straight edge
what it is
Straight Edge refers to a lifestyle that started within the hardcore punk subculture whose adherents make a commitment to abstain from using alcohol, tobacco, recreational drugs, and sometimes engaging in promiscuous sex. The term was coined by the 1980s hardcore punk band Minor Threat in the song "Straight Edge". Since its inception there has been considerable debate over what constitutes a straight edge lifestyle.
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What is straight edge?
Straight Edge refers to a lifestyle that started within the hardcore punk subculture whose adherents make a commitment to abstain from using alcohol, tobacco, recreational drugs, and sometimes engaging in promiscuous sex. The term was coined by the 1980s hardcore punk band Minor Threat in the song "Straight Edge". Since its inception there has been considerable debate over what constitutes a straight edge lifestyle.
What are good straight edge albums to start with?
Try Start Today by Gorilla Biscuits, Complete Discography by Minor Threat, Straight Edge Revenge by Project X, and I Hope We're Not the Last by Casey Jones.
Who are some women making straight edge?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/straight-edge/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making straight edge, from mainstream to underground.
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