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Originally Posted by The Batlord
I'm down, but are Suicide really no wave? They were around almost a decade earlier than any of those groups, and don't really share much in common with them musically. You've left off Confusion Is Sex. And I wouldn't normally use a compilation album, but considering how important it was, I think No New York should definitely be considered. Have to give most of the second half of that list a listen. Not to mention Mars' album. I don't remember how good it was, but it definitely bears revisiting.
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They're normally lumped in with the movement with the pioneer label, which is why I put them on there. Though I think that Mars can take their slot with their Mars Live album. I considered putting No New York up, but we already have TJ and the Jerks, the Contortions, DNA, and now Mars on the list so everyone on that compilation is already being represented. As far as Confusion Is Sex, I didn't pick that because I like all of these albums more. If we had to put it on there for influence's sake, we can toss out Lounge Lizards since they're the least no wave-y of the bunch (I'd rather not because they're way better than SY in any case).
EDIT: This Heat's Deceit deserves a spot on the post-punk list for not only being one of the best post punk records but also for being one of the best all around records. I think it'd be safe to take Talking Heads off and put Remain in Light in a new wave battle instead of post punk to make a spot of Deceit. TH is still post punk, it's just that their new wave element is a little higher up on their totem pole of styles. It'd also be nice to see Television's Marquee Moon on the list, but it's difficult thinking of who to throw off.
EDIT (PART TWO): USA and Fifty Foot Hose should replace a few of the questionable albums on the psychedelic rock list.