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A Kiss In The Dreamhouse
1.  A Kiss In The Dreamhouse by Siouxsie & The Banshees
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  "Siouxie's done many great albums, but this is my pick of the bunch. Only nine tracks, and all without exception quite wonderful"
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The Best of the Ruts
2.  The Best of the Ruts by Ruts
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  "it was something that they sung that made The Ruts better than their B-Division status would have us believe"
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Under the Milky Way: Best of [Us Import]
3.  Under the Milky Way: Best of [Us Import] by The Church
The list author says:
  "INXS got all the glory while these boys went largely unrecognised. The early stuff here is fantastic"
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Machine Gun Etiquette [25th Anniversary Edition]
4.  Machine Gun Etiquette [25th Anniversary Edition] by Damned
The list author says:
  "the point where The Damned hit their stride, a classic mixture of melody, stupidity and punk thrash"
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Breaking Glass
5.  Breaking Glass by Hazel O'Connor
The list author says:
  "a bit hard to pin down, but 'Eighth Day' and 'Will You' are bona-fide era-defining classics"
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Real Life + 4
6.  Real Life + 4 by Magazine
The list author says:
  "another superb debut. If you want to get to know a more intellectual punk band then start here, you won't be disappointed"
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Time's Up
7.  Time's Up by Buzzcocks
The list author says:
  "very early stuff from Pete Shelley and Howard Devoto. You can sense that, with these songs, they were on the threshold of something momentous"
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The Best of the Skids
8.  The Best of the Skids by Skids
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  "an excellent set of songs with thumping, almost anthemic, choruses"
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Germ Free Adolescents
9.  Germ Free Adolescents by X-Ray Spex
The list author says:
  "distinctive vocals and quirky melodies permeate this album. Poly Styrene rrrolls her 'rs' just like Jonny Rotten"
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Parallel Lines: Remastered
10.  Parallel Lines: Remastered by Blondie
The list author says:
  "fast American pop punk, a blistering set full of classic songs"
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Argy Bargy
11.  Argy Bargy by Squeeze
The list author says:
  "one of their best albums, tuneful and full of supreme lyrical insight"
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A Tonic For The Troops
12.  A Tonic For The Troops by Boomtown Rats
The list author says:
  "'Rat Trap' made top spot, but for me '(I Never loved) Eva Braun' was the band's early masterpiece"
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The Safari Records Singles Collection Vol.1: 1979-1981
13.  The Safari Records Singles Collection Vol.1: 1979-1981 by Toyah
The list author says:
  "varied and colourful pop songs mix with gaudy fashion sense and the result is highly listenable, check out 'Danced'"
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Reggatta De Blanc: Remastered
14.  Reggatta De Blanc: Remastered by The Police
The list author says:
  "the best early album and a completely different sound, weaving in reggaefied guitar and squeaky vocals to great effect"
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Moving Targets
15.  Moving Targets by Penetration
The list author says:
  "a girly girl's voice, energetic performances with melodic tunes in abundance. 'Life's a Gamble' is a great example"
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16.  1 by Motors
The list author says:
  "highly charged and thrusting pop rock. 'Dancing The Night Away' is the pick of this album. Also check out the follow up album, 'Tenement Steps', for serious musical progression"
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English Settlement
17.  English Settlement by XTC
The list author says:
  "ambitious and eccentric but some great songs throughout, check out 'Yacht Dance'"
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Inflammable Material
18.  Inflammable Material by Stiff Little Fingers
The list author says:
  "explosive, raucous and catchy punk thrash you can't help singing along to"
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The Punk Singles 1977-1980
19.  The Punk Singles 1977-1980 by 999
The list author says:
  "amongst some very good tracks, 'Homicide' is pure punk pop. 999 really should have made more of an impact"
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London Calling
20.  London Calling by The Clash
The list author says:
  "as much white reggae as punk, 'London Calling' is still a classic mid-period album"
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The Specials Singles: the Best of the Specials
21.  The Specials Singles: the Best of the Specials by The Specials
The list author says:
  "ska, not punk, but still very much a part of the era. Superb lyrically and musically, just listen to 'Stereotype' or 'Ghost Town' to see how good The Specials truly were"
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Kilimanjaro/Wilder
22.  Kilimanjaro/Wilder by Teardrop Explodes
The list author says:
  "exciting guitar and occasional brass from the warped mind of Julian Cope. Many great songs here"
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Divine Madness
23.  Divine Madness by Madness
The list author says:
  "another non-punk band but still very influential in the late seventies to mid-eighties. Great compilation"
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Seventeen Seconds (Remastered)
24.  Seventeen Seconds (Remastered) by The Cure
The list author says:
  "distinctive throughout and many memorable tracks, but 'Forest' is a standout moment"
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Black and White
25.  Black and White by Stranglers
The list author says:
  "no list on this subject would be complete without The Stranglers. The superb 'Black and White' really is bi-polar music of the highest disorder, exemplified by 'Toiler on the Sea' and 'Curfew'"
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