Albums of the week

POST-PUNK

Sleaford Mods; English Tapas (Rough Trade)

One of the more recent puzzling breakthrough successes in the broader reach of contemporary rock music is British lo-fi duo Sleaford Mods. From Nottingham, 40-something members Jason Williamson and Andrew Fearn write threadbare melodic punk-influenced hip-hop rants that highlight aspects of working-class Britain. Abrasive, acerbic and, for some, an affront to the senses, Sleaford Mods make no apologies. You either like their blend of fevered ...