Originally released in 1983, What Makes A Man Start Fires? is the second studio album and fifth release by the Minutemen. At almost twice the length of their previous album, "The Punch Line," the Minutemen's songs began surpassing the two-minute mark. For what would be the only time on a Minutemen release, all of the lead vocals were sung exclusively by guitarist/vocalist D. Boon, although bassist Mike Watt does contribute backing vocals.
TRACK LISTING
Bob Dylan Wrote Propaganda Songs (1:27)
One Chapter In The Book (1:00)
Beacon Sighted Through Fog (1:00)
Fake Contest (1:44)
Mutiny In Jonestown (1:06)
East Wind / Faith (2:10)
Pure Joy (1:30)
99 (1:00)
The Anchor (2:30)
Sell Or Be Sold (1:45)
The Only Minority (1:00)
Split Red (0:52)
Colors (2:05)
Plight (1:37)
The Tin Roof (1:08)
Life As A Rehearsal (1:35)
This Road (1:26)
Polarity (1:44)