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Flex Your Head

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description Flex Your Head Overview

Flex Your Head is a compilation album released in 1982 on Dischord Records, documenting the early Washington, D.C. hardcore punk scene. The compilation features tracks from bands including the Teen Idles, Minor Threat, S.O.A. (State of Alert), Government Issue, Youth Brigade, Red C, and Void.

It was among the earliest releases on Dischord, the independent label founded by Ian MacKaye and Jeff Nelson of the Teen Idles, and is regarded as a foundational document of first-wave D.C. hardcore.

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What record label released the Flex Your Head compilation?

Flex Your Head was released in January 1982 by Dischord Records, the legendary independent label founded by Ian MacKaye. Dischord was the epicenter of the Washington, D.C. punk scene.

Which bands are featured on the Flex Your Head compilation?

The album serves as a sampler of early D.C. hardcore, featuring foundational acts like the Teen Idles and Minor Threat. It also includes tracks from other local bands like S.O.A. (State of Alert).

Why is Flex Your Head historically significant?

It was one of the first comprehensive documents of the DC hardcore punk movement, capturing the aggressive, fast-paced sound of the era. It showcased a tight-knit community of teenagers who would go on to shape independent music.

How many songs are on the Flex Your Head compilation?

The original LP release contained 22 tracks, including multiple songs from short-lived bands like The Extorts and Red C. Its blistering tracklist perfectly encapsulated the defining hardcore punk sound of 1982.

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