Post-punk: angular guitars and big feelings

Unknown Pleasures

Joy Division, Album, 1979 en.wikipedia.org

You've seen the T-shirt. Now actually listen to it.

Remain in Light

Talking Heads, Album, 1980 en.wikipedia.org

Metal Box

Public Image Ltd, Album, 1979 en.wikipedia.org

Cut

The Slits, Album, 1979 en.wikipedia.org

Reggae-punk that nobody else could have made.

Seventeen Seconds

The Cure, Album, 1980 en.wikipedia.org

Entertainment!

Gang of Four, Album, 1979 en.wikipedia.org

Pink Flag

Wire, Album, 1977 en.wikipedia.org

21 songs in 35 minutes. Some are under a minute and still perfect.

Closer

Joy Division, Album, 1980 en.wikipedia.org

Y

The Pop Group, Album, 1979 en.wikipedia.org