Double Nickels on the Dime has had a profound influence on the punk and alternative rock genres. The album's innovative fusion of styles and its emphasis on lyrical complexity have inspired countless bands, including Fugazi, Ween, and Sonic Youth.
Double Nickels was created directly in response to Hüsker Dü's double album, Zen Arcade . Watt famously stated they wanted to prove they could make a better double album, leading to the creation of a dense, often chaotic collection of songs that averaged just over a minute and a half in length. Why Double Nickels on the Dime Redefined Punk
is a quintessential Mike Watt in-joke. It was a direct rebuttal to Sammy Hagar’s "I Can’t Drive 55". To the Minutemen, true rebellion wasn't about breaking the speed limit; it was about the discipline of driving your own path and writing your own songs while following the rules of the road. "Double Nickels" : Trucker slang for 55 mph. "The Dime"
Double Nickels on the Dime has had a profound influence on the punk and alternative rock genres. The album's innovative fusion of styles and its emphasis on lyrical complexity have inspired countless bands, including Fugazi, Ween, and Sonic Youth.
Double Nickels was created directly in response to Hüsker Dü's double album, Zen Arcade . Watt famously stated they wanted to prove they could make a better double album, leading to the creation of a dense, often chaotic collection of songs that averaged just over a minute and a half in length. Why Double Nickels on the Dime Redefined Punk
is a quintessential Mike Watt in-joke. It was a direct rebuttal to Sammy Hagar’s "I Can’t Drive 55". To the Minutemen, true rebellion wasn't about breaking the speed limit; it was about the discipline of driving your own path and writing your own songs while following the rules of the road. "Double Nickels" : Trucker slang for 55 mph. "The Dime"