Following up the landmark double album Zen Arcade, Hüsker Dü developed a post-hardcore sound for New Day Rising that was compact and melodic yet still teetering on the edge of explosion. Deep in the ocean of noise, there are catchy, intricate hooks. “Celebrated Summer” starts as a sprint, becomes a gentle acoustic jog in the middle, and tears off again at the finish. On the other hand, “Folk Lore” and “Powerline” start loud and stay loud, giving the album quick, intensely satisfying bursts of volume and melody.