3 Ways Vic Godard’s What’s the Matter Boy Moves Beyond Punk

Post-punk foundation The song starts with a post-punk base but quickly pulls in skiffle and soul-jazz influences.

Eclectic influences These styles reveal Vic Godard’s eclectic tastes, showing he was never limited to punk.

Early boundary-pushing What’s the Matter Boy is proof Godard was reaching beyond punk’s boundaries from the start.