Album of the Day

Television helped turn CBGB into a punk mecca, but when it came time to cut their debut album - released on this day in 1977 - the quartet were anything but fast and furious. MARQUEE MOON was meticulously mapped out, and when the band entered the studio, they were so well-rehearsed that most songs were recorded in one or two takes. Which isn't to say that the collection is sterile; guitarists Tom Verlaine and Richard Lloyd bring a spirit of exploration that’s akin to the best jazz improvisation, even if the songs themselves - from opener “See No Evil” to “Prove It,” “Friction” and the near 10-minute title track - aren't far from garage rock. Championed by critics as one of the greatest albums of all time and currently part of Rhino’s High Fidelity series, MARQUEE MOON will shine forever.