Naked Raygun

Among the most influential Midwest punk bands of the 1980s, Naked Raygun came out of Chicago with a powerful mix of anthemic melodies, slashing and grinding guitars, shout-along choruses, percolating rhythms, and lyrics that focused on the overlap between the personal and the political. In their hometown, they were widely acknowledged to be the most popular and important group on the scene as melodic punk evolved into hardcore, and through their approach became more streamlined with the passage of time, the force and passion of their music never lost its potency. 1985's Throb ...