[Music] What is the greatest debut album of all time ?

[Austrian Gull]

Was going to go for this - but one good song, not one good album.......


For quality all the way through, maybe this:

I loved the first Joe Jackson album - still sounds good today.

 

[Driver8]

 

[Skaville]

Stone Roses, Artic Monkeys and Oasis all have a shout here. Maybe not the greatest of all time, but many people’s favourites. I also love youth and young manhood by Kings of Leon

 

[Frutos]

Appetite for Destruction was quite a statement of intent.

This.

Starting your debut album with Welcome to the Jungle is a hell of a way to kick off.

Bat Out of Hell has to be worth a mention too.

 

[Machiavelli]

My reserve would be The Doors.

Joao Pedro up-front, and Elvis Manu in reserve then

 

[Peacehaven Wild Kids]

I’m in the Stone Roses camp however this has stood the test of time for me

 

[Peacehaven Wild Kids]

Not sure anyone in 1971 would have predicted the musical longevity of the Mael brothers.
Despite releasing over 25 albums this one remains my favourite

 

[BN9 BHA]

Anarchy in the UK, Sex Pistols

This was a single not the name of an album

 

[Bob!]

The Stranglers - Ruttus Vorvegicus

.....

Rattus Norvegicus was pretty good as well!

 

[jcdenton08]

Lene Marlin’s 1st, 2nd or 4th albums. Obviously.

 

[clapham_gull]

I think I'd have to say The Best of The Beatles.

 

[Gwylan]

 

[Quebec Seagull]

Okay, she was born and raised in my hometown... Okay, this is technically her  international debut...But there is not a more représentative Gen X album than Jagged Little Pill. Nearly every track was sonically experimental in some way and charted as a single. The lyrics are intensely personal and relatable, -- like our fellow Canadian Joni Mitchell's, our parents' own innovative, genre-busting soul-bearer. It's one of the most influential and best-selling albums in history for a reason. It's even inspired a long-running,, globally successful musical that touches and inspires all generations, including my teenage daughters.

PROOF? Here's the whole enchilada. Rock-grunge-pop perfection.

 

[chip]

I think this was compulsory for undergrads in the 80s. Songs of Leonard Cohen, just what you need for reflective moments

 

[studio150]

Handsworth Revolution - Steel Pulse

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Actually....you can't beat this. First track of their first album. The album is mint.

Bosh.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Although this was an amazing debut album

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Oh, hang on.....

 

[HyperTony]

For me, one of the best debuts ever with an astonishingly bold opener.