I still haven’t finished spinning candidates for #5debutalbums8589. Can we please extend the deadline #5debutalbums7579 until, let’s say, mid-June? 😆

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. Shop Assistants (1986) s/t

Another unplayed qualifier for #5debutalbums8589 —it placed #81 in the final poll. Their catchy single “Safety Net” hit #2 when I was a student in the UK. So when the album came out that fall (when I was back in the US), I grabbed it (import). Too bad it was to be their last. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. Pet Shop Boys (1986) “Please”

Continuing with my unplayed qualifiers for #5debutalbums8589. This classic placed #9 in the final poll. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. Charlie Sexton (1985) “Pictures for Pleasure”

Continuing my unplayed #5debutalbums8589 qualifiers. This one didn’t break the top 100 in the poll. Charlie was 16 when this was recorded! It’s pretty strong, but the 80s production (which I normally like) detracts a bit from his talent. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. Lyle Lovett (1986) s/t

Continuing my unplayed qualifiers for #5debutalbums8589. A good follow-up to Orville. Lyle came in #71 in the final poll. Great songs with his distinctive voice. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. Sinead O’Connor (1987) “The Lion and the Cobra”

Back to my unplayed qualifiers for #5debutalbums8589. I bought this for consideration in the poll and then didn’t make it to “O” for playing. Glad to finally spin it. Deservedly placed #10 in the poll. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying

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Scrawl - He's Drunk

The last of my #5debutalbums8589 inspired discogs buys (for now!).

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. Mojo Nixon and Skid Roper (1985) s/t

Next up from my remaining #5debutalbums8589 qualifiers. Mojo (RIP) was a frequent player for me in the day. Brings a smile to my face (mostly). #johnsvinyl #nowplaying

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. The Sugarcubes (1987) “Life's Too Good”

Spun this last night for #5debutalbums8589. Such a wonderful record! I love Björk solo but her back and forth vocals with Einar were a great part of the band. Only placed #44 in the final poll. #wasplaying

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. George Michael (1987) “Faith”

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. The Mission [UK] (1986) “God’s own medicine”

I recently spun these candidates for #5debutalbums8589 but didn’t post them. Another newly solo artist (9/18) and supergroup (11/15) from this era. Both are excellent, with Mission finishing at #25 & George at #38 in the poll #johnsvinyl #wasplaying

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. The Stone Roses (1989) s/t

The week after spring break has been a busy one for me, so I’m glad it’s over! Continuing to spin my candidates for #5debutalbums8589 with the deserving #1 choice in the poll. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying

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A #5debutalbums8589 inspired purchase.

1988 - Touch and Go Recs ✅️
Recorded by Steve Albini ✅️
Drums by Todd Trainor ✅️

This one was ranked 62nd in #5debutalbums8589

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. Ian McCulloch (1989) “Candleland”

With the big reprieve for me for #5debutalbums1519 (I’m taking recommendations), I have a pile of unspun albums that qualified for #5debutalbums8589. This is 8/18 solo artists previously known from groups. Ian sans bunnymen is pretty good, especially with Liz #nowplaying

Great work again from @richards7370.bsky.social

Five Indiepop Hall of Famers make the top 100 #5DebutAlbums8589

🎤@weddingpresent.bsky.social #8
🎤McCarthy #47
🎤@theprimitives.bsky.social #69
🎤Shop Assistants #81
🎤Close Lobsters #81

Argh! I missed this one, but for the record (and for some fun): my #5DebutAlbums8589 are:

1) The Jesus and Mary Chain - Psychocandy
2) Pixies - Surfer Rosa
3) Sisters of Mercy - First and Last and Always
4) Rites of Spring s/t
5) The Sick Rose - Faces

I would put Fugazi s/t but it's an EP...

