1978
June 2, 1978: UK punks The Tights dropped their debut 7” Bad Hearts — raw, catchy, and criminally underrated 💔 is a perfect slice of first-wave punk.
1998
June 2, 1998: Unwritten Law dropped their self-titled album — a defining moment in late-‘90s punk rock with hooks, heart, and grit.
“Holiday”
June 2, 1998: 98 Mute released Class of 98 — a solid slab of SoCal skate punk. Maybe not a classic, but tracks like “Picture This” still hit.
2000
June 2, 2000: The Phenomenon of Craving by Good Riddance dropped via Fat Wreck Chords. Short, sharp, and loaded with fury—One for the Braves still stands as one of their finest moments.
2003
June 2, 2003: Explode by The Unseen hit with raw, politically charged energy — Boston street punk at its loudest and angriest.
“False Hope”
2009
June 2, 2009: Rancid dropped Let the Dominoes Fall via Epitaph — not their peak, but there’s still some fire in there.
“Up To No Good”
