TOMMY TUNES Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 This is a subject I've had on my mind for years. Never got to formalizing it. So here goes. I definitely reserve the right to change them (as well as put them in order) later in this thread (especially after I check my CD library as well as others lists) but these are the ones that come to mind in no particular order.Eric Carmen / Eric CarmenNever Mind The Bollocks Here's The Sex Pistols / Sex PistolsBlondie / BlondieThe Ramones / The RamonesThe Monkees / The MonkeesGo Girl Crazy / The DictatorsMy Aim Is True / Elvis CostelloThe Cars / The CarsThe Raspberries / The RaspberriesThe Pezband / The PezbandThe Records / The RecordsGet The Knack / The KnackBeauty and The Beat / The Go-GosHorses / Patti SmithBad Reputation / Joan Jett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnO Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 One of the Brit mags (Mojo, Uncut, or Q) did a list like this about a year ago, and Guns & Roses' "Appetite For Destruction" was their top pick. (And, dare I say it, I believe Patti Smith's "Horses" placed in their top 10!)Offhand, I'd say -I agree with your picks of the Pistols, Ramones and DictatorsOther seven -The Clash - The Clash (UK version)Moby Grape - Moby GrapeBig Star - #1 RecordJimi Hendrix Experience - Are You Experienced?The Stooges - The StoogesByrds - Mr. Tambourine ManThe Band - Music From Big Pinkrunner-ups - MC5 - Kick Out The Jams, Velvet Underground - Velvet Underground, Eric Carmen - Eric Carmen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich From PA Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Elvis Costello - My Aim Is TrueGraham Parker - Howlin' WindDwight Twilley - I'm On FireSteve Forbert - Alive On ArrivalSouthside Johnny - I Don't Wanna Go HomeMarshall Crenshaw - s/tCrowded House - s/t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjc23 Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Two excellent debut albums:Boston (s/t) amazed that nobody mentioned this one...Men At Work (Business as Usual) Colin Hay is vastly underrated as a singer/songwriter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkpat Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 "Meet The Beatles" American version....Even though there were other previous releases on various labels, this one is the "official" first...."I Wanna Hold Your Hand", "This Boy", "All My Loving", "I Saw Her Standing There", etc is tough to beat!Eric's first is one of my all time faves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnO Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Christ!!! I forgot about "Meet The Beatles"!....Make my list a Top 11.P.S. No, I didn't forget about Boston's debut...it just ain't on my list. (Sorry about Brad Delp's premature passing, though.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Early Wynn Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Good poll.Some great ones have already been mentioned, so I'll just hit some others.The A's - The A'sTommy Keene - Strange AllianceGraham Parker & the Rumour - Howling WindJohn Eddie - John EddieDL Byron - This Day and AgeThe Beat - The Beat20/20 - 20/20Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul - Men Without WomenOk...that's all I can think of off the top of my head. I would have added the Gin Blossoms - New Miserable Experience, but that was technically their second CD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjc23 Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Speaking of Meet The Beatles, check out the album "Meet The Smithereens" a newly-released track-by-track tribute to the 1964 Beatles release covered by the great Jersey power-poppers The Smithereens. I've been a Smithereens fan for many, many years and even had Pat DiNizio (lead singer and songwriter) perform at my house on his "Living Room Tour" a few years back. I think you'd be surprised at how well the band pulls it off! You can listen to samples/buy it at iTunes.com. HIGHLY recommended! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Certainly not the best, but definitely ones that I've enjoyed over the years:Elvis - My Aim Is TrueDwight Twilley Band - SincerelyEric Carmen - Self titledPhil Seymour - Self titledRockpile - Seconds Of PleasureEddie Money - Self titledDon Henley - I Can't Stand StillMarshall Crenshaw - Self titledLos Lobos - How Will the Wolf SurviveCounting Crows - August And Everything AfterABBA - Self titledBad Company - Self titledMarv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seattlesteve Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Mine is a little bias, as half came out when I was in college:BostonHeartForeignorThe KnackEric CarmenEddie MoneyThe CarsMeet The BeatlesHenleyBoston's debut album is practically their greatest hits, from beginning to end.My theory on why so many artists have their most popular album as their debut, as they are pulling from 10 years of songwriting and performing, it hits, then the label wants the sophmore album in 9 months... little harder challenge. Some pull it off though.The biggest stars, including McCartney, Billy Joel, Rod Stewart, Queen, REO, Elton John, etc. took a couple albums before their home run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seattlesteve Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 I agree with Marvin. Mine were my faves, not neccesarily the best. Also the top 10 debut albums in sales would be very objective.I just realized I left Michael Jackson's first adult solo album, Off The Wall, off my list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMMY TUNES Posted March 14, 2007 Author Share Posted March 14, 2007 Just checked my cd cabinet and found these noteworthy debuts.:B-52s / B-52sFallen / EvanescenceDookie / Green DayLook Sharp / Joe Jackson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Marshall Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Hard list to compile. Most of my favourite bands started out by releasing that which I consider to be far, Far, FAR lesser than even their merely average work. I also will have difficulty listing anything from any virtual 'one hit wonder' groups as the legitimacy of their 'rendering' comes into question in terms of its authenticity.ChicagoEric Carmen*Emmitt RhodesLed ZeppelinJimi HendrixChristopher CrossDennis WilsonThe Vinyl KingsRod Stewart** [peaked right off the top and then his stuff went down, Down, DOWN]CCRByrdsActually I feel VERY reluctant to include anyone who enjoyed meaningful success AS A FRONT MAN previously. As a result *Eric and **Rod are both questionable in terms of their initial lps actually being "debuts" in the true sense of the word.As a result I would exchange Boston and AC/DC for them with absolutely NO 2nd thought whatsoever.