Mh I didn't tag it as Proto-Punk but the ones who did surely know about the existence of punk, but the album recaptures the feeling of proto-punk bands, I guess that's the thought behind it.
Great album btw.
in·i·ti·a·tive
–noun
1. an introductory act or step; leading action: to take the initiative in making friends.
2. readiness and ability in initiating action; enterprise: to lack initiative.
3. one's personal, responsible decision: to act on one's own initiative.