Track 1, side 1, 1st album...best opener

RMutt · Post by **RMutt** » Fri May 19, 2023 9:35 pm

That Stereolab one wasn’t on a debut album.

yatesybase · Post by **yatesybase** » Fri May 19, 2023 9:35 pm

SIMPLE MINDS -
Album - New Gold Dream
Track 1 - Someone, Somewhere in Summertime

https://youtu.be/RUedmyr2G0M

RMutt · Post by **RMutt** » Fri May 19, 2023 9:37 pm

Actually, neither was the Smiths one.

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Fri May 19, 2023 9:37 pm

Roosterbooster wrote: ↑
Fri May 19, 2023 8:14 pm
That is definitely eclectic. Nice. No shame in liking what you like. Just surprised me. I'm a massive Beach Boys fan too. Kokomo is in my top 10 ever songs

Indeed. Love it. That album ‘Still Cruisin’ is very good. I love Somewhere Near Japan (cracking intro)

nonayclaret · Post by **nonayclaret** » Fri May 19, 2023 9:38 pm

Three imaginary boys, the cure
Fridsy I'm in love

HunterST_BFC · Post by **HunterST_BFC** » Fri May 19, 2023 9:40 pm

RMutt wrote: ↑
Fri May 19, 2023 9:35 pm
That Stereolab one wasn’t on a debut album.

oops should have read OP better.
Some of the others mentioned arn't 1st LPs either.

I must try harder

JanetM · Post by **JanetM** » Fri May 19, 2023 9:42 pm

RMutt wrote: ↑
Fri May 19, 2023 9:05 pm
Definitive Gaze, Real Life, Magazine.
Roadrunner, Modern Lovers, Modern Lovers.
A couple that just missed it, I Wanna be your Dog is second on The Stooges album and Another Girl Another Planet is second on the Only Ones album.

Another Girl Another Planet is one of my favourite singles.

nonayclaret · Post by **nonayclaret** » Fri May 19, 2023 9:45 pm

Cocteau twins, garlands
Blood bitch

Aphex · Post by **Aphex** » Fri May 19, 2023 9:45 pm

Hard to beat Disorder on Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division.

Jacob Rees Dogg · Post by **Jacob Rees Dogg** » Fri May 19, 2023 9:46 pm

yatesybase wrote: ↑
Fri May 19, 2023 9:35 pm
SIMPLE MINDS -
Album - New Gold Dream
Track 1 - Someone, Somewhere in Summertime

https://youtu.be/RUedmyr2G0M

Not their first album. But definitely their best.
Listening to the 12” version of New Gold Dream as I type this.

claret2018 · Post by **claret2018** » Fri May 19, 2023 9:46 pm

Just realised it says 1st albums too!

JanetM · Post by **JanetM** » Fri May 19, 2023 9:48 pm

Jacob Rees Dogg wrote: ↑
Fri May 19, 2023 9:16 pm
ABC - Show Me off the Lexicon of Love

Brilliant album but much prefer The Look of Love.

nonayclaret · Post by **nonayclaret** » Fri May 19, 2023 9:49 pm

Cocteau twins, garlands
Blood bitch

Pheonixknight · Post by **Pheonixknight** » Fri May 19, 2023 9:50 pm

Timsshorts...you make a very valid point and its a long way to the the top is one of my favourite songs...bagpipes and all...however in my defence...back in black is the first album with Brian.. which makes it valid...sort of.

IPAclaret · Post by **IPAclaret** » Fri May 19, 2023 9:51 pm

In the flesh ... The Wall

Close thread.

groove · Post by **groove** » Fri May 19, 2023 9:58 pm

I think some posters have misunderstood the OP.

sportak-mustgo · Post by **sportak-mustgo** » Fri May 19, 2023 10:00 pm

Ptangyangkipperbang wrote: ↑
Fri May 19, 2023 8:57 pm
But neither is the OPs choice

Fair play, good spot

JanetM · Post by **JanetM** » Fri May 19, 2023 10:01 pm

Vampire Weekend - Mansard Roof.

Grimsdale · Post by **Grimsdale** » Fri May 19, 2023 10:10 pm

Neat Neat Neat, side 1 track 1 on Damned Damned Damned

Silkyskills1 · Post by **Silkyskills1** » Fri May 19, 2023 10:16 pm

Back to the 60's and Please Please Me The Beatles

I Saw Her Standing There. 1,2,3,4.

Clovius Boofus · Post by **Clovius Boofus** » Fri May 19, 2023 10:19 pm

Siamese Dream by The Smashing Pumpkins

Track 1 - Cherub Rock

Belial · Post by **Belial** » Fri May 19, 2023 10:20 pm

Ramones - Blitzkrieg Bop

As mentioned before GNR (Appetite) - Welcome to the Jungle takes some beating

NottsClaret · Post by **NottsClaret** » Fri May 19, 2023 10:29 pm

Herts Clarets wrote: ↑
Fri May 19, 2023 7:23 pm
Exactly my choice too. 34 years after I first heard it, I still get goosebumps when I hear that opening bassline

I know what you mean, bit of a cliche picking the Roses but still takes me back to being a teenager every time I hear it rumbling in.

Other openers which set the tone, maybe Turn the Page by the Streets, Rock and Roll Star, Disorder. I think Jesus and Mary Chain’s ‘Just like honey’ was their first too, although not 100% on that.

AmbleClaret · Post by **AmbleClaret** » Fri May 19, 2023 10:30 pm

Death. To lose my life. White Lies.

