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A substantial portion of my youth was spent getting yelled at. I continue to inadvertently provoke furious tirades as an adult. I’m even traumatized by diatribes that aren’t directed specifically at me. As I watched the taped farewell address of the vile American braggart this week, I found myself gradually reducing the television’s volume until it was two notches above mute. The lout’s duplicitous bellowing was still loud and clear. Even when I agree with the message, I find it difficult to embrace the angry hectoring of men like Joe Strummer and KRS-One. That’s why a little bit of Sleaford Mods- a British duo inspired by old-school punk and hip-hop- goes a long way. Their arresting new album Spare Ribs feels much longer than 43 minutes. Yet taken in single doses, songs like "Nudge It" and "Shortcummings" are world-beaters. Now please stop yelling at me.