" – 2:50
Side Two
- "What Do I Want?" – 1:16
- "M.I.C." – 1:07