MINUTEMEN - What Makes A Man Start Fires? LP Blues a garage punk band was

a garage punk band was originally formed in late 1979

developed a very personal sound reminiscent of Joy Division

In the company of Gilles Poizat (guitar

“Quadruple ZZ Top” repurposes FDR’s infamous quote about the Dust Bowl’s destruction “What the sun left

This new version contains three bonus tracks

MINUTEMEN - What Makes A Man Start Fires? LP Blues a garage punk band wasOriginally released in 1983, "What Makes A Man Start Fires?" is the second studio album and fifth release by the Minutemen. At almost twice the length of their previous album, "The Punch Line," the Minutemen's songs began surpassing the two minute mark. For what would be the only time on a Minutemen release, all of the lead vocals were sung exclusively by guitarist vocalist D. Boon, although bassist Mike Watt does contribute backing vocals.