Kara Jackson Why Does the Earth Give Us People to Love? (2023) #5debutalbums2026 Another album I played after seeing others post about it, and I immediately played it again. It's just fantastic, and I'll probably vote for it as one of my five albums.

Wet Leg Wet Leg (2022) #5debutalbums2026 I played this for the first time based on the recommendations from the thread and I thought it was a pretty good listen.

Haley Blais Below the Salt (2020) #5debutalbums2026 A very fine indie pop debut from Canadian singer-songwriter Haley Blais. I would say it's in the running for my five.

Kim Deal Nobody Loves You More (2024) #5debutalbums2026 Decades into an amazing career, Kim Deal released her first solo album, and no surprise, it's pretty great.

Mammoth Mammoth WVH (2021) #5debutalbums2026 Wolfie Van Halen's first album is a rockin' good time. He plays everything on the album.

Olivia Rodrigo Sour (2021) #5debutalbums2026 I think she's one of the best young pop stars out there. I've listened to her second album quite a bit; the debut not as many times, but it's very good too.

Maiah Wynne Out of the Dark (2024) #5debutalbums2026 Maiah's first solo LP was released in late November. I happened to discover it the exact day we voted for #5albums24. If I had heard it a few days earlier, it might have made my five. I love her voice.

For the sixth year, a student has volunteered to guest blog for me on my #The500Blog journey. This year, Hadley, my youngest poster ever, selected "Rocket To Russia" from The Ramones. It is album #106 Thanks for reading and I will share feedback with her. the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/06/the-...

The Quasi Kings Eye of the Storm (2022) #5debutalbums2026 Great band out of Columbus, Ohio, I really loved their 2018 debut EP Throwaway Culture, and there is a lot to love with their first full length album as well.

Royale Lynn Black Magic (2025) #5debutalbums2026 In 2023 I happened to catch Royale Lynn in Nashville, where she spent about a decade as a struggling country singer. That year she switched to metal, signed a record deal, then released her first album, Black Magic in 2025.

Hey, fellow BlueSky peeps! My debut album 50/50-under the artist title Remember Today-is now live on many streaming platforms! Here's a few places you can find it. ⤵️ Check it out today! -Thom. music.youtube.com/playlist?lis... music.apple.com/us/album/50-... remembertoday.bandcamp.com/album/50-50

Envy of None Envy of None (2022) #5debutalbums2026 It's sometimes difficult to choose a number one, sometimes it's obvious. For me, Hendrix and Lauryn Hill were easy choices for the top spot, as is Envy of None, which I've easily played more than all the other eligible debuts combined.

When songs become generational touchstones. #107 on #The500Blog is "Portrait of a Legend" by Sam Cooke the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/05/the-...

Hi folks, the next poll (and indeed the last of the first phase) will feature debut albums released from 2020 onwards, please use #5DebutAlbums2026 to add playing suggestions and recommendations to the thread. Voting will commence on Friday 12th June. See you all then 👍

Hi folks, hope everyone is well, it’s time for the penultimate 1st round group in our debut albums competition, as it’s time to play #5DebutAlbums9599 Pick your top 5 debut albums in order of preference released between 1995-99 including the hashtag Another tough one, I’m going with these picks…

Deftones Adrenaline (1995) #5debutalbums9599 Deftones brings me to thirty-eight albums spun this round. As usual, there are a ton more I didn't have time to get to, but today I need to figure out what I'm voting for. Other than Laurn Hill at #1, I'm not really sure yet.

Buckcherry Buckcherry (1999) #5debutalbums9599 Straight ahead hard rock, I never mind hearing a Buckcherry tune.

Matchbox 20 Yourself or Someone Like You (1996) #5debutalbums9599 There are some good tracks on this Diamond certified album. "Push" and "3AM" are songs that have never really gone away.

Spice Girls Spice (1996) #5debutalbums9599 I never bought a copy of Spice, but I heard the songs quite a lot. Their first single is, I believe, still the best-selling single by a girl group.

Christina Aguilera Christina Aguilera (1999) #5debutalbums9599 Christina Aguilera was a huge part of the teen takeover of the charts at the turn of the millennium. In terms of voice, she was the one with the most talent from that entire group of pop stars.

Britney Spears ...Baby One More Time (1999) #5debutalbums9599 Teen pop dominated the charts and MTV in '99, with Britney Spears at the forefront.

Chantal Kreviazuk Under These Rocks and Stones (1996) #5debutalbums9599 I like Chantal a lot. While her albums have sold well in her native Canada, she's never really had a hit internationally. She's also written a lot of songs for other artists.

Poe Hello (1995) #5debutalbums9599 Another CD purchased after seeing a video on MTV, likely Alternative Nation or 120 Minutes. I just read an interesting quote where Glen Ballard, who produced and co-wrote Jagged Little Pill with Alanis, said Poe's Hello was a huge influence on him at that time.

Missy Elliot Supa Dupa Fly (1997) #5debutalbums9599 This record was huge. Released the summer after I graduated high school, I remember a lot of people talking about this one, especially the video for "The Rain."

Rakim The 18th Letter (1997) #5debutalbums9599 Five years after his final album as a duo with Eric B, Rakim released his solo debut. It's one of my favorite rap albums and worthy of inclusion, but even if it is technically a debut, it has more the feel of a comeback album.

Did you know that David Bowie wrote the first English lyrics to "My Way", made famous by Frank Sinatra? I talk about that history in context of my favourite Bowie song of all time. #108 on #The500Blog is "Hunky Dory" the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/05/the-... Thanks for reading

Fiona Apple Tidal (1996) #5debutalbums9599 Fiona Apple is a fantastic singer/songwriter, and I really liked this album from day one. I voted her 2020 album number one in that year's poll. Tidal won't be my #1 this time, but it's definitely getting consideration for the top five.

Natalie Merchant Tigerlily (1995) #5debutalbums9599 I always liked Natalie Merchant's first two solo albums, nice melodies and a nice voice that's easy to listen to.

DJ Shadow Endtroducing..... (1996) #5debutalbums9599 It had been a few years since I played this. Expecting that it will place highly in the poll, I thought I would give it another spin. I get why it's highly regarded, but the ambient trip-hop soundscapes don't really do it for me.

Erykah Badu Baduizm (1997) #5debutalbums9599 Top-notch soul music from Erykah Badu.

Scott Weiland 12 Bar Blues (1998) #5debutalbums9599 Great first solo album by Scott Weiland; it sounds nothing like a Stone Temple Pilots record.

Jerry Cantrell Boggy Depot (1998) #5debutalbums9599 Great first solo album by Jerry Cantrell; it sounds like a lost Alice In Chains record.

Chris Cornell Euphoria Mourning (1999) #5debutalbums9599 Chris Cornell released his first solo album between the Soundgarden breakup and the start of Audioslave. It was originally released under the title Euphoria Morning, with the "u" finally being added for a later re-release.