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Flex Your Head - Compilation Album
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Flex Your Head

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Flex Your Head is Dischord's January 1982 sampler of early Washington, D.C. hardcore, with Teen Idles, Minor Threat and other local bands.

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Flex Your Head ranks #116 of 304 in the Compilation Album ranking, behind Peter Gabriel - Shaking the Tree: Sixteen Golden Greats, ahead of Pearl Jam - Rearviewmirror (Greatest Hits 1991-2003).

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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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