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  1. On This Day October 12 1987 - INXS Released Their Sixth Album Kick

    On This Day October 12 1987 - INXS Released Their Sixth Album Kick

    On this day October 12 1987, INXS released their sixth studio album Kick, a record that propelled the Australian band to global superstardom. Seamlessly blending rock, funk, and pop, the album showcased INXS at their creative peak, full of confidence and energy that defined late 80s music. Kick...
  2. On This Day October 12 1984 - The Fall Released Their Seventh Album The Wonderful and Frightening World Of…

    On This Day October 12 1984 - The Fall Released Their Seventh Album The Wonderful and Frightening World Of…

    On this day October 12 1984, The Fall released their seventh studio album The Wonderful and Frightening World Of…, a striking and uncompromising record that cemented their reputation as one of post punk’s most distinctive bands. Led by the ever enigmatic Mark E. Smith, the album showcased The...
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  3. On This Day October 12 1984 - Lloyd Cole and the Commotions Released Their Debut Album Rattlesnakes

    On This Day October 12 1984 - Lloyd Cole and the Commotions Released Their Debut Album Rattlesnakes

    On this day October 12 1984, Lloyd Cole and the Commotions released their debut album Rattlesnakes, a sophisticated and literate record that stood out amid the synth driven pop of the decade. Known for its clever songwriting and jangly guitar melodies, the album introduced Lloyd Cole’s sharp wit...
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  4. On This Day October 12 1984 - Hall and Oates Released Their Twelfth Album Big Bam Boom

    On This Day October 12 1984 - Hall and Oates Released Their Twelfth Album Big Bam Boom

    On this day October 12 1984, Hall and Oates released their twelfth studio album Big Bam Boom, a bold and modern pop record that embraced the electronic production style of the mid 1980s. The album continued their run of chart topping success while pushing their sound into new territory with...
  5. On This Day October 11 1988 - Ministry Released Their 3rd Album The Land of Rape and Honey

    On This Day October 11 1988 - Ministry Released Their 3rd Album The Land of Rape and Honey

    On this day October 11 1988, Ministry released their third studio album The Land of Rape and Honey, a groundbreaking record that defined the industrial metal sound and marked a bold transformation for the band. Moving away from their early synthpop roots, Ministry embraced a darker, heavier...
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  6. On This Day October 11 1985 - Simply Red Released Their Debut Album Picture Book

    On This Day October 11 1985 - Simply Red Released Their Debut Album Picture Book

    On this day October 11 1985, Simply Red released their debut album Picture Book, introducing the world to the soulful voice of Mick Hucknall and the band’s smooth blend of pop, soul, and jazz influences. The album’s warm production and heartfelt songwriting stood out during a decade dominated by...
  7. On This Day October 11 1982 - Adam Ant Released His Debut Solo Album Friend or Foe

    On This Day October 11 1982 - Adam Ant Released His Debut Solo Album Friend or Foe

    On this day October 11 1982, Adam Ant released his debut solo album Friend or Foe, marking the beginning of his transition from band frontman to solo star. Following his success with Adam and the Ants, he stepped out on his own with a sound that blended new wave, pop, and rock flair. The album...
  8. On This Day October 11 1983 - Lionel Richie Released His 2nd Solo Album Can't Slow Down

    On This Day October 11 1983 - Lionel Richie Released His 2nd Solo Album Can't Slow Down

    On this day October 11 1983, Lionel Richie released his second solo album Can't Slow Down, one of the most successful and influential pop and R&B albums of the decade. The record showcased Richie’s talent for blending soulful melodies with universal themes of love and hope, creating songs that...
  9. On This Day October 10 1988 - U2 Released Rattle and Hum (Soundtrack and Live Album)

    On This Day October 10 1988 - U2 Released Rattle and Hum (Soundtrack and Live Album)

    On this day October 10 1988, U2 released Rattle and Hum, a combined soundtrack and live album that captured the band’s musical journey across America during and after The Joshua Tree tour. The album blended live recordings, new studio tracks, and collaborations that reflected U2’s deep...
  10. On This Day October 10 1988 - Pet Shop Boys Released Their 3rd Album Introspective

    On This Day October 10 1988 - Pet Shop Boys Released Their 3rd Album Introspective

    On this day October 10 1988, Pet Shop Boys released Introspective, their third studio album and one of the most distinctive dance pop records of the decade. Known for its extended arrangements and rich production, the album featured six tracks that combined the sophistication of pop music with...
  11. On This Day October 10 1988 - Imagine John Lennon Soundtrack Was Released

