Jim's Gems: Joy Division, Portishead, Stone Roses — the 10 best debut albums ever
Jim Comet's list of favourite debuts includes the Velvet Underground and Portishead
They often arrive to thunderous applause, complete indifference or if you're really unlucky, utter derision.
Some debut albums can become so influential they can go on to define not only the artist but an entire genre, which brings its own set of problems. Either way, an artist’s first album is so important in determining their career path, so it’s important to get it right.
