Television-Marquee Moon (1977)

While the prototype of punk was basically angry music, with virtually no musical training, and scathing lyrics against society (the insufferable Sex Pistols being a prime example), there were other bands that, despite being categorized within that genre, broke all those rules. One of them was Television, who, led by the brilliant Tom Verlaine, drew influences from artists like Neil Young and Duane Eddy and created an intense punk full of poetic allusions, all underpinned by more than enough instrumental skill. Their emergence at a time when punk was beginning to gain public fervor, they became early standard-bearers of new wave, with original and captivating music. Formed in the first half of the seventies, their beginnings were marked by grueling sessions playing in the streets of New York City, gradually building a strong reputation in the city's underground scene. It wasn't until 1977 that they finally released their first album, "Marquee Moon", a debut as dazzling as it was original, thanks to songs like "See No Evil", "Guiding Light", "Tom Curtain", and "Marquee Moon". The band's exceptional musicianship opened many doors for them, placing them in the top ten of charts such as the British ones. "Adventures", released a year later, cemented Television's status, showcasing more mature and even more captivating compositions. However, musical tastes soon took a radical turn, and Television was forced to disband after losing the public's fervor in the late 70s, while their frontman, Tom Verlaine, immediately embarked on a successful solo career. In their brief time in the spotlight, Television thrilled audiences, and their albums still shine today as a testament to a fertile period in rock music.