15. “The Kill” (2001)
This song is more lowkey compared to the rest of this list, so if you’re looking for a track that pairs well with staring at a blank wall and dissociating, look no further than “The Kill.”
14. “Burning Too” (1989)
To help distance yourself from Fugazi’s most definitive track, you might have to start being someone who calls the compilation “12 Songs” and telling people you always forget “Waiting Room” is even on that one. This will be a power move more than anything.
13. “Arpeggiator” (1998)
This one has a badass title. That’s all you need to sound cool in conversation.
12. “Great Cop” (1993)
“Great Cop” starts with a memorable bass line, just like that other Fugazi song, which makes it easy to enjoy more than “Waiting Room,” if not equivalently or slightly less.
11. “Give Me The Cure” (1989)
“Give Me The Cure” starts off kind of mellow with a delicate guitar riff. The next party you attend, be sure to pick up the nearest acoustic guitar and start playing this lick. You will become the most respected person there. Mainly because everyone will be relieved you played anything other than “Wonderwall.”
10. “Greed” (1990)
The stop and go elements in this one make it pretty unique and will make you shine among all three of your Fugazi-sympathizing friends. Easy option here.
9. “Public Witness Program” (1993)
“In On The Kill Taker” is considered the band’s breakthrough release. One day you can maybe confirm that by checking it out. Until then, this one seems like a good one to say you like the best.
8. “Break” (1998)
“Break” has a really slick opening not dissimilar to that of “Waiting Room.” This one might actually be better than their “best one.” Unfortunately, we turned it off halfway through to listen to “Waiting Room” instead, so we’ll never know for sure.
7. “Smallpox Champion” (1993)
Fugazi took a stance against the evils of this world. Particularly, selling merch. I guess that means the band didn’t want to make any money from their art. That must be why they’re on Spotify. They won’t make any residuals from that platform.
6. “Five Corporations” (1998)
Pretending to be a fan of a band is exhausting. You have to nod enthusiastically while others talk about them just so they know you agree wholeheartedly. This track makes it a little easier though. Hopefully.
5. “Number 5” (2001)
You’ll get some major obscurity points if you boast that the band’s best song is one from a standalone EP from late-stage Fugazi that casual fans won’t even know exists.
4. “Caustic Acrostic” (1998)
Fugazi was known for having a strong DIY ethos. You do too, if you’re reading this list because you want to come across as a seasoned Fugazi fan.
3. “Argument” (2001)
This is the last track on the album, unlike “Waiting Room” which is front and center. This is an easy option to pretend to like, merely because it is so buried on the album’s depth chart. Major cred.
2. “I’m So Tired” (1999)
This song is a part of a soundtrack for a documentary film about Fugazi called “Instrument.” It features a piano, just like every other Fugazi song not named “Waiting Room” does, I think.
1. “Waiting Room – demo” (2014)
Screw it. If worse comes to worse, just say the demo version of “Waiting Room” is superior to the otherwise more listener-friendly and peppier one. This demo is nice and sloppy, and will make everyone around think you are interesting. You should always use Fugazi to your social advantage whenever possible. Now get out there and go make Ian MacKaye proud.
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