G is for Group Sex

Group Sex takes us straight into the filthy, fast, and furious heart of early '80s hardcore. This episode dives into the Circle Jerks' landmark debut, an album that didn't just define the sound of L.A. hardcore, but helped set the rules for punk's speed, attitude, and DIY chaos. I'm joined by Joel from High Anxiety Radio as we break down the history behind the record, the scene it exploded out of, and why these short, frantic songs still hit just as hard decades later. We talk track-by-track energy, the band's ties to Black Flag and the larger Southern California punk movement, and how Group Sex proved you didn't need polish, length, or permission to make something influential. Fast songs. Short runtime. Massive impact. Listen to High Anxiety Radio every week on the Code Zero Radio app.