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Bands whose first album was quite different from subsequent material
Posted: 26 Nov 2025, 10:06
by dm
I can think of of a few:-
Queen
David Bowie
Hawkwind
Rush
Adam and the Ants
UFO
Iron Maiden
Yes
Motorhead (On Parole)
Rainbow
you guys? ‘Guess I’ll just sit back and wait for the “most pointless thread ever” type remarks’.
Re: Bands whose first album was quite different from subsequent material
Posted: 30 Nov 2025, 11:49
by MaryMillingtonsGhost
Bungo wrote: ↑30 Nov 2025, 11:08
Tell me, do you enjoy this 100% sober or does being in some other state help? I know when I've seen them live, many around me seem to be slightly 'elsewhere'?
In all honesty fella, was
heavily into grass back in the day, certainly when I first heard the album.
Not so much nowadays, although the missus has never liked me playing Pushit as she says my personality changes
She says the look on my face, I'm about to kill someone!
Funny as I'm more likeley to want to kill someone when
she sticks that cսnt Sheeran on
Re: Bands whose first album was quite different from subsequent material
Posted: 30 Nov 2025, 11:08
by Bungo
Interesting. This is one of those earlier songs that I just don't connect with at all.
Tell me, do you enjoy this 100% sober or does being in some other state help? I know when I've seen them live, many around me seem to be slightly 'elsewhere'?
Re: Bands whose first album was quite different from subsequent material
Posted: 30 Nov 2025, 09:18
by MaryMillingtonsGhost
Bungo wrote: ↑27 Nov 2025, 08:02
Tool are one of the very few bands I like, where I like each release more than what has come before.
To be honest mate, ALL their albums are fucking excellent, although if I had to choose a favourite it'd probably be Ænima, but this is more down to the fact it includes the astounding 'Pushit', without doubt in my top 3 favourite tracks by anyone. Luckily they performed it at the 02 back in May '22.
Re: Bands whose first album was quite different from subsequent material
Posted: 27 Nov 2025, 17:29
by violator
Swiss. wrote: ↑27 Nov 2025, 15:54
violator wrote: ↑27 Nov 2025, 14:59
Swiss. wrote: ↑27 Nov 2025, 14:21
More than Just Can't Get Enough?
JCGE - 8
See You - 6
"'he wrote See You years before its release'' I think he's lying. Remember everyone thought they were finished when Clarke left.
Ok yeah he's lying
Re: Bands whose first album was quite different from subsequent material
Posted: 27 Nov 2025, 16:02
by Nutsin
Nutsin wrote: ↑27 Nov 2025, 15:57
UB40 signing off.
great album!
Re: Bands whose first album was quite different from subsequent material
Posted: 27 Nov 2025, 16:00
by Swiss.
Not sure if there was an album between Surfin Safari and Pet Sounds by the Beach Boys but they are very different with Pet Sounds incorporating Spectre's Wall of Sound.
Re: Bands whose first album was quite different from subsequent material
Posted: 27 Nov 2025, 15:57
by Nutsin
UB40 signing off.
great album!
Re: Bands whose first album was quite different from subsequent material
Posted: 27 Nov 2025, 15:54
by Swiss.
violator wrote: ↑27 Nov 2025, 14:59
Swiss. wrote: ↑27 Nov 2025, 14:21
violator wrote: ↑27 Nov 2025, 12:09
He already had been before that, he wrote See You years before its release and it charted higher than any Vince song
More than Just Can't Get Enough?
JCGE - 8
See You - 6
"'he wrote See You years before its release'' I think he's lying. Remember everyone thought they were finished when Clarke left.
Re: Bands whose first album was quite different from subsequent material
Posted: 27 Nov 2025, 14:59
by violator
Swiss. wrote: ↑27 Nov 2025, 14:21
violator wrote: ↑27 Nov 2025, 12:09
Swiss. wrote: ↑27 Nov 2025, 11:58
I was thinking more Martin Gore started to song write.
He already had been before that, he wrote See You years before its release and it charted higher than any Vince song
More than Just Can't Get Enough?
