The Punk Thread

Black Flag - "Nervous Breakdown" E.P. (1979)

The Californian hardcore punk legends' first studio outing offers a brisk five-minute/four-song romp with a truckload of energy, despite the pre-Henry Rollins lineup.

For fans of Circle Jerks, Minor Threat & Dead Kennedys.

3.5/5

Thrust - "Mindless" (1990)

The sole full-length from this melodic hardcore/skate punk outfit from my adopted stomping ground of the Gold Coast. It's very well produced & executed & has a bit of a heavy metal edge to it at times too.

For fans of The Ramones, Bad Religion & Motorhead.

Germs - "(GI)" (1979)

One of the earlier hardcore punk full-lengths & the sole album from this Los Angeles outfit. It's gone on to become somewhat of an underground classic over the years but I've struggled with it a little bit, mainly due to the fact that the weaker inclusions tend to taint the majority of the tracklisting which is generally pretty enjoyable without ever seeing me fully engaged. There's nothing you haven't heard a thousand times before here either.

For fans of Minor Threat, Reagan Youth & Adolescents

3/5