EarbyClaret · Post by **EarbyClaret** » Fri May 19, 2023 10:33 pm

Sometimes - Stranglers from Rattus Norvegicus

Unknown Pleasures - depends if you consider the Inside or the Outside to be side one - so either Disorder or She's Lost Control

AmbleClaret · Post by **AmbleClaret** » Fri May 19, 2023 10:36 pm

EarbyClaret wrote: ↑
Fri May 19, 2023 10:33 pm
Sometimes - Stranglers from Rattus Norvegicus

Unknown Pleasures - depends if you consider the Inside or the Outside to be side one - so either Disorder or She's Lost Control

She's lost control wasn't on the original album, sorry.

what_no_pies · Post by **what_no_pies** » Fri May 19, 2023 10:42 pm

The Dance by The Music.

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Fri May 19, 2023 10:59 pm

Arcade Fire
Funeral
Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)

welsbyswife · Post by **welsbyswife** » Fri May 19, 2023 11:08 pm

Hard to claim anything is the best in music but some good uns. All first tracks and instantly recognisable as the sound of the bands in question:

Radio Free Europe, REM from Murmur
I Will Follow, U2 from Boy
Down to the Waterline, Dire Straits
Happy Hour, London 0 Hull 4, Housemartins

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Fri May 19, 2023 11:33 pm

The Monkees 1st Album "The Monkees" track one "I'll be true to you"

https://youtu.be/Yyp2s8JtEp4

jetblackcat · Post by **jetblackcat** » Sat May 20, 2023 12:03 am

World Park Junkies from First Water by Sharks.

sleeperclaret · Post by **sleeperclaret** » Sat May 20, 2023 12:32 am

I'm going for Stinkfist by Tool. Musically and lyrically brilliant.

ArmchairDetective · Post by **ArmchairDetective** » Sat May 20, 2023 12:37 am

Lancasterclaret wrote: ↑
Fri May 19, 2023 7:17 pm
I'm sorry, but if you are not putting "I wanna be adored" by The Stone Roses on their self titled debut album then everyone on here is either a lot younger or a lot older than I thought

Timeless

ArmchairDetective · Post by **ArmchairDetective** » Sat May 20, 2023 12:44 am

Love the rawness of The View From The Afternoon

burnmark · Post by **burnmark** » Sat May 20, 2023 1:50 am

Riverboat Song

Moseley Shoals

Ocean Colour Scene

Swizzlestick · Post by **Swizzlestick** » Sat May 20, 2023 2:02 am

If we’re sticking to first album - LCD Soundsystem - Daft Punk is Playing at My House

If not - Pulp - Misshapes

CharlieinNewMexico · Post by **CharlieinNewMexico** » Sat May 20, 2023 2:24 am

1015 Saturday Night. 3 Imaginary Boys. The Cure.

fatboy47 · Post by **fatboy47** » Sat May 20, 2023 6:52 am

Heavy Soup from first Cornershop album has a great intro/build feeling to it.

djt2006 · Post by **djt2006** » Sat May 20, 2023 7:01 am

Elvis Costello .. Welcome to the working week.

blsclaret · Post by **blsclaret** » Sat May 20, 2023 7:11 am

Keep Yourself Alive - Queen

(To be played at my funeral

)

First six albums brilliant, downhill from then on.

A.Claret.Fan · Post by **A.Claret.Fan** » Sat May 20, 2023 7:20 am

First Album I "borrowed" from Ames Record Bar

Bob Dylan - Bring it all back home - Subterranean Homesick Blues

EarbyClaret · Post by **EarbyClaret** » Sat May 20, 2023 7:32 am

She's lost control wasn't on the original album, sorry.
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The Inside often considered side two but She's Lost Control is the first track on that side of the original albun

Vincent'sCap · Post by **Vincent'sCap** » Sat May 20, 2023 8:48 am

Who's Next by The Who
From the opening track Baba O'Riley to the sublime ending of Won't get fooled again
With The song is over sandwiched in the middle, it has to be one of the finest albums ever.

Clovius Boofus · Post by **Clovius Boofus** » Sat May 20, 2023 9:20 am

A song that launched a thousand punk bands. You can hear Pistol's etc riffs throughout the song.

Album: New You Dolls by New York Dolls

Track 1, side 1: Personality Crisis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6tLAbCWMzU

midlander63 · Post by **midlander63** » Sat May 20, 2023 9:29 am

Chop The Tree - The Icicle Works - The Icicle Works
Welcome To The Working Week - Elvis Costello - My Aim Is True
Good Times, Bad Times - Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin I
Reel Around The Fountain - The Smiths - The Smiths
I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles - Please Please Me
Shake Like Judy Does - Furniture - The Wrong People

Shaun1983 · Post by **Shaun1983** » Sat May 20, 2023 9:33 am

Stone Roses-I wanna be adored
Arctic monkeys-the view from the afternoon
Kasabian - club foot
Nirvana - smells like teen spirit
King's of Leon - closer
Libertines-can't stand me now
White stripes - seven nation army

Shaun1983 · Post by **Shaun1983** » Sat May 20, 2023 9:34 am

Swizzlestick wrote: ↑
Sat May 20, 2023 2:02 am
If we’re sticking to first album - LCD Soundsystem - Daft Punk is Playing at My House

If not - Pulp - Misshapes

Love mishapes, brilliant album is a different class

THEWELLERNUT70 · Post by **THEWELLERNUT70** » Sat May 20, 2023 9:44 am

The Jam - Art School - in The City
Suede - Suede - So Young
Sex Pistols - Nevermind The Bo!!ocks - Holidays In The Sun

Chobulous · Post by **Chobulous** » Sat May 20, 2023 9:52 am

Ramble Tamble- Cosmos Factory Creedence Clearwater Revival
Tangled Up in Blue - Blood on the Tracks Bob Dylan

Vincent'sCap · Post by **Vincent'sCap** » Sat May 20, 2023 9:53 am

New boots and Panties Ian Dury
"Sweet Gene Vincent"