[Michael Jackson's Off the Wall is therefore, to my way of thinking, not a debut at all. A comeback though? Yes...absolutely. Same for Don Henley] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Lee good call on Dennis Wilson's "Pacific Ocean Blue." Easily one of the most overlooked and under-appreciated albums of all-time. Makes my list.Marv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkpat Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Kick me in the head! How could I forget Fotomaker's debut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelina Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Oh My...so many to choose from...but my list must include......no particular orderHendrix - Are You Experienced?Meet The BeatlesChicago Transit AuthorityChristopher CrossGet The KnackElvis Costello - My Aim Is TrueLed Zep IGNR - Appetite For Destruction (not sure if that's the debut..but what the heck)Eric Carmen - self titled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierson Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 my 10 faves1. New York Dolls- New York Dolls2. Pernice Brothers- Overcome By Happiness3. Van Duren- Are You Serious?4. Wonder Stuff- 8 Legged Groove Machine5. Even Johansen- Quiet & Still6. Pretenders- Pretenders7. Big Star- # 1 Record8. Dwight Twilley Band- Sincerely9. Psychedelic Furs- Psychedelic Furs10. Trash Can Sinatras- Caketen biggies1. Jimi Hendrix- Are You Experienced2. Velvet Underground & Nico- Velvet Underground & Nico3. Ramones- Ramones4. Sex Pistols- Never Mind The Bollocks...5. The Who- Sings My Generation6. George Harrison- All Things Must Pass7. John Lennon- Plastic Ono Band8. REM- Murmer9. Nirvana- Nevermind10. Byrds- Mr. Tambourine Manten worthy of a place...1. Oasis- Definitely Maybe2. Jellyfish- Bellybutton3. 20/20- 20/204. Marjorie Fair- Self Help Serenade5. Bongos- Drums Along The Hudson6. The Strokes- Is This It7. Jarvis Cocker- The Jarvis Cocker Record8. Vapors- New Clear Days9. The Church- Of Skins & Heart10. Nick Lowe- Pure Pop For Now People (aka Jesus Of Cool) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy K. Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Toto/TotoCyndi Lauper/She's So UnsualSheena Easton/Sheena Easton(in my opinion her best....she had hits afterwards, but this was the album with the most consistent quality)Fresh CreamBlack SabbathRubinoosPink Floyd/Piper at the Gates of DawnI'd have to agree with Joe Jackson's. Haven't heard it for a while, but a great album.Nobody mentioned the Doors.....Chicago Transit Authority debut was spoiled by that "Free Form Guitar" crap. Although Terry Kath is one of my favorite all-time guitarists. I saw Colin Hay do a solo acoustic set at a local park(Bremerton)for "Whaling Day". He still plays and sings great!!Michael Jackson had other solo releases before "Off the Wall".......let's not forget "Ben" .....so "OTW" is not a debut, in anyone's book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMMY TUNES Posted March 15, 2007 Author Share Posted March 15, 2007 Thanks Pierson. How could I forget The Pretenders and Nick Lowe. I entertained putting The Strokes debut on but thought it just missed. Surprised you didn't have "Go Girl Crazy" on your list. - TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjc23 Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Wow. I totally overlooked "Bellybutton" by Jellyfish. That's actually my all-time favorite album. Not sure HOW I missed that but thanks for reminding me. Duh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnO Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Oh @#**%*%*!!!Please add The New York Dolls' eponymous debut and Oasis' "Definitely Maybe" to my previous list... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierson Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Surprised you didn't have "Go Girl Crazy" on your list. - TT i luv the songs from Go Girl Crazy, but I don't like the production on the album... i don't usually listen to it that much-- although, live, those songs are monumental... i also think they made their strongest album last (much like the Raspberries)the Strokes debut really held up for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Marshall Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Chicago Transit Authority debut was spoiled by that "Free Form Guitar" crap. Although Terry Kath is one of my favorite all-time guitarists. I agree that that 'item' detracts from the album's being totally great. BUT...as it was 2 discs worth of music...we don't have to toss it out with the bath water just as we wouldn't 'wiz' on the Beatles White Album because of that gawd-awful Revolution 9.#9...#9...#9...#9...#9... [made we wanna do a #2] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockerreds Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Off the top of my head,and in no particular order:Television-Marquee MoonPatti Smith-HorsesMarshall Crenshaw(s/t)Eric Carmen(s/t)New York Dolls(s/t)The Clash(s/t)UK editionLloyd Cole and the Commotions-RattlesnakesThe DoorsMoby GrapeShoes-Black Vinyl ShoesBuffalo Springfield(s/t) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubbiefanMike Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Beatles - Meet The BeatlesPhil Collins - Face ValueRaspberries - RaspberriesEric Carmen - Eric CarmenThe The - Soul MiningViolent Femmes - Violent FemmesSex Pistols - Never Mind The BollocksBoston - BostonRush - RushPink Floyd - Piper at the Gates Of Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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