At number 13 in The Punk Site‘s countdown of our contributors favourite releases from 2022 is Ruts DC’s latest full length, Counterculture, that is available via their own imprint, Sosumi Recordings. Ruts DC were early challengers to the misunderstood notion that punk was a somewhat luddite dogma wherein complexity, creative exploration and musical prowess were considered a shameful affectation. Ruts DC songs moved with a precise muscularity and carried lyrics of eloquent and graceful rage. “If this stylistic promiscuity sounds alarming, don’t worry. This is 100% Ruts DC and a fine successor not only to Music Must Destroy, but also The Crack and everything in-between. But don’t put these albums in a line, they’re all part of one evolving masterwork. Keep listening and keep the faith....