Hailing from England,the influence from the late 70s classic punk bands that came out of their nation can be heard clearly on Wild Smiles‰’ debut album Always Tomorrow. 

Fast, simple riffs and Buzzcocks-style vocals open the album and set the precedent for high-energy tracks to follow. Lyrics about discontent, fighting traditional societal roles, and love are a central component of this album (as well as a further signal of its punk rock roots). While most of this album is heavy riffs, high energy percussion, and frantic vocals, the band is also quite capable of slowing things down; check out “The Best Four Years‰Û, which uses rolling vocal melodies and a cymbal-based backing beat to change the sound without straying too far from the edginess of the rest of the album. 

Overall, this album will impress and energize even the most skeptical punk rockers.

RIYL: The Undertones, the Buzzcocks, and the Last
Recommended Tracks: 1, 2, 5, 6, and 7