The best indie rock debut albums of the 80s according to Radio X magazine

As is known, we never leave the 80s alive. The most colorful decade of rock was also and above all the launching pad for many of the main new wave bands. A new generation of artists debuted by updating the sounds of punk and early post-punk according to a new style. But not only that. In that decade the foundations were laid for new genres that would explode with greater vigor in the following decade, from industrial to shoegaze up to the grunge movement that would dominate the 90's. And often the seeds were planted in the indie world alternativesonly to then blossom on a level as well mainstream.
The online magazine Radio An excellent opportunity to discover (or rediscover) the first steps of groups that, shortly thereafter, would become institutions in the entire history of rock: U2, REM, Smiths, Depeche Mode, The Psychedelic Furs, Echo & The Bunnymen, Pixies, My Bloody Valentine and many others.
Here are the 25 best debut albums of the 80s according to Radio On OndaRock, however, you can consult our ranking of the best albums of the 80s.

1. The Psychedelic Furs – The Psychedelic Furs (March 7, 1980)
2. Echo & The Bunnymen – Crocodiles (July 18, 1980)
3. The Associates – The Affectionate Punch (1 August 1980)
4. U2 – Boy (October 20, 1980)
5. Depeche Mode – Speak And Spell (5 October 1981)
6. New Order – Movement (13 November 1981)
7. Soft Cell – Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret (November 27, 1981)
8. Yazoo – Upstairs At Eric's (August 20, 1982)
9. REM – Murmur (12 April 1983)
10. The Smiths – The Smiths (20 February 1984)
11. Everything But The Girl – Eden (4 June 1984)
12. The Cult – Dreamtime (August 31, 1984)
13. Lloyd Cole & The Commotions – Rattlesnakes (12 October 1984)
14. The Jesus and Mary Chain – Psychocandy (18 November 1985)
15. The Housemartins – London 0, Hull 4 (27 June 1986)
16. The Wedding Present – George Best (12 October 1987)
17. Morrissey – Viva Hate (14 March 1988)
18. Pixies – Surfer Pink (March 21, 1988)
19. The Sugarcubes – Life's Too Good (April 25, 1988)
20. The House Of Love – The House Of Love (16 May 1988)
21. The Wonder Stuff – The Eight Legged Groove Machine (15 August 1988)
22. My Bloody Valentine – Isn't Anything (21 November 1988)
23. The Stone Roses – The Stone Roses (2 May 1989)
24. Nirvana – Bleach (June 15, 1989)
25. Nine Inch Nails – Pretty Hate Machine (October 20, 1989)