User ratings in Music are temporarily disabled. More info
- Summary: 'Punk Rock' is just that, combining new recordings of some of the band's edgier late-70s output with live performances culled from their 25th anniversary tour in 2002.
- Record Label: Quarterstick
- Genre(s): Indie, Rock
- More Details and Credits »
Score distribution:
-
Positive: 13 out of 17
-
Mixed: 4 out of 17
-
Negative: 0 out of 17
-
These aren't indelible tunes like "At Home He's a Tourist" or "Suspect Device." But months later they're still getting not just stronger but rawer, which isn't how this game usually works.
-
UncutThey remain funny, fly and fit for the future. [May 2004, p.104]
-
Shows that Jon Langford’s voice has lost bite but gained growl.
-
In the band's able hands, the music still sounds dangerous, unpredictable, and potent.
-
The songs aren't always as good as one might hope, especially in comparison to The Mekons' peak period.
-
MojoUnessential, yes, but hardly uninteresting. [Feb 2004, p.101]
-
If you're not already into it, you're not missing much.
Score distribution:
-
Positive: 0 out of
-
Mixed: 0 out of
-
Negative: 0 out of