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Pete

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On This Day January 31 1985 - New Day Rising by Husker Du Was Released.

On this day January 31 1985, New Day Rising by Husker Du was released, marking a major moment in the evolution of American alternative and underground rock. The album expanded the band’s hardcore roots with more melody structure and emotional range, while still retaining speed intensity and raw energy.

New Day Rising reflected how mid 1980s independent music was beginning to push beyond strict genre...

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