Punk Reviews
London Calling Review: Punk Grows Up
The Clash's double album stretches punk into reggae, ska, rockabilly and beyond. Our verdict.
Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols Review: The Sound of British Punk Exploding
The Sex Pistols' only studio album is a blast of snarling, guitar-driven fury. Our verdict.
Horses Review: Poetry Meets Garage Rock
Patti Smith's debut mixes rock'n'roll and poetry into something raw and electrifying. Our verdict.
Marquee Moon Review: Guitars Like Lightning
Television's debut is a masterclass in interlocking guitars and angular songs. Our verdict.
Ramones Review: Fourteen Songs in Under Thirty Minutes
The Ramones' debut is a blueprint for punk: fast, funny and brilliantly stripped back. Our verdict.
Doolittle Review: Quiet-Loud Alt-Rock at Its Best
Pixies' second album is surf, punk and pop in a fractured, brilliant package. Our verdict.
Closer Review: A Haunting Farewell
Joy Division's second and final album is bleak, beautiful and tragically poised. Our verdict.
Daydream Nation Review: Noise Rock With a Heart
Sonic Youth's double album blends melody and noise into a sprawling indie landmark. Our verdict.
The Clash Review: Fast, Angry and Brilliant
The Clash's debut is a lean, politically charged blast of British punk. Our verdict.
Unknown Pleasures Review: The Sound of Post-Punk Gloom
Joy Division's debut is dark, spacious and unforgettable. Our verdict.