Great debut albums! (psychedelic, fan, pink floyd, The Cure, magazine)

Bulldog · 11-19-2008, 07:43 PM

My nominations;

FireInCairo · 11-19-2008, 10:34 PM

Anyone mentioned Unknown Pleasures yet?
No picture or explanation necessary i think.

Anteater · 11-19-2008, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by FireInCairo

Anyone mentioned Unknown Pleasures yet?
No picture or explanation necessary i think.

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kthedrummer · 11-20-2008, 05:46 AM

RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE-RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE(1992)

A politically charged genre busting record that ushered in the Clinton era in the United States. With an album cover that held a historical significance that resonates through the ages and music that was ahead of its time. This album makes you angry and happy at the same time. From the rollicking bass line of "Bombtrack" to the great story song "Freedom" this album has no let downs. It has as much or more meaning today as it did 16 years ago.

Highlights(out of an album of all highlights):Bombtrack, Killing in the Name, Take the Power Back, Bullet in the Head, Freedom.

This is a must own record.

Guybrush · 11-20-2008, 06:53 AM

A lot of good albums here, many of which deserve a little more mention than they got.

Khfreek mentions Boston (by Boston) from 1980 which is another of my favourite all-time debut albums which I guess is not surprising as it sold platinum 3 months after release and reached 17x platinum in 2003, making it one of the most successful debut albums ever, at least from a sales point of view. It's a solid rock album from start to finish with several immortal rock classics .. "Smokin" and "Rock And Roll Band" are my favourite tracks!

Bulldog posted "I Should Coco" from 1995 by Supergrass, which is another interesting mention, I think. I know Gaz Coombes (singer) was only 17 or 18 years old when they started out in the studio to produce their first single ("caught by the fuzz", also a track on the album) and he was only 19 when their album was released in 95. A bit like Kate Bush's "The Kick Inside" that I posted about, to me - this album feels a bit raw, distilled youth. It's playful, upbeat, creative, fast and fun. Although they draw on familiar influences, I definetly think they found their own unique sound and for me, Supergrass is the most interesting band to emerge from the britpop era. After this album, they did change sound a bit and got more serious. Because of that, there is no other Supergrass album quite like it. Gaz (I think it was) also mentioned in interviews that the image of them as slightly comical, happy-punky teenagers haunted them for quite some time after this record. Last, I'll add, though, that over time, this album has lost some of it's appeal for me and my favourite track now would probably be "time" which is also the slowest song on the album .. but that's probably just because of repeated listenings. There is no real weak track, but "alright" is the most famous single .. It's definetly not my favourite song from that album, so if that's the one you know, don't base your opinion just on that track and do yourself a favour and get the rest.

I'd write something about Experienced and My Aim is True, both of which are albums I like very much .. maybe in a later post if noone else does it first. I've seen many recommend Joy Division's debut (in magazines, other forums etc), but although I do have it in my collection, I've yet to actually sit down and listen to it. It's on my ever-growing to-do list, though.

Barabajagal, I never quite "got" T.Rex's debut, though .. That's a strange album indeed. I think it's gonna need a few more spins before I get used to it. :p

Anteater, it's fun that you mention Kobaïa because I just picked up that one along with a couple other Magma albums after reading an article on them. Quite strange, especially with the kobaian language and all!

almauro · 11-21-2008, 11:30 AM

Some great debuts that were pretty influential, too.

Television - Marquee Moon
Patti Smith - Horses
Richard Hell & the Voidoids - Blank Generation

...not quite as influential but equally great.

The Dictators - Go Girl Crazy

The Monkey · 11-21-2008, 11:55 AM

The debut albums of the following artists/bands are all great and in all cases among the finest in their entire discography:
The Clash, Sex Pistols, Elvis Costello, R.E.M., B-52's, The Velvet Underground, The Jam, The Sonics, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Joy Division, George Harrison, Bo Diddley

**Janszoon** · 11-21-2008, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by almauro

The Dictators - Go Girl Crazy

I've been meaning to check that album out since I first read about it in Please Kill Me: The Oral History of Punk. That album cover makes me laugh.

