Fugazi The Argument

4 stars out of 5 - "...A bracing corrective to the misconceptions of punk's original intent..."
9 out of 10 - "...Their formal fidgeting and steadfast belief in defiance and difference produce a new kind of punk alchemy. Again."
"...Raw and affecting..." - Rating: B
4 stars out of 5 - "...This has renewed sparkle, raiding indie-pop territory with harmonies, hand-claps and even the odd acoustic guitar..."
4 stars out of 5 - "...THE ARGUMENT showcases a band of uncommon power grappling with subtler shades as well as their quiet/loud, dub-influenced trademark sound. What's more, they've never sounded more potent..."
Ranked #19 in AP's "25 Best Albums of 2001".
8 out of 10 - "...Fugazi's sound has never been static...Lyrically, they are still making th epersonal political, battling globalization, ignorance and greed at the human level..."
"...Timelier than ever..."
"...Exploring the limits of boith their voices and guitars...Fugazi still have plenty of new tricks to teach the young pups of today's scene."
Ranked #19 in NME's 50 "Albums Of the Year 2001".
8 out of 10 - "...It's the sound of an inspirational band, renewed, at play."
Paste (magazine) - "THE ARGUMENT subverts the wallopping aggression of the band's earlier albums, but the richer, more atmospheric dynamic range only makes the explosive bits hit all the harder."