3-Way Tie (For Last)

by Minutemen

Overview

D. Boon's death in December 1985 was one of rock's most tragic occurrences. And, a decade later, you may find that it still affects the way you listen to this, the "final" Minutemen record. Boon was hitting his stride here; the songs were emphatic, smart, and marked by his increasing sociopolitical awareness. He did not suffer fools gladly, and this record (as do the best of the Minutemen's) retains a strong sense of moral indignation (listen to "The Price of Paradise" and "The Big Stick"). One fact that shouldn't be lost in eulogizing over Boon was the significant role Mike Watt was playing in the band. This hadn't happened overnight, but with each successive record, Watt's confidence as a bass player and songwriter was growing, and by the time of 3-Way Tie, his skills were in full flower -- so much so that one side of the record is called "Side D," the other, "Side Mike." Dense and driving, this is a bittersweet moment closing an excellent band's career. ~ John Dougan

Product Details

Release Date:	10/17/1990
Label:	Sst
UPC:	0018861005812

Tracks

1. The Price of Paradise
2. Lost
3. The Big Stick
4. Political Nightmare
5. Courage
6. Have You Ever Seen the Rain?
7. The Red and the Black
8. Spoken Word Piece
9. No One
10. Stories
11. What Is It?
12. Ack Ack Ack
13. Just Another Soldier
14. Situations at Hand
15. Hittin' the Bong
16. Bermuda

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Minutemen   Primary Artist
George Hurley   Drums
D. Boon   Vocals,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric),Vocals (Background)
Mike Watt   Bass

Technical Credits

Curt Kirkwood   Composer
Eric Bloom   Composer
Ethan James   Engineer,Producer
John Fogerty   Composer
Sandy Pearlman   Composer
Roky Erickson   Composer
Kira Roessler   Composer
The Tragically Hip   Composer
Kendall Jones   Composer
Albert Bouchard   Composer
D. Boon   Composer
Fluke   Composer
Mike Watt   Composer