    On This Day October 10 1988 - Imagine John Lennon Soundtrack Was Released

    On this day October 10 1988, the soundtrack album Imagine John Lennon was released, accompanying the documentary film that celebrated the life, music, and legacy of one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. The album featured a collection of songs from both John Lennon’s solo...
  12. On This Day October 10 1988 - Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballé Released the Collaborative Album Barcelona

    On This Day October 10 1988 - Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballé Released the Collaborative Album Barcelona

    On this day October 10 1988, Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballé released the album Barcelona, a groundbreaking collaboration that fused rock and opera in a way the world had never heard before. The partnership between Queen’s legendary frontman and the world-renowned Spanish soprano created...
  13. On This Day October 10 1983 - Culture Club Released Their 2nd Album Colour by Numbers

    On This Day October 10 1983 - Culture Club Released Their 2nd Album Colour by Numbers

    On this day October 10 1983, Culture Club released Colour by Numbers, their second studio album and one of the most celebrated pop records of the decade. Blending soul, pop, and new wave, the album captured the vibrant style and emotional depth that defined the band’s music. Featuring timeless...
  14. On This Day October 13 1982 - Kiss Released Their 10th Album Creatures of the Night

    On This Day October 13 1982 - Kiss Released Their 10th Album Creatures of the Night

    On this day October 13 1982, Kiss released Creatures of the Night, their powerful tenth studio album that marked a return to the band’s heavy rock roots after several years of experimenting with different styles. The album delivered a thunderous sound filled with driving guitars, explosive...
  15. On This Day October 10 1980 - The Teardrop Explodes Released Their Debut Album Kilimanjaro

    On This Day October 10 1980 - The Teardrop Explodes Released Their Debut Album Kilimanjaro

    On this day October 10 1980, The Teardrop Explodes released their debut album Kilimanjaro, a defining record of the post-punk and neo-psychedelic movement that swept through the UK in the early 1980s. Fronted by Julian Cope, the band blended catchy melodies, surreal lyrics, and colorful...
  16. On This Day October 10 1980 - Icehouse Released Their Debut Album

    On This Day October 10 1980 - Icehouse Released Their Debut Album

    On this day October 10 1980, Icehouse released their self-titled debut album, introducing the world to their polished new wave sound and icy synth-driven style that would soon define their identity throughout the decade. Led by frontman Iva Davies, the Australian band blended rock, pop, and...
  17. On This Day October 10 1989 - McAuley Schenker Group Released Their 6th Album Save Yourself

    On This Day October 10 1989 - McAuley Schenker Group Released Their 6th Album Save Yourself

    On this day October 10 1989, McAuley Schenker Group released Save Yourself, their sixth studio album and one of their most dynamic hard rock releases of the decade. The record delivered a powerful mix of soaring vocals, sharp guitar work, and polished production that defined the band’s late 80s...
  18. On This Day October 10 1989 - Ice-T Released His 3rd Album The Iceberg Freedom of Speech...Just Watch What You Say

    On This Day October 10 1989 - Ice-T Released His 3rd Album The Iceberg Freedom of Speech...Just Watch What You Say

    On this day October 10 1989, Ice-T released The Iceberg Freedom of Speech...Just Watch What You Say, his third studio album and one of the most politically charged rap records of the 1980s. The album addressed censorship, free expression, and social issues with Ice-T’s trademark sharp wit and...
  19. On This Day October 10 1989 - D.R.I. Released Their 5th Album Thrash Zone

    On This Day October 10 1989 - D.R.I. Released Their 5th Album Thrash Zone

    On this day October 10 1989, D.R.I. released Thrash Zone, their fifth studio album and one of the defining records of crossover thrash in the late 1980s. The album captured the raw intensity of hardcore punk fused with the technical precision of metal, solidifying D.R.I.’s status as one of the...
  20. On This Day October 10 1989 - Biz Markie Released His 2nd Album The Biz Never Sleeps

    On This Day October 10 1989 - Biz Markie Released His 2nd Album The Biz Never Sleeps

    On this day October 10 1989, Biz Markie released The Biz Never Sleeps, his second studio album and one of the most influential hip hop releases of the late 1980s. With his humor, charm, and unique delivery, Biz Markie brought personality and creativity to rap in a way few others had before. The...
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