WaspStar · 11-21-2008, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by The Monkey

The debut albums of the following artists/bands are all great and in all cases among the finest in their entire discography:
The Clash, Sex Pistols, Elvis Costello, R.E.M., B-52's, The Velvet Underground, The Jam, The Sonics, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Joy Division, George Harrison, Bo Diddley

I assume you're counting All Things Must Pass as Harrison's first "real" album? Might have to throw Lennon's Plastic Ono Band in there too.

**Janszoon** · 11-21-2008, 02:12 PM

Has anyone mentioned Boys Don't Cry by The Cure yet? Horrible album art but definitely a fantastic debut.

11-19-2008, 10:34 PM	#22 (permalink)
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11-20-2008, 05:46 AM	#24 (permalink)
kthedrummer King of the Idiots Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The free love freeway Posts: 262	RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE-RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE(1992) A politically charged genre busting record that ushered in the Clinton era in the United States. With an album cover that held a historical significance that resonates through the ages and music that was ahead of its time. This album makes you angry and happy at the same time. From the rollicking bass line of "Bombtrack" to the great story song "Freedom" this album has no let downs. It has as much or more meaning today as it did 16 years ago. Highlights(out of an album of all highlights):Bombtrack, Killing in the Name, Take the Power Back, Bullet in the Head, Freedom. This is a must own record. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Your brain has the shell on it.

11-20-2008, 06:53 AM	#25 (permalink)
Guybrush Juicious Maximus III Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scabb Island Posts: 6,525	A lot of good albums here, many of which deserve a little more mention than they got. Khfreek mentions Boston (by Boston) from 1980 which is another of my favourite all-time debut albums which I guess is not surprising as it sold platinum 3 months after release and reached 17x platinum in 2003, making it one of the most successful debut albums ever, at least from a sales point of view. It's a solid rock album from start to finish with several immortal rock classics .. "Smokin" and "Rock And Roll Band" are my favourite tracks! Bulldog posted "I Should Coco" from 1995 by Supergrass, which is another interesting mention, I think. I know Gaz Coombes (singer) was only 17 or 18 years old when they started out in the studio to produce their first single ("caught by the fuzz", also a track on the album) and he was only 19 when their album was released in 95. A bit like Kate Bush's "The Kick Inside" that I posted about, to me - this album feels a bit raw, distilled youth. It's playful, upbeat, creative, fast and fun. Although they draw on familiar influences, I definetly think they found their own unique sound and for me, Supergrass is the most interesting band to emerge from the britpop era. After this album, they did change sound a bit and got more serious. Because of that, there is no other Supergrass album quite like it. Gaz (I think it was) also mentioned in interviews that the image of them as slightly comical, happy-punky teenagers haunted them for quite some time after this record. Last, I'll add, though, that over time, this album has lost some of it's appeal for me and my favourite track now would probably be "time" which is also the slowest song on the album .. but that's probably just because of repeated listenings. There is no real weak track, but "alright" is the most famous single .. It's definetly not my favourite song from that album, so if that's the one you know, don't base your opinion just on that track and do yourself a favour and get the rest. I'd write something about Experienced and My Aim is True, both of which are albums I like very much .. maybe in a later post if noone else does it first. I've seen many recommend Joy Division's debut (in magazines, other forums etc), but although I do have it in my collection, I've yet to actually sit down and listen to it. It's on my ever-growing to-do list, though. Barabajagal, I never quite "got" T.Rex's debut, though .. That's a strange album indeed. I think it's gonna need a few more spins before I get used to it. :p Anteater, it's fun that you mention Kobaïa because I just picked up that one along with a couple other Magma albums after reading an article on them. Quite strange, especially with the kobaian language and all! __________________ Something Completely Different

11-21-2008, 11:30 AM	#26 (permalink)
almauro Way Out There Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 850	Some great debuts that were pretty influential, too. Television - Marquee Moon Patti Smith - Horses Richard Hell & the Voidoids - Blank Generation ...not quite as influential but equally great. The Dictators - Go Girl Crazy __________________ rock n music blog

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11-19-2008, 07:43 PM	#21 (permalink)
Bulldog why bother? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 4,840	My nominations;

11-21-2008, 02:12 PM	#30 (permalink)
Janszoon Mate, Spawn & Die Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Rapping Community Posts: 24,593	Has anyone mentioned Boys Don't Cry by The Cure yet? Horrible album art but definitely a fantastic debut.