10 Darkest Rock Music Masterpieces

San Francisco may not be especially noted for its contributions to post-punk, but Chrome, who formed there in 1976, represent some of the best elements to be found in that genre, namely a refreshing, no-nonsense attitude blended with articulate, wide-ranging vision and a willingness to explore every avenue available

Chrome are one of those outfits whose self-created world never sounds anything but original and immediately identifiable. Unsurprisingly, their music, which verged towards industrial and refused to conform, found little commercial success, although they did build up a cult following in the UK and Germany.

Jonestown hails from Chrome's fourth studio album, 1980's Red Exposure. It's a eerie, unnerving piece, which lurches along like a grave-robber creeping through late-night streets. Perhaps only The Residents can equal Chrome for such inventive madness. Chrome could certainly up the energy when required, spitting out motorik rhythms and punk vocals, but Jonestown displays the dark heart which beats at the centre of this innovative band,