This evening marks the beginning of the Jewish holy day of Passover. It is only fitting that Rock Town Hall observe this occasion, making sure not to interrupt tonight’s seder.
If God were to inflict a plague that would wipe out all debut albums, which debut album would you mark with the blood of a spring lamb?
For those of you unfamiliar with the Passover story, read on.
From Wikipedia:
In the narrative of the Exodus, the Bible tells that God inflicted ten plagues upon the Egyptians before Pharaoh would release his Hebrew slaves, with the tenth plague being the killing of all of the firstborn, from the Pharaoh’s son to the firstborn of the dungeon captive, to the firstborn of cattle. The Hebrews were instructed to mark the doorposts of their homes with the blood of a spring lamb and, upon seeing this, the spirit of the Lord passed over these homes, hence the term “passover”.
No joke, for those observing this day, enjoy your seder!
moby grape
Cracker
HVB, really?
Television.
Radiohead’s Tupelo Honey. For “Creep,” alone. And I really, really like them.
Lenny Kravitz. No first album, no Lenny.
Methinks, we may have some heathens on this here board. 🙂
Modern Lovers.
“Please Please Me”
Speaking of the “Ten Commandments”, while I was at Seder, I suggested that my parents and in-laws bankroll me in developing/producing a rock-musical version of the movie for Broadway.
I may have to take a sabbatical from my Nixon’s Head duties to follow this through
Who wants to contribute songs?
Why don’t you use “Locust Pocus,” by Focus?
Prince Nez cher, it’s Pablo Honey.
Blood on the door of Ramones.
Is there some confusion in the hall? The blood of the lamb would PROTECT that debut album, not damn it. Looks like some are advocating for the elimination of certain debuts.
yes I intend to protect Ramones first born
LP.
Shawn – Duh, of course. I had purged it from my mind.
Hello? Are You Experienced must get a pass over.
TB
Chickenfrank – you’re right, I did invert the whole concept. But naming great debut albums? That’s easier than finding the matzoh.
Shalom, Cher. Glad to perform a mitzvah.
Just Another Diamond Day by Vashti Bunyan. Thirty years in obscurity and then, voila, back as fresh as the day it was minted. Truly a miracle.