To start with, you've absolutly gotta include "Stoneage Romeos" by 
Hoodoo Gurus, and "Sixteen Tambourines" by The Three O'Clock.  Two of 
the best "underground" albums ever.

>>> What about The Jam?
>>  Hmmm....  I consider the Jam's better stuff to be in the 70s, 
although Sound Affects is pretty good.
>   Going Underground... Start... Town Called Malice... Ghosts... all 
classic 80's tracks by The Jam.

And don't forget a litle tune called "The Bitterest Pill."  Oops, Rob 
just mentioned that.  Damn... ; - )   Say, anyone catching Paul Weller 
at Irving Plaza for his solo shows?  If so, please provide a review!

Someone already mentioned The Lyres, but I have to add my vote for "On 
Fyre," an incredible album, and perhaps the high point of '80s 
garage.  Another solid choice is The Vipers' "Outta The Nest."

Mike Bennett - thanks once again for your herculean efforts to capture 
everyone's votes in the annual Audities poll.  It's one thing that 
helps us stay focused on MUSIC.  And I don't have either of the top 
two albums (The Nines and Roger Manning?), so I may have to go 
shopping (here I come Bruce!).  But Mike, I'm a real bonehead and 
accidentally deleted that digest.  Would you please re-send it to 
me??  Thanks!

Be seeing you,
Bill