Sound & Fury (1983 Youth Brigade album)

Sound & Fury is the debut studio album by the American punk rock band Youth Brigade, released in 1983 on BYO Records. It is considered a foundational album within the Southern California hardcore punk scene. The album is known for its raw energy, politically charged lyrics, and straightforward musical approach. Themes explored on Sound & Fury include social injustice, political corruption, anti-establishment sentiment, and the anxieties of youth. The album solidified Youth Brigade's place within the burgeoning punk rock community and remains an influential record in the genre. It was produced by Thom Wilson, known for his work with other prominent punk bands like T.S.O.L. and The Vandals.