JCGE - 8
See You - 6
Re: Bands whose first album was quite different from subsequent material
Posted: 27 Nov 2025, 14:21
by Swiss.
violator wrote: ↑27 Nov 2025, 12:09
Swiss. wrote: ↑27 Nov 2025, 11:58
violator wrote: ↑27 Nov 2025, 11:14
Agreed, it meant Alan Wilder was brought into the mix.
I was thinking more Martin Gore started to song write.
He already had been before that, he wrote See You years before its release and it charted higher than any Vince song
More than Just Can't Get Enough?
Re: Bands whose first album was quite different from subsequent material
Posted: 27 Nov 2025, 14:20
by Swiss.
Agree with Nirvana comments. Bleach was very much a heavy rock album opposed to the grunge sound of Nevermind.
Re: Bands whose first album was quite different from subsequent material
Posted: 27 Nov 2025, 12:09
by violator
Swiss. wrote: ↑27 Nov 2025, 11:58
violator wrote: ↑27 Nov 2025, 11:14
Swiss. wrote: ↑27 Nov 2025, 10:46
Vince Clarke leaving was probably best thing that happened for Depeche Mode.
Agreed, it meant Alan Wilder was brought into the mix.
I was thinking more Martin Gore started to song write.
He already had been before that, he wrote See You years before its release and it charted higher than any Vince song
Re: Bands whose first album was quite different from subsequent material
Posted: 27 Nov 2025, 11:58
by Swiss.
violator wrote: ↑27 Nov 2025, 11:14
Swiss. wrote: ↑27 Nov 2025, 10:46
zebthecat wrote: ↑26 Nov 2025, 18:51
I saw Simple Minds round about the time Real to Real Cacophony came out and they were dark and interesting then with pounding synths and bass with Jim Kerr howling over the top. That changed pretty quickly.
Depeche Mode went in the opposite direction when Vince Clarke left.
Vince Clarke leaving was probably best thing that happened for Depeche Mode.
Agreed, it meant Alan Wilder was brought into the mix.
I was thinking more Martin Gore started to song write.
Re: Bands whose first album was quite different from subsequent material
Posted: 27 Nov 2025, 11:56
by Swiss.
The Cult. Started off as an Indie band and ended up full heavy metal.
Re: Bands whose first album was quite different from subsequent material
Posted: 27 Nov 2025, 11:14
by violator
Swiss. wrote: ↑27 Nov 2025, 10:46
zebthecat wrote: ↑26 Nov 2025, 18:51
honky cat" wrote: ↑26 Nov 2025, 18:16
More recent, human league and simple minds.
I saw Simple Minds round about the time Real to Real Cacophony came out and they were dark and interesting then with pounding synths and bass with Jim Kerr howling over the top. That changed pretty quickly.
Depeche Mode went in the opposite direction when Vince Clarke left.
Vince Clarke leaving was probably best thing that happened for Depeche Mode.
Agreed, it meant Alan Wilder was brought into the mix.
Re: Bands whose first album was quite different from subsequent material
Posted: 27 Nov 2025, 11:07
by Mr Anon
Lee Trundle" wrote: ↑26 Nov 2025, 12:20
zebthecat wrote: ↑26 Nov 2025, 12:07
Lee Trundle" wrote: ↑26 Nov 2025, 11:51
Huey Lewis and The News. Their early work was a little too new wave for my tastes, but when Sports came out in '83, I think they really came into their own, commercially and artistically. The whole album has a clear, crisp sound, and a new sheen of consummate professionalism that really gives the songs a big boost. He's been compared to Elvis Costello, but I think Huey has a far more bitter, cynical sense of humor.
Do you like Phil Collins?
I've been a big Genesis fan ever since the release of their 1980 album, Duke. Before that, I really didn't understand any of their work. Too artsy, too intellectual. It was on Duke where Phil Collins' presence became more apparent. I think Invisible Touch was the group's undisputed masterpiece. It's an epic meditation on intangibility. At the same time, it deepens and enriches the meaning of the preceding three albums.
