Black Flag - Damaged Album

The Damaged album exploded onto the L.A. scene in the early eighties when lead singer/songwriter Ginn had to release it independently after MCA refused to come out with it due to its “immoral content” of “no redeeming social value.” Actually, the value of this album was that it signaled a new direction in punk thanks to the band’s skinhead looks and hardcore sound. Highlights include the absolutely terrifying "Depression,” “No More,” and "Rise Above".)The Flag and their numerous alumni went on to make more complicated, musically outrageous and enthralling albums than this one, but "Damaged" is their straightest shot of in your face raw power.