The forerunners of alternative rock

Dinosaur Jr. - You're Living All Over Me (1987 r: 2005)

Come on, I'm sure you all at least know of Dinosaur Jr. if you're here, but they're responsible for bringing strong guitar work to the front of indie again. Along with The Pixies in the early 90's, they helped establish bitchin' guitar solos and noise, influencing many, many alternative bands in the future. Recently they've gotten back together to do some festivals and such, and with any luck, a new album as well (wishful thinking, but it's a nice thought).

i guess i'll crawl...