The Resume

(1977- )
Exene Cervenka (singer)
John Doe (bassist/singer)
Billy Zoom (guitarist)
DJ Bonebrake (drummer)
Former members: Tony Gilkyson (guitarist); Dave Alvin (guitarist)
Recorded 'Los Angeles,' 'Wild Gift,' 'Under the Big Black Sun,' 'More Fun in the New World,' 'Ain't Love Grand,' 'See How We Are,' and 'Hey Zeus!'

Why they might be annoying:

Their 1985 album, 'Aint Love Grand,' was an unsuccessful attempt at a more 'commercial' sound.

Why they might not be annoying:

Their early records were produced by Ray Manzarek of the Doors.
Their albums were critically acclaimed.
They are influenced by beat poetry, country, blues and rockabilly.
Unlike a lot of other punk bands, they can really play their instruments.
They are Los Angeles' greatest and most enduring punk band.

Credit: The Truffle

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Alphabet Names
• Blender Magazine's 25 Greatest Songs About L.A. [December 2006] (Ranked: 24)
• I am an Angelino [Residents of Los Angeles]
• I Covered a Lead Belly Song
• I Performed at Farm Aid I [September 22, 1985]
• I Performed on American Bandstand [R-Z]
• I Sing About Los Angeles
• IGN.com Top 25 Punk Albums [Performers] (Ranked: 10)
• My Song is Downloadable Content For Rock Band
• My Song is Featured on Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s
• My Song is Featured on Tony Hawk's Underground 2
• My Song is on Rhino's 'No Thanks! The 70's Punk Rebellion'
• New Musical Express' Top Albums [1981] (Ranked: 44)
• Pitchfork Media's Top 100 Albums of the 1980's (Ranked: 91)
• Profiles 7251-7500 (Ranked: 7275)
• Punk Rockers
• Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Albums of the '80s (Ranked: 24)
• Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time - 201-300 [Performers] (Ranked: 286)
• Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time - 301-400 [2020] (Ranked: 320)
• Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time - 301-400 [Performers] (Ranked: 334)
• Spike Jonze Directed My Video
• The Truffle's Profiles [Series 1]
• Voweless Names

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 79 Votes: 53.16% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 23 Votes: 21.74% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 14 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 23 Votes: 52.17% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 9 Votes: 88.89% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 28 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 27 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 36 Votes: 47.22% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 74 Votes: 72.97% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 1245 Votes: 72.37% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 210 Votes: 63.33% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 273 Votes: 67.40% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 438 Votes: 65.30% Annoying