OFF! is about as close as you can get to punk's central vein.
Fronted by Keith Morris, the group focus on the early (pre-Rollins) material of Black Flag while adding their own, seismic compositions.
Recently stomping past DC's iconic 9:30 Club – scene of many a seminal punk moment – the band blasted through 'First Four EP's' without even gasping for air.
Recorded for posterity, the initial pressing sold out within a few moments sparking Outer Battery Records to force through a second deluxe pressing (pre-order LINK).
Available on four colour-ways, this is a fantastic chance to own a primal piece of punk performance. Oh, and European fans don't need to fear being stung by American delivery charges – all European orders are serviced from this side of the pond.
Clash is able to air a truly terrifying version of 'Black Thoughts', a paranoid and inspiration dollop of rock that gouges out new meaning with each slash of the guitar.
Tune in now.