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Which British debut album announced an artist's arrival most powerfully?
Some debut records arrive fully formed, reshaping the landscape and casting a long shadow over everything that follows. Rank these landmark British first albums by which one made the biggest impact on you.
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1
Definitely Maybe — Oasis
Oasis kicked the door down with swagger, distorted guitars and Liam Gallagher's snarl, instantly becoming the loudest voice of a generation. It remains one of the fastest-selling debut albums in UK history.
2
The Stone Roses — The Stone Roses
A jangling, baggy masterpiece that fused indie melody with dancefloor groove, defining Madchester and influencing British guitar music for decades. Few debuts feel as effortlessly assured.
3
Arctic Monkeys — Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Sheffield's finest captured Friday-night Britain with razor-sharp wit and Alex Turner's keenly observed lyrics. It became the fastest-selling debut album in UK chart history at the time.
4
Dummy — Portishead
Bristol's trip-hop pioneers delivered a smoky, cinematic record that won the Mercury Prize and redefined British electronic music. Beth Gibbons' haunted vocals still feel utterly singular.
5
The Sex Pistols — Never Mind the Bollocks
A snarling, confrontational explosion that crystallised British punk and rattled the establishment all the way to the top of the charts. Its influence on UK culture extends far beyond music.
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