Punk, Rock, Funk... these influences pioneered a sound that was heavy with synthesizers, electronic drums, and makeup. This category is perhaps the most diverse and varied, but we guarantee that you will love the memories that will be unlocked. Whether you like the style or not, you have to admit that songs like Bizarre Love Triangle from New Order and Boys Don't Cry from The Cure have become timeless classics and good candidates for mix tapes.


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Sloan, Navy Blues

ALBUM: Navy Blues »

ARTIST: Sloan

WHY?: Canadian outfit playing great folksy rock, hey!

BEST SONG: "Money City Maniacs"



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Red Hot Chili Peppers, Californication

ALBUM: Californication »

ARTIST: Red Hot Chili Peppers

WHY?: After a series of guitar players over the years, this recent album is probably their best one to date.

BEST SONG: "Californication", "Other Side"



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Sugar, Copper Blue

ALBUM: Copper Blue »

ARTIST: Sugar

WHY?: An influential record from an influential band.

BEST SONG: "The Slim", "Hoover Dam"



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Pavement, Slanted and Enchanted

ALBUM: Slanted and Enchanted »

ARTIST: Pavement

WHY?: A loose and erratic record with great pop songs.

BEST SONG: "Conduit For Sale", "Summer Babe"


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My Bloody Valentine, Loveless

ALBUM: Loveless »

ARTIST: My Bloody Valentine

WHY?: Four years in the making, the wait was worth the while as it delivers a bunch of classics.

BEST SONG: "Only Shallow"




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Tricky, Maxinquaye

ALBUM: Maxinquaye »

ARTIST: Tricky

WHY?: The most explosive debut of the '90s.

BEST SONG: "Black Steel", "Aftermath"




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DJ Shadow, Endtroducing

ALBUM: Endtroducing... »

ARTIST: DJ Shadow

WHY?: Took up where Jazzy Jeff left off.

BEST SONG: "The Number Song"


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Air, Moon Safari

ALBUM: Moon Safari »

ARTIST: Air

WHY?: It's just beautiful music.

BEST SONG: "La Femme D'Argent", "Kelly Watch The Stars"



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The Cult, Love

ALBUM: Love »

ARTIST: The Cult

WHY?: The Texas Sun Makes My Back Burn

BEST SONG: "She Sells Sanctuary", "Rain"



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Sex Pistols, Never Mind The Bollocks

ALBUM: Never Mind The Bollocks »

ARTIST: Sex Pistols

WHY?: This band's influence has never stopped growing.

BEST SONG: "God Save the Queen"

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