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Dead Boys – Young Loud and Snotty – Vinyl Record

The Dead Boys’ debut album Young, Loud and Snotty is a seminal release in the history of punk rock. Released in 1977, this album came out during a crucial era when punk was bursting into the mainstream music scene, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. The Dead Boys were originally from Cleveland, Ohio, but they became a staple in the burgeoning New York City punk scene, frequently performing at iconic venues like CBGB.

Young, Loud and Snotty is characterized by its raw, energetic sound that encapsulates the rebellious spirit of punk music. The album is known for its aggressive guitar riffs, frenetic drumming, and snarling vocals by frontman Stiv Bators. Tracks like ‘Sonic Reducer,’ ‘All This and More,’ and ‘Caught With the Meat in Your Mouth’ showcase the band’s ability to blend intense performances with catchy melodies—an approach that has made this album a punk classic.

This album not only helped to define the sound of American punk but also influenced a wide array of future musicians in the punk, hardcore, and alternative rock scenes. The Dead Boys’ unapologetic attitude and straightforward lyrical themes—often dealing with disillusionment, youthful angst, and a disdain for societal norms—resonated with the disaffected youth of the time and inspired subsequent generations.

Despite their initial short-lived career, the influence of the Dead Boys, particularly through ‘Young, Loud and Snotty,’ has endured over the decades. The album is frequently cited as a key influence by various artists in the punk and alternative music scenes. Its raw sound and DIY ethic have been critical in shaping the aesthetics and attitudes of many punk bands that followed.

Young, Loud and Snotty remains a cornerstone of punk rock, embodying the raw power and spirit of a movement that sought to challenge and redefine musical and cultural landscapes.

Debut studio album recorded and released in 1977. One of the definitive US punk rock album!

Rolling Stone – Best Top 10 Punk Albums

Sourced from the original tapes

Pressed at RTI for maximum fidelity

Brand new, never played and still in the factory plastic

Track Listing
Sonic Reducer
All This And More
What Love Is
Not Anymore
Ain’t Nothin’ To Do
Caught With The Meat In Your Mouth
Hey Little Girl
I Need Lunch
High Tension Wire
Down In Flames