Top Five Albums of My Time

these are listed in no particular order:

1. Nirvana - "Nevermind" - my main reason for choosing this record is not because of the angry almost non musical noise on it, but more because this record killed the whole glam and hair rock bands scene. Nirvana gave music back to the fans, instead of Axl gracing the stage for us with his presence, and for this i thank you Kurt.

2. Social Distortion - "Live at the Roxy" - i used to say that this was one of my favorite albums because it was as close to a greatest hits records as SD would ever release, but then they actually released a greatest hit album! but it doesn't matter, this record contains every solid white trash ode by Ness you'll ever want to hear, and captures SD's raw live show.

3. Sublime - "40oz to Freedom" - i like bands that can start a whole new genre of music, i.e. dub, and basically never have any one even come close to competing in this genre with them, i.e. Bob Marley. this record i can listen to over and over again, i think i have bought this record over 4 times cause it keeps getting worn out or lost. it's a crying shame drugs took Bradley away from writing another decade of insane music, but then again we wouldn't have three insane sublime records full of drug hits, and references, so its kind of bittersweet. i also love the fact that either this record or robbin' the hood (which is pretty just as bad ass too) was apparently recorded on an 8 track for next to nothing. just goes to show if you got the skills and desire to play, make it happen! but seriously why do i keep going to Long Beach Dub All Star benefits for Brad's kids or wife or whoever? i know that fucker's estate has to be getting sweet royalty checks, more than i make in a year most likely.

4. Jane's Addiction - Live at the Roxy