TEEN IDLES

Sleeve Picture

The Teen Idles were the first to release a record on Dischord (Dischord #1)

It was produced by Skip Groff and engineered by Don Zientara at Inner Ear Studios. Noted for its frenetecism, much has developed in D.C.'s aesthetic over the 16 years since this was recorded. But this is essential listening, marking a change in music that was unstoppable and thoroughly influential.

This single was later compiled onto Dischord 14 CD (1981 - The Year in 7 inches) which gives even more of a musical picture of the time.

There is an account of the band's beginnings on the sleeve notes of the new Teen Idles compiltion 7".

See also Flex Your Head which has three Teen Idles songs.

Ian was subsequently in Minor Threat , Egg Hunt ,Skewbald/Grand Union , Pailhead, Embrace and Fugazi.

Jeff was subsequently in Minor Threat, Egg Hunt, High Back Chairs and 3.

Nathan was subsequently in Youth Brigade (who also had 3 songs on Flex your Head).

Geordie was subsequently in Tone.