"The Modern Dance" (album)

"The Modern Dance" is the debut album by American rock band highlighting alternative and post-punk sounds, released in 1981. It features raw, energetic music with poetic lyrics that explore themes like urban life, social issues, and personal introspection. The album is known for its compelling combination of driving rhythms, inventive guitar work, and a vocal style that balances intensity with storytelling. It helped establish the band's unique voice within the underground music scene and is considered influential in the development of alternative rock and post-punk genres.