#5DebutAlbums8589 results

14 1 nine inch nails - Pretty Hate Machine
81 2 Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe - eponymous
21 3 Morrissey - Viva Hate
50 4 Sting - Dream of the Blue Turtles
10 5 Sinéad O'Connor - The Lion and the Cobra

4 in top 50, one at 81 for street cred, thx @richards7370.bsky.social

Hi folks, thanks to everyone who took the time to vote in #5DebutAlbums8589 one of our highest votes of the series so far. It’s congratulations to The Stone Roses who take the win with their self titled debut record. Here’s the top 100 result chart, the top 30 go through to the semi final stage…

Shoutout to @richards7370.bsky.social for another fun #MusicChallenge #5DebutAlbums8589 🥇👏👏👏
#vinyl #nowplaying #nowspinning #bjork

#5DebutAlbums8589
1. NIN Pretty Hate Machine
2. Jesus and Mary Chain Psychocandy
3.Sisters of Mercy First and Last and Always.
4. That Petrol Emotion Manic pop thrill
5. Public Enemy Yo bum rush the show

Not easy Rich! My #5DebutAlbums8589

1. Surfer Rosa - Pixies
2. The Lion & The Cobra - Sinéad O’ Connor
3. Maria McKee - Maria McKee
4. 3 Feet HIgh and Rising - De La Soul
5. Buffalo Tom - Buffalo Tom

HMs: Throwing Muses, JAMC, Propaganda, Tracy Chapman, Neneh Cherry, Shop Assistants, Lemonheads

#5DebutAlbums8589 I think I'll go with the following:-

1) Pet Shop Boys - Please
2) Frazier Chorus - Sue
3) Propaganda - A Secret Wish
4) Wonder Stuff - Eight Legged Groove Machine
5) Jesus Jones - Liquidizer

Cheers Rich

1 Jesus and Mary Chain - Psychocandy
2 Pixies - Surfer Rosa
3 My Bloody Valentine- Isn’t Anything
4 Public Enemy - Yo Bum Rush the Show
5 Housemartins - London 0 Hull 4
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Morning Rich, and everyone. My #5DebutAlbums8589 are:
1. Psychocandy - J&MC
2. Surfer Rosa - Pixies
3.The Stone Roses - The Stone Roses
4. Eight-Legged Groove Machine - Wonder Stuff
5. Appetite For Destruction - Guns 'n' Roses

Cheers 👍

Not an easy one this, but (& I'm sure I've forgotten something amazing), here's my #5debutalbums8589
1. MBV - Isn't Anything
2. JAMC - Psychocandy
3. Pixies - Surfer Rosa
4. Loop - Heaven's End
5. Ultra Vivid Scene - ST
Just under - Buffalo Tom, Sisters, Nephilim, Godflesh, House of Love. All great

#5DebutAlbums8589

1. Stone Roses - Stone Roses
2. The Wedding Present - George Best
3. Steve Earle - Guitar Town
4. Sinead O’Connor - The Lion and the Cobra
5. The House of Love (Creation)

#5DebutAlbums8589

Suzanne Vega - Suzanne Vega
Sinead O’Connor - The Lion and the Cobra
The Pixies - Surfer Rosa
Guns N’ Roses - Appetite for Destruction
Tom Petty - Full Moon Fever

#5DebutAlbums8589
1. Sinéad O’Connor - The Lion and the Cobra
2. De La Soul - 3 Feet High and Rising
3. Operation Ivy - Energy
4. Galaxie 500 - Today
5. Eric B. & Rakim - Paid in Full

#5DebutAlbums8589
1)Surfer Rosa-Pixies
2)69-A.R.Kane
3)Up To Here-Tragically Hip
4)Isn't Anything-MBV
5)George Best-Wedding Present
Cheers @richards7370.bsky.social

Hi all - Weird time for music having young kids, no spare cash, work pressures etc. so, without apology, my #5DebutAlbums8589 are

1) Bruce Hornsby & The Range - The Way It Is
2) A-Ha - Hunting High & Low
3) Latin Quarter - Modern Times
4) The Lilac Time - s/t
5) Tom Petty - Full Moon Fever (solo)