Minor Threat - Minor Threat

"Minor Threat", the debut EP by the American band of the same name, released in 1981, stands as a cornerstone of hardcore punk and one of the rawest, most direct statements in independent music history.

With just eight tracks and a runtime of just over 10 minutes, the record is a fierce manifesto of youthful urgency, restrained anger, and a strong DIY ethos. Songs like “Straight Edge,” “Seeing Red,” and “Filler” became anthems for a generation rejecting conformity, substance abuse, and the established system. Ian MacKaye’s intense vocals, paired with the band’s explosive speed, defined a sound that would go on to influence punk and hardcore scenes for decades. "Minor Threat" is short, sharp, and absolutely essential.