In January 1983, “SST” label released “What Makes a Man Start Fires?”, the second Minutemen studio album. It was recorded July – August 1982, and was produced by Spot.

Personnel:

• Boon – lead vocals, guitar
• Mike Watt- bass, backing vocals
• George Hurley- drums, oil drums
• Joe Baiza – additional guitar

Track listing:

1. Bob Dylan Wrote Propaganda Songs – Mike Watt
2. One Chapter in the Book – Mike Watt
3. Fake Contest – Mike Watt
4. Beacon Sighted Through Fog – Mike Watt
5. Mutiny in Jonestown – Boon, Mike Watt
6. East Wind/Faith – George Hurley, Mike Watt
7. Pure Joy – George Hurley, Mike Watt
8. 99 – George Hurley, Mike Watt
9. The Anchor – George Hurley, Mike Watt
10. Sell or Be Sold – Boon, Mike Watt
11. The Only Minority – Boon, Mike Watt
12. Split Red – Boon, Mike Watt
13. Colors – Boon, Mike Watt
14. Plight – Boon, Mike Watt
15. The Tin Roof – Mike Watt
16. Life as a Rehearsal – Mike Watt
17. This Road – Mike Watt
18. Polarity – Mike Watt