The Effigies

The Effigies are a Chicago punk band formed in 1980, considered a seminal part of the early Chicago hardcore scene.

The provided review of the Haunted Town EP compares the band to Dead Kennedys and Naked Raygun, notes surf-punk and psychobilly elements (references to Gun Club), and links their sound to post-punk bands like Mission of Burma and Husker Du. The review highlights tracks such as Below the Drop, Haunted Town and We’ll Be Here Tomorrow.

A favorable review of The Effigies' Haunted Town EP compares the band to Dead Kennedys and Naked Raygun, highlights surf-punk and psychobilly touches, and calls the EP seminal despite the band's short early output. The review praises specific tracks like Below the Drop and We’ll Be Here Tomorrow.

For:Fans of early American punk, Chicago hardcore, post-punk listeners and music historians exploring influential punk EPs.