Top Government Issue Albums
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Live Bootleg Series Vol. 1: 09/14/1984 Washington, DC @ Wilson Center
Live Bootleg Series Vol. 1: 09/14/1984 Washington, DC @ Wilson Center
[2012]
The Punk Remains the Same - EP
The Punk Remains the Same - EP
[2009]
Strange Wine - Live At CBGB August 30, 1987
Strange Wine - Live At CBGB August 30, 1987
[2003]
Government Issue: Complete History, Vol. 2
Government Issue: Complete History, Vol. 2
[2002]
Complete History, Volume One
Complete History, Volume One
[2000]
Boycott Stabb (Complete Session)
Boycott Stabb (Complete Session)
[1983]
Government Issue Live!
Government Issue Live!
[1981]
Legless Bull
Legless Bull
[1981]
Related Information for Government Issue
Government Issue (often just GI) were an American straight edge hardcore punk band originating from the Washington DC scene, formed in 1980 and signed to Dischord Records. Many early songs were straightforward hardcore, clocking in at under the one minute mark, but they later progressed into a more melodic song-focused outfit (citing The Damned as key to gaining this catchy sound) and often with lyrics critical of the short-sighted behavior of the scene they aided in creating.Given the long running nature of the band, many participants in the DC hardcore scene had gone through G.I.'s membership. Government issue featured Brian Baker of Minor Threat, as well as Mike Fellows of Rites Of Spring and many others.The G.I.s, as they we... read more
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