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Red Medicine

by Fugazi

Released: June 12, 1995

Post-hardcore, art rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

"Red Medicine" serves as the fourth studio album by the American post-hardcore band Fugazi, hitting the shelves on June 12, 1995, under Dischord Records. Continuing their tradition of innovative and thought-provoking music, "Red Medicine" likely delivers a powerful blend of raw energy, intricate instrumentation, and socially conscious lyrics characteristic of Fugazi's signature sound.

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Reception

This album notably stands out as the band's most commercially successful release, achieving a peak position of number 126 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and reaching number 18 on the UK Albums Chart. Its commercial success is a testament to the band's enduring influence and the album's resonance with audiences both in the United States and abroad.

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"Red Medicine" serves as the fourth studio album by the American post-hardcore band Fugazi, hitting the shelves on June 12, 1995, under Dischord Records. This album notably stands out as the band's most commercially successful release, achieving a peak position of number 126 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and reaching number 18 on the UK Albums Chart.

Continuing their tradition of innovative and thought-provoking music, "Red Medicine" likely delivers a powerful blend of raw energy, intricate instrumentation, and socially conscious lyrics characteristic of Fugazi's signature sound. Its commercial success is a testament to the band's enduring influence and the album's resonance with audiences both in the United States and abroad.