The albums that define
avant-punk.
Our picks for where to start with avant-punk — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
The avant-punk essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
The Velvet Underground
The Complete Matrix Tapes
A raw, unfiltered glimpse into the Velvet Underground's dynamic live performances, blending avant-garde rock with haunting melodies.
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The Velvet Underground
Squeeze
A disjointed tapestry of avant-garde experimentation and melodic simplicity that defies conventional rock norms.
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