#160 Pearl Jam, 'Ten' (1991)

‘Ten,’ Pearl Jam’s debut record, is my favourite album of theirs. Following the death of Mother Love Bone lead vocalist, Andrew Wood, Jeff Ament and Stone Gossard joined up with guitarist, Mike McCready. The trio recorded a 5-track demo with Soundgarden drummer, Matt Cameron, which was then used to shop around for vocalists. Eddie Vedder received the demo via Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer, Jack Irons. Following a surf, Vedder would record vocals on the demo, which he then sent back to the band.