Best Debut Album of All Time
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tenblade2001,
Unfortunately, PE's "It Takes a Nation of Millions. . ." Album wasn't their debut. "Yo! Bum Rush The Show" was PE's 1st. Which wasn't nearly the greatest rap debut ever (hence, why I didn't list it). That said, I would argue that "Fear of a Black Planet" (3rd Album) might be the most defining rap album in history.
Unfortunately, PE's "It Takes a Nation of Millions. . ." Album wasn't their debut. "Yo! Bum Rush The Show" was PE's 1st. Which wasn't nearly the greatest rap debut ever (hence, why I didn't list it). That said, I would argue that "Fear of a Black Planet" (3rd Album) might be the most defining rap album in history.
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Tracy Chapman's self titled initial album.
Tracy Chapman (1988)
This album singlehandedly led many to believe that a rebirth of female folk singer-songwriters was happening. Spare arrangements and lyrics that are as intellectually intriguing as they are emotionally moving. The hit "Fast Car" is here, of course, and brilliant song after brilliant song: the quiet but powerful "Talkin' Bout A Revolution," the Caribbean-influenced "Mountains O' Things," the folk-rocking "Why?," the tender acoustic "Baby Can I Hold You?" (remade by somebody in a hit reggae version). The only track you could possibly consider weak is the anti-racist exhortation "Across The Lines." Session players include Larry Klein, then Joni Mitchell's husband, on bass, David LaFlamme on violin, and Paulinho Da Costa on percussion. (DBW)
Tracy Chapman (1988)
This album singlehandedly led many to believe that a rebirth of female folk singer-songwriters was happening. Spare arrangements and lyrics that are as intellectually intriguing as they are emotionally moving. The hit "Fast Car" is here, of course, and brilliant song after brilliant song: the quiet but powerful "Talkin' Bout A Revolution," the Caribbean-influenced "Mountains O' Things," the folk-rocking "Why?," the tender acoustic "Baby Can I Hold You?" (remade by somebody in a hit reggae version). The only track you could possibly consider weak is the anti-racist exhortation "Across The Lines." Session players include Larry Klein, then Joni Mitchell's husband, on bass, David LaFlamme on violin, and Paulinho Da Costa on percussion. (DBW)
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Originally Posted by tenblade2001,Sep 13 2004, 08:27 PM
Another notable 1st...
3rd Base- Steppin' to the AM. The 1st serious white rappers. MC Serch and Pete Nice had S-I-C-K style...great, intelligent lyrics i.e. Tripple Stage Darkness. They blazed the trail for House of Pain/Everlast and M&M.
3rd Base- Steppin' to the AM. The 1st serious white rappers. MC Serch and Pete Nice had S-I-C-K style...great, intelligent lyrics i.e. Tripple Stage Darkness. They blazed the trail for House of Pain/Everlast and M&M.
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Originally Posted by ICEMAN666,Sep 14 2004, 09:18 AM
tenblade2001,
Unfortunately, PE's "It Takes a Nation of Millions. . ." Album wasn't their debut. "Yo! Bum Rush The Show" was PE's 1st. Which wasn't nearly the greatest rap debut ever (hence, why I didn't list it). That said, I would argue that "Fear of a Black Planet" (3rd Album) might be the most defining rap album in history.
Unfortunately, PE's "It Takes a Nation of Millions. . ." Album wasn't their debut. "Yo! Bum Rush The Show" was PE's 1st. Which wasn't nearly the greatest rap debut ever (hence, why I didn't list it). That said, I would argue that "Fear of a Black Planet" (3rd Album) might be the most defining rap album in history.
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When I first saw the title of this thread I immediately thought: Pearl Jam -- Ten. Then there it was on the first page. Nice work 
. GnR's Appetite was my second choice.
I believe Faith No More's first album was called "Introduce Yourself." I have it on tape somewhere. It's not that great...certainly not as good as the album with Epic on it (The Real Thing?)
And personally I think Alice In Chains' best album was Jar of Flies. I love all their stuff though.
. GnR's Appetite was my second choice.I believe Faith No More's first album was called "Introduce Yourself." I have it on tape somewhere. It's not that great...certainly not as good as the album with Epic on it (The Real Thing?)
And personally I think Alice In Chains' best album was Jar of Flies. I love all their stuff though.
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Originally Posted by bigpurp,Sep 13 2004, 06:42 PM
So you were a teenager in the 80's too, eh? 
3rd Bass were waaay ahead of their time, and that WAS a really great debut. Not quite up to the level of The Cactus Album, but solid.
Now for one we may have ALL overlooked: Beastie Boys - License to Ill.
Oh, and chrissa, I know what u mean. I just went out and bought like 12 of these albums on CD...'cause all I had was the friggin cassettes!!
3rd Bass were waaay ahead of their time, and that WAS a really great debut. Not quite up to the level of The Cactus Album, but solid.
Now for one we may have ALL overlooked: Beastie Boys - License to Ill.
Oh, and chrissa, I know what u mean. I just went out and bought like 12 of these albums on CD...'cause all I had was the friggin cassettes!!
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Originally Posted by Tedow,Sep 14 2004, 06:52 PM
I believe Faith No More's first album was called "Introduce Yourself." I have it on tape somewhere. It's not that great...certainly not as good as the album with Epic on it (The Real Thing?)
but did contain the great song "We care alot" The real thing was the definatly the break out album for them
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Off the top of my head these have lasting appeal for me:
Swervedriver - Raise
The Stone Roses - Self Titled
Swervedriver - Raise
The Stone Roses - Self Titled