Starting our day with my top choice for #5debutalbumsSF3. It finished in a respectable 12th place (in a 3-way tie). A masterpiece, IMHO. My “fancy” copy (of three in #johnsvinyl) sounds especially fantastic. #nowplaying.
August 16, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Starting our day with my top choice for #5debutalbumsSF3. It finished in a respectable 12th place (in a 3-way tie). A masterpiece, IMHO. My “fancy” copy (of three in #johnsvinyl) sounds especially fantastic. #nowplaying.
#5DebutAlbumsSF3 results
12 1 Tears For Fears - The Hurting
50 2 Smashing Pumpkins - Gish
02 3 The Smiths - eponymous
52 4 Buffalo Springfield - eponymous
20 5 Van Halen - eponymous
wow, 3 in top 20, 2 in 50s for street cred, Thx @richards7370.bsky.social for the hard work
12 1 Tears For Fears - The Hurting
50 2 Smashing Pumpkins - Gish
02 3 The Smiths - eponymous
52 4 Buffalo Springfield - eponymous
20 5 Van Halen - eponymous
wow, 3 in top 20, 2 in 50s for street cred, Thx @richards7370.bsky.social for the hard work
August 16, 2026 at 2:54 PM
#5DebutAlbumsSF3 results
12 1 Tears For Fears - The Hurting
50 2 Smashing Pumpkins - Gish
02 3 The Smiths - eponymous
52 4 Buffalo Springfield - eponymous
20 5 Van Halen - eponymous
wow, 3 in top 20, 2 in 50s for street cred, Thx @richards7370.bsky.social for the hard work
12 1 Tears For Fears - The Hurting
50 2 Smashing Pumpkins - Gish
02 3 The Smiths - eponymous
52 4 Buffalo Springfield - eponymous
20 5 Van Halen - eponymous
wow, 3 in top 20, 2 in 50s for street cred, Thx @richards7370.bsky.social for the hard work
Hi folks, thanks to everyone who took the time to vote in #5DebutAlbumsSF3 At the top, a comprehensive victory for Joy Division with Unknown Pleasures, congrats to them. We’ll be seeing them in the final in a few weeks time, alongside the remainder of the top 25, see full results chart attached.
August 16, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Hi folks, thanks to everyone who took the time to vote in #5DebutAlbumsSF3 At the top, a comprehensive victory for Joy Division with Unknown Pleasures, congrats to them. We’ll be seeing them in the final in a few weeks time, alongside the remainder of the top 25, see full results chart attached.
Richard, sorry! Not to worry if I’m too late for #5DebutAlbumsSF3
1. Moon Safari - Air (5pts)
2. Suede - Suede
3. The ArchAndroid - Janelle Monáe
4. Three Feet High & Rising - De La Soul
5. Funeral - Arcade Fire
Mentioned in dispatches - tons of others!
1. Moon Safari - Air (5pts)
2. Suede - Suede
3. The ArchAndroid - Janelle Monáe
4. Three Feet High & Rising - De La Soul
5. Funeral - Arcade Fire
Mentioned in dispatches - tons of others!
August 16, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Richard, sorry! Not to worry if I’m too late for #5DebutAlbumsSF3
1. Moon Safari - Air (5pts)
2. Suede - Suede
3. The ArchAndroid - Janelle Monáe
4. Three Feet High & Rising - De La Soul
5. Funeral - Arcade Fire
Mentioned in dispatches - tons of others!
1. Moon Safari - Air (5pts)
2. Suede - Suede
3. The ArchAndroid - Janelle Monáe
4. Three Feet High & Rising - De La Soul
5. Funeral - Arcade Fire
Mentioned in dispatches - tons of others!
