Late 70s (1979) 2 tone / ska was the first time it all started to click. I was aware of punk happening but was too young to see the attraction. The stand out album of that period for me was Searching For The Young Soul Rebels by Dexys Midnight Runners in 1980. I played it constantly for a year before discovering the delights of Depeche Mode and Speak & Spell. I'm not ashamed of either of these bands and still occasionally dip in for a nostalgia trip.
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