Best way to kick off an album...just one, please

Technically two songs, but Gov't Mule kicking off their debut album by leaving no doubt as to what they're about...

 

Frank Zappa’s ‘Peaches En Regalia’ From Hot Rats.

It just leads you into the whole record with a graceful punch.

 

Kind of reluctant to contribute to the Beatlemania on this forum but that chord from "A Hard Day's Night" is the best way to open an album.

 

Creedence Clearwater Revival

Best way to kick off an album AND concerts

 

Whole Lotta Love! Second try, score!

 

The way this track just exploded out of the speakers when it came out. Very much out of the ordinary.

 

From Steve Hackett's "Voyage Of The Acolyte"

 

A decent album has to start with something that resembles the opening theme of a mid 70s police series.
I've never seen any, btw, don't have a clue what a theme from a mid 70s police series sounds like - but that's how you should kick off an album.

 

I'd say it punches the speakers! Great choice!

 

Born to be Wild - Steppenwolf

 

"Glad All Over" - Dave Clark Five

 

Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath on Black Sabbath.

 

but you can go this way also.... Mmmm

 

„Quiet Life“ on Japans third album.
„Street Life“ on Roxy Musics third album.
„Speed Of Life“ on „Low“ by Bowie

 

Hawaii Five-O - the Ventures

*sorry - had to do it !
this video is just nuts

 

Personality Crisis by The New York Dolls.

 

Motörhead Ace of Spades

 

Route 66 - Rolling Stones.

 

Luminol, Steven Wilson

 

Roxy Music - Remake/Remodel

 

Rocks Off - Exile on main st

 

Sonic Reducer