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Hard Rock CDs everyone should own
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Cool from the WireCool from the Wire by Dirty Looks
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $6.78
An killer debut by a ballsy, AC/DC-esque band.
Midnite DynamiteMidnite Dynamite by Kix
Buy new: $12.99 / Used from: $5.99
The band that all the other 80s hair bands stole from. They wrote the best songs and kicked butt live. They still do. This disc is a must-have.
Monster PhilosophyMonster Philosophy by D-A-D
Buy new: $40.98 / Used from: $4.99
Newest release by an unbelievable Danish rock band. They had two U.S. releases that unfortuantely went nowhere yet this they keep on ticking in Europe and are wildly popular there. See what all the fuss is about.
Feel The ShakeFeel The Shake by Jetboy
Buy used from: $12.00
"Feel the earth shake" with this great release! They are back these days and still rockin'.
Round TripRound Trip by The Knack
Buy used from: $22.96
Unusual for this list but this is a great band with rockin' songs. People think of The Knack and only think of "My Sharona." But this third release from '81 was their best and most underrated. Every songs is fun, smart and pure rock and roll funky fun.
The Right to RockThe Right to Rock by Keel
Buy used from: $10.90
"You got it...The Right to Rock!" This album put Ron Keel and his band on the map. A rockin' disc.
In Rock We TrustIn Rock We Trust by Y&T
Buy used from: $34.96
For my money, "Masters and Slaves" is one of the best Y&T songs. Check out the entire disc. It rocks!
Methods Of MadnessMethods Of Madness by Obsession
Buy new: $12.98 / Used from: $10.43
Fast, slammin' heavy metal with super high, melodic vocals. Lots of harmonies, thunderous rhythms and memorable hooks yet real heavy!
Frosting on the BeaterFrosting on the Beater by The Posies
Buy used from: $0.52
Power-pop? Yes, but also great rock and roll. Insane harmonies, moody rhythms, and undeniable catchy songs.
No Tellin' Lies/3.VNo Tellin' Lies/3.V by Zebra
Buy new: $15.98 / Used from: $34.06
Two great albums for the price of one in this package by the Zeppelin-esque Long Island-based band.
HunkHunk by Hunk
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These New York rockers camse and went but left a great album behind. If you like Cheap Trick, you'll like Hunk.
The Red RecordThe Red Record by Loudermilk
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Smashing Pumpkins meets Guns N Roses meets AC/DC. Great music - every damn rockin' song!
Thin Lizard DawnThin Lizard Dawn by Thin Lizard Dawn
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Queen meets Cheap Trick. Poppy, quirky, hard rockin' songs.
Chronicle KingsChronicle Kings by Earth to Andy
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Every song on this disc is cleverly writter and rocks hard! Intense musicianship and smart hooks.
StrengthStrength by Enuff Z'nuff
Buy new: $15.98 / Used from: $4.18
Awesome sophomore disc by this Beatle-esque glam/not glam band.
Tattooed Beat MessiahTattooed Beat Messiah by Zodiac Mindwarp & the Love Reaction
Buy used from: $2.96
Gruff, fun and sweaty. Biker rock from one of Britain's most underrated bands.
Back to the RhythmBack to the Rhythm by Great White
Buy new: $15.99 / Used from: $8.98
Comeback record - the title track makes it all worthwhile.
Young Man's BluesYoung Man's Blues by Rock City Angels
Buy used from: $69.99
ZZ Top Southern rock boogie with some 80s metal moments. Cool songs.
JunkyardJunkyard by Junkyard
Buy new: $6.98 / Used from: $2.42
The band that was supposed to be as huge as GnR. (They actually might have been better)
HeadhunterHeadhunter by Krokus
Buy new: $11.98 / Used from: $5.59
Great album. Like AC/DC? Judas Priest? You'll love this too.
Here Is...Here Is... by Gosling
Buy used from: $0.68
Loudermilk got a new record deal and became Gosling. What they did not do is stop writing great songs. Dig it!