X - Los Angeles

Label: Slash
Genre: Punk
Year: 1980
Recommended by: Paul Conant

The only time I have previously heard of X was when people talked about bands coming out of Los Angeles or California.

X is an influential Punk Band from LA who's debut album was produced by Doors Keyboard player Ray Manzarek. The most famous LA band basically helped the 2nd most famous LA band who titled their album Los Angeles.

The record should be used as the definition of punk. Lo-fi, angry, but happy, and overall energetic. The energy continues throughout the entirety of the album. Also, all the band members decided to rename themselves. I still find that weird about punk, but whatever, I guess the whole world's a stage.