#5debutalbumsSF3
Hi Richard, my votes go to
5pts Fontaines DC
4pts Public Enemy
3pts Madness
2pts Nirvana
1pt Glasvegas
HMs to Sprints, BCNR, Arcade Fire, Black Grape, Yard Act, Joy Division, Gil Scott-Heron etc etc
A very tough round
Hi Richard, my votes go to
5pts Fontaines DC
4pts Public Enemy
3pts Madness
2pts Nirvana
1pt Glasvegas
HMs to Sprints, BCNR, Arcade Fire, Black Grape, Yard Act, Joy Division, Gil Scott-Heron etc etc
A very tough round
August 16, 2026 at 11:06 AM
#5debutalbumsSF3
Hi Richard, my votes go to
5pts Fontaines DC
4pts Public Enemy
3pts Madness
2pts Nirvana
1pt Glasvegas
HMs to Sprints, BCNR, Arcade Fire, Black Grape, Yard Act, Joy Division, Gil Scott-Heron etc etc
A very tough round
Hi Richard, my votes go to
5pts Fontaines DC
4pts Public Enemy
3pts Madness
2pts Nirvana
1pt Glasvegas
HMs to Sprints, BCNR, Arcade Fire, Black Grape, Yard Act, Joy Division, Gil Scott-Heron etc etc
A very tough round
August 16, 2026 at 10:31 AM
#5DebutAlbumsSF3
1. De La Soul - 3 Feet High and Rising
2. Patti Smith - Horses
3. Janelle Monáe - The ArchAndroid
4. The New Pornographers - Mass Romantic
5. Freddie Hubbard - Open Sesame
1. De La Soul - 3 Feet High and Rising
2. Patti Smith - Horses
3. Janelle Monáe - The ArchAndroid
4. The New Pornographers - Mass Romantic
5. Freddie Hubbard - Open Sesame
August 16, 2026 at 10:29 AM
#5DebutAlbumsSF3
1. De La Soul - 3 Feet High and Rising
2. Patti Smith - Horses
3. Janelle Monáe - The ArchAndroid
4. The New Pornographers - Mass Romantic
5. Freddie Hubbard - Open Sesame
1. De La Soul - 3 Feet High and Rising
2. Patti Smith - Horses
3. Janelle Monáe - The ArchAndroid
4. The New Pornographers - Mass Romantic
5. Freddie Hubbard - Open Sesame
Hi Richard, here’s mine 🙏
#5DebutAlbumsSF3
1. Fontaines DC ~ Dogrel
2. The Wedding Present ~ George Best
3. Joy Division ~ Unknown Pleasures
4. Sprints ~ Letter to Self
5. Ride ~ Nowhere
#5DebutAlbumsSF3
1. Fontaines DC ~ Dogrel
2. The Wedding Present ~ George Best
3. Joy Division ~ Unknown Pleasures
4. Sprints ~ Letter to Self
5. Ride ~ Nowhere
August 16, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Hi Richard, here’s mine 🙏
#5DebutAlbumsSF3
1. Fontaines DC ~ Dogrel
2. The Wedding Present ~ George Best
3. Joy Division ~ Unknown Pleasures
4. Sprints ~ Letter to Self
5. Ride ~ Nowhere
#5DebutAlbumsSF3
1. Fontaines DC ~ Dogrel
2. The Wedding Present ~ George Best
3. Joy Division ~ Unknown Pleasures
4. Sprints ~ Letter to Self
5. Ride ~ Nowhere
Morning Rich, just made the deadline! #5DebutAlbumsSF3 max 1 per decade no order as always 🤣
Patti Smith 70s
The Wedding Present 80s
Madvillain 00s
The Joy Formidable 10s
Cassandra Jenkins 20s
Incredibly tough decisions again.
For completes my choices for the other decades…
Patti Smith 70s
The Wedding Present 80s
Madvillain 00s
The Joy Formidable 10s
Cassandra Jenkins 20s
Incredibly tough decisions again.
For completes my choices for the other decades…
August 16, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Morning Rich, just made the deadline! #5DebutAlbumsSF3 max 1 per decade no order as always 🤣
Patti Smith 70s
The Wedding Present 80s
Madvillain 00s
The Joy Formidable 10s
Cassandra Jenkins 20s
Incredibly tough decisions again.
For completes my choices for the other decades…
Patti Smith 70s
The Wedding Present 80s
Madvillain 00s
The Joy Formidable 10s
Cassandra Jenkins 20s
Incredibly tough decisions again.