(glad someone got it!)
Christy, get down on your knees so Sabrina can see your arsehole
Re: Bands whose first album was quite different from subsequent material
Posted: 27 Nov 2025, 10:46
by Swiss.
zebthecat wrote: ↑26 Nov 2025, 18:51
honky cat" wrote: ↑26 Nov 2025, 18:16
More recent, human league and simple minds.
I saw Simple Minds round about the time Real to Real Cacophony came out and they were dark and interesting then with pounding synths and bass with Jim Kerr howling over the top. That changed pretty quickly.
Depeche Mode went in the opposite direction when Vince Clarke left.
Vince Clarke leaving was probably best thing that happened for Depeche Mode.
Re: Bands whose first album was quite different from subsequent material
Posted: 27 Nov 2025, 08:02
by Bungo
MaryMillingtonsGhost wrote: ↑26 Nov 2025, 20:31
Also TOOL.
Their first 'album' (or is it an EP?) Opiate is a world away from Undertow in my opinion.
Tool are one of the very few bands I like, where I like each release more than what has come before. Fear Inoculum is without question my favourite Tool album with 10,000 days second.
I can only hope that they manage to release at least one more before I die...
Re: Bands whose first album was quite different from subsequent material
Posted: 26 Nov 2025, 21:15
by zebthecat
Spot on with Radiohead MMG.
The change was just a hint of where they'd go.
Re: Bands whose first album was quite different from subsequent material
Posted: 26 Nov 2025, 20:31
by MaryMillingtonsGhost
dm wrote: ↑26 Nov 2025, 14:43
Completely forgot about Porcupine Tree. Their first album On the Sunday of Life was quite different to what came after. Damn good album though.
Yes mate, chalk and cheese. Although don't really like (perhaps appreciate) it in all honesty.
Far prefer the later stuff.
Also TOOL.
Their first 'album' (or is it an EP?) Opiate is a world away from Undertow in my opinion.
I'd also add The Jam.
In The City has a far greater 'punk' sensibility than This Is The Modern World, in my humble.
Radiohead, Pablo Honey compared to The Bends?
Re: Bands whose first album was quite different from subsequent material
Posted: 26 Nov 2025, 20:21
by On The Ball
A dull one, but Coldplay. Parachutes is completely different (and good).
Re: Bands whose first album was quite different from subsequent material
Posted: 26 Nov 2025, 20:09
by only1billybonds
Very obvious example is Dylan.
As for Genesis, i much prefer their less sucsessful period prior to the band becoming a trio. As for Collins, his first two solo albums were superb.
Springsteens first album was an absolute word salad, his writing became far less complicated as time went on.
Re: Bands whose first album was quite different from subsequent material
Posted: 26 Nov 2025, 18:51
by zebthecat
honky cat" wrote: ↑26 Nov 2025, 18:16
More recent, human league and simple minds.
I saw Simple Minds round about the time Real to Real Cacophony came out and they were dark and interesting then with pounding synths and bass with Jim Kerr howling over the top. That changed pretty quickly.
Depeche Mode went in the opposite direction when Vince Clarke left.
Re: Bands whose first album was quite different from subsequent material
Posted: 26 Nov 2025, 18:21
by RBshorty
honky cat" wrote: ↑26 Nov 2025, 18:16
The beatles.
a lot of bands change, line up (e.g. Fleetwood mac) or they become more accomplished musicians and songwriters.
the beatles were the same 4 men, and nothing of the first album existed by the time they got to Revolver.
More recent, human league and simple minds.
Like many things in "Modern Music." The Fab Four set the bar. Boy Band - Rock Band. For better or worse.? The landscape had forever changed.
Re: Bands whose first album was quite different from subsequent material
Posted: 26 Nov 2025, 18:16
by honky cat
The beatles.
a lot of bands change, line up (e.g. Fleetwood mac) or they become more accomplished musicians and songwriters.
the beatles were the same 4 men, and nothing of the first album existed by the time they got to Revolver.
More recent, human league and simple minds.
She says the look on my face, I'm about to kill someone!
