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Alexey Protasov is one half of the Belarusian digital hardcore duo Ambassador21. We asked Alexey for a list of 10 albums that inspired him musically and he responded with this list of classic punk, gritty hardcore and subversive social commentary.

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Sex Pistols, Never Mind The Bollocks Here’s The Sex Pistols

These guys changed the face of pop-culture in the end of 70s. And for f*ck’s sake, they knew how to play! Another cool thing about that- it was only one real album from them. More than enough.

 

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Dead Kennedys, Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables

I fell in love with this band with first chords of “Rotting Vegetables”…

 

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Prodigy, Fat Of The Land

It was great to discover that electronic music could be not only boring and sad, not only about knobs and technologies. Then, later, I started to love technologies as well. But at that time it was about “raw power”!

 

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The Stooges, The Stooges and Fun House

I discovered these records many years ago on pirated, bad sounding soviet vinyls – oh damn, it was something so cool! Ever hear about “punk” before punk? It was that! Still the best Iggy Pop albums for me. Still cool.

 

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Rage Against The Machine, The Battle Of Los Angeles

Amazing band. Incredible musicians. Great ideas. My love and deep respect forever.

 

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Atari Teenage Riot, Delete Yourself

Like the f*cking Sex Pistols, something really weird and attractive. I learned how to make electronic music because of this album. OK, 50% because of that 😉

 

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Skinny Puppy, Last Rights

It’s difficult to choose a best album from Skinny Puppy, but I MUST have Skinny Puppy in this list. Well, let it be Last Rights– just because of “Killing Game” and “Love In Vein” on it.

 

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Public Enemy, ‎It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back

I never thought I would love hip hop until I heard Public Enemy. Now I can say I love hip hop! And this album still brings much more noise than many “noise” artists now.

 

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The DJ Producer, Doomsday Mechaniks

As hardcore is one of my favourite genres, I must admit Doomsday Mechaniks is definitely in my not only in my Top 10, but in my Top 5! I found it one of the most interesting releases of the scene and I’m f*cking proud to call Luke McMillan my good friend 😉

 

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Ministry, Psalm 69: The Way To Succeed And The Way To Suck Eggs

What to say? Genius work. All times love. 🙂

 


Thanks, Alexey!

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