The trailblazing rapper’s debut album changed the game by carving out a space for women rappers to be taken as seriously as their male counterparts.Ĥ8: Melissa Etheridge – Melissa Etheridgeįilled with powerful acoustic songs, Etheridge’s self-titled debut uncovers the complexities and turmoil of romantic love in a refreshing and breathtaking manner.Ĥ7: Ministry – The Land of Rape and Honey Including the hits, “Kiss Me Deadly” and the Ozzy Osbourne assisted “Close My Eyes Forever,” the singer’s third studio album is a pop metal triumph. The metal band’s concept album is a cinematic prog-rock adventure that topped the charts in the UK and proved that the band was still in top form. Incorporating the best of 80s music technology, it affirms why Wilson is a master at songwriting.ĥ1: Iron Maiden – Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son The Beach Boy’s first solo album was a long time coming and was well worth the wait. The English singer’s first album for EMI includes the hit, “Simply Irresistible” and built off of the momentum of his previous work.īragg expertly balanced big political questions with ruminations on personal relationships on this album, showing that pop music could be multifaceted. With its infectious pop songs, the boy band’s sophomore record is their best-selling album to date and turned the Boston teens into superstars. The Rolling Stones guitarist’s debut album is full of groovy and sleek rock tunes that allowed him to break out from the group’s shadow.Ħ0: New Kids on the Block – Hangin’ Tough The English singer’s first solo debut is a bold departure from his most popular work with The Smiths and set the stage for his enduring solo career.
Produced by Marley Marl, the hip-hop pioneer’s debut album established him as a leading light of the genre with classics such as “Ain’t No Half Steppin’” and “I’ll Take You There.”
The superproducer’s debut album is the original hip-hop compilation album providing the blueprint for future producers like Swizz Beatz and DJ Khaled.
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