40 PUNK NEW WAVE albums you must own #vinylcollection #vinylcommunity #punk

Summary

In this video, Chris shares his top 40 favorite punk, new wave, and post-punk albums, offering a personal ranking of essential music from the genre. He discusses the significance of each album, highlights key tracks, and shares anecdotes about their impact. Notably absent is Wire's 'Pink Flag,' which Chris regrets not owning due to its soaring price. The list includes debuts from iconic bands like The Clash and The Ramones, culminating with the Sex Pistols' 'Never Mind the Bollocks' as his top pick for its raw energy and iconic status in punk history.

Takeaways

• 🎸 Chris introduces his top 40 favorite punk, New Wave, and Post-Punk albums, which he ranks and discusses in detail.
• 📀 He mentions a significant omission from his list, 'Pink Flag' by Wire, which he regrets not purchasing earlier due to its current high cost.
• 🔝 At number 39, Chris ranks 'Debut' from Generation X, noting the absence of their classic single 'Your Generation'.
• 🎵 He highlights 'Young, Loud and Snotty' by Dead Boys at number 38, praising 'Sonic Reducer' as one of the genre's greatest songs.
• 🎉 Chris emphasizes the importance of the compilation 'Live at the Roxy' for capturing the raw essence of early UK punk.
• 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 At number 35, 'Can't Stand the Roses' by The Rosillos is recognized for bringing fun back into music with their cartoon sci-fi themes.
• 🎶 'Jrey Adolescence' by X-Ray Spex at number 34 is noted for its influential songs despite missing their classic single 'Oh Bondage Up Yours!'.
• 🚀 'Life on the Line' by Eddie and the Hot Rods at number 33 is commended for bridging the gap between Pub Rock and Punk.
• 🎤 Chris discusses the political awareness of Tom Robinson, featured at number 30 with 'Power in the Darkness', and his contributions to anti-Nazi and Rock Against Racism movements.
• 🏆 The number one spot is reserved for 'Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols', an album Chris considers a classic with iconic songs like 'God Save the Queen' and 'Anarchy in the U.K.'

Q & A

What is the main topic of the video?

The main topic of the video is the ranking of the host's 40 favorite punk, New Wave, and Post Punk albums.

Why does the host mention 'Pink Flag' by Wire?

The host mentions 'Pink Flag' by Wire as an album that is missing from the list because it is one of his favorites but he never owned it and now finds it prohibitively expensive.

What is the significance of 'Live at the Roxy' in the list?

'Live at the Roxy' is significant as it is a compilation that represents UK Punk at its earliest and rarest form, recorded in very early 1977.

Which album is considered a must-have according to the host, despite not being on the list?

The host considers 'Pink Flag' by Wire a must-have album for anyone interested in punk music, even though it's not physically present in the list.

Why does the host feel 'Your Generation' would have enhanced Generation X's debut album?

The host believes 'Your Generation' is a classic single from the time that, if included, would have made Generation X's debut album even better.

What is the host's opinion on 'Sonic Reducer' by Dead Boys?

The host considers 'Sonic Reducer' one of the greatest songs of the punk genre, highlighting its importance in the list.

What is the reason the host includes 'Another Girl Another Planet' as an albatross around the Only Ones' neck?

The host feels that 'Another Girl Another Planet' is such a high-quality song that it overshadows the rest of the Only Ones' debut album.

Why does the host mention the absence of 'O Bondage Up Yours!' on the X-Ray Spex album?

The host points out the absence of 'O Bondage Up Yours!' because it is a classic single from the punk genre that would have enhanced the album's impact.

What is the significance of 'Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols' being ranked number one?

'It is ranked number one because the host considers it a classic punk album with amazing production, songwriting, and it being representative of the era.

How does the host describe the Ramones' 'Rocket to Russia' album?

The host describes 'Rocket to Russia' as superbly produced, melodic, and containing great songwriting, including classics like 'Rockaway Beach'.

