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From page 74 of Classic Rock Magazine November 2006



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Marquee Moon

Elektra, 1977

Marquee Moon is without doubt the major touchstone for all the ‘The’ bands and art rockers of the past few years: it’s almost impossible to listen to The Strokes without hearing Television’s Richard Lloyd’s guitar sound, or Franz Ferdinand without thinking of Tom Verlaine’s vocals. Although it’s right that it’s included in this list, Marquee Moon , with its jazz influences and virtuoso solos, is hardly punk. However, it is still easy to see why the album is held aloft as one of new wave’s finest musical accomplishments, with more collective musical ability than any of their peers – with the possible exception of Talking Heads.

PATTI SMITH
NEW YORK DOLLS






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