This 1979 collection of the Buzzcocks first 8 UK singles is a masterpiece of Pop Punk: high tension chainsaw guitars churn beneath front man Pete Shelley's dry, sly lyrics of love ventured and, mostly, lost.
Pavement's swan song, Terror Twilight, remains a fascinating note to finish on for one of the most influential indie bands of their era. It was the album that brought Pavement full circle: dressed for success, but never quite sure if they wanted the job.
Originally released in 1986, the compilation captures the best of the magical early period recordings of The Chills and simply oozes excitement and possibility.