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Another one of the earliest punk records coming out of Boston, circa 1977. This 4-song ep shows the band wearing their influences proudly on their sleeve, from the Stooges-esque riffing to the spot-on cover of the 13th Floor Elevators’ classic “You’re Gonna Miss Me.” After the release of this record, they got signed to Sire records and released an LP the next year, then broke up after the LP received little fanfare. Singer Jeff “Monoman” Conolly and 2 of the other members then formed the Lyres, who went on to longer lasting fame and fanfare playing 60′s style garage rock lead by Conolly’s signature organ playing.

IMO this is one of the best early punk released you can get for the price (typically under $15), as all four songs are catchy, hi-energy rockers. If you’re ever in Boston, stop by Looney Tunes Records on Boylston Street and say hi to the Monoman.

Side note: rumor has it that the weird silver domes on the cover of their Sire LP (google image search it) were originally huge mounds of coke, and Sire airbrushed them out to make the cover look more wholesome.