THE BEATLES With the Beatles (Meet the Beatles in the US) perhaps Im dating myself a bit, but the impact of this LP on the entire world was, and is, unprecedented in the world of popular music. Is it their best work? Hardly (in my opinion Rubber Soul better defines the beginning of their true brilliance), but what a debut!
THE BYRDS Mr. Tambourine Man
THE DOORS The Doors
THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE Are You Experienced I remember when this first hit the record stores, looking at the cover and thinking anyone that looks like this has got to be good. I was only 15 at the time and to say I was blown away when I got to hear it the first time at my best friends house is an understatement. That same year I got to see him live on the first US tour.
THE WHO My Generation while it is true that The Who didnt really start becoming popular until Tommy came out I thought they were great from the very beginning and loved their music. Then again I was very much into the music scene, particularly the so called British Invasion. Also saw The Whos first US tour. They opened for Hermans Hermits!
CREAM Fresh Cream although Disraeli Gears and Wheels of Fire are my favorites, Fresh Cream was a brilliant debut of what became known as the worlds first super group.
JEFF BECK Truth arguably the greatest rock guitarist, if not the most successful
JEFFERSON AIRPLANE Surrealistic Pillow technically this is their second LP, the first being Jefferson Airplane Takes Off, but the original singer and drummer were replaced by Grace Slick and Spencer Dryden. With Surrealistic Pillow Jefferson Airplane really did take off becoming one of the most successful San Francisco bands of the late 60s.
BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD hard to forget these guys! Third LP Retrospective covers all their great songs and was one of my favorite LPs in 1969
CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY first and only release as CTA
CROSBY, STILLS & NASH
SANTANA
ITS A BEAUTIFUL DAY a masterpiece from David and Linda Laflamme whose original group was short lived, but never the less a classic from the late 60s. They are still performing today.
LED ZEPPELIN not only a great debut, but to many their best overall
ELTON JOHN Im surprised no one else has mentioned this one. A fabulous debut!
GEORGE HARRISON All Things Must Pass in my opinion the best post Beatles solo effort - in all likelihood because he was overshadowed by John and Pauls brilliance his own song writing talents didnt come out until after the Beatles broke up.
KING CRIMSON In the Court of the Crimson King
EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER Im surprised this LP has never been remastered. No one ever surpassed Keith Emersons abilities with the all analog Moog synthesizer. An amazing performer to watch.
YES Im going to have to disagree with Jdleperas assertion that this LP sucked big time. This has always been one of my favorite Yes LPs and I feel it is a tremendous debut. Their earliest work is in my opinion their best and Im in complete agreement about Fragile in the history of popular music. I always thought their music went downhill from there on, but still enjoyed them.
THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND
THE EAGLES - Eagles a good debut for one of the 70s best hybrid rock bands (country, bluegrass, rock). Their second LP Desperado remains one of my favorites.
STEELY DAN Cant Buy A Thrill outstanding first effort of one of the most exceptionally musical bands. A lot of the above listed LPs dont get a lot of play in my house anymore, but I never tire of these guys. Some of the best recordings of this era. I think they used to mix down on Magnapans.
RICKY LEE JONES great music and a great recording.
BRAND X Unorthodox Behavior
Well, that gets me through the 70s and Im sure Ive missed some, but its late and my brain needs a rest.
THE BYRDS Mr. Tambourine Man
THE DOORS The Doors
THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE Are You Experienced I remember when this first hit the record stores, looking at the cover and thinking anyone that looks like this has got to be good. I was only 15 at the time and to say I was blown away when I got to hear it the first time at my best friends house is an understatement. That same year I got to see him live on the first US tour.
THE WHO My Generation while it is true that The Who didnt really start becoming popular until Tommy came out I thought they were great from the very beginning and loved their music. Then again I was very much into the music scene, particularly the so called British Invasion. Also saw The Whos first US tour. They opened for Hermans Hermits!
CREAM Fresh Cream although Disraeli Gears and Wheels of Fire are my favorites, Fresh Cream was a brilliant debut of what became known as the worlds first super group.
JEFF BECK Truth arguably the greatest rock guitarist, if not the most successful
JEFFERSON AIRPLANE Surrealistic Pillow technically this is their second LP, the first being Jefferson Airplane Takes Off, but the original singer and drummer were replaced by Grace Slick and Spencer Dryden. With Surrealistic Pillow Jefferson Airplane really did take off becoming one of the most successful San Francisco bands of the late 60s.
BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD hard to forget these guys! Third LP Retrospective covers all their great songs and was one of my favorite LPs in 1969
CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY first and only release as CTA
CROSBY, STILLS & NASH
SANTANA
ITS A BEAUTIFUL DAY a masterpiece from David and Linda Laflamme whose original group was short lived, but never the less a classic from the late 60s. They are still performing today.
LED ZEPPELIN not only a great debut, but to many their best overall
ELTON JOHN Im surprised no one else has mentioned this one. A fabulous debut!
GEORGE HARRISON All Things Must Pass in my opinion the best post Beatles solo effort - in all likelihood because he was overshadowed by John and Pauls brilliance his own song writing talents didnt come out until after the Beatles broke up.
KING CRIMSON In the Court of the Crimson King
EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER Im surprised this LP has never been remastered. No one ever surpassed Keith Emersons abilities with the all analog Moog synthesizer. An amazing performer to watch.
YES Im going to have to disagree with Jdleperas assertion that this LP sucked big time. This has always been one of my favorite Yes LPs and I feel it is a tremendous debut. Their earliest work is in my opinion their best and Im in complete agreement about Fragile in the history of popular music. I always thought their music went downhill from there on, but still enjoyed them.
THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND
THE EAGLES - Eagles a good debut for one of the 70s best hybrid rock bands (country, bluegrass, rock). Their second LP Desperado remains one of my favorites.
STEELY DAN Cant Buy A Thrill outstanding first effort of one of the most exceptionally musical bands. A lot of the above listed LPs dont get a lot of play in my house anymore, but I never tire of these guys. Some of the best recordings of this era. I think they used to mix down on Magnapans.
RICKY LEE JONES great music and a great recording.
BRAND X Unorthodox Behavior
Well, that gets me through the 70s and Im sure Ive missed some, but its late and my brain needs a rest.