You’ve Ruined Everything

Even Worse, “You’ve Ruined Everything” (Grand Theft Audio, 2002; original recording 1980-84)
Even Worse were part of the relatively neglected early NYC hardcore scene, along with Kraut and the pre-rap Beastie Boys. This is catchy, sloppy, snotty junk-culture/lowlife punk rock, akin to really earl Replacements, but more HC-oriented. The songs are excellent, but their great calling card was Rebecca Korbet’s volatile, don’t-give-a-shit vocals, which sound kind of like Peppermint Patty grown up an din a really bad mood.
Picks: 2, 4, 7, 9
4/4/11