Outlines

00:00

🎸 Introduction to the Top 40 Punk Albums

Chris welcomes viewers to a special video ranking his top 40 favorite punk, New Wave, and Post-Punk albums. He acknowledges the difficulty of ranking such influential music and mentions the exclusion of Wire's 'Pink Flag' due to its absence from his collection. The video promises a walk through 39 physical albums, starting with Generation X's debut and highlighting the importance of including non-album singles for a complete listening experience.

05:01

🔥 Highlights of Punk and New Wave Albums

The summary delves into a variety of influential punk and New Wave albums, discussing their significance and memorable tracks. It covers the Dead Boys' 'Young, Loud and Snotty,' the importance of 'Live at the Roxy,' and the unique contributions of bands like Ultrax and Rosillos. The paragraph also touches on the importance of compilation albums for capturing the essence of UK Punk and the memorable debuts of bands like X-Ray Specs and Eddie and the Hot Rods.

10:03

🌟 Notable Debuts and Standout Tracks

This section highlights the impact of debut albums from bands like The Only Ones, Tom Robinson, and The Skids, with a focus on their standout tracks and the influence of political and social themes. It also mentions the importance of humor in punk music, as seen in bands like The Members and The Adverts, and the significance of art students in the CBGB scene, as represented by bands like Talking Heads and The Ramones.

15:06

🎶 Diverse Sounds of Punk and Post-Punk

The narrative continues with a diverse array of punk and Post-Punk albums, from the quirky and influential 'New Boots and Panties' by Ian Dury to the raw energy of 'Television' and the punk ethos of 'The Dictators.' It emphasizes the importance of debut albums that captured the essence of the punk scene and the unique contributions of bands like The Undertones and Buzzcocks.

20:08

🏆 Top 10 Punk Albums and Their Legacy

The top 10 punk albums are discussed, with a focus on their lasting impact and memorable songs. It includes the influential 'Entertainment!' by Gang of Four, the classic 'Unknown Pleasures' by Joy Division, and the raw power of 'The Crack' by The Ruts. Each album is analyzed for its contribution to the punk genre, with special attention to their debuts and the energy they brought to the scene.

🌈 The Top 5 Punk Albums and Their Unforgettable Tracks

The top 5 punk albums are celebrated for their iconic status and timeless tracks. 'Eternally Yours' by The Saints, 'Rattus Norvegicus' by The Stranglers, and the legendary 'Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols' are highlighted for their songwriting, production, and the cultural significance they hold in the punk movement. The summary captures the essence of these albums and their enduring influence on music.

Keywords

💡Punk

Punk is a music genre that emerged in the 1970s, characterized by its fast-paced, aggressive sound, and often anti-establishment lyrics. In the video, Punk is the main theme, with the host discussing their favorite Punk albums and how they have influenced the music landscape. Examples include the albums 'New Boots and Panties' by Ian Dury and 'Never Mind the Bollocks' by the Sex Pistols.

💡New Wave

New Wave is a genre of music that followed the Punk movement, often incorporating synthesizers and more polished production. It is closely related to Punk but tends to be more experimental and diverse. The script mentions New Wave in the context of the host's favorite albums, indicating the genre's significance in shaping their musical taste.

💡Post Punk

Post Punk refers to music that came after the initial Punk movement, often incorporating a broader range of styles and influences. It is known for its innovative and diverse approach to music. The video script lists several Post Punk albums, such as 'Unknown Pleasures' by Joy Division, highlighting the genre's importance in the host's collection.

💡Albums

An album is a collection of audio recordings issued as a single item on CD, record, or another medium. In the script, the host discusses 40 favorite Punk, New Wave, and Post Punk albums, emphasizing the significance of these albums in their personal collection and the broader music scene.

💡Ranking

Ranking in this context refers to the act of ordering the albums based on the host's personal preference. The script describes a ranked list of albums, showcasing the host's subjective take on the best Punk, New Wave, and Post Punk albums.

