Ep. 238 - The First Song On A Debut Album

Today we discuss debut albums, but more specifically, the first song on a debut album.  Without the benefit of a single, this song theoretically serves as an introduction to the world.  We explore some of the more classic introductions as well as some songs that might be a bit overlooked.  

Song Samples from the Discussion:

Steely Dan – “Do It Again” from Can’t Buy A Thrill (1972)

The Doors – “Break On Through (To The Other Side)” from The Doors (1967)

Van Halen – “Running With The Devil” from Van Halen (1978)

Jimi Hendrix – “Purple Haze” from Are You Experienced? (1967)

The Black Crowes – “Twice As Hard” from Shake Your Money Maker (1990)

Living Colour – “Cult Of Personality” from Vivid (1988)
The Cars – “Let The Good Times Roll” from The Cars (1978)

U2 – “I Will Follow” from Boy (1980)

Phish – “Fee” from Junta (1988)

Interpol – “Untitled” from Turn On The Bright Lights (2002)

Joanna Newsom – “Bridges & Balloons” from Milk-Eyed Mender (2004)

Boston – “More Than A Feeling” from Boston (1976)

Violent Femmes – “Blister In The Sun” from Violent Femmes (1983)

Guns N Roses – “Welcome To The Jungle” from Appetite For Destruction (1987)

Blues Traveler – “But Anyway” from Blues Traveler (1990)

Eazy-E – “Still Talkin” from Eazy-Duz-It (1990)

Wu-Tang Clan – “Bring Da Ruckus” from Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) (1993)

Brian Eno – “Needle In the Camel’s Eye” from Here Come The Warm Jets (1974)

Bon Jovi – “Runaway” from Bon Jovi (1984)

Motley Crue – “Live Wire” from Too Fast For Love (1981)

R.E.M. – “Radio Free Europe” from Murmur (1983)

Pink Floyd – “Astronomy Domine” from Piper At The Gates Of Dawn (1967)

Bloc Party – “Like Eating Glass” from Silent Alarm (2005)

Big Star – “Feel” from #1 Record (1972)

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