William_the_Bloody

Yes well just remember It's a personal list, so its bound to disapoint, as its not your typical 80's EMI whose who (3. Minor Threat, 2. Misfits ect)

William_the_Bloody

20. G.B.H. ,Genre (Hardcore) Birmingham UK, era, 80's/90's

One of the big three British hardcore bands from the 80's, I could not possibly create any self respecting list without putting them in the top 20, that being said, there was a notable drop off in the quality of their work by the mid 80's, which has to be taken into account.

There first three releases Leather, Bristles, Studs, And Acne, City Baby Attacked By Rats & City Baby's Revenge remain absolute classics, but both Midnight Madness and Beyond & No Need to Panic(great albums otherwise) suffer from low production quality. This would be followed by A Fridge to Far, a record that is so poorly recorded & mixed, its hardly worth the listen, it's a shame because there are some really good tracks on the album trying to get through. They'd recover by the 90's, but by then punk would fold in the UK.

Christianised Cannibals



give me fire



makin whips

Newkie

No that's cool man you stick to your guns, you have already opened my ears to some bands I'd never heard of and it will be refreshing to see a top 10 without Bad Brains/Minor Threat/Black Flag etc.

Although I am starting to wonder, after yet another recent British hardcore band whether probably the most well known one of the last 6/7 years will be on...unless I missed it earlier when I was AWOL (i'll check for it now) or unless you just don't like em!

William_the_Bloody

I know of the band you speak Newkie, you will just have to wait and see.

William_the_Bloody

19. Dag Nasty, Genre (Melodic Hardcore/Alternative) Virginia USA era, 80's

The godfathers of emo and the last DC hardcore band on the list. Dag Nasty only released three albums, but they will forever be remembered for their classic release Field Day, a record containing a brilliant mixture of melodic hardcore and soft arty alternative ballads that would help plant the seeds for emo in the decade to follow.

You're mine



All Ages Show



Trouble Is

Newkie

Oh you tease William..At the start I would have been surprised if they made it to the top 50 let alone 20, but if they didn't make the top 140 many tears will be shed...

Anyway, can't go wrong with Dag Nasty, although I often think some emo credit should go to Articles of Faith (well, if you want to credit them with that anyway)

William_the_Bloody

Yes you are right on that as well. I think there can defiantly be a line drawn between Articles of Faith and bands like Orchid, but ultimately I think Dag Nasty brought in the more feminine alternative ballads renowed with popular emo indie acts, but to be honest, I'm far from being an expert in that genre.

William_the_Bloody

18. The Ramones ,Genre (Punk Rock) New York USA era, 70's, 80's

New York's finest, and next to the Sex Pistols probably the most important band to grace the stage of punk. The Ramones laid the musical blueprint for punk with their fast tempo guitar playing and short speedy songs. Unfortunately I often find their sound to be so simplistic, that the band's songs begins to wear on you.

We're A Happy Family



Rock 'N' Roll High School



Bop 'Til You Drop

Paul Smeenus

Newkie

And yet, really, really boring. Never got into the Ramones. Can't fault their influence though.