For completes my choices for the other decades…
#5DebutAlbumsSF3
1. Ride- Nowhere
2. Chameleons- Script
3. Cassandra Jenkins - An Overview
4. De La Soul - 3 feet high
5. Joy Division- Unknown
Thanks Richard
1. Ride- Nowhere
2. Chameleons- Script
3. Cassandra Jenkins - An Overview
4. De La Soul - 3 feet high
5. Joy Division- Unknown
Thanks Richard
August 16, 2026 at 9:45 AM
#5DebutAlbumsSF3
1. Ride- Nowhere
2. Chameleons- Script
3. Cassandra Jenkins - An Overview
4. De La Soul - 3 feet high
5. Joy Division- Unknown
Thanks Richard
1. Ride- Nowhere
2. Chameleons- Script
3. Cassandra Jenkins - An Overview
4. De La Soul - 3 feet high
5. Joy Division- Unknown
Thanks Richard
Morning Rich, here's my #5DebutAlbumsSF3 picks:
1. Funeral - Arcade Fire (5 pts)
2. Unknown Pleasures - Joy Division
3. The Hurting - Tears for Fears
4. Horses - Patti Smith
5. Little Earthquakes - Tori Amos
Close: Bruce Springsteen, The Chameleons, Ride, Air, Bon Iver
1. Funeral - Arcade Fire (5 pts)
2. Unknown Pleasures - Joy Division
3. The Hurting - Tears for Fears
4. Horses - Patti Smith
5. Little Earthquakes - Tori Amos
Close: Bruce Springsteen, The Chameleons, Ride, Air, Bon Iver
August 16, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Morning Rich, here's my #5DebutAlbumsSF3 picks:
1. Funeral - Arcade Fire (5 pts)
2. Unknown Pleasures - Joy Division
3. The Hurting - Tears for Fears
4. Horses - Patti Smith
5. Little Earthquakes - Tori Amos
Close: Bruce Springsteen, The Chameleons, Ride, Air, Bon Iver
1. Funeral - Arcade Fire (5 pts)
2. Unknown Pleasures - Joy Division
3. The Hurting - Tears for Fears
4. Horses - Patti Smith
5. Little Earthquakes - Tori Amos
Close: Bruce Springsteen, The Chameleons, Ride, Air, Bon Iver
#5DebutAlbumsSF3
1. Tears For Fears
2. Ride
3. Jenny Lewis & The Watson Twins
4. The Smiths
5. Nick Drake
1. Tears For Fears
2. Ride
3. Jenny Lewis & The Watson Twins
4. The Smiths
5. Nick Drake
August 16, 2026 at 7:37 AM
#5DebutAlbumsSF3
1. Tears For Fears
2. Ride
3. Jenny Lewis & The Watson Twins
4. The Smiths
5. Nick Drake
1. Tears For Fears
2. Ride
3. Jenny Lewis & The Watson Twins
4. The Smiths
5. Nick Drake
Woof! Toughie. Anyhoo, here’s ma #5DebutAlbumsSF3
Joy Division - Unknown Pleasures
De La Soul - 3 ft high…
Nirvana - Bleach
Fontaines DC - Doggerel
Boards - Music has the right…
With apologies to Sprints, Arcade Fire, Nick Drake & Suzanne Vega
Joy Division - Unknown Pleasures
De La Soul - 3 ft high…
Nirvana - Bleach
Fontaines DC - Doggerel
Boards - Music has the right…
With apologies to Sprints, Arcade Fire, Nick Drake & Suzanne Vega
August 16, 2026 at 7:24 AM
Woof! Toughie. Anyhoo, here’s ma #5DebutAlbumsSF3
Joy Division - Unknown Pleasures
De La Soul - 3 ft high…
Nirvana - Bleach
Fontaines DC - Doggerel
Boards - Music has the right…
With apologies to Sprints, Arcade Fire, Nick Drake & Suzanne Vega
Joy Division - Unknown Pleasures
De La Soul - 3 ft high…
Nirvana - Bleach
Fontaines DC - Doggerel
Boards - Music has the right…
With apologies to Sprints, Arcade Fire, Nick Drake & Suzanne Vega
Morning Richard
My picks for #5DebutAlbumsSF3 are
1. Laura Marling - Alas I Cannot Swim
2. The Smiths - S/T
3. Fontaines DC - Dogrel
4. Joy Division - Unknown Pleasures
5. Nirvana - Bleach
Thank you
My picks for #5DebutAlbumsSF3 are
1. Laura Marling - Alas I Cannot Swim
2. The Smiths - S/T
3. Fontaines DC - Dogrel
4. Joy Division - Unknown Pleasures
5. Nirvana - Bleach
Thank you
