Tucson, Arizona’s CLASS continues to lead the pack in contemporary punk, consistently delivering top-tier releases that invariably land on our Wantlist and year-end best-of lists. Their latest offering, a two-song single for Total Punk’s new Order Of The Dirty Plates Singles Club, maintains their sterling reputation.
Limited to 300 copies with hand-stamped sleeves, this release is another must-have. The A-side, First To Finish Last is quintessential CLASS: ’70s proto-punk played with tempo and catchiness, simultaneously classic and fresh. A killer solo elevates the track further. On the B-side Just A Worm leans into a more rock-oriented brand of proto-punk, marrying dirty guitar riffs with snotty, bratty vocals to wild effect.
This single marks a strong start to what promises to be a highly coveted series, which also includes a contribution from Itchy and the Nits I have yet to hear.