I second this one though I might have already seconded something. Either way, while I picked the Buzzcocks to nominate, I almost went with the Skids.Low Down Low wrote: ↑12 May 2021, 1:27pmA few i could think of like Rust Never Sleeps or the pleasure principle, but the one I'd nominate is Skids - Scared to Dance
The first of two albums they released in '79 and their best song that year, Masquerade, wasn't even on either of them.
Greatest Album of 1979 - Preliminary Round 1
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Buzzcocks are the correct choice, don't worry.WestwayKid wrote: ↑12 May 2021, 2:08pmI second this one though I might have already seconded something. Either way, while I picked the Buzzcocks to nominate, I almost went with the Skids.Low Down Low wrote: ↑12 May 2021, 1:27pmA few i could think of like Rust Never Sleeps or the pleasure principle, but the one I'd nominate is Skids - Scared to Dance
The first of two albums they released in '79 and their best song that year, Masquerade, wasn't even on either of them.
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Tough choices, I went with Clash, GO4, Cure, Elvis, Slits.
Felt bad ditching Crass, Damned, JD, PiL, Specials...
Felt bad ditching Crass, Damned, JD, PiL, Specials...
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I'd love to lobby someone to back The B-52's self titled album. I relistened to it just yesterday and it really is an amazing collection of nervy detached kitsch that lands right at the crossroads of punk, post-punk and new Wave (I wouldn't even really say pop - that would come later for them). Go back and listen, it's a lot smarter than you probably remember. It's fun with a sinister undertow. And its landmark importance on new wave and alternative can't really be overstated.
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So you're seconding the Skids?WestwayKid wrote: ↑12 May 2021, 2:08pmI second this one though I might have already seconded something. Either way, while I picked the Buzzcocks to nominate, I almost went with the Skids.Low Down Low wrote: ↑12 May 2021, 1:27pmA few i could think of like Rust Never Sleeps or the pleasure principle, but the one I'd nominate is Skids - Scared to Dance
The first of two albums they released in '79 and their best song that year, Masquerade, wasn't even on either of them.
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So far, nominated and seconded albums that'll be considered going forward are:
SLF, Inflammable Material (Olaf, Heston)
Germs, (GI) (Flex, Wolter)
The Skids, Scared to Dance (LDL, WWK)
The Ruts, The Crack (Marky, SM)
A bunch of others have been nominated, but have to seconded to be added.
SLF, Inflammable Material (Olaf, Heston)
Germs, (GI) (Flex, Wolter)
The Skids, Scared to Dance (LDL, WWK)
The Ruts, The Crack (Marky, SM)
A bunch of others have been nominated, but have to seconded to be added.
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The Jam making a good early showing. Superb album..
There's a tiny, tiny hopeful part of me that says you guys are running a Kaufmanesque long con on the board
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Yes.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑12 May 2021, 3:31pmSo you're seconding the Skids?WestwayKid wrote: ↑12 May 2021, 2:08pmI second this one though I might have already seconded something. Either way, while I picked the Buzzcocks to nominate, I almost went with the Skids.Low Down Low wrote: ↑12 May 2021, 1:27pmA few i could think of like Rust Never Sleeps or the pleasure principle, but the one I'd nominate is Skids - Scared to Dance
The first of two albums they released in '79 and their best song that year, Masquerade, wasn't even on either of them.
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Alrighty, noted.WestwayKid wrote: ↑12 May 2021, 4:51pmYes.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑12 May 2021, 3:31pmSo you're seconding the Skids?WestwayKid wrote: ↑12 May 2021, 2:08pmI second this one though I might have already seconded something. Either way, while I picked the Buzzcocks to nominate, I almost went with the Skids.Low Down Low wrote: ↑12 May 2021, 1:27pmA few i could think of like Rust Never Sleeps or the pleasure principle, but the one I'd nominate is Skids - Scared to Dance
The first of two albums they released in '79 and their best song that year, Masquerade, wasn't even on either of them.
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Agreed, the 45 rpm single electric version is so much better. I remember having to search record shops to find the import version, it was pretty rare here in the US.
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Yeah, I never really enjoyed that version but I could see what they were going for, that Eleanor Rigby-style thing. The b-side version is ace.
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Setting Sons used to be my fave, but I've grown to like Sound Affects more.
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I prefer Skids personally but i wouldn't argue the case all that vehemently.Kory wrote: ↑12 May 2021, 2:13pmBuzzcocks are the correct choice, don't worry.WestwayKid wrote: ↑12 May 2021, 2:08pmI second this one though I might have already seconded something. Either way, while I picked the Buzzcocks to nominate, I almost went with the Skids.Low Down Low wrote: ↑12 May 2021, 1:27pmA few i could think of like Rust Never Sleeps or the pleasure principle, but the one I'd nominate is Skids - Scared to Dance
The first of two albums they released in '79 and their best song that year, Masquerade, wasn't even on either of them.
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The Ruts - The Crack
One of the finest albums released in '79.
The debut from The Undertones is another quality album.
One of the finest albums released in '79.
The debut from The Undertones is another quality album.
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