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On This Day September 30 1985 – Soul to Soul Was Released by Stevie Ray Vaughan
On this day September 30 1985, Soul to Soul by Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble was released. It was his third studio album and marked a significant step forward in his artistic growth. Vaughan expanded his sound with additional instruments and a more diverse musical approach while still...- Pete
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On This Day September 30 1985 – Rain Dogs Was Released by Tom Waits
On this day September 30 1985, Rain Dogs by Tom Waits was released. It was his eighth studio album and marked a major shift in his creative direction. Rain Dogs brought together a wide range of sounds including blues, jazz, folk, and experimental elements to tell stories about urban life...- Pete
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On This Day September 30 1985 – Marching Out Was Released by Yngwie Malmsteen
On this day September 30 1985, Marching Out by Yngwie Malmsteen was released. It was his second solo studio album and it built upon his neoclassical metal style with a more band oriented approach and stronger vocal presence. Marching Out expanded on the sound of his debut by incorporating...- Pete
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On This Day September 30 1985 – Mad Not Mad Was Released by Madness
On this day September 30 1985, Mad Not Mad by Madness was released. It was their sixth studio album and their first on their own label Zarjazz. The album was recorded over March and April 1985 in London. Mad Not Mad showed a more polished and introspective side of Madness. It explored themes of...- Pete
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On This Day August 5 1985 – Rum Sodomy And The Lash By The Pogues Was Released
On this day August 5 1985, Rum Sodomy And The Lash by The Pogues was released, marking the band’s second studio album and a defining moment in the fusion of traditional Irish folk with the raw edge of punk. Produced by Elvis Costello, the album delivered a gritty and emotional sound that...- Pete
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On This Day August 5 1985 – Now That’s What I Call Music 5 Was Released In The United Kingdom
On this day August 5 1985, Now That’s What I Call Music 5 was released in the United Kingdom, continuing the massively popular compilation series that brought together some of the biggest chart hits of the time. Featuring a wide mix of genres and artists, the album served as a musical snapshot...- Pete
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On This Day July 22 1985 – Luxury of Life by Five Star Was Released
On this day July 22 1985, Luxury of Life marked the debut album release from Five Star, a British pop and R&B group made up of five siblings from the Pearson family. With their polished sound, slick choreography, and eye catching fashion, Five Star quickly became one of the UK's breakout acts in...- Pete
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On This Day July 20, 1985 – How Could It Be by Eddie Murphy Was Released
On