5 of The Best Debut Albums
We run through 5 of our favourite (and the best) debut albums.
Is This It - The Strokes
Released in 2001, Is This It quickly became an indie rock classic. Hits such as “Soma”, “Last Nite”, and “Hard To Explain” feature on an album that created an era-defining sound. The Strokes continue to evolve and experiment with their sound, most recently with their latest single “Going Shopping”, which features on their new album Reality Awaits, set to release in June, following a 6-year hiatus.
Pure Heroine - Lorde
At the age of just 16, Lorde released Pure Heroine, an album now renowned for its progressive pop sound. Its profound lyrics are all the more special when you consider she was writing them in school. The album captures the intricate feelings of being hung up on youth, and was a game-changer in a genre we are exposed to almost every day.
Definitely Maybe - Oasis
Noel Gallagher described Oasis at the time of Definitely Maybe as “like being in a rocket ship that was taking off”. Undoubtedly one of the defining sounds of the 90s in Britain, the album evokes a unique feeling, one that gives you the confidence to rule the world. It ultimately marked the start of Oasis’ meteoric rise, and is still widely considered to be their most significant work, over 30 years later.
Tourist History - Two Door Cinema Club
From start to finish, Tourist History is simply an album full of bangers, with a truly unique sound at the time of its release. “Undercover Martyn” and “Something Good Can Work” are songs that people have grown up with, and are synonymous with being in your late teens and early 20s. The UK indie icons have continued to release great music, but this remains their defining album. Two Door feature at some of Europe’s biggest festivals this summer in celebration of the album’s 15th anniversary.
The Stone Roses - The Stone Roses
Before the era of Britpop, there was Madchester. New Order, Happy Mondays and Inspiral Carpets were heavy hitters in the scene, alongside The Stone Roses, whose self-titled debut album rounds off our list. The late Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield’s iconic basslines run through an iconic album that continues to inspire up-and-coming bands all over the world.