Best Debut Albums of the Last 25 Years

Howard the Duck · 11-26-2011, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier

The strength of the Cars debut IS the B-side, imo probably one of the best B-sides I`ve ever heard. A lot of people who love that album, often say that is its main strength as well.

the entire album is awesome, the singles are probably their best as well

Necromancer · 11-26-2011, 12:34 PM

I like "Your All Ive Got Tonight" on side B OK, besides that..eh.

RVCA · 11-26-2011, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier

There is no indication that its only for metal, but the OP on his first post references Metalhammer.com to start the thread.

Yes, I should have been clearer. But it looks like that discussion died out anyway so perhaps a change is in order

Norm · 11-27-2011, 05:31 PM

Deicide - Deicide was an amazing debut album. Got it on cassette, vinyl and Cd

Unknown Soldier · 11-27-2011, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by RVCA

Yes, I should have been clearer. But it looks like that discussion died out anyway so perhaps a change is in order

Most of the albums being discussed on here now are not very relevant either, as most are more than 25 years old anyway.

sopsych · 11-29-2011, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier

The strength of the Cars debut IS the B-side, imo probably one of the best B-sides I`ve ever heard. A lot of people who love that album, often say that is its main strength as well.

I agree with that. I don't particularly like the songs from side A, and that is the only seventies album I like. But of course we're talking about a debut from much more than 25 years ago. Maybe I have to defaul to Welcome to the Jungle, and as that was preceded by an EP, maybe it shouldn't count. Tears for Fears' first album was pretty good, judging by the singles, but I have no idea about the so-called album tracks. I am a big fan of Bad English (self-titled), but that was a supergroup and therefore only technically a debut.

Unknown Soldier · 11-29-2011, 03:46 PM

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I agree with that. I don't particularly like the songs from side A, and that is the only seventies album I like. But of course we're talking about a debut from much more than 25 years ago. Maybe I have to defaul to Welcome to the Jungle, and as that was preceded by an EP, maybe it shouldn't count. Tears for Fears' first album was pretty good, judging by the singles, but I have no idea about the so-called album tracks. I am a big fan of Bad English (self-titled), but that was a supergroup and therefore only technically a debut.

The only 70s album by the Cars or any band?

The Bad English debut is a very good album if you like that polished soft rock sound (which I do) I never really liked John Waite as a vocalist or artist, but being backed by 50% of Journey, Ricky Phillips and Dean Castronovo really brought out the best in him.

sopsych · 11-29-2011, 09:46 PM

70's album, by any artist. And I forgot this is the rock section, so Tears for Fears wouldn't count. I like John Waite as a solo artist, lyrically and vocally, but I think he's better with a rock band behind him and Bad English had great musicians. That album managed to be rocking and have emotional depth, which I consider a rare combination. It could have been even bigger if the band had done a few more videos for MTV. By the way, John Waite released an album this year or last which rocks more than he has since Bad English and is pretty good - check out some of it on YouTube.

Necromancer · 11-30-2011, 07:29 AM

Smile Empty Soul is the self titled debut from 2003.

Track listing
1. "Bottom of a Bottle"
2. "Silhouettes"
3. "Nowhere Kids"
4. "This Is War"
5. "Therapy"
6. "For You"
7. "Your Way"
8. "The Other Side"
9. "Every Sunday"
10. "With This Knife"
11. "Radio in a Hole"
12. "All My Problems"
13. "I Want My Life"
14. "Eraser"

LOLPOCALYPSE · 11-30-2011, 07:44 AM

I can't say Smile Empty Soul is a good band at all, so I certainly wouldn't enjoy their debut. In fact they were one of the bands that caused me to quit listening to the radio. Post-grunge probably doesn't belong in this thread

11-26-2011, 12:34 PM	#42 (permalink)
Necromancer Divination Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,655	I like "Your All Ive Got Tonight" on side B OK, besides that..eh. Last edited by Necromancer; 11-26-2011 at 02:59 PM.

11-29-2011, 09:46 PM	#48 (permalink)
sopsych Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: indoors Posts: 722	70's album, by any artist. And I forgot this is the rock section, so Tears for Fears wouldn't count. I like John Waite as a solo artist, lyrically and vocally, but I think he's better with a rock band behind him and Bad English had great musicians. That album managed to be rocking and have emotional depth, which I consider a rare combination. It could have been even bigger if the band had done a few more videos for MTV. By the way, John Waite released an album this year or last which rocks more than he has since Bad English and is pretty good - check out some of it on YouTube. Last edited by sopsych; 11-30-2011 at 10:23 AM.

11-27-2011, 05:31 PM	#44 (permalink)
Norm Groupie Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 20	Deicide - Deicide was an amazing debut album. Got it on cassette, vinyl and Cd

11-30-2011, 07:29 AM	#49 (permalink)
Necromancer Divination Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,655	*Smile Empty Soul* is the self titled debut from 2003. Track listing 1. "Bottom of a Bottle" 2. "Silhouettes" 3. "Nowhere Kids" 4. "This Is War" 5. "Therapy" 6. "For You" 7. "Your Way" 8. "The Other Side" 9. "Every Sunday" 10. "With This Knife" 11. "Radio in a Hole" 12. "All My Problems" 13. "I Want My Life" 14. "Eraser"

11-30-2011, 07:44 AM	#50 (permalink)
LOLPOCALYPSE Aryan Wonder Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 445	I can't say Smile Empty Soul is a good band at all, so I certainly wouldn't enjoy their debut. In fact they were one of the bands that caused me to quit listening to the radio. Post-grunge probably doesn't belong in this thread