10 Amazing Artists With Terrible Debut Albums

Before settling into their famous progressive sound, Rush's self-titled debut leans somewhat in a different direction. Released in 1974, this album takes most influence from the hard rock of the early 1970s, particularly with bands such as Led Zeppelin and Cream.

Although released to favourable reviews at the time, when compared with what the band would achieve only two years later with their breakthrough album 2112, the debut comes off as a forgettable mashup of would be Led Zeppelin riffs and vocals spread over 8 tracks.

Lyrically the band were also yet to find their own voice, as drummer and lyricist Neil Peart was yet to join the band, leaving Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson to handle the lyrics on this album. Whilst the drumming on Rush suits the record very well, it lacks the personality and soul that would come later courtesy of Peart.

Despite its shortcomings, the final piece on the album, Working Man, was the song that launched the band's career as it became a firm radio favourite in Cleveland, Ohio. Upon playback of the track, several listeners would call in asking where they could purchase the album, thus launching the career of Rush.