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Zen ArcadeHüsker Dü
Alternative & Indie · 1980s

Zen Arcade — 1984

Hüsker Dü

Hüsker Dü
Released 1984Alternative & Indie
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Reviewed by Callum Ashworth, 247 Album Verdict

A sprawling, ambitious hardcore-into-melody double album. Bold and influential. A genre landmark. Where Hüsker Dü's run begins — a strong starting point.

On vinyl: Many '80s records have had strong reissue programmes — check for a recently mastered version.

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