Music QotW: Life-Changing Album

What album has been most influential in your life?
Submitted by Soup.

Out of Step

Minor Threat

The most influential album on my life is probably is Minor Threat. Seven years ago, I picked up Minor Threat's Complete Discography, along with 13 Songs by Fugazi. Both of these albums have completely shaped my life, who I am, and all the future music I would listen to.

Back in middle school, all my friends started doing extacy and smoking pot. These things just didn't appeal to me, and I never wanted to experience anything like that. Listening to Minor Threat made me realize I wasn't alone, and actually there was an entire section of music geared towards my own views. Straight-edge was something I could relate to for 6 years of my life. Hardcore was something I could relate to.

I've never really been able to get away from my roots either. I've always had a soft spot for lo-fi music. Musicians who don't really use too many electronic manipulators. Also slow, long songs have just never been my style. So, they've influenced me all over.

The. End.