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Music That Influenced Me (In No Order)
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Fear of MusicFear of Music by Talking Heads
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I was so into this record and than the Heads go to Ramain In The Light, what a bummer.
The SpecialsThe Specials by The Specials
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The Specials were too much too young and out of control, get their whole catalog (3 CD's), this older CD has Gangsters the newer release does not!
Asides BesidesAsides Besides by Talk Talk
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I saw Talk Talk in the early 80's as a warm up for Elvis Costello, still listening to them 20 years later. This disc is a great summation of the whole material.
Get Happy!!Get Happy!! by Elvis Costello & the Attractions
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I now have the entire Elvis Costello catalog (almost) and I listen to 80% of the 500 songs, thats praise enough, no one comes close for me.
FelineFeline by The Stranglers
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The Stranglers never made it big in the States but they are popping up in comercials, Feline is so far my favorite CD from them. All Roads Lead To Rome=Great Driving Music
Freedom of ChoiceFreedom of Choice by Devo
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I saw DEVO in 1980 in New York and it was before I knew of MTV, it was amazing! Get everything up to Shout.
Diamond Dogs [ECD]Diamond Dogs [ECD] by David Bowie
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It's Bowie, I listened to Diamond Dogs in the 7th grade, he's got a ton of other great stuff. Richest man in England I think, he deserves it.
Candy-OCandy-O by The Cars
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The Cars were only a great studio group (they were horrible live) but they put out some great music to party to.
ChroniclesChronicles by Rush
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Great compilation CD at a really cheap used price! Time stand still is so true.
Original Singles Collection...PlusOriginal Singles Collection...Plus by Hank Williams Sr.
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My Mother ingrained Hank Williams in my head from repeated listening, he was a bad bad boy!
The LegendThe Legend by Johnny Cash
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Cash will live on forever, I'm glad he was able to put out so much before he passed, its so good.
By the WayBy the Way by Red Hot Chili Peppers
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Red Hot Chilli Peppers are one of the few bright spots in popular music today.
Never Mind the Bollocks Here's the Sex PistolsNever Mind the Bollocks Here's the Sex Pistols by The Sex Pistols
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Groundbreaking, Sid killed his girl a block away from me in NYC!
The RecordThe Record by Fear
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Fear, a band whose politics didn't seem too insane, I guess Black Flag is with them for me and what I like (but not their politics).
The B-52'sThe B-52's by The B-52's
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I heard Rock Lobster the first time after a Plasmatics concert, everyone danced, it was awesome.
Staring at the Sea: The SinglesStaring at the Sea: The Singles by The Cure
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Jumpin Someone Elses Train was were it started for me, bands are covering their music they have nothing of their own thats worthy.
MetallicaMetallica by Metallica
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Me, booze (lots), a mic, and my friend with a guitar doing Nothing Else Matters, Nuff Said.
Whitesnake's Greatest HitsWhitesnake's Greatest Hits by Whitesnake
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My favorie Arena Rock group, Still Of The Night is remembered well between me and my Wife.
ViolatorViolator by Depeche Mode
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Very influential group for me. Good to see they are still putting out good stuff, Violator is great.
The Best of James Bond 30th AnniversaryThe Best of James Bond 30th Anniversary by Various Artists
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If you are a hetro male from the 1960's-1980's your probably into 007 and the music made it work!
The Best of 1980-1990The Best of 1980-1990 by U2
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U2, a group that elevates the state of pop music today.
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club BandSgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles
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Leo Gorcie wanted royalties to be on the cover art, Huntz Hall was no dope (in real life) he said sure I'll do it for free!
Elv1s 30 #1 HitsElv1s 30 #1 Hits by Elvis Presley
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He is still making multi millions a year. Artist who is most recognizable, THATS INFLUENTIAL!
The DoorsThe Doors by The Doors
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Very influential band, I can listen to their CD's straight through its that good.
Direction Reaction CreationDirection Reaction Creation by The Jam
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The Jam were so good, I wish they were still around. Weller has put out good stuff but my favorite is when Foxton is backing him!