10 Most Underrated Punk Albums Ever

10. Vice Squad - No Cause For Concern

‘No Cause for Concern’ was the 1981 debut album from female fronted riot grrrl influencers, Vice Squad. As one of the first bands to splice ideas of feminist identity with the harsh, rough sound of garage punk, Vice Squad should receive a lot more credit considering what they achieved. However, other female fronted bands like X-Ray Spex and Siouxsie & the Banshees receive far more appraisal.

This album is interesting as, even though it was released by Zonophone records, Vice Squad credited the release and recording to their own studio, Riot City Records. Because of this, an original vinyl print of ‘No Cause for Concern’ which credits Zonophone is an incredibly rare commodity, making it one of punk's most elusive records.

The garage rock inspiration on this record is abundantly clear from the fuzzy production, attitude driven song narratives and brash vocal delivery. Top songs from this hidden gem of 80’s punk record include ‘Summer Fashion’, ‘Coward’ and ‘1981’.