From the Vault #7: Dag Nasty - Can I Say (1986)

Dag Nasty were a hardcore/punk band formed in 1985 by Brian Baker (guitar) of Minor Threat, Colin Sears (drums) and Roger Marbury (bass), both of Bloody Mannequin Orchestra, and Shawn Brown later of Swiz and Jesuseater (vocals). Their style of melodic hardcore was influential to hardcore as well as being an influence on post-hardcore or Emo. Shawn Brown was the first vocalist with whom the band recorded (until recently) previously-unreleased versions of most of the material that later made up their first release, "Can I Say," with former roadie and new singer Dave Smalley of DYS. If you dig bands like Jawbreaker, Samiam, or Jimmy Eats World, this one's for you.

Tracklist:

1. "Values Here"
2. "One to Two"
3. "Circles"
4. "Thin Line"
5. "Justification"
6. "What Now?"
7. "I've Heard"
8. "Under Your Influence"
9. "Can I Say"
10. "Never Go Back"