Best 1-2 Punch On A Debut Album

Cretin Hop
Rockaway Beach

EDIT: oops, missed the debut qualifier.

In that case, probably have to go with See No Evil/Venus

 

Boston - More Than a Feeling, Peace of Mind

 

Marshall Crenshaw's ST debut:

"There She Goes Again"
"Someday, Someway"

For jangle pop addicts like me, it was 220 volt shot to my brain stem . . .

 

Tom Petty - Rockin’ Around, Breakdown

 

I also really love "Live Wire" and "Come On And Dance" off Motley Crue's debut. In fact, their debut album and then the follow-up, "Shout At The Devil", are really all one needs from Motley! In my humble opinion of course...

 

America (1971)

1. Riverside - (D. Bunnel) - 3:02
2. Sandman - (D. Bunnel) - 5:03

 

CSN - Suite: Judy Blue Eyes, Marrakesh Express

 

Car - Peter Gabriel

1. "Moribund the Burgermeister"
2. "Solsbury Hill"

I think both of these tracks are fantastic.

 

Oh, and shame on me for forgetting Elvis' debut...

Blue Suede Shoes
I'm Counting On You

Elvis Presley (Elvis Presley) 1956

 

Steely Dan - Do it Again, Dirty Work

 

D'oh! My teachers always told me to read the whole question. I failed.

 

that's exactly what I was going to post


KC Court of the Crimson King

"21st Century Schizoid Man"
"I Talk to the Wind"

track 2 isn't a sledgehammer but exquisite



a delicious slice of influential early pro rock

musicians gasped

 

Jimi Hendrix U.S. - Purple Haze & Manic Depression
U.K. - Foxy Lady & Manic Depression

 

I'll go with Spock's Beard:

1. The Light
2. Go The Way You Go

Two of their best songs, full stop.

 

The Doors - Break On Through & Soul Kitchen

 

Big Star - Feel, The Ballad of El Goodo

 

The 13th Floor Elevators - You're Gonna Miss Me & Roller Coaster

 

Oasis and Matchbox 20 had a pretty good 1-2-3 with Rock n Roll Star, Shakermaker, Live Forever and Real World, Long Day, 3 AM.

 

You beat me to it. I'd also give them "Best 2 closing tracks on a debut album" while we're at it.

 

We Will Rock You
We Are The Champions
From Queen's News Of The World(1977)
So good they released it as a double A side single!!

 

Montrose

1. Rock The Nation
2. Bad Motor Scooter

 

"Debut"

 

Spiral Starecase (1969)

1. More Today Than Yesterday - 2:56 (Pat Upton)
2. Broken Hearted Man - 3:02 (Pat Upton)

 

Oops,i can edit and erase my post but i'll stay here under my chair for all to see.

 

Two of my faves:
Tracy Chapman - Talkin' Bout A Revolution & Fast Car
Meat Loaf - Bat Out Of Hell & You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth