Anarchy in the U.K.

Declared war on rock's own mythology — on hippie idealism, stadium rock excess, and the music industry itself. Punk's 'Year Zero' philosophy reset pop music's relationship to authenticity and class.

Released in 1976, during Britain's worst economic crisis since the Depression: 10% unemployment, 25% inflation, rubbish-filled streets, power cuts. Punk was the sound of working-class rage.