August 16, 2026 at 7:17 AM
Morning Richard
My picks for #5DebutAlbumsSF3 are
1. Laura Marling - Alas I Cannot Swim
2. The Smiths - S/T
3. Fontaines DC - Dogrel
4. Joy Division - Unknown Pleasures
5. Nirvana - Bleach
Thank you
My picks for #5DebutAlbumsSF3 are
1. Laura Marling - Alas I Cannot Swim
2. The Smiths - S/T
3. Fontaines DC - Dogrel
4. Joy Division - Unknown Pleasures
5. Nirvana - Bleach
Thank you
#5DebutAlbumsSF3
1. The Beatles - Please Please Me
2. The Wedding Present - George Best
3. Nick Drake - Five Leaves Left
4. Buffalo Springfield - Buffalo Springfield
5. The Undertones - The Undertones
1. The Beatles - Please Please Me
2. The Wedding Present - George Best
3. Nick Drake - Five Leaves Left
4. Buffalo Springfield - Buffalo Springfield
5. The Undertones - The Undertones
August 16, 2026 at 3:45 AM
#5DebutAlbumsSF3
1. The Beatles - Please Please Me
2. The Wedding Present - George Best
3. Nick Drake - Five Leaves Left
4. Buffalo Springfield - Buffalo Springfield
5. The Undertones - The Undertones
1. The Beatles - Please Please Me
2. The Wedding Present - George Best
3. Nick Drake - Five Leaves Left
4. Buffalo Springfield - Buffalo Springfield
5. The Undertones - The Undertones
After playing 47/100 qualifiers from #johnsvinyl & #johnsCDs and w/ a few days to consider my votes, here is my top 5 for #5debutalbumsSF3
1. Tears for Fears 5pts
2. Joy Division
3. Patti Smith
4. Leonard Cohen
5. The Smiths
A very competitive round! Thx to Rich @richards7370.bsky.social as always!
1. Tears for Fears 5pts
2. Joy Division
3. Patti Smith
4. Leonard Cohen
5. The Smiths
A very competitive round! Thx to Rich @richards7370.bsky.social as always!
August 16, 2026 at 3:24 AM
After playing 47/100 qualifiers from #johnsvinyl & #johnsCDs and w/ a few days to consider my votes, here is my top 5 for #5debutalbumsSF3
1. Tears for Fears 5pts
2. Joy Division
3. Patti Smith
4. Leonard Cohen
5. The Smiths
A very competitive round! Thx to Rich @richards7370.bsky.social as always!
1. Tears for Fears 5pts
2. Joy Division
3. Patti Smith
4. Leonard Cohen
5. The Smiths
A very competitive round! Thx to Rich @richards7370.bsky.social as always!
#5DebutAlbumsSF3
1. Five Leaves Left - Nick Drake
2. Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago
3. Ride - Nowhere
4. Wedding Present - George Best
5. Leonard Cohen - Songs of Leonard Cohen
Bubblers : Smiths, Godspeed, Pains, Beths, Teardrops, Arcade Fire
1. Five Leaves Left - Nick Drake
2. Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago
3. Ride - Nowhere
4. Wedding Present - George Best
5. Leonard Cohen - Songs of Leonard Cohen
Bubblers : Smiths, Godspeed, Pains, Beths, Teardrops, Arcade Fire
August 15, 2026 at 10:43 PM
#5DebutAlbumsSF3
1. Five Leaves Left - Nick Drake
2. Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago
3. Ride - Nowhere
4. Wedding Present - George Best
5. Leonard Cohen - Songs of Leonard Cohen
Bubblers : Smiths, Godspeed, Pains, Beths, Teardrops, Arcade Fire
1. Five Leaves Left - Nick Drake
2. Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago
3. Ride - Nowhere
4. Wedding Present - George Best
5. Leonard Cohen - Songs of Leonard Cohen
Bubblers : Smiths, Godspeed, Pains, Beths, Teardrops, Arcade Fire
1. Placebo - Placebo
2. Suede -Suede
3. Goldfrapp - Felt Mountain
4. The Smiths - The Smiths
5. Soft Cell - Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret
Just missing out: Leonard Cohen & Joy Division.
