Album Ranking - Top Ten Debut Albums
/A list of my favourite 10 debut albums in no particular order
Author: Aidan McKenna
10. Stone Roses - Self Titled
The album which influenced most Britpop bands; Very distinct sound and one of my favourite albums of the ‘80s.
Favourite song - Shoot You Down/I Am The Ressurection
9. Jake Bugg - Self Titled
This album which brings back folk music with a modern twist. One of the albums I listen to most.
Favourite song - Slide
8. The Libertines - Up The Bracket
This album is filled to the brim with energy and is a stand out for all the indie rock and garage rock albums coming out at the time.
Favourite song - Tell The King
7. Courteeners - St Jude
Another stand out indie rock album. Some really good lyrics that the band would expand and improve on in later albums.
Favourite song - Bide your time
6. Coldplay - Parachutes
Probably my least favourite Coldplay album but still a great album which showed exactly that they would improve on in the future.
Favourite song - Sparks
5. The Smiths - Self Titled
Showed Morrisey’s distinct vocals and lyrical style while also showing Johnny Marr’s amazing guitar ability. Definitely my favourite studio album by the band
Favourite song - Hand in Glove
4. Television - Marquee Moon
I’ve been listening to this album a lot recently and it’s probably one of the best punk albums I’ve heard.
Favourite song - Venus
3. Oasis - Definitely Maybe
Oasis introduce themselves with a bang on this album . Another album just full of energy and passion.
Favourite song - Slide Away
2. The Vaccines - What Did You Expect From The Vaccines?
This is my favourite album by the band and definitely one of my top albums from the last 10 years.
Favourite song - Wetsuit
1. The Strokes - Is This It?
Probably one of the most influential albums. I love the distortion in the vocals and the way both guitarist play together.
Favourite song - Trying your luck/Someday