AFOS classic
Probably their best, although the two follow-ups are good too. One thing that I respect about AFOS is the way they create their songs. Every one they treat as special and craft elements in each one that make them art.
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Still Good Years Later
I listened to this album a lot back in the early 80's. I have started to listen to it again and it's still good.
Beyond its time
I remember how significant this LP was in the 80's to me. I listened to a bunch of hard core punk rock, but I could not keep myself away from this band, no matter how uncool.
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