#5DebutAlbumsSF3
2. Suede -Suede
3. Goldfrapp - Felt Mountain
4. The Smiths - The Smiths
5. Soft Cell - Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret
Just missing out: Leonard Cohen & Joy Division.
#5DebutAlbumsSF3
August 15, 2026 at 9:51 PM
1. Placebo - Placebo
2. Suede -Suede
3. Goldfrapp - Felt Mountain
4. The Smiths - The Smiths
5. Soft Cell - Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret
Just missing out: Leonard Cohen & Joy Division.
#5DebutAlbumsSF3
2. Suede -Suede
3. Goldfrapp - Felt Mountain
4. The Smiths - The Smiths
5. Soft Cell - Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret
Just missing out: Leonard Cohen & Joy Division.
#5DebutAlbumsSF3
Evening @richards7370.bsky.social
For my #5debutalbumsSF3 it'll be.....
1. Pyschadelic furs
2. Gil Scott Heron
3. Suede
4. Spiritualized
5. Placebo
Thanks as always!
For my #5debutalbumsSF3 it'll be.....
1. Pyschadelic furs
2. Gil Scott Heron
3. Suede
4. Spiritualized
5. Placebo
Thanks as always!
August 15, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Evening @richards7370.bsky.social
For my #5debutalbumsSF3 it'll be.....
1. Pyschadelic furs
2. Gil Scott Heron
3. Suede
4. Spiritualized
5. Placebo
Thanks as always!
For my #5debutalbumsSF3 it'll be.....
1. Pyschadelic furs
2. Gil Scott Heron
3. Suede
4. Spiritualized
5. Placebo
Thanks as always!
#5DebutAlbumsSF3
1. Oasis
2. Nick Drake
3. The sleepy Jackson
4. The Smiths
5. The La's
Placebo, Air, BRMC, Laura Marling, POBPAH, psychedelic furs, rain parade, teardrop explodes
1. Oasis
2. Nick Drake
3. The sleepy Jackson
4. The Smiths
5. The La's
Placebo, Air, BRMC, Laura Marling, POBPAH, psychedelic furs, rain parade, teardrop explodes
August 15, 2026 at 7:50 PM
#5DebutAlbumsSF3
1. Oasis
2. Nick Drake
3. The sleepy Jackson
4. The Smiths
5. The La's
Placebo, Air, BRMC, Laura Marling, POBPAH, psychedelic furs, rain parade, teardrop explodes
1. Oasis
2. Nick Drake
3. The sleepy Jackson
4. The Smiths
5. The La's
Placebo, Air, BRMC, Laura Marling, POBPAH, psychedelic furs, rain parade, teardrop explodes
My 5 picks for #5DebutAlbumsSF3:
1) Fugazi - Repeater
2) Nirvana - Bleach
3) Nick Drake - 5 Leaves Left
4) De La Soul - 3ft High and Rising
5) Jane's Addiction - Nothing's Shocking
Cheers Rich!
1) Fugazi - Repeater
2) Nirvana - Bleach
3) Nick Drake - 5 Leaves Left
4) De La Soul - 3ft High and Rising
5) Jane's Addiction - Nothing's Shocking
Cheers Rich!
August 15, 2026 at 7:33 PM
My 5 picks for #5DebutAlbumsSF3:
1) Fugazi - Repeater
2) Nirvana - Bleach
3) Nick Drake - 5 Leaves Left
4) De La Soul - 3ft High and Rising
5) Jane's Addiction - Nothing's Shocking
Cheers Rich!
