The Argument

The Argument
Studio album by Fugazi
Released	October 16, 2001
Recorded	January–February 2001
Genre	Indie rock, post-hardcore
Length	45:02
Label	Dischord
Producer	Fugazi
Professional reviews
All Music Guide link Pitchfork (8.5/10) Oct 22, 2001 Rolling Stone Nov 13, 2001
Fugazi chronology
Instrument Soundtrack (1999) The Argument (2001) Fugazi Live Series (2004)

The Argument is the sixth studio album from the alternative rock band Fugazi, and their last before going on indefinite hiatus in 2002. It was released by Dischord Records, which Fugazi singer and guitarist Ian MacKaye co-owns, on October 16, 2001. The Argument was recorded at Inner Ear Studios and the Dischord House between January and April 2001.

Track listing

All songs written by Fugazi.

1. "Untitled Intro" – 0:52
2. "Cashout" – 4:24
3. "Full Disclosure" – 3:53
4. "Epic Problem" – 3:59
5. "Life and Limb" – 3:09
6. "The Kill" – 5:27
7. "Strangelight" – 5:53
8. "Oh" – 4:29
9. "Ex-Spectator" – 4:18
10. "Nightshop" – 4:02
11. "Argument" – 4:27

Personnel

• Ian MacKaye – vocals, guitar, piano
• Guy Picciotto – vocals, guitar
• Joe Lally – vocals, bass
• Brendan Canty – drums, piano
• Jerry Busher – second drums, percussion
• Bridget Cross – backing vocals
• Kathi Wilcox – backing vocals
• Amy Domingues – cello
• Chad Clark – CD mastering
• John Loder – vinyl mastering
• Jem Cohen – cover design, photography
• David Bryant – photography
• Steven Skovensky – photography

Chart positions

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