💡Debut

A debut album is the first studio album released by a musical artist or group. The script frequently mentions debut albums, such as 'Generation X' by Generation X and 'Another Girl Another Planet' by The Only Ones, indicating the impact of these first works on the host's musical perspective.

💡Compilation

A compilation album is a collection of tracks, usually by various artists, compiled for a particular theme or period. The script refers to 'Live at the Roxy' as a must-have Punk compilation, emphasizing its role in capturing the essence of early UK Punk.

💡CBGB

CBGB was a famous music venue in New York City known for giving rise to many Punk and New Wave bands. The script mentions CBGB in relation to bands like Television and The Dead Boys, highlighting the venue's importance in the Punk scene.

💡Singles

A single is a song released separately from an album, usually for radio play and sales. The script discusses singles like 'Your Generation' by Generation X and 'London's Burning' by The Clash, noting their significance as standalone tracks and their impact on the bands' popularity.

💡Punky New Wave

Punky New Wave is a subgenre that combines elements of Punk and New Wave, often characterized by a raw sound and experimental approach. The script uses this term to describe bands like Ultrax, indicating a specific style that blends the energy of Punk with the innovation of New Wave.

💡Influence

Influence in the context of the script refers to the impact that certain albums or bands have had on the music industry and culture. Bands like The Jam and albums like 'Entertainment!' by Gang of Four are mentioned as highly influential, shaping the sound and direction of Punk and related genres.

Highlights

Chris introduces his ranking of 40 favorite punk, New Wave, and Post Punk albums.

Mention of the exclusion of 'Pink Flag' by Wire due to its absence in Chris's collection and its high current market price.

Debut album from Generation X is ranked at 39, with discussion on the impact of non-album tracks on sales.

At number 38, the Dead Boys' 'Young, Loud and Snotty' is praised for 'Sonic Reducer', a genre-defining song.

Ultrax's debut, with John Fox, is highlighted for its angular and jagged chords at number 37.

The importance of the 'Live at the Roxy' compilation as an essential early UK punk record is discussed at number 35.

The Rosillos' fun and cartoon sci-fi themed debut 'Can't Stand the Rosillos' is ranked at 34.

X-ray Specs' 'Jrey Adolecense' is at 33, noted for missing their classic single 'O Bondage Up Yours!'.

Eddie and the Hot Rods' 'Life on the Line' is recognized for bridging Pub Rock with Punk at number 32.

Middlesex's answer to the Ramones, 'Kick Boys Kick', is at 30 with its notable tracks discussed.

The Only Ones' debut, including 'Another Girl Another Planet', is ranked at 31 and its influence on the band discussed.

Tom Robinson's 'Power in the Darkness' is at 29, with its political awareness and missing tracks noted.

The Skids' 'Scared to Dance' is at 28, praised for its guitar work despite unclear lyrics.

The Members' 'At the Chelsea Nightclub' is at 27, noted for its humor and re-recorded tracks.

The Adverts' 'Crossing the Red Sea' with the inclusion of 'Gary Gilmore's Eyes' is ranked at 26.

Television's 'Marquee Moon' at 17 is recognized as a guitar classic and part of the CBGB scene.

The Dictators' 'Blood Brothers' at 16 is noted for its faster and louder punk ethos and alleged live recording.

The Undertones' debut without 'Teenage Kicks' but with 'Here Comes the Summer' is at 15.

Buzzcocks' debut 'Another Music in Another Kitchen' is at 14, praised for its pop sensibility.

The Vibrators' 'Pure Mania' is at 13, noted for its nostalgic value and classic pop songs.

Jonathan Richmond's 'Rock Lobster' from his debut album is at 12, recognized for its quirky and different sound.

Gang of Four's 'Entertainment!' at 11 is highlighted for its influential post-punk sound and 'Damaged Goods'.

