"Double Nickels" is trucker slang for 55 mph (the national speed limit at the time), and "The Dime" refers to Interstate 10. It was a sarcastic response to Sammy Hagar's "I Can't Drive 55," with the band arguing that writing your own stories was more defiant than speeding.
A critique of the Vietnam War using a high school math analogy. Minutemen - Double Nickels On The Dime -1984- -1989-.rar
Often hailed as the pinnacle of the Minutemen's career and a cornerstone of the American indie rock movement, Double Nickels on the Dime blends punk's high-speed energy with punk-funk, folk, jazz, and spoken word, all while adhering to a strict DIY (Do-It-Yourself) ethic. The Story Behind Double Nickels on the Dime (1984) "Double Nickels" is trucker slang for 55 mph
Mike Watt’s complex, thumping, and melodic bass playing functioned as a lead instrument rather than simple rhythmic backing. Often hailed as the pinnacle of the Minutemen's