K-Rock - Ian Camfield's "Most Brilliant Debut Albums"

Ian Camfield's "Most Brilliant Debut Albums"

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14 : Licensed To ill - The Beastie Boys

It was the first rap album to top Billboard's Pop Chart, Columbia's fastest selling debut in history and came along with all the controversy that surrounded the band. But the songs lived up to the hype. It also feature's Slayer's Kerry King on No Sleep Till Brooklyn, a parody of Motorhead's No Sleep Till Hammersmith. What more convincing do you need?

13 : Definitely Maybe - Oasis

This album was at the forefront of an explosion of Brit bands that could have led to another "British Invasion" of America. It didn't because a lot of the bands were crap. But Oasis weren't. They were real Rock Stars. Although they've never bettered their debut. The real Best Of Oasis is called Definitely Maybe.

12 : The Doors - The Doors

The influence of Jim Morrison's character on Rock N Roll is epitomised here. As is the essence of the counter culture expressed through music.

11 : Rage Against The Machine - Rage Against The Machine

Songs as strong as the political message. A rare combination for "a band with a message."

10 : Are You Experienced? - Jimi Hendrix Experience

Another timeless selections of some of the greatest Rock songs ever. This album never dates, even though it was originally released in mono.

9 : The Clash - The Clash

The Clash at their most Punk sounding. And one of the best British albums of all time, regardless of genre.

8 : Velvet Underground & Nico - Velvet Underground

All that Andy Warhol influenced in modern culture is represented musically on this album. Even Lou Reed agrees with that and he disagrees with everyone.

7 : Ten - Pearl Jam

It's the Appetite For Destruction for the Grunge era.

6 : Van Halen - Van Halen

A band who were so great from the start Gene Simmons got them signed.

5 : Kill 'Em All - Metallica

Metallica may have got better as musicians as time went on, but there's a rawness here that helped shape the entire thrash genre. Arguably the strongest thrash riffs to feature on a debut.

4 : Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath

Sabbath were heavy, Priest were metal. But Priest weren't very good on their debut album. Sabbath were great.

3 : Never Mind The Bollocks - The Sex Pistols

Everything you hear about why the Sex Pistols are so influential isn't so much about the band, it's about this album. A fine example of a group who should have never made anything more than a debut.

2 : Appetite For Destruction - Guns N' Roses

It took elements of 80s glam rock, while at the same time helping to kill the genre, it incorporated punk in a Rolling Stones type swagger and had an attiude most bands never achieve throughout their career. The songs are timeless.