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Great 'Alternative' Rock recommendations

I need some new "alternative" rock recommendations that hit you like a sonic punch in the face. I've come across some great bands / releases lates (The National, Iron & Wine, Band of Horses, Spoon, etc.) but none of these are the types of releases to really get your through a workout.

When Rage Against the Machine released their self-titled debut, I could put a tape of that CD in my walkman (does that date me?) and power up the north shore of Chicago on my mountain (or road) bike - and love the pain. Then I'd put in Tool's "Undertow" and head back south. Wilco just doesn't inspire me that way (no offense to Jeff Tweedy et al).

Any recommendations? What am I overlooking?
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elf73
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Just suggestions, not new but just in case you haven't heard these classic..ish.. albums through, nothing gets you through a workout like:

-Metallica's "Justice for All".

or their Garage Days RE-revisited 5.99 EP..

-Beastie Boys "Check Your Head" (Paul's Boutique is good too)

Been really down with the funk, jazz beats lately. Wickedly fast, complex, intricate drums, tight fast bass, slick airy lead guitar etc...

-Greyboy Allstars.

-Galactic "From the Corner to the Block"

You can test listen at HMV or virgin and see... but Metallica and ephredrine helped me add about 20lbs of muscle.. ..ummm back in the day.

And if you want to really go nuts.. and this should be done with caution... Slayer "Reign in Blood" circa 1985.
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