Amebix - Arise (1985)
A very enjoyable crust punk album. It almost seems like the soundtrack to some sort of gritty, ugly post-apocalyptic world, where lawlessness is rife and the new government that has assumed power can't be trusted.
Death Angel - The Ultra-Violence (1987)
A solid Bay Area thrash metal album. For some reason I like my thrash with a distinct American rasp and this ticks the box nicely. It's cleanly produced while still capturing all the raw energy of the band. Still trying to get my head around the fact that their drummer was only 14 when this was recorded, f
ucking nuts.