97.
Brigitte Fontaine & Art Ensemble of Chicago -
Comme à la radio (1969)
Although it's hard to say, this might be the best project the Art Ensemble of Chicago involved themselves in. Definitely should be better known. Seems to stand the test of time remarkably well, too.
98.
Seems Twice -
Non-Plussed (1980)
To me, Seems Twice are the perfect example of the Teenage Jesus & The Jerks-style No Wave (even more so than that band). They are hardly known at all, but I think this is probably better than anything Lydia Lunch did.
99.
Sparks -
Kimono My House (1974)
Nobody did powerpop better than Sparks, in my opinion. It's not just Russell Mael's operatic vocals - their lyrics are great, and the music perfectly complements the rest of their style. This or "Indiscreet" are their best records.
100.
Pat MacDonald -
In the Red Room (2004)
In my book, this man's a genius. One of the most underrated songwriters of recent years,
In the Red Room is Pat MacDonald at his most raw and powerful. Really, this is about as perfect as it gets.
Okay, that's it. It's certainly not perfect (I imagine it'd come out differently every time), but I tried my best! Let me know what ya think.