The Argument
Studio album by Fugazi
Released	October 16, 2001
Recorded	January–February 2001
Genre	Indie rock, post-hardcore
Length	45:02
Label	Dischord
Producer	Fugazi
Professional reviews
Trouser Press link All Music Guide link Pitchfork (8.5/10) Oct 22, 2001 Rolling Stone Nov 13, 2001
Fugazi chronology
Instrument Soundtrack (1999) The Argument (2001) Fugazi Live Series (2004)

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Track listing

1. "Untitled Intro" – 0:52
2. "Cashout" – 4:24
3. "Full Disclosure" – 3:53
4. "Epic Problem" – 3:59
5. "Life and Limb" – 3:09
6. "The Kill" – 5:27
7. "Strangelight" – 5:53
8. "Oh" – 4:29
9. "Ex-Spectator" – 4:18
10. "Nightshop" – 4:02
11. "Argument" – 4:27

Personnel

• Ian MacKaye – vocals, guitar, piano
• Guy Picciotto – vocals, guitar
• Joe Lally – vocals, bass
• Brendan Canty – drums, piano
• Jerry Busher – second drums, percussion
• Bridget Cross – backing vocals
• Kathi Wilcox – backing vocals
• Amy Domingues – cello
• Chad Clark – CD mastering
• John Loder – vinyl mastering
• Jem Cohen – cover design, photography
• David Bryant – photography
• Steven Skovensky – photography

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