21 classic albums from rock to rap, punk to emo, indie to death metal walk into a bar. They just turned 21 and they’re going out for their first drink full-fledged adults. The following is what we imagine they would order.

*We at Tuned Up aren’t endorsing or encouraging alcohol consumption, however if you do end up pairing the drink with an album spin, write us and let us know how it goes.

The Lawrence Arms-Apathy and Exhaustion

Birthdate-February 12th, 2002 First Drink-The Chicago Handshake (a shot of Jeppson’s Malort and a can of Old Style)

Cannibal Corpse-Gore Obsessed

Birthdate-February 26th, 2002 First Drink-Jack Daniels mixed with something red and viscous Corpsegrinder poured from a flask. We’re hoping it’s pig’s blood but are too afraid to ask.

Against Me-Reinventing Axle Rose

Birthdate-March 5th, 2002 First Drink-Pints of Guiness (if you know you know)

Jars of Clay-11th Hour

Birthdate-March 5th, 2002 First Drink-Virgin Strawberry Daquiri

The Decemberists-Castaways and Cutouts

Birthdate-May 21st, 2002 First Drink-Some craft IPA from the pacific northwest. Also, Colin put $20 worth of sea shanties on the jukebox.

Eminem-The Eminem Show

Birthdate-June 4th, 2002 First Drink-A 40 oz bottle of King Cobra, drank from a paper bag

mewithoutyou-(A->B) Life

Birthdate-June 18th, 2002 First Drink-Herbal tea and a glass of bordeaux. Aaron will be speaking French and reciting poetry whilst the rest of the band stands around uncomfortably.

Glassjaw-Worship and Tribute

Birthdate-July 5th, 2002 First Drink-Worship and Tribute is the chaotic evil alignment of 2002 post-punk/screamo. The album is straight-up feral. It would clearly be drinking prison wine made in the bathroom toilet.

The Flaming Lips-Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots

Birthdate-July 16th, 2002 First Drink-Something fruity and exotic, like a Mai Tai

Coldplay-A Rush of Blood to the Head

Birthdate-August 8th, 2002 First Drink-A pint of ale sounds about right innit?

Bright Eyes-LIFTED

Birthdate-August 13th, 2002 First Drink-The most expensive whiskey, paid for with his girlfriend’s credit card. He doesn’t like it but pretends to anyway.

Blindside-Silence

Birthdate-August 20th, 2002 First Drink-Aquavit, the national drink of Scandanavia

Queens of the Stone Age-Songs for the Deaf

Birthdate-August 27th, 2002 First Drink-Mezcal laced with psylocibin mushrooms

Beck-Sea Change

Birthdate-September 24th, 2002 First Drink-Beck orders a bottle of bourbon and a single glass, sits at a table by himself, and drinks away his sorrows. He’s feeling so, so sad.

Lucero-Tennessee

Birthdate-September 24th, 2002 First Drink-Moonshine from a mason jar (doesn’t taste as good as the kind they’ve been making since they were 11)

Chevelle-Wonder What’s Next

Birthdate-October 8th, 2002 First Drink-Budweiser, a workingman’s beer for a workingman’s band

Hot Water Music-Caution

Birthdate-October 8th, 2002 First Drink-Keystone Light, but they’ve been drinking it since they were 15

The All-American Rejects-The All American Rejects

Birthdate-October 15th, 2002 First Drink-The band bought a box of Franzia and are trying to get Good Charlotte to play slap bag with them.

Lil’ Jon and the Eastside Boys-Kings of Crunk

Birthdate-October 29th, 2002 First Drink-Crunk Juice (we still don’t know what this is) drank out of a gold, jewel-encrusted chalice

Sixpence None The Richer-Divine Discontent

Birthdate-October 29th, 2002 First Drink-Having a very serious conversation while drinking dirty martinis

Missy Elliot-Under Construction

Birthdate-November 12th, 2002 First Drink-Cristal Champagne or something classy like that (this was before rappers found out that the owner of Cristal was a racist)