Try picking only 25 rock + metal albums from each decade that you would want to ensure your kids listened to. It's a harder exercise than you might think.
Before alternative went mainstream, college radio stations was where you typically found the interesting new bands. Here are the songs that defined the era.
Celebrating the release of The Residents: A Sight for Sore Eyes Vol. 2, from Melodic Virtue, Star Stunted II "Mahogany Wood," is available for pre-order now.