Circle Jerks

American hardcore punk band formed in 1979 in Los Angeles by singer Keith Morris after he left Black Flag. Their debut album Group Sex (1980) is widely regarded as a landmark in early hardcore punk.

Formed in Los Angeles; Keith Morris (vocals) founded the band after leaving Black Flag. Debut album Group Sex (1980) is considered a milestone of the US hardcore scene.

Reviews praise Group Sex as a landmark debut and note the band's later shift to slower, more melodic punk. Wild In The Streets and Wonderful are seen as weaker follow-ups. Golden Shower Of Hits is described as the last noteworthy album of the original lineup.

For:Fans of early hardcore punk, completists of Californian punk, listeners interested in punk history