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Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner has been praising the influence of Oasis on his generation of aspiring musicians, saying the attitude which exuded from the Gallagher brothers is something that is sorely missing from modern music.

Debut albums. Get them right, and their impact can change the world. Some mark the starting point for even greater things to come, others make such a lasting impression their legacy becomes an almost unbearable burden on the shoulders of its creators.

Many bands have got it very right on their first attempt; defining eras, inspiring generations, or simply becoming cult classics for an instantly dedicated fanbase. Here, we’ve sorted through the long-list of enduringly classic debuts to present 25 of our own essentials, all of which have left an indelible mark on the musical landscape.

When you’ve been through our rundown, leave a comment below letting us know which debuts you keep going back to time after time, and which records not included on our list you feel deserve a mention.

Arctic Monkeys‘ new b-side ‘Electricity‘, which will back the single ‘R U Mine‘, has emerged online and can be streamed below.

Arctic Monkeys perform R U Mine? on Conan They’re releasing it for Record Store day on Saturday, April 21s

Leeds’ five-piece, Kaiser Chiefs will be performing their US single “On The Run” on Late Show with David Letterman (* Wednesday, April 11th @ 11:35 PM /10:35 CST) , in support of their newest release, Start the Revolution Without Me.

Arctic Monkeys, Sex Pistols and Kasabian have become the latest bands to announce plans for special releases in support of this year’s Record Store Day.

Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner is turning his attentions to album five, and may opt to write a portion of it on the road.

Arctic Monkeys quietly unveiled a new track on YouTube early this morning (February 27th).

Sheffield band the Arctic Monkeys will contribute a remix of ‘That Dangerous Age‘ when Paul Weller‘s new single is released next month.

The Arctic Monkeys have made a recent performance in Paris available on their official website.