1. The Smiths- The Queen is Dead
Listen: “Frankly, Mr. Shankly”
2. R.E.M.- Lifes Rich Pageant
Listen: “Begin the Begin”
3. Run-D.M.C.- Raising Hell
Listen: “Walk This Way”
4. Sonic Youth- EVOL
Listen: “Shadow of a Doubt”
5. Metallica- Master of Puppets
Listen: “Master of Puppets”
6. Beastie Boys- Licensed to Ill
Listen: “No Sleep Till Brooklyn”
7. Elvis Costello- Blood & Chocolate
Listen: “I Hope You’re Happy Now”
8. Paul Simon- Graceland
Listen: “You Can Call Me Al”
9. XTC- Skylarking
Listen: “Dear God”
10. Elvis Costello- King of America
Listen: “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood”
Archival Highlight: Bruce Springsteen- Live/1975-85
Listen: “Jersey Shore”
Honorable Mention: Peter Gabriel’s So, Slayer’s Reign in Blood
Updated: February 4, 2012
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