Minutemen - Buzz or Howl Under the Influence of Heat

What Makes A Man Start Firesnull marked a real step forward for The Minutemen, and while Double Nickels On The Dime was where the group would reach their peak, there were plenty of signs pointing to that album's diverse brilliance on this eight-song EP. While "Dreams Are Free, Motherfucker!" and "The Toe Jam" are goofy, noisy throwaways (hey, this was a EP sandwiched between albums), the rest of the songs found the band consolidating their strengths and growing even tighter and more confident. Read More