The Neat is a UK group from Leeds, known for a sound that sits between punk, post-punk and noise rock. The act is described as 1980s British powerpop, with a style that develops punk energy into a sharper, more angular form.

Style and influences

Their music draws on punk and post-punk, with clear influence from The Fall and Fire Engines. The group is noted for combining the energy of 1976 punk with the more detailed playing associated with 1978, creating a sound that is direct rather than progressive.

Performance and identity

The Neat are associated with a fierce, confrontational live approach, with their sound described as most effective in performance. The group later stops recording under the name The Neat and continues as LIFE.