Artist: Television
Title: Marquee Moon
Year: 1977
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Television's 1977 debut album, "Marquee Moon," is a total game-changer that switched up the electric guitar's game in rock music. These guys, who were a part of the whole punk vibe at CBGB in New York, really stood out with their double guitar dynamo duo, Tom Verlaine and Richard Lloyd. The album features eight killer tracks where these two guitarists just riff off each other, making some seriously epic crescendos - like check out the massive title track. Plus, Verlaine's got this unique way with words and a voice that just adds this layer of cool mystery to the mix.
It's wild to think "Marquee Moon" wasn't a hit straight off the bat, but it's since taken its rightful place as a rock 'n' roll staple. It's sort of the granddaddy of post-punk, indie, and alt-rock, opening doors and blowing minds for decades. Bands like U2, R.E.M., Sonic Youth and Wilco all tip their hats to Television for lighting the way. Forty-five years on, and it's still not gathering any dust – "Marquee Moon" is timeless, bold, and a beacon for musicians looking to break the mold and do something different. -