METZ, "Drained Lake" The closest that noise rock ever really got to any kind of mass popularity was in the late 90s, when the grunge tide lifted up the boats of related acts like Helmet and some folks got major label contracts. But...
Couch Slut, "The Mouthwash Years" That ascending chord progression in this track, on the heavily distorted guitar, is a perfect summation of noise rock. Just really nails it. Mattiel, "Sent It On Over" Mattiel's first, self-titled, debut record made...
Built to Spill, "The Plan" Built to Spill's three album run culminating in Keep It Like A Secret is one my very favorite peaks of any band, ever. Doug Martsch's songs were all incredible, there was heart, catchiness, tons...
Wolves in the Throne Room, "Face In A Night Time Mirror - Part 1" All four of the songs on the debut album from Wolves in the Throne Room go over 12 minutes. Although it's very black metal, even from the...
Black Flag, "Loose Nut" When I finally got around to listening to Black Flag, I didn't really know much about the band other than they were a legendary hardcore band, and that was kind of it. I wandered into a record...
