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On the TurnOn the Turn by Kerbdog
Buy used from: £8.98
Fantastic post-grunge, crunching riffs with unforgettable melodies - perfect.
Master Of PuppetsMaster Of Puppets by Metallica
Buy new: £8.98 / Used from: £7.55
The greatest metal album ever made? Maybe. One of the greatest? Without a doubt.
AenimaAenima by Tool
Buy new: £15.97 / Used from: £7.97
Dark, gloomy, pitch-black humour, more twists and turns than the Spaghetti Junction. Unforgettable.
Fuck With FireFuck With Fire by Planes Mistaken for Stars
Buy new: £8.79 / Used from: £7.00
The ultimate in catharsis. Harsh, raw, unforgiving, HONEST punk rock. Essential listening.
A Flight and a CrashA Flight and a Crash by Hot Water Music
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The best album by this very special band. Awesome, melodic punk rock.
Almost HeathenAlmost Heathen by Karma to Burn
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Stoner rock at it's best, the soundtrack to shooting guns and drinking whiskey outside your trailer. Monumental riffs.
Bedtime for DemocracyBedtime for Democracy by Dead Kennedys
Buy new: £11.98
Punk rock at it's best - loud, fast, raw, and ULTRA political. The sound of Reagan-omics being given a good kicking.
Zen ArcadeZen Arcade by Hüsker Dü
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An epic punk rock opera. Raw melodies, pounding rhythms, crunching riffs, piano interludes, politics, this album has it all.
Let It BeLet It Be by The Replacements
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Essential 80's alt-rock. Plenty of songs about drinking, partying, getting dumped, and erm, erections. Buy this album and see where half your favourite bands got their inspiration from.
Daydream NationDaydream Nation by Sonic Youth
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Noise never sounded so good. One of the most influential bands ever, and for good reason.
All RiseAll Rise by Naked Raygun
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Naked Raygun never really figured out how to make a bad album. They're all worth buying, this is just my favourite.
Pure Rock FuryPure Rock Fury by Clutch
Buy new: £9.98 / Used from: £5.49
Groovy as hell stoner rock. Put it on and shake your ass.
Today's Empires Tomorrow's AshesToday's Empires Tomorrow's Ashes by Propagandhi
Buy new: £8.79 / Used from: £3.38
Monumental album, a modern classic. Punk rock + thrash metal + ultra-liberal politics. A must.
Shape of Punk to ComeShape of Punk to Come by Refused
Buy new: £7.38 / Used from: £6.45
You probably already own this album. If not, you're wrong. Often copied, never bettered.