The Clean. Absolutely seminal and arguably one of the most influential bands NZ ever produced. Their lo-fi jangle sound and DIY punk ethos epitomized the 'Dunedin Sound' that was championed by independent music label Flying Nun and was to inspire countless bands both within NZ and overseas, including cult college rockers Pavement. Formed in Dunedin in 1978 you would be doing yourself a huge disservice by not listening to their entire anthology. I've gone with Slug Song below as my highlight track - it featured on the band's second EP (Great Sounds Great) released in 1982.
