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The 35 best debut albums of all time

The 35 greatest debut albums of all time, from Arctic Monkeys to Ramones - These records serve as statements of intent and have the power to change or reshape the industry, inspire fellow musicians, ...
Inventive, fearless, unforgettable: 1978’s greatest debut albums shattered conventions, from punk’s aftermath to post-punk ...
As we head towards the finale of 2025, I’ve been thinking a lot about all of the great new artists I’ve discovered since January. While I think this year has been a particularly great one for ...
People often talk about second album syndrome, and the pressures that follow a great first record. Often it can overshadow conversation around the debut itself: “Brilliant album… shame about the ...
Streaming has helped hits start in the chart's upper reaches this decade.
Featuring Buck Meek, Pulp, Heavenly, Weird Nightmare, Cardinals, Bibi Club, Guided by Voices, Sorry, Fever Ray, 1000 Rabbits, The Bug Club and more of February's best stuff.
Spanning stadium-shaking singles to intimate album cuts, the superstar quartet boasts one of pop music's tightest catalogs. With the long-awaited 'DEADLINE' EP just released and the group celebrating ...
Jasmine Cruickshank—the Manc singer-songwriter who makes music under the name jasmine.4.t—celebrated becoming the first British artist signed to Phoebe Bridgers’ Saddest Factory Records label last ...