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  1. 1Ramones (1976)Ramones (1976)Released 1 Jan 1976Clocking in at under twenty-nine minutes across fourteen songs, this debut single-handedly drew up the blueprint for punk rock. Johnny Ramone's relentless buzzsaw downstrokes, Tommy's metronomic drums and Joey's bubblegum pop melodies strip rock and roll down to pure kinetic energy. There are no…0
  2. 2Bad Brains (1982)Bad Brains (1982)Released 1 Jan 1982Before this yellow-cassette debut arrived from Washington DC, nobody knew punk could hit with such blinding speed and supernatural musicianship. Dr. Know's metal-tinged guitar riffs and H.R.'s wild vocal acrobatics deliver an overwhelming physical shock, balancing furious hardcore velocity with…0
  3. 3Out of Step (1984)Out of Step (1984)Released 1 Jan 1984Ian MacKaye and Minor Threat took the raw speed of American hardcore and forged it into an unstoppable moral battering ram. Out of Step is nine tracks of lean, muscular guitar riffs and shouted declarations that clock in at barely over twenty minutes. Every chorus lands like an iron fist, leaving…0
  4. 4Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables (1980)Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables (1980)Released 1 Jan 1980East Bay punk met surf guitar and blistering political satire on this explosive 1980 debut. East Bay Ray weaves twangy, razor-sharp surf riffs through Klaus Flouride's galloping basslines, while Jello Biafra delivers frantic, theatrical broadsides against American corruption. It is chaotic, darkly…0
  5. 5The Clash (1977)The Clash (1977)Released 1 Jan 1977Recorded over three frantic weekends in London, the 1977 debut from The Clash captures the raw, burning frustration of working-class Britain. Mick Jones and Joe Strummer bash out jagged guitar chords with ferocious intent, delivering iconic anthems like White Riot and Career Opportunities with…0
  6. 6Singles Going Steady (1979)Singles Going Steady (1979)Released 1 Jan 1979Pete Shelley and Steve Diggle proved that punk urgency and irresistible pop craftsmanship belong together. This sixteen-track compilation of classic singles and B-sides delivers sharp romantic neurosis, buzzing guitars and soaring vocal hooks at breakneck speed. Every single chorus hits instantly,…0
  7. 7Repeater (1990)Repeater (1990)Released 1 Jan 1990Rising from the ashes of the original DC hardcore movement, Fugazi brought syncopated dub rhythms, sharp dynamic stops and rhythmic guitar interplay to the table. Joe Lally's propulsive bass and the interlocking guitars of Guy Picciotto and Ian MacKaye turn political and personal frustration into…0
  8. 8The C.D. Version of the First Two Records (1992)The C.D. Version of the First Two Records (1992)Released 1 Jan 1992Kathleen Hanna and Bikini Kill ignited the Riot Grrrl revolution with raw, confrontational feminist anthems that take no prisoners. Songs like Rebel Girl and Double Dare Ya hit with distorted basslines, primitive drumming and ferocious vocal delivery that refuses to apologise. It is abrasive,…0
  9. 9Glow On (2021)Glow On (2021)Released 1 Jan 2021Baltimore's Turnstile blew the doors off the modern hardcore scene by fusing crushing metallic riffs and pummeling groove with lush synthesizers, infectious melodies and Latin percussion. Glow On is joyous, physically punishing and packed with undeniable bounce, proving that heavy music can welcome…0
  10. 10Cartoon Darkness (2024)Cartoon Darkness (2024)Released 1 Jan 2024Melbourne's pub-punk powerhouses deliver a masterclass in modern punk swagger on their 2024 album. Amy Taylor's razor-sharp, hilarious and fiercely defiant lyrics ride over Dec Martens's scorching AC/DC-style guitar licks and a rhythm section that hits like a sledgehammer. The tracks sprint out of…0