You know you're getting old when these albums are on CD...
Jul 13 '00
Stuck on an album with punk rock albums? My, how interesting. Of course, having ten albums and a CD player is just about impossible, but still...
Now, this list is, by no means, in order, but here we go:
10. Big Lizard in my Backyard, The Dead Milkmen -- Ah, one of my favorite bands from the 1980's. The Dead Milkmen managed to put out a few pretty good albums before they turned into a self parody. Big Lizard, which was their first album, remains as their best. What you have here is an album full of snotty lyrics and fast, simple guitar licks. Who could argue with such classics as "B****in' Camaro" (thanks, Epinions, for the dirty-word screening), "Nutrition" or "VFW?"
9. The Record, Fear -- I remember when Fear became hated by alleged "punks" in the 1980's and early 1990's because the band put out offensive stuff. The Record is the only Fear album worth owning, and it's a fine effort. The great thing about Fear is the sheer assault they throw down on the listener, what with buzzing guitars and Lee Ving's "blues bar" vocals. Also, they were better musicians than most punk bands. The Record is, certainly, a keeper.
8. Damaged, Black Flag -- Hardcore punk at its finest! Black Flag put together one of the more influential punk albums out there with this one, and its full of anger, defiance and other good things. The band, also, gets a bit preachy with songs like "Six Pack" and "Thirsty and Miserable," but it's a great album, through and through.
7. Repo Man Soundtrack, various artists -- Repo Man was a fun film, and the soundtrack is wonderful. On this album one can find Iggy Pop, the Circle Jerks, Fear, Black Flag and other fine bands. I've still got this one on vinyl and haven't seen a CD of it for sale in years, though.
6. Violent Femmes, Violent Femmes -- Maybe not a true "punk" album, but this album is fantastic. I still can't listen to such classics as "Add it Up" or "Blister in the Sun" too many times. These boys specialized in beating people to death with noise produced by accoustic instruments. Fascinating stuff.
5. Plastic Surgery Disasters, Dead Kennedys -- My favorite DK album, in spite of what the critics might say. "Moon over Marin" is probably the most listenable thing the Dead Kennedys ever put together, and such greats as "Buzzbomb" lurk on this album. Weird, loud guitar work and Jello Biafra's shaky vocals make for a classic album.
4. Golden Shower of Hits, Circle Jerks -- The last song on this album just makes the thing -- punkified versions of six 70's AOR standards such as "Afternoon Delight" and "Love will Keep us Together" all smashed together make for fun listening. Punk classics, such as "Coup de' Etat" are also on this fine effort.
3. Rocket to Russia, The Ramones -- Have to include a Ramones album, and this one is my favorite. Their third album features some simple, but loud, guitar work and contains such fun tunes as "Locket Love," "I Don't Care" and an odd version of "Surfin' Bird."
2. Never Mind the Bullocks, Sex Pistols -- Obvious choice. One of the finer punk rock albums out there, this one is a study if authority-defying, bratty fun. "God Save the Queen," "Holidays in the Sun" and "Anarchy in the U.K." may sound a bit dated now, but they're still as enjoyable as ever.
1. Telepathic Surgery, Flaming Lips -- Once again, maybe not a true punk album, but it's got a lot of the same attitude and hits on themes of isolation, loneliness and hopelessness. I imagine I'd feel rather hopeless on a desert island, so this album would come in handy from time to time.
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