Hi'ya kids. Vomit God here yet again. We're getting close to #1, so hang on to your diapers. You know, I'm really getting sick of the judicial system. I have jury duty on the 18th, only a month after I had to go to court for a stupid traffic violation! Damn! Oh, well, maybe I'll get on an O.J. Simpson-esqe case and then write a book and make a million. Well, enough babbling. Here's 30-21:

30) THE DEAD MILKMEN - BIG LIZARD IN MY BACKYARD (1985) Some of the best lyrics ever were written by this band, who should be the spokesmen of at least some generation. It's punk mixed with folk, and lyrics about lizards, camaros, getting high on plums, and nutrition. I site this band as my main lyrical influence, as well as writing many songs that I would use in a soundtrack of my life, like "Swordfish", "V.F.W", and "My Best Friend is a Junkie."

29) IGGY POP AND JAMES WILLIAMSON - KILL CITY (1977) "We Don't Believe in Anything/ We Don't Stand For Nothing." Pure poetry from two former Stooges. Perhaps the bluesiest record on this list, Kill City is a bunch of songs that Iggy and James wrote for the Stooges, but never got around to recording. It sucks that the Asheton Brothers aren't around, but terrific songs like "Kill City", the soul ballad "Sell Your Love," and the rockin' "Consolation Prizes" make up for it. By the way, this is the first of three Iggy-related records to make my list.

28) CHEAP TRICK - S/T (1977) Rockin' power pop at it's best! Before the crapiness of "The Flame" extinguished all hope of Cheap Trick being good, there was this record. Indeed, pick up their four records after this, because they are great, too, but this is the leader of the pack. Teenage comedy lyrics dominate along with kick ass guitars, and that's only one of the reasons why this record smokes. Try "He's a Whore," "Elo Kiddies," and "Taxman, Mr. Thief."

27) ELVIS COSTELLO AND THE ATTRACTIONS - ARMED FORCES (1979) According to Vocephus, I once proclaimed "Elvis rocks" in a drunken stupor, and dammit, that's how I feel, especially when spinning this piece of wax. Rather then taking the punk route of venting anger through lots of "fuck you's", Elvis calmly sits us down and explains why everything sucks in a humane, intelligent manner. Ah, and that cheesy organ playing by Steve Nieve, too. I particularly enjoy "Goon Squad", "Busy Bodies" and "Two Little Hitlers."

26) THE FORGOTTEN REBELS - IN LOVE WITH THE SYSTEM (1978) If I could make a record, this is probably what it would sound like. Punk at it's snottiest! Of course they attack the government in songs like "In Love With The System." But they have a lot of great ideas about foreign policy as evidenced by "Bomb The Boats, Feed The Fish," and "I Left My Heart in Iran." But the best moments of the record are when they attack the 60's and Elvis. "The Punks are Alright" will leave the mods scambling, and gives tribute to Keith Moon with the line, "I'm glad you died before you got old." But the best song is "No Beatles Reunion." Which proclaims the Beatles a "Multimillion dollar joke that wasn't funny." Superior!

25) THE VELVET UNDERGROUND AND NICO (1967) I think this record makes everybody's list, but I'm putting it on mine anyway 'cause I like it. I think it's a great record to lay back and listen to. The songs may be long but compare that to a Greatful Dead live album where there's a fucking song a side! This is probably the most accurate account of what it's like on drugs, too. Lou Reed is the Pinnacle of cool, while the oh so hot Nico is... oh so hot. "Heroin" and "Here She Comes" are classics.

24) THE NEW YORK DOLLS - S/T (1973) From one heroin addicted band from New York to another, but at least none of the Velvets died from it. Bill Murcia, the drummer,OD'd even before this, their first album, was recorded! The star of this record is clearly Johnny Thunders and his trademark trashy guitar playing, evident on songs like "Jet Boy." David Johansen later achieved fame as Buster Poindexter, in case you kids didn't know, and Johnny Thunders of course, became a cult hero. This is where it all started. "Trash" is a classic, and so is "Personality Crisis."

23) X - MORE FUN IN THE NEW WORLD (1983) Most would pick LOS ANGELES as their favorite X album, but for some reason, no one picks MORE FUN IN THE NEW WORLD. It's great! There's no reason to dislike this mix of punk, rockabilly, country, and pop. You may think that's too many styles to fit in, but it all goes together well, especially in "Make The Music Go Bang." "I Must Not Think Bad Thoughts" sums up everything that punk stood for, but sadly, this is X's last good record before they got swallowed up by the mainstream.

22) ROXY MUSIC - FOR YOUR PLEASURE (1973) If you are going to be stuck up and British, do it right! This album is perfect for driving around in a rented limo that you blew 3 paychecks on, and drinking champagne. The songs may be drawn out, but at least it's better then that 30 minute drum solo on that Cream record you stole. And the artistes on it! Bryan Ferry, Brian Eno, Phil Manzanera, etc. Ah, beautiful. Try "Do the Strand" for a dance tune, or "For Your Pleasure" to kick back.

21) SONIC YOUTH - DAYDREAM NATION (1988) This is indie rock's sountrack to an acid test, it's a trip. Noisy, attacking, and pretty all at once, this 2 LP set is one of a kind. Even though Kim Gordon gets on my nerves sometimes, her songs like "Kissability" are great. Thurston Moore and Lee Ranaldo sing great songs, too, like "Silver Rocket" and "Hey Joni." 'Tis very good.

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