Television -- Marquee Moon

  Whoa man, what an epic album!  Television's Marquee Moon is a Krautish San Franciscan style New York Punk Rock jam record ... this album did so much for the scene I won't even bother getting into it ... point is if you like music at all this better be on your list!

The Sisters Of Mercy -- Floodland

  The undisputed kings of cheesy-ass goth music, admittedly I used to like these guys, luckily I can blame that on years of heavy drug use and hanging out in goth clubs trying to score.  Even though the drugs clearly clouded my musical judgment into thinking this sh*t was ok, I wouldn't take it back for the world, because I might not have turned into the curmudgeon snobby bastard I am today! 

The Hives -- Veni Vidi Vicious

  Man I thought these guys were the shit when this album came out, but now I could barely stand a few minutes of this over produced, mega poppy, revival shtick music.

Flamin' Groovies -- Now

  This 1978 not so good but not so bad release by 60's Garage luminaries the Flamin' Groovies.  Here you have an older band trying to keep up with the times, but still pumping out some pretty decent tunes.  Now the album sounds like Jangly  Power Pop, it's a nice try, but just isn't good enough. 

Big Star -- # 1 Record

  What do you get when you mix the good parts from Led Zeppelin III, T. Rex and Parsons era Byrds ... this epic debut album by Big Star # 1 Record.

The Undertones

  One of the best damn Punk Rock albums of all time, released in an era when the scene was way too political and serious, these guys took a tip from The Ramones and wrote songs about girls, which is, let's face it, way more important than politics ... well, if you're a real man!

The New Pornographers -- Twin Cinema

  Power Popped Indie Rock album Twin Cinema by The New Pornographers is ok, pretty good, but honestly I wasn't too coo-coo for coco puffs about it for one sheer reason, none of the numbers stood out, they seemed all the same, great for background, but not mind blowing.

Interpol -- Turn On The Bright Lights

  Ok I like most of these song, but I can't help but think, along with hopefully everyone else, they sound way too much like Joy Division, but then another thought crossed my mind did old Doors fans think that Joy Division was too Doorsy?  Bah ... I f*ckin' doubt it!  Ian Curtis sounded more inspired by, rather than Interpol's ripping off.

Franz Ferdinand -- You Could Have It So Much Better

  Indie Hipster wannabe Dance Punk poseurs Franz Ferdinand can honestly suck d*cks for Christmas, this music drives me up the wall, with one exception, the Beatles-esque piano ballad Eleanor Put Your Boots Back On, how did they never continue in that vein, I have no idea ... oh wait, yes I do, 'cause they're losers! 

Ladytron -- 604

  80's drenched and Kraftwerk inspired debut Synthpop classic.  These guys brought back the cool to electronica with tons of nostalgia.  Playgirl in my mind will always be their greatest track!

Lost Highway

  My God Goth music sucks ... lamest of the lame and cheesy as hell, but somehow if you place it into a David Lynch movie it becomes part of the atmosphere, otherwise f*ck these bands!

Sham 69 -- Kings & Queens

  Anthemic Punk rock outfit Sham 69, who pretty much invented the hooligan Oi! sound.  Funny 'cause as tough as they may seem there are numerous photographs of lead singer Jimmy Pursey, or better yet Jimmy pussy, crying after being accosted by the National Front onstage, nonetheless each and every song on this compilation are classic!

The Monkees -- Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.

  As stupid as The Monkees are they did have a couple of good numbers, one of my favorites and underrated tracks Salesman, a garagy romper, is featured on this ridiculous album, although I make fun of these idiots but there was a time when I was a boy I was obsessed with watching TV reruns on Much Music and thought they were mega cool.  And my God they were actually allowed to play their own instruments on most of the album, which had been previously forbidden, but who cares 'cause they're too busy singing to put anyone down, good thing I'm not, so f*ck The Monkees!

D.O.A. -- Bloodied But Unbowed

  Early and the best incantation of Canadian Punk Rock band DOA.  Honestly I really like this record, it was one of the first albums I ever bought, but I always thought there was something cheesy about DOA, maybe they lacked the American punch or they sit too much in-between the 70's and 80's, whatever it is, I never turn into a super fan. 

Lilys -- Better Can't Make Your Life Better

  What started off as a pretty good Shoegaze band quickly transformed into a killer Beatles 66' inspired Indie Rock outfit, but they never rose to the prominence they deserved!

Au Pairs -- Playing With A Different Sex

  Man this is one helluva way way way underrated album.  These guys presupposed hipster Indie Dance Punk twenty years ahead of it's time.  I can't help but wonder why the Au Pairs aren't more popular and revered. 

Martha And The Vandellas -- Greatest Hits

  Killer Motown comp by Martha and The Vandellas ... when I listen to these song I can't help but wish that life was just like 60's Motown music.

NOFX -- White Trash, Two Heebs And A Bean

  Jesus man I used to worship this album when I was thirteen, now I'm not sure if I could listen to the whole thing without having to turn it off, but at the same time this was NOFX at the height of their creative career, the rest is just of the same ol' ...

M83 -- Saturdays = Youth

 An eclectic mix of Ambient Shoegazed Electronica.  Some of it I can handle and some of it is just too much, but all in all it's interestingly good.

Taj Mahal -- De Ole Folks At Home

  This is part of a double album, one is Giant Step, kinda run of the mill 60's electric Blues album, two De Ole Folks At Home is old timey Folk Blues, almost like the sounds of a poor man sitting on his broken porch living in the deep south, definitely a testament to the roots of American music.