40 years ago today (1/31/85), Hüsker Dü released their third album New Day Rising. The album bridged the trio’s hardcore punk roots and the more melodic, introspective direction they would take on Flip Your Wig and Candy Apple Grey. Having influenced Nirvana and Pixies, Hüsker Dü early output is one of the most influential in alt rock and punk. Watch the band lay it down ferocious and tight live in 1985…
