4. Suicide
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dn7SBQ6X5HU Suicide's 1977 debut is a shocking piece of work that stands as a testament to the band's frightening live show. The story of the band goes that they were the most divisive act in the original New York punk scene. Those at CBGB's either loved or hated them. Many were terrified. "Frankie Teardrop," a 10 minute odyssey of poverty and infanticide stands as the peak of the band's lively, shocking powers. Alan Vega's wide-eyed, blown out version of Elvis would serve to personify the punk movement. His presence alone is something spoken of in surprise - a presence that would get deep under the skin of those who dared to see Suicide in person. Martin Rev's use of aggressive synthesizers and drum machines have served as an influence on much of electronic and industrial music of the past thirty years. Though, one of the most left-field musicians who site the band as an influence is none other than Bruce Springsteen, who strongly supported the duo in their early years. The band's distressful subject matter showed its greatest impact on Springsteen's 1982 masterpiece "Nebraska," which displayed the singer in a stripped down, deeply depressing light. Suicide's darkness can be seen everywhere.