David Bowie - Low. "The touchstone of what I would call the modern futurism in rock -- and a feeling and a sound that is yet to be fully realized. It's still emerging in the years to come. A watershed moment."

Joy Division - Unknown Pleasures. "It made me feel feelings I didn't know I had and at the same time seemed to exactly sum up what was going on around me, which scared me. Because that meant there were other people that were thinking and feeling like me."

Echo & the Bunnymen - Crocodiles. "Often overlooked. An incredible album from one of the most underrated bands in rock history. The real deal -- and yes, a band U2 ripped off."

The Sisters of Mercy - First and Last and Always. "It doesn't get any more smoke-machine messianic -pose than this. If you really want to go there, this is the place to go."

(ahem) No, I'm not quoting myself! Sheesh. Was an interview. In real life I'm far less articulate. I say stuff like, "Oh, Crocodiles. Yeah, it's rad!" This was Billy Corgan talking about going backward before moving forward for his TheFutureEmbrace.

Your favorite bands of today were influenced by your favorite bands of yesteryear. Go figure! DiScuss.