My War | 
 enlarge | Artist: Black Flag
Label: Sst Records
Category: Music
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Rating:  43 reviews
Sales Rank: 374210
Media: LP Record
Discs: 1
Tracks: 9
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 12.1 x 12.1 x 0.2
UPC: 018861002316
EAN: 0018861002316
ASIN: B000000LZN
Release Date: October 17, 1990
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Brand New. Shrink wrap is opened, but record has never been played. r045
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| Tracks:
| • | My War - Black Flag, Dukowski, Chuck | | • | Can't Decide | | • | Beat My Head Against the Wall | | • | I Love You - Black Flag, Dukowski, Chuck | | • | Forever Time | | • | The Swinging Man | | • | Nothing Left Inside | | • | Three Nights | | • | Scream |
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| Customer Reviews:
 Perhaps the greatest punk album ever!!!!!! May 21, 2007
lolly (Fargo , ND, USA)
I know that some people complain that the Flag went metal starting with this album, but just listen to the songs. They bite with more ferocity than even the much critically praised "Damaged". My War is the sound of a band realizing that they don't have to be pigeonholed into a genre of music that they all but invented. Don't get me wrong, "Damaged" is a masterpeice, but this album just sounds better.
First time listeners be forwarned, this is not an easy listen. The low-fi recording and rawness of Black Flag make it something that the uninitiated listener will not understand, but give it a chance, listen to it a few times and you will hear the brilliance of one of the greatest punk bands of all time.
 I Always Wear a Smile.... April 26, 2007
Chris G. (IL USA)
It is sort of a shame when I was in H.S. that I was more into the current '90s indie punk music. I missed many of the Trailblazers in the late '70 & early '80s.
Black Flag was one of the first "hardcore punk" bands. Fast-paced, Relentless spit-spewin anger. Their debut "Damaged" came out in 1982, which I was fortunate to first hear in High School. I'm just not into the humor heard on "Damaged"
I didn't get Black Flag's second lp,(w/ Henry Rollins) 1983's My War until years later, but I do prefer this one. Much longer songs, and the intensity may be turned down a notch, but it's still a Punk Rawk Scorcher. It also shows a more heavy dirge nod to Black Sabbath w/ a flash of mental illness, disease felt throughout "My War" - Even the cover art looks psychotic, Doesn't it?
...In a bright Blue sky backdrop.
Lead, Henry Rollins not only portrays fits of Anguish, & frustrated anger, but also some laid back loathing.
"Forever Time" is probably my favorite song on "My War" - Pure THROAT SHREDDING screaming TTIIIIIIIIIIIIMMME...
It Kind of reminds me of Black Francis's vocal shred on "Doolittle"s "Tame" - Doolittle by The Pixies was released a few yrs. later in 1989.
I'll take "My War"- when I am in a Angry mood over The Pixies any day, Kurt was watchin' both, but couldn't match this kind of RAW talent.
-"I Go by Swingin' Man! ...Feelin' no pain!"
Freakin Rock.. March 10, 2007
VaneS F (I'm Home)
YoU go buy this:It's like whEN I didn't want to be around:You know,I'd pop in my war.Henry understands..
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Yeah..
This album saved my life. July 7, 2006
J Mantyla (Anchorage, AK USA)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
My War is one of the most important albums in my collection, because it helped me get through some really tough times in my life. The whole aura of the release is depression and anguish, but at the same time the album can sooth because the lyrics are deep and moving. Some people might not like this album, because they can solve emotional issues on their own, but if you need comfort and guidance to let off anger and pain, put My War on maximum volume with the lyrics booket in hand and begin to heal all emotional pain.
This Album is a smack in the jaw June 30, 2006
J. Favata (S, ny usa)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Henry rollins and Greg Ginn Working together for this 1983 master piece. You can feel rollins spitting in your face while he sings "My War! your one of them you say, your my friend but your one of them". this album is nothing to f**k with buy it but warning don't listen to if, your having relationship problems, job problems, school problems exc.. because if your in a good mood before this album you will want to kick someone in the n*ts after this. plus we don't want to see you on the news.
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