In my view back in the day bands emerged with singles, that had an 'a' side and a 'b' side.
Singles cost 6d.8p (six shillings and eight pence) about 33p in todays money. LP's (long players) cost £1.13d 6p (one pound, 13 shillings and sixpence) about £1.70ish in todays money, and would have about ten tracks.
Bands and artists usually emerged with a hit single, maybe two sometimes with a strong 'b' side. If they were successful it would only be then that they would make an LP which would have their initial single 'hits' and other material.
Punters tended not to go for the LP unless it contained their hit singles on it, mainly due to cost. You would hope the 'unheard/unknown' tracks would be good and not fillers or padding.
So first tracks on first albums for bands such as the Beatles, the Stones, the Who and others served a different function from first tracks on Album-based bands like King Crimson or Led Zeppelin. For some the album would come first and a track would be chosen to put out as a single.
Therefore the David Bowie introduction to the world was really 'The Laughing Gnome' single, or 'Space Oddity' (superb bit of work btw), or the Stones would have been the Buddy Holly cover 'Not Fade Away'.
I conclude from the above ramble that this thread should really not include artists who emerged via single tracks first, but artists who started with a Long Playing Record.
P.S. EP's were an addition to the music culture of the time.
In my view back in the day bands emerged with singles, that had an 'a' side and a 'b' side.
Singles cost 6d.8p (six shillings and eight pence) about 33p in todays money. LP's (long players) cost £1.13d 6p (one pound, 13 shillings and sixpence) about £1.70ish in todays money, and would have about ten tracks.
Bands and artists usually emerged with a hit single, maybe two sometimes with a strong 'b' side. If they were successful it would only be then that they would make an LP which would have their initial single 'hits' and other material.
Punters tended not to go for the LP unless it contained their hit singles on it, mainly due to cost. You would hope the 'unheard/unknown' tracks would be good and not fillers or padding.
So first tracks on first albums for bands such as the Beatles, the Stones, the Who and others served a different function from first tracks on Album-based bands like King Crimson or Led Zeppelin. For some the album would come first and a track would be chosen to put out as a single.
Therefore the David Bowie introduction to the world was really 'The Laughing Gnome' single, or 'Space Oddity' (superb bit of work btw), or the Stones would have been the Buddy Holly cover 'Not Fade Away'.
I conclude from the above ramble that this thread should really not include artists who emerged via single tracks first, but artists who started with a Long Playing Record.
P.S. EP's were an addition to the music culture of the time.
Tbh, singles hadn't really crossed my mind as they were generally more poppy and put out for airplay by labels rather then creative works by the bands. What Ive found quite incredible really, is the power , distinctive sounds and essence of some brilliant bands and solo artists being there from the very start. I think this category does lend itself more to bands with a bit of an edge .
As I said, this category lends itself more to bands from the 1990s due to the way the music industry had become then - there was more of a way in than ever, but you had to come out of the gate swinging
For a Moment We're Strangers - The Church Red Pony - Triffids Falling and Laughing -Orange Juice Forget the Swan - Dinosaur Jr I Wanna Be Adored - Stone Roses Me - The Wolfhounds (though this was always better live, don't think they ever got it as good recorded)
tricky - lots of my favourite artists start their debut with what amounts to an intro track before they get properly started.
As I said, this category lends itself more to bands from the 1990s due to the way the music industry had become then - there was more of a way in than ever, but you had to come out of the gate swinging
And yet, no love for my Kula Shaker nomination. Maybe I'll double down with Alright by Cast
As I said, this category lends itself more to bands from the 1990s due to the way the music industry had become then - there was more of a way in than ever, but you had to come out of the gate swinging
And yet, no love for my Kula Shaker nomination. Maybe I'll double down with Alright by Cast
As I said, this category lends itself more to bands from the 1990s due to the way the music industry had become then - there was more of a way in than ever, but you had to come out of the gate swinging
And yet, no love for my Kula Shaker nomination. Maybe I'll double down with Alright by Cast
I have more time for K than I really should, but I can't take Hey Dude seriously on this thread
Seeing as this is even more Britpoppy than usual (which is saying something), I'm trying out I'd Like To Know to see if Supergrass do. My feeling is: no, not quite, BUT if In It For The Money had kicked things off, it'd be a very different story
Smells Like TeenSpirit is a pretty killer opening to Nevermind. Sets the tone, draws you in, and still sounds incredibly unique 20+ years and 1,000,000+ imitators later.
