Middle Class

The Profile

Middle Class are an American band from Orange County, California, widely credited as early architects of hardcore punk with the 7-inch Out of Vogue, later veering into post-punk textures on releases like Homeland.

Historic Californian band led by the Atta brothers; associated with the Orange County scene; Out of Vogue is often cited as the first hardcore punk record; later explored post-punk/new wave influences.

A fervent salute to Middle Class as OC pioneers who hit the accelerator on hardcore punk. The review crowns Out of Vogue as a foundational blast—faster, leaner, and fiercely anti-fashion. It sketches their shift toward post-punk textures by Homeland. Names drop: Ramones, Black Flag, Joy Division, Gang of Four. Verdict: FUNDAMENTAL.