Joy Division's 'Unknown Pleasures' is at 10, noted as a post-punk classic despite not being punk.

The Ruts' 'The Crack' at 9 is praised for its raw punk sound and memorable tracks.

The Heartbreakers' 'L.A.M.F.' is at 8, noted for its raw sound and tracks like 'Born to Lose'.

The Damned's 'Damned Damned Damned' at 7 is recognized for its raw punk credentials and classic songs.

The Jam's 'All Mod Cons' at 6 is noted for its consistency and beautiful pacing, despite not being a punk band.

Stiff Little Fingers' 'Inflammable Material' at 5 is highlighted for capturing the tension of Northern Ireland's troubles.

The Saints' 'Eternally Yours' at 4 is praised for its classic punk songs 'This Perfect Day' and 'Know Your Product'.

The Clash's self-titled debut at 3 is recognized for its raw songwriting and classic first side.

The Stranglers' 'Rattus Norvegicus' at 2 is noted for its classic songs and almost greatest hits feel.

Ramones' 'Rocket to Russia' is at 1 for its brilliant songwriting, production, and iconic punk sound.

Transcripts

hi everybody it's Chris and welcome back

to another video thank you very much for

joining me now and thank you to

everybody who takes the time to watch

these videos to like subscribe and of

course leave comments as well I love

hearing what you think about the records

I show the order I sometimes put them in

and of course your recommendations for

things that I should add to my

collection what I've got here today is

40 albums that I probably shared before

but I've never been brave enough to put

them into a rank order these are my 40

favorite punk New Wave Post Punk albums

in order um there's some absolute

classic here now despite you know Punk's

7in Legacy there were some brilliant

albums that came out during this time as

well and I think these are the 40 that

you must ow must have in your collection

if you like this sort of music but

there's one missing and that's pink Flag

by wire I don't have it on CD either as

or vinyl and I didn't get them back in

the day I remember John Peele playing

them and it's you know it's pink flags

an album with 21 songs some of which are

over 30 seconds long and I didn't really

get them at the time I never bought the

I wish I had because now when I see it

is prohibitively expensive but uh that

would definitely be in this 40 I just

don't know where so I've got 39 albums

to physically show you so at 39 debut

from Generation X an album that misses

out their classic single of the time

which was your generation now I

understand the idea of having a

non-album tracks it boosted sales and

singles were big in the kind of 70s uh

but this album would have been enhanced

by that track being here but youth youth

youth Kiss Me Deadly Ready Steady go

some good tracks on here just would have

been better with your generation at

number uh 38 we've got the first album

from Dead Boys I don't know how many

albums they did this may be the only one

young loud and snotty on S records in

Sonic Reducer you have one of the

greatest songs of this particular genre

it's fantastic it's an American band I'm

not sure where they were from in the

States but they relocated to New York to

be part of the CBGB scene and um and

Sonic Reducer is a classic um at number

37 the debut from ultrax but importantly

with an exclamation mark because this is

the John Fox version not the midyear

version and therefore that makes them

the Punky New Wave version with their

kind of angular jaggedy chords and so on

some really good stuff on ha haa by

ultrax as their debut now I've got one

album for from any one band in this list

but I've got one compilation and I think

this is a musthave punk compilation

because it's UK Punk at its earliest and

its rarest this is live at the Roxy

recorded in very early 77 this has got

Slaughter on the dogs wire it's got the

adverts it's got um eer on it as well um

it's got buzzcock um you know really

good raw album eer is are a good band I

wish I had their album I probably would

have included it in this um this top 40

had I had their first album as well but

this is a must have really UK Punk and

it's roarers

at number 35 from Scotland from five in

fact this is rosillos and their debut

can't stand the rosillos a band that put

fun back into music lots of kind of

cartoon sci-fi themes in here uh flying

sorcerer attack for example but they're

classic songs things like uh top of the

pops and my baby does good sculptures

are also on here played at 100 miles an

hour kind of stuff but really good fun

with some great pop tunes on it at

number 34 debut from x-ray specs this is

jrey adolescence another album from the

