On this day September 5, 1987, the eighth studio album by Y and T, Contagious, was released. Packed with sharp guitar riffs, sing along choruses, and a punchy production style, the album leaned into the glam influenced hard rock sound that defined much of the late 80s. It marked the debut of drummer Jimmy DeGrasso, whose energy brought a renewed drive to the band’s rhythm section.
The title track Contagious became a fan favorite and received heavy rotation on rock radio and MTV. Other standout cuts like Eyes of a Stranger and L A Rocks showcased the group’s balance of melodic hooks and arena ready intensity. The album reached number seventy eight on the Billboard 200 and helped Y and T maintain their loyal following.
Though it did not push them into mainstream superstardom, Contagious remains a strong entry in the band’s catalog and a snapshot of where hard rock stood in the late 1980s.
80s insight: Contagious captured the high energy spirit of late 80s rock while keeping the grit and power that Y and T had built their reputation on.
The title track Contagious became a fan favorite and received heavy rotation on rock radio and MTV. Other standout cuts like Eyes of a Stranger and L A Rocks showcased the group’s balance of melodic hooks and arena ready intensity. The album reached number seventy eight on the Billboard 200 and helped Y and T maintain their loyal following.
Though it did not push them into mainstream superstardom, Contagious remains a strong entry in the band’s catalog and a snapshot of where hard rock stood in the late 1980s.
80s insight: Contagious captured the high energy spirit of late 80s rock while keeping the grit and power that Y and T had built their reputation on.
