My First Bells

My First Bells is a compilation album by the American punk rock band Minutemen, released on SST Records in 1985.[1]

My First Bells
Compilation album by
The Minutemen
Released1985
GenreAlternative rock, hardcore punk, post-punk
LabelSST (032)

The collection was released as a cassette and included the Minutemen's first five EPs and LPs, recorded and released between 1980 and 1983.[2] It also included three songs released on other compilations: "9:30 May 2", "Clocks" and "Prelude".

The release totaled 62 songs.[3] It included:

Reception

John Dougan called the album "A superb collection."[4] Critic Ira Robbins called it "essential."[1] Jon Pareles of The New York Times said "Minutemen crammed telegraphic lyrics and allusions to blues, rock, Captain Beefheart and jazz into songs that generally lasted less than two minutes each" while saying the songs have "bite" and "virtuosity."[5]

References
  1. Robbins, Ira. "TrouserPress.com :: Minutemen". Trouser Press. Retrieved March 14, 2020.
  2. Bogdanov, Vladimir; Woodstra, Chris; Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (October 13, 2002). All Music Guide to Rock: The Definitive Guide to Rock, Pop, and Soul. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 9780879306533 – via Google Books.
  3. Thompson, Dave (October 13, 2000). Alternative Rock. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 9780879306076 – via Google Books.
  4. Dougan, John. "My First Bells: 1980-1983". AllMusic. Retrieved March 14, 2020.
  5. Pareles, Jon (October 25, 1985). "Top Rockers Are in Town, Swinging Back to Basics". The New York Times. Retrieved March 14, 2020.


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