Music City punk acts don’t always have the easiest time getting the ear of the outside world, but The Sleeveens’ debut LP, released by revered label Dirtnap, has earned applause from pogoers far and wide. Dublin romantic Stef Murphy penned an 11-track triumph that grabs listeners by the collar and dares them to resist the urge to dance. His band consists of a regiment of uncouth Nashville musicians, veterans of bands like Cheap Time, Sweet Knives and the criminally underappreciated Outlaw Lovers. The album earned The Sleeveens high praise from underground music rags, leading to live appearances alongside Northern Ireland legends Protex and Equals frontman Derv Gordon, a prime Saturday night slot at Memphis’ Gonerfest and much more.
Best Punk Album
