Young, Loud and Snotty encapsulates the raw, no‑holds‑barred ethos that defined early American punk rock. Channeling the ferocious energy of Iggy Pop and the Stooges with the swagger of Keith Richards, their sound was an untamed, furious blend of taut precision and primal impulse. From the feral opening of “Sonic Reducer” (which has been covered by everyone from Guns N’ Roses to Pearl Jam) to the sleazy swagger of “Caught with the Meat in Your Mouth,” the album captured the nihilistic spirit of 1977 NYC punk. Though the album was recorded in a mere three days (and originally intended as a demo) it became a cult classic and eventually cemented their reputation as punk provocateurs. Their outrageous, self‑destructive live performances at the legendary CBGB punk club that saw lead singer Stiv Bators slashing himself with mic stands and eating his own snot certainly helped.
Standout Songs: “Sonic Reducer”, “All This And More”, “Caught with the Meat in Your Mouth”
