I love this 1979 vinyl 7" of Stand Up & Spit by The Members. The Members along with the Clash were the earliest punk bands that had a dub/reggae influence. The lyrics have a hilarious punk attitude toward nearly everything, including the girl next door with a brand new hairdo.
Another favorite of mine is Alternative Ulster by Stiff Little Fingers, the underrated Belfast punk band. I saw Stiff Little Fingers live in London in late 1979 and I thought they were every bit as good a live band as the Clash.
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