“1969” starts out in a familiar, predictable space. There’s almost a bluesy, Doors-esque sound to the first minute and a half. Then music history forever changes after that. The experimental guitar effects carry the rest of the song through, defining the essence of garage rock, containing the early strands of punk, and displaying an eerie premonition of distorted vocals popularized by The Strokes.

“Another year with nothing to do.”