The Boys "Alternative Chartbusters" tees "scaring the hoes" has become

"scaring the hoes" has become code for a certain type of hip-hop: anything abrasive or weird or super-lyrical

the run-in with the law that begins when a carload of buddies decide to party with the motel maids

The album opens with the country soul of "Promise The World"

and sees You Me at Six harness those darker experiences as a catalyst for creativity

The Boys "Alternative Chartbusters" tees "scaring the hoes" has becomeA punk classic, gloriously anthemic power pop from the cult UK outfit. On 17 March 1978, a mere six months after the release of their self titled debut, The Boys second album Alternative Chartbusters was released (once again, produced by Dangerfield & Steel). As AllMusic recognises, Alternative Chartbusters was way ahead of its time, a buried treasure that only got dusted off much later: Condemned at the time for offering up little more than a