Smells Like TeenSpirit is a pretty killer opening to Nevermind. Sets the tone, draws you in, and still sounds incredibly unique 20+ years and 1,000,000+ imitators later.
Nirvana's debut album was `Bleach', not `Nevermind'.
For a Moment We're Strangers - The Church Red Pony - Triffids Falling and Laughing -Orange Juice Forget the Swan - Dinosaur Jr I Wanna Be Adored - Stone Roses Me - The Wolfhounds (though this was always better live, don't think they ever got it as good recorded)
tricky - lots of my favourite artists start their debut with what amounts to an intro track before they get properly started.
Good call for Dinosaur Jr, though they were still known as Dinosaur when this LP came out.
Black Spiders debut 'Sons Of The North' track 1 Stay Down Oasis: Definitely Maybe, Rock'n'Roll Star Candyheadz: Go Forth & Multiply, Higher Ground Howling Willie: World Of Filth, 5000000 ways to kill your baby Gomez: Bring It On, Get Miles Dr Feelgood: Down By The Jetty, She Does It Right Heaven17: Penthouse & Pavement, (We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thing Velvet Revolver: Contraband, Sucker Train Blues Voice Of The Beehive; Honey Lingers, Monsters and Angels Stereophonics: Performance and Cocktails, Roll Up And Shine Madness: One Step Beyond, One Step Beyond KT Tunstall: Eye To The Telescope, Other Side Of The World Metallica: Kill 'Em All, Hit The Lights
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Singles cost 6d.8p (six shillings and eight pence) about 33p in todays money. LP's (long players) cost £1.13d 6p (one pound, 13 shillings and sixpence) about £1.70ish in todays money, and would have about ten tracks.
Bands and artists usually emerged with a hit single, maybe two sometimes with a strong 'b' side. If they were successful it would only be then that they would make an LP which would have their initial single 'hits' and other material.
Punters tended not to go for the LP unless it contained their hit singles on it, mainly due to cost. You would hope the 'unheard/unknown' tracks would be good and not fillers or padding.
So first tracks on first albums for bands such as the Beatles, the Stones, the Who and others served a different function from first tracks on Album-based bands like King Crimson or Led Zeppelin. For some the album would come first and a track would be chosen to put out as a single.
Therefore the David Bowie introduction to the world was really 'The Laughing Gnome' single, or 'Space Oddity' (superb bit of work btw), or the Stones would have been the Buddy Holly cover 'Not Fade Away'.
I conclude from the above ramble that this thread should really not include artists who emerged via single tracks first, but artists who started with a Long Playing Record.
P.S. EP's were an addition to the music culture of the time.
Red Pony - Triffids
Falling and Laughing -Orange Juice
Forget the Swan - Dinosaur Jr
I Wanna Be Adored - Stone Roses
Me - The Wolfhounds (though this was always better live, don't think they ever got it as good recorded)
tricky - lots of my favourite artists start their debut with what amounts to an intro track before they get properly started.
Damned - Neat, Neat, Neat
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OMG. What kind of weird drugs were you on? ,😄
Seeing as this is even more Britpoppy than usual (which is saying something), I'm trying out I'd Like To Know to see if Supergrass do. My feeling is: no, not quite, BUT if In It For The Money had kicked things off, it'd be a very different story
Edit - Wasn't their first album... Doh
Christine - House of Love
Black Dog Following Me - Magic City Trio
Delicate - Damien Rice
Old Pine - Ben Howard
This is a Call - Foo Fighters
Oasis: Definitely Maybe, Rock'n'Roll Star
Candyheadz: Go Forth & Multiply, Higher Ground
Howling Willie: World Of Filth, 5000000 ways to kill your baby
Gomez: Bring It On, Get Miles
Dr Feelgood: Down By The Jetty, She Does It Right
Heaven17: Penthouse & Pavement, (We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thing
Velvet Revolver: Contraband, Sucker Train Blues
Voice Of The Beehive; Honey Lingers, Monsters and Angels
Stereophonics: Performance and Cocktails, Roll Up And Shine
Madness: One Step Beyond, One Step Beyond
KT Tunstall: Eye To The Telescope, Other Side Of The World
Metallica: Kill 'Em All, Hit The Lights
There's an hour of your life forever enriched. You're welcome.