5 Things to Know About The Mekons' So Good It Hurts
- The album was released in 1988 on Twin/Tone in the US and SIN Record Company/Cooking Vinyl in the UK.
- It is a key album in The Mekons’ shift toward a more polished, roots-influenced sound.
- The record blends punk energy with country and folk elements, a signature move for the band.
- Critics often highlight it as one of their strongest and most accessible works.
- The title track is a standout example of their ability to merge raw emotion with catchy melodies.