punk genre that misses out I think their

classic single which is O bondage up

yours but it does have the way the the

day the world turned daylow uh germfree

adolescence and um in identity an

absolute classic I can't listen to that

album all the way through I can listen

to select songs it's just a bit too much

to listen to all at once at number 33 a

band I think that Bridge Pub Rock with

with Punk and I don't include Pub Rock

today so I've got no Dr feel good on

Motors but I am going to include Eddie

and the hot rod

I just think um do anything you want to

do was a song that was so big in 77 here

in the UK it's on this album it's a

really good album that particular single

was brought out under the name of the

rods but obviously most of the time they

were eding the hot rods and it has a

real brilliant long hard rock song that

closes down called The Beginning of the

End which is really really good so

that's the Eddie and the hot rods life

on the line at number 33 at 32 middle

sex answers to the Ramones lots of great

songs on here shadow um uh I don't need

to tell her ain't got a clue all of

which were singles and they've got a

fantastic version of then I kiss her by

uh Phil Spectre which is then I kicked

her great stuff from the lurkers at 31

the debut from the only ones this is the

album that includes another girl another

planet you know an amazing New Wave

classic um just shows off how brilliant

this band were in terms of you know um

being musicians they were really good

musicians this lot um this is a a band

though that I think that particular

particular song another girl another

planet it's like an albatross around

their neck because I think this is an

album which is overshadowed by that song

I think it's the best song on it but it

you know it's hard to match a song of

that quality but that's a decent album

debut album from the only ones and that

was at 31 at number 30 Tom Robinson

power in the darkness a guy who um was

you know very very politically aware uh

he was part of the anti-nazi league Rock

Against Racism God we could do with

people like this now um but this is a

really tiny album but it misses out 246

Motorway and the BBC band song glad to

be gay which is a shame because those

would have been fantastic additions to

what is a really solid album from Tom

Robinson at number 29 scared to dance by

the skids um lyrically I have no idea

what it's on about because I just can't

make out what Richard jobs and the

vocalist is saying but guitar is great

lots of kind of uh marching kind of

sounds military themes this is the album

with into the valley it's also got the

Saints are coming it's a really good

album great guitar from Stuart adinon at

number 28 another band who put uh humor

back into uh music this is at the

Chelsea nightclub by the members who

bought us of course sounds of the subir

which is on here brilliant song as is

solitary confinement re-recorded from

the stiff single days but a fantastic

song I love it lyrically brilliant at

number 27 the debut from the adverts

crossing the Red Sea with the adverts

Pack full of singles originally this

didn't have Gary Gilmore's eyes they

Classic this is a repress so it does

include that song it's got the other

singles no time 221 safety numbers one

called wonders but a great album TV

Smith their main guy was a real um good

Storyteller lyrically really strong and

in gay advert they want had one of the

real icons of this era at number 26 a

band group of art students from Rhode

Island I think who were very much part

of the CBGB scene um very different and

that's uh talk in Heads This is their

debut 77 includ included Tina wayth on

on bass who was the Heth of lots of

people who are into this kind of music

in this time but oh oh love comes to

town compassion Psycho Killer fantastic

you know um David burn isn't for

everyone he's he's quirky and

interesting and his vocals sometimes I'm

ready for them and other times I'm not

this is not their best album but it's I

think a really important album in this

particular genre in number 25 we've got

the debut from XTC so ban from Swindon

here in the UK this I think is um it's a

really solid debut it's not their best

album but it's really in tune with a

kind of punk UA Post Punk kind of feel

really good musicians some good angular

jaggedy kind of stuff on here a great

guitar work radio's in motion great

stuff it's also got the single Statue of

Liberty on it as well but good debut

album from XTC at number 24 debut from

UK Subs another kind of Blues this has

got about five singles on including

strangle hold their classic C but a lot

of they've been re-recorded and I think

