10 Forgotten Punk Albums You Need To Redisover

While punk has enjoyed resurgences and new waves in the US, in the UK, from where much of the finest music originated, its legacy has been felt less keenly. The last great UK punk band might be Sunderland’s Leatherface, inactive as of 2010 but leaving a lasting impact on the nation’s heavier acts.

Their finest moment is 1991’s Mush, an album that draws brilliantly from the British scene and the heavy rock that came before it, and ‘80s bands like Husker Du. The record is drenched in distortion but complemented by bright, shining melodies.

“I Don’t Want To Be The One To Say It” is a breakneck track with a buzzsaw riff but an instantly memorable chorus. “Springtime” is brighter still, an optimistic, sweet song made muscular by the snarl of Frankie Stubbs’ voice. They end things on a more serious note with the state of the nation "Dead Industrial Atmosphere", the busiest, heaviest song on the album.

The album’s title suggests a deluge of indecipherable noise but Leatherface have a real clarity to their songwriting. It’s an album built for repeat listens - each time you’ll find further gems in these tightly wound tunes.