Debut Albums

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   Marillion because it's the the one that sounds least (of the ones I've heard) like they're "finding their feet" apart from ELP, and for some reason I haven't been in much of an ELP mood these past few days..! . However from a historical point of view, KC, GG, VdGG, PF (what a lot of acronyms), Yes and Genesis have all gone on to create albums which build on their debuts and create which I find truly stunning (while I love Marillion, apart from the first few times I've heard them they never "blow me away" in quite the same way as the aforementioned) . If I had the choice of any (prog) debut, it'd probably be the Soft Machine's though.

Poll Question: What is the best debut album by any prog band below?
Poll Choice	Votes	Poll Statistics
King Crimson- In The Court Of The Crimson King	141	[43.12%]
Yes- Yes	8	[2.45%]
ELP- Emserson, Lake, Palmer	41	[12.54%]
Frank Zappa- Freak Out	3	[0.92%]
Genesis- From Genesis To Revelation	3	[0.92%]
Gentle Giant- Gentle Giant	10	[3.06%]
Jethro Tull- This Was	3	[0.92%]
Van Der Graaf Generator- The Aerosol Grey Machine	2	[0.61%]
Anglagard- Hybris	19	[5.81%]
Pink Floyd- The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn	22	[6.73%]
Marillion- Script For A Jester’s Tear	62	[18.96%]
Sock’s Bread- The Light	13	[3.98%]
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goose Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 20 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 4097	Posted: March 17 2005 at 16:36
	Marillion because it's the the one that sounds least (of the ones I've heard) like they're "finding their feet" apart from ELP, and for some reason I haven't been in much of an ELP mood these past few days..! . However from a historical point of view, KC, GG, VdGG, PF (what a lot of acronyms), Yes and Genesis have all gone on to create albums which build on their debuts and create which I find truly stunning (while I love Marillion, apart from the first few times I've heard them they never "blow me away" in quite the same way as the aforementioned) . If I had the choice of any (prog) debut, it'd probably be the Soft Machine's though.

tuxon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: September 21 2004 Location: plugged-in Status: Offline Points: 5502	Posted: March 17 2005 at 16:16
	Script for A Jester's tear. It had a mature sound, and as an immediate classic, same goes for ITCOTCK, where most debut albums are not the best work from the given artist those two are.
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Reed Lover Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: July 16 2004 Location: Sao Tome and Pr Status: Offline Points: 5187	Posted: March 17 2005 at 16:13
	Riverside-Out Of Myself. A devastatingly good debut that is as good as most of the above. Though not in the same class as "Script" it is better than either the debut Yes or Genesis offerings although in no sense pioneering.I have big hopes for this lot.. Edited by Reed Lover


bluetailfly Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 28 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1383	Posted: March 17 2005 at 15:53
	I think it's KC ITCOTCK, but Pink Floyd's "Piper" is a close second, imo.

The Hemulen Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: July 31 2004 Location: UK Status: Offline Points: 5964	Posted: March 17 2005 at 15:36
	A toss between Gentle Giant and Hybris for me. I remember I'd avoided the former for some time because I'd heard that it was weak in comparison to their other releases, but even on their debut Gentle Giant were still proggier than the average prog band! And as for Hybris... there can be no doubting the strength of that album! It's a mind-blower and no mistake!

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	Piper at the Gates of Dawn
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JCProg Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 03 2004 Location: Finland Status: Offline Points: 115	Posted: March 17 2005 at 15:30
	I voted for Hybris as it is my favorite of the listed albums.

Swinton MCR Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: August 19 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 848	Posted: March 17 2005 at 15:26
	I'll go for Marillion - Since I can't Have IQ - Tales from the lush attic.....

Jimbo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: February 28 2005 Location: Helsinki Status: Offline Points: 2818	Posted: March 17 2005 at 15:25
	No doubt about it. King Crimson - In the Court of the Crimson King


Vibrationbaby Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: February 13 2004 Status: Offline Points: 6898	Posted: March 17 2005 at 15:24
	Script gets my vote given these options. Lucifer`s Friend`s first album is probably my favourite debut.

Man With Hat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Collaborator Jazz-Rock/Fusion/Canterbury Team Joined: March 12 2005 Location: Neurotica Status: Offline Points: 166178	Posted: March 17 2005 at 15:21
	Gentle Giant
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