Plenty of bands have hit the ground running with that first iconic album: The Doors, Led Zeppelin I, Ramones, Van Halen - all the self-titles and more, you know 'em all, they're packed with classics. But which ones hit ya right in the gut from the first track on? Well, we've scripted our own list:
11) Boston - Self Titled - More Than a Feeling
10) The Doors - Self Titled - Break on Through
9) Jimi Hendrix - Are You Experienced? - Foxy Lady
8) Ramones - Self Titled - Blitzkreig Bop
7) Metallica - Kill 'Em All - Hit the Lights
6) Pearl Jam - Ten - Once
5) Bruce Springsteen - Greetings From Asbury Park - Blinded By The Light
4) The Allman Brothers Band - Self Titled - Don't Want You No More
3) The Black Crowes - Shake Your Money Maker - Twice As Hard
2) Crosby, Stills & Nash - Self Titled - Suite: Judy Blue Eyes
1) Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin I - Good Times, Bad Times
Check out some honorable mentions below...