From Fugazi to Leatherface: Hot Water Music picks its most influential punk records

In the midst of their world tour, Hot Water Music’s Chuck Ragan and George Rebelo took time off to talk to us about the five punk records that most influenced their band, from Fugazi’s 13 Songs to Leatherface’s Mush.

[@OnPointFirearms]

"I celebrate their entire catalog." Nice Office Space quote.

[@willieluncheonette]

Very enjoyable interview and interesting to hear some of the albums that influenced them. I'm certainly down with Fugazi, Dag Nasty. Pegboy and Leatherface. Saw all live except Dag Nasty and all killed it live. HTW was great live also!

[@StuBusDriver]

Good choices. Forgot a couple of pinnacles but Hot Water is up there. Maybe I’m an old punker but fifteen, misfits, Jawbreaker, lagwagon. See you soon Frank.

[@StuBusDriver]

That’s just the new list. Don’t forget the geezers. Richard Hell, Ramona’s, Clash etc..,

[@fernandomateo4109]

You can hear some Stewart Copeland in George's drumming for sure

[@Holdaflametothis]

Surprised they didnt say quicksand nor fuel(older lookout band)?

[@VCCassidy]

There are some serious daddies in this band. Just sayin’.

[@willieluncheonette5843]

Did you guys fill in the bass parts with your minds on Cherry Knowle? lol

[@dickfuckington7848]

What was that opening song?

[@spookie73]

Dick Fuckington It was Vultures by Hot Water Music. Cracking song. And the full video for the song includes a clip of Frankie Stubbs from Leatherface - he’s the drunk fella in the red cape.

[@christopher2327]

midnight oil and the police huh?

[@cycologist7069]

Why is that strange? True not punk but so what?