The first LP by Buzzcocks, released in 1978 after the departure of Howard Devoto, is one of the truly essential punk rock albums. It sounds fast and aggressive, raw and witty, but the band also had pop hooks to spare and incorporated influences such as kraut rock to their sound, which added to the brilliant songwriting means these songs remain as emotionally intense today as when they came out. 

TRACKLISTING:  01. FAST CARS 02. NO REPLY 03. YOU TEAR ME UP 04. GET ON OUR OWN 05. LOVE BATTERY 06. SIXTEEN 07. I DON'T MIND 08. FICTION ROMANCE 09. AUTONOMY 10. I NEED 11. MOVING AWAY FROM THE PULSEBEAT