Throb Throb

Pioneering the distinct, melodic yet muscular sound of Chicago punk, the band's debut album fuses the raw speed of hardcore with pronounced post-punk structural sensibilities. Jeff Pezzati's booming, anthemic vocals act as a clarion call over John Haggerty's thick, buzzsaw guitar tone and militaristic rhythms. It heavily influenced the subsequent Midwestern punk and emo movements, serving as a direct precursor to bands like Pegboy and Alkaline Trio.