the edges have been taken off the the

sound of them a little bit it's a bit

more sanitized in places it's quite it's

quite metallic um but a great album bit

late to the party despite the fact that

they singer Charlie Harper was quite old

um at number 23 the debut from magazine

how Devoto left buzzcock went over

created his own band really good tight

band he's got here John Mok influential

guitarist also plays

saxophone definitive Gaye love that shot

by both sides classic uh motorade uh the

light pours out of me really good album

I often thought the correct use of soap

their third album was slightly better

but I think I'm edging this one as being

their best at number 22 the debut from a

very young Elvis Costello one of the

greatest uh songwriters from the kind of

70s and and 80s I think maybe not the

best singer but certainly one of the

best songwriters this is a Fab debut I

remember seeing seeing him do I think it

was Angels one to wear red shoes on top

of the pops and just thought he was

really different this is a an album full

of like little short Snappy new wavy

songs Allison's on here angel want to

wear my red shoes Lesson Zero mystery

dance great stuff love it at number 21

debut from Susan the Banshees is it the

best album no but it's a really

important album the screen it's you know

it's a real Post Punk statement doesn't

include their classic like lots of these

Hong Kong Garden which I think would

have enhanced it huge the song that was

inspired by a Chinese Takeaway in

Bromley but uh Susie and the Banshees um

fantastic album really good debut uh

next up people often say that if uh The

Beatles had gone Punk they would have

sounded like this this is the boys their

debut album really good three minute pop

songs on here and with a Punky Vibe

these guys had real Punk credentials so

uh sick on you I don't care and the

absolute classic first time which is a

punk uh classic for sure at number 19

we've got new boots and Panties by Ian

jury I love this album It's So quirky

and interesting different lyrically it's

brilliant I I think if you don't get

cotney rhyming slang I'm not sure you'd

get the lyrics on this as much as maybe

you should but this is a great album

that's his son I believe there uh you

can see walworth's uh in the reflection

there and that was a place where people

of my age here in the UK would buy lots

of our singles but this is an absolute

classic and I I went to the National

Portrait Gallery in London very recently

to look at a few exhibitions there and

this album cover is actually in the

National Portrait Gallery what a classic

cover what a classic album love it at

number 18 we got the debut album from

television Mary Moon very much part of

that CBGB scene and a lot more kind of

um with that punk ethos and a lot of

those bands so with blondie you've got

you know someone who was a model and a

folk singer with Patty Smith you got

someone who's a journalist and a poet

you the Ron were reasonably middle class

um you know in Talking Heads with a

bunch of art students this lot would you

know a couple of them especially Tom

Vain and Richard Hill when he was in the

band although he's not on this album um

you know they were high school dropouts

they were you know um they had criminal

records so theyve very much had that

kind of punk ethos but this is a classic

debut album which I haven't always got

if I'm really honest a Marky moon is a

guitar classic see no evil Venus

friction elevation all really good songs

I do really enjoy it um

is it as good as people make out I'm not

sure but Mary Moon a guitar classic at

number 17 we've got the third album by

the dictators it kicks off with a song

called faster and louder which really

summarizes this album it is faster and

louder than anything they've done um

before this point and it's definitely

them at their punkest allegedly this was

recorded live and it it sounds like a

band at their absolute best I think

there's a track on here called stay with

me which is just brilliant just

absolutely brilliant and the guy who

counts it in is Bruce Springstein and I

think he also plays uncredited rhythm

guitar uh that's Blood Brothers by the

dictators New York band at number 16 the

debut from the undertones this um is a

great album again Why didn't it have

teenage kicks or get over you on it that

would have made such a big difference

but in here comes the summer they have

just one of the best pop tunes from the

1970s if that had been done by a more

mainstream band that song would have

been massive this is a great um debut

lots of these albums if you probably

noticed are debuts and I think it's very

