If you’ve heard these highly underrated 80s punk albums before, pat yourself on the back. These are some lesser-known but still stellar albums from some clever punks who deserved more recognition than they received.
Slaughter and the Dogs — ‘Do It Dog Style’
This debut from Manchester punk band Slaughter and the Dogs was technically released in 1978, making them one of the first bands on the forefront of punk. They were formed by Wayne Barrett, Mick Rossi, Brian “Mad Muffet” Grantham, Mike Day, and Howard Bates in 1975. A year later, they supported the Sex Pistols at a show in Manchester which became the nucleus of the U.K. punk scene.
They originally called it quits in 1978, after the release of Do It Dog Style, but reunited a year later. Their debut album, though, remains a stalwart e