1) Fugazi - Repeater
2) Nirvana - Bleach
3) Nick Drake - 5 Leaves Left
4) De La Soul - 3ft High and Rising
5) Jane's Addiction - Nothing's Shocking
Cheers Rich!
And speaking about bubblers
Suede wanted to make My list for
#5DebutAlbumsSF3
Would have if it was a top 10 list
open.spotify.com/track/0QfMa8...
Suede wanted to make My list for
#5DebutAlbumsSF3
Would have if it was a top 10 list
open.spotify.com/track/0QfMa8...
Pantomime Horse - Remastered
The London Suede · Suede · Song · 1993
open.spotify.com
August 15, 2026 at 7:17 PM
And speaking about bubblers
Suede wanted to make My list for
#5DebutAlbumsSF3
Would have if it was a top 10 list
open.spotify.com/track/0QfMa8...
Suede wanted to make My list for
#5DebutAlbumsSF3
Would have if it was a top 10 list
open.spotify.com/track/0QfMa8...
1. Pretenders eponymous (5 pts)
2. Air Moon Safari
3. Gil Scott/Heron Pieces of a Man
4. Beatles Please Please Me
5. Tears For Fears The Hurting
#5DebutAlbumsSF3
Thanks Richard
2. Air Moon Safari
3. Gil Scott/Heron Pieces of a Man
4. Beatles Please Please Me
5. Tears For Fears The Hurting
#5DebutAlbumsSF3
Thanks Richard
August 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM
1. Pretenders eponymous (5 pts)
2. Air Moon Safari
3. Gil Scott/Heron Pieces of a Man
4. Beatles Please Please Me
5. Tears For Fears The Hurting
#5DebutAlbumsSF3
Thanks Richard
2. Air Moon Safari
3. Gil Scott/Heron Pieces of a Man
4. Beatles Please Please Me
5. Tears For Fears The Hurting
#5DebutAlbumsSF3
Thanks Richard
Hi Rich, here's my choices for #5DebutAlbumsSF3
1. Nick Drake - Five Leaves Left
2. Nirvana - Bleach
3. Fugazi - Repeater
4. Jane's Addiction - Nothing's Shocking
5. Tears For Fears - The Hurting
Thanks!
1. Nick Drake - Five Leaves Left
2. Nirvana - Bleach
3. Fugazi - Repeater
4. Jane's Addiction - Nothing's Shocking
5. Tears For Fears - The Hurting
Thanks!
August 15, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Hi Rich, here's my choices for #5DebutAlbumsSF3
1. Nick Drake - Five Leaves Left
2. Nirvana - Bleach
3. Fugazi - Repeater
4. Jane's Addiction - Nothing's Shocking
5. Tears For Fears - The Hurting
Thanks!
1. Nick Drake - Five Leaves Left
2. Nirvana - Bleach
3. Fugazi - Repeater
4. Jane's Addiction - Nothing's Shocking
5. Tears For Fears - The Hurting
Thanks!
Evening Richard.
Hope all's well! 🙏
My #5DebutAlbumsSF3 are..
1. The Undertones
2. Godspeed You! Black Emperor - F♯ A♯ ∞
3. Gang Of Four - Entertainment
4. Spiritualized - Lazer Guided Melodies
5. The La's
Hope all's well! 🙏
My #5DebutAlbumsSF3 are..
1. The Undertones
2. Godspeed You! Black Emperor - F♯ A♯ ∞
3. Gang Of Four - Entertainment
4. Spiritualized - Lazer Guided Melodies
5. The La's
August 15, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Evening Richard.
Hope all's well! 🙏
My #5DebutAlbumsSF3 are..
1. The Undertones
2. Godspeed You! Black Emperor - F♯ A♯ ∞
3. Gang Of Four - Entertainment
4. Spiritualized - Lazer Guided Melodies
5. The La's
Hope all's well! 🙏
My #5DebutAlbumsSF3 are..
1. The Undertones
2. Godspeed You! Black Emperor - F♯ A♯ ∞
3. Gang Of Four - Entertainment
4. Spiritualized - Lazer Guided Melodies
5. The La's