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Heroin
Heroin was a post-punk band that formed in 1982. Their name drew criticism for its reference to the drug, though the band described it as a metaphor for...
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A Portion
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Another
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Has Been
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Meaningless
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Blindly
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Come To Mind
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Destination
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Head Cold
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I've Got Mine
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In General
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Indecision
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Leave
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Meaning Less
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Moving Parts
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Never Ever
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The Obvious
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Heroin was a post-punk band that formed in 1982. Their name drew criticism for its reference to the drug, though the band described it as a metaphor for repression and conformity. They released albums like Bug in 1983 and Whitey On The Moon in 1987, with songs such as A Portion and I've Got Mine appearing in their catalog.
Their music received mixed reactions, with some critics calling them pioneers while others found it overly nihilistic. The band maintained a consistent lineup with J. Mascis on vocals and guitar, Lou Barlow on bass, and Murph on drums throughout their active years.
Their 1990 album A Portion marked a shift toward more experimental and acoustic approaches compared to their earlier work. The title track from that album became one of their most recognized songs, though the band's catalog remained relatively small during their time together.
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