Best Punk album of all time?

Howard the Duck · 07-27-2012, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BastardofYoung

yeah, I assume by those 2 you mean "Living in Darkness" and "Dance with Me"... 2 great albums.

yes

joy_circumcision · 07-28-2012, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Goofle11

Minutemen - Double Nickels on the Dime?

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Originally Posted by Bishie

Dead Kennedys - Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables

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Originally Posted by Frownland

The Pop Group's Y

great albums

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Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier

Buzzcocks

my intro to punk

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Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier

Christian Death: Only Theatre of Pain (picture of cover)

I WAS GONNA POST THAT

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Originally Posted by cgw

Rocket to Russia

used to have this as my go-to username for anything - stylized Rocket2Russia

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Originally Posted by Goofle11

Since Marilyn Manson (probably wrongly) claimed The Doors were the first Punk band, could I throw their debut into the hat?

I would double down on that sentiment though I think it might be enough to ruffle the feathers of purists/Johnny Rotten-obsessives (sorry, in three years of listening to punk music, I've never gotten him!)

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Originally Posted by RVCA

Shape of Punk to Come has got to be my favorite punk album, but that's because I'm a hack and don't know anything about punk!

I never got that one, but I really want to re-visit it, because it's been awhile and I feel like the feedback it gets makes it sound like a real knockout for my sensibilities now.

I'll throw in:

Butthole Surfers - Locust Abortion Technician
Half Japanese - 1/2 Gentlemen / Not Beasts (MOST PUNK ROCK BAND EVER)
Suicide - Suicide (first band to use the label and continue to be one of the best!)
Pere Ubu - The Modern Dance (come on, dudes! 15 pages and no Pere Ubu?)
Black Flag - Damaged (another obvious one that to my knowledge no one in this thread picked? for shame!)

BastardofYoung · 07-28-2012, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by joy_circumcision

Black Flag - Damaged (another obvious one that to my knowledge no one in this thread picked? for shame!)

did you even read any of my posts? :p

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Originally Posted by BastardofYoung

I do not know, I can think of tons of albums I would list above Minor Threat.

Bad Brains - ROIR
Black Flag - Damaged
NoMeansNo - Wrong
Dead Kennedys - Plastic Surgery Disasters (yes, I am picking this over Fresh Fruit)
Dayglo Abortions - Feed Us A Fetus
Dead Boys - Young Loud and Snotty
Stiff Little Fingers - Inflammable Material
The Damned - Machine Gun Etiquette
Minutemen - Double Nickels on the Dime

and on and on and on and on...

Minor Threat are good, and I love them. But I find Discography to be lop sided. More great songs on the first half, and drags on near the end. Do not think it is consistent enough to be above any of those albums listed and many more I could mention if I so desired at the moment.

Especially out of those, Bad Brains and Damaged.

Even overall in hardcore, Minor Threat arent one of my favorites. Articles of Faith, Battalion of Saints, Genetic Control, Deep Wound, Gang Green, The F.U.'s, Wasted Youth... list goes on here too. Think there were tons more bands that don't get credit.

joy_circumcision · 07-28-2012, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BastardofYoung

did you even read any of my posts? :p

I knew I was probably wrong in saying that.

BastardofYoung · 07-28-2012, 02:20 AM

haha. tis alright.

Though recently I have favored "The First Four Years" over "Damaged" though. I love Damaged, but I like the rawness to Keith Morris, his vocals were incredible... as were Ron Reyes, who is my favorite of them all.

Howard the Duck · 07-28-2012, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by joy_circumcision

Butthole Surfers - Locust Abortion Technician
Suicide - Suicide (first band to use the label and continue to be one of the best!)
Pere Ubu - The Modern Dance (come on, dudes! 15 pages and no Pere Ubu?)

those aren't even really "punk" in the traditional sense

Holerbot6000 · 07-28-2012, 06:59 AM

The early 80's LA Punk scene had far more impact on me than the UK one did, partly because a lot of the UK stuff felt more like rock & roll with attitude, whereas the stuff coming out of LA was more angst-ridden, confrontational howls of rage, but then I was 18 at the time, living in So. Cal in the thick of it, so I am definitely biased.

As such though, my heart belongs to Black Flag. My War and Slip It In both came out the same year and 'Black Coffee' was like an anthem. ('Drinkin' Black Coffee, stare at the WALL!). All of the SST bands were great though, and I've got to give a shout out to Fear also - their first record was an all time great punk album.

Angel Dust · 07-30-2012, 01:56 AM

Crass - The Feeding Of The 5000

Easily for me has been the standout album of punk

Forward To Death · 07-30-2012, 04:48 AM

I don't see Suicidal Tendencies' S/T in here much, it's a true classic, in fact arguably the best of the genre, from a band that only made one punk record before recording their amazing crossover material. (I guess crossover is sort of punk, but mixed with metal basically)

I like the soft/slow to fast/heavy dynamic they use, they definitely inspired The Pixies

Holerbot6000 · 07-30-2012, 06:33 AM

Yeah! Suicidal Tendencies! All I wanted was a Pepsi!!!

07-28-2012, 02:20 AM	#145 (permalink)
BastardofYoung Buzz Killjoy Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 2,692	haha. tis alright. Though recently I have favored "The First Four Years" over "Damaged" though. I love Damaged, but I like the rawness to Keith Morris, his vocals were incredible... as were Ron Reyes, who is my favorite of them all. __________________ last.fm ‎"I hope that someday we will be able to put away our fears and prejudices and just laugh at people." - Jack Handey.

07-28-2012, 06:59 AM	#147 (permalink)
Holerbot6000 Music Mutant Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: near a record store Posts: 327	The early 80's LA Punk scene had far more impact on me than the UK one did, partly because a lot of the UK stuff felt more like rock & roll with attitude, whereas the stuff coming out of LA was more angst-ridden, confrontational howls of rage, but then I was 18 at the time, living in So. Cal in the thick of it, so I am definitely biased. As such though, my heart belongs to Black Flag. My War and Slip It In both came out the same year and 'Black Coffee' was like an anthem. ('Drinkin' Black Coffee, stare at the WALL!). All of the SST bands were great though, and I've got to give a shout out to Fear also - their first record was an all time great punk album.

07-30-2012, 01:56 AM	#148 (permalink)
Angel Dust Groupie Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 6	Crass - The Feeding Of The 5000 Easily for me has been the standout album of punk

07-30-2012, 04:48 AM	#149 (permalink)
Forward To Death Trolier Than Thou Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,336	I don't see Suicidal Tendencies' S/T in here much, it's a true classic, in fact arguably the best of the genre, from a band that only made one punk record before recording their amazing crossover material. (I guess crossover is sort of punk, but mixed with metal basically) I like the soft/slow to fast/heavy dynamic they use, they definitely inspired The Pixies

07-30-2012, 06:33 AM	#150 (permalink)
Holerbot6000 Music Mutant Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: near a record store Posts: 327	Yeah! Suicidal Tendencies! All I wanted was a Pepsi!!!