you know there are lots of punk bands

who peaked on their debuts for me the

undertones did as I think so did this

band The buzzcock this is another music

another kitchen this is uh the debut

album from the buzzcock features a lot

of classic songs I don't mind fiction

romance autonomy which I really like

fast cars love battery 60 some great

tunes on here really good uh kind of

real good pop sensibility buzzcock had

and that's definitely to the fall on

their debut and that's at 15 at 14 got

the debut from the vibrators probably a

nostalgic pick this pure Mania I think

V2 their second album is probably a more

consistent album but in with into the

future baby baby um petrol whips and

first stiff little fingers the song that

inspired that that band's name and

London girls you've got some classic pop

songs decent musicians this were a kind

of a Pub Rock Band in many ways that

became Punky um I think um but London

girls oh it's just brilliant at number

um 13 this is a guy who's quite hard to

kind of pigeon hole and I think he sits

in this I'm going to include him anyway

because I love this album this is

Jonathan Richmond's and the modern

lovers this is their debut album it has

one of my favorite songs from this era

in Road Runner I played that Weekly I

love that song but astral plane old

world Pablo Picasso modern world ah some

brilliant songs on here it's quirky and

it's different and it's not very Punky

but wow is it ever good at number 12 ban

from leads hugely influential and it's

entertainment by gang of four in one

song um damage Goods they one of the

greatest songs of this whole era and

definitely I think the greatest uh Post

Punk song I just think it's brilliant

it's uh it's it's almost dancable for a

song of that kind of ilk but yeah

brilliant entertaining hugely

influential really interesting album

this is another influential album at

number 11 again I have reservations

about including it but I'm going to have

to because Unknown Pleasures by Joy

Division is an absolute classic and it's

a Post Punk classic um you know it's not

maybe it's obviously not Punky but it is

a Post Punk classic and again this does

include LEL Terrace apart which I think

is a brilliant brilliant tune with that

enhance it yes would it really fit in

probably not it's a it's an amazing

album with a cover that I think is just

superb okay we're in the top 10 so um I

say really serious I think a lot of

those are really serious uh at number 10

a band that were quite late to the party

but oh so glad they came to it this is

the Crack by the ruts their debut oh

this this is a brilliant album babylon's

burning that kicks off the album is is

just one of the best punk songs ever

dope for guns

um jar War kind of a bit dubby Savage

Circle it's quite metallic it's a live

track as well I think it's the last one

of it human punks a live track you know

the lead singer who's sadly not with us

anymore um Malcolm um Owen he just

growls his way through this what a

presence that that guy had as a vocalist

but uh yeah human punk I think it was

recorded at the Marquee in 77 tacked

onto the end but brilliant album from

the ruts the crack at number nine New

York band uh the Heartbreakers their

only album LF this is raw as you like

some people say the production is Muddy

I don't think it is but it's a just I

love this album Born to lose I want to

be love Chinese rocks get off the phone

one track mind one of my favorite songs

of this entire era uh love it brilliant

it has a drum beat at the start uh which

is very similar to the drum beat of a

song that kicks off side two on this

album the debut from the Dan an album

that sounds like the cover it just looks

that kind of chaotic and mad in neat

neat neat and new Roose you have two of

the classic songs of the punk genre in

New Rose you have the first single P

first Punk single and an absolute

classic that just like one track mind

starts with that drum and um and it's

just just brilliant but there's loads of

Fant stab your back feel the pain fish

fan club uh it's a great album uh the

Damned I think at their rawest and their

best at number seven

I I did think about including this now

um I know there're are kind of a more of

a mod band but there's a youthful Punky

exuberance to in the city the album and

the track in the city that made me feel

like I needed to include it I think the

Jam's best two songs are in the city and

another song on this album and the song

that opens this album is my favorite Jam

song it's art school and for those two

songs it's almost made the cut but I

can't include it because I don't think

it's consistent enough now this was a

