June 25, 2020 Album Ranking - Top Ten Debut Albums June 25, 2020/ John Gray A list of my favourite 10 debut albums in no particular orderAuthor: 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 Spotify 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 Spotify 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 Spotify 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 Spotify 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 Spotify 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 bandFavourite song - Hand in Glove Spotify 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 Spotify 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 Spotify 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 Spotify 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 Spotify