band that buck that trend of the first

album is the best because I think their

third album is their best and it's all

mod cons obviously you can tell by the

look that they weren't a punk band but

there're some brilliant songs on here

David Watts The Kinks cover the In Crowd

uh Mr Clean Billy hunt um you know a

bomb in wardor Street down in the tube

station at midnight oh just just a

tremendous tremendously consistent

beautifully paced uh beautifully played

um you'd never guess they were Trio got

really nice kind of overdubs it's great

album classic stuff from the Jam at

number um six this is a band from

Northern Ireland this is a band who

record this album during the troubles in

Northern Ireland and you can hear that

you can you can taste it you can smell

it in this album this is inflammable

material by stiff little fingers this is

an absolutely tremendous album suspect

device alternative olster Johnny was

barwi love wow you can you can feel the

tension you Jake Burns growls his way

through this album it is just a

brilliant Punk album their best I think

um number five we've got the best album

I think from Australian band the Saints

attorney Ys their second album I like

the first album I'm stranded but it was

a bit more kind of had a almost a um a

demo kind of VI to but eternally yours

contains two songs I think are Classics

of this era um this perfect day which is

just brilliant it's bit MC5 but it's got

so much Melody it's a really aggressive

kind of single and know your product

which includes horns which I was a

little bit well what's going on here but

wow what a driving song that is know

your product and this perfect day

Classics of the genre and a great album

the second album from the Saints Eternal

yours is at number five at number four

the debut from the The Clash uh this for

me is by far and away this will be

controversial but far and away their

best album after this I kind of lost

interest and when I was younger when I

bought this album this has been to loads

of parties with me this album I never I

rarely got beyond their first side so

the first side's got Janie Jones remote

control I'm so bored with the USA the

classic white Riot which alongside anaki

New Rose you know are some of the

greatest songs of the era ha and War

what's my name London's burning deny oh

that first side is brilliant yeah the

second side is good but the first side

is is classic um brilliant songwriting

it's it's really really raw as well

which is what I like about it I think

they got a bit too clever later on um

and next is a band that are too um young

to be pu Rock but too old to be Punk

possibly but a brilliant band their

debut is just superb ratus Nas by the

stranglers this has got some absolute

Classics of course it's Got U peaches

it's got g a grip on yourself the the

opener sometimes is brilliant goodbye to

lose London lady and I think they're

absolute classic hanging around this is

superb album it's almost it's like a

greatest hits I think it's brilliant uh

at number two I I still can't decide

which one of the two albums because

remember it's only one album from any

one band and I've got two albums from

this band I can't decide between these

two American band Ramon uh is it leave

home or is it rocket to Russia this is

this is brilliant D to here you go give

me shop tree I remember you and oh I

love so are just brilliant caronut glue

su's headbanger oh my God that album's

brilliant this is superb as well

slightly better produced their debut is

brilliant but these are just better

produced and and more melodic I think

and just the songw writing is great cret

in hot Rockaway Beach one of the best

songs of the entire 70s I love it lock

it love Sheena Is a Punk Rocker we're a

happy family oh Rocket to Russia just

classic you must own that and I'm sure

if you love Punk you'll love this one if

you haven't got this one what why this

is number one it has to be never mind

the bollocks one and done out a band

absolutely brilliant four singles which

are Classics pretty vacant one of the

best songs ever made God Save the Queen

Anarchy which I said alongside white

Riot and you know those songs are just

the sound of that era um bodies oh what

a brilliant song bodies is Holiday in

the Sun that starts the album with it

back boot guitar at the start stamping

at the start of the drums fantastic even

down to the raspberry at the end of the

Emi this album is absolutely classic I

adore it the production is amazing the

songs are brilliant and that is my

number one Punk album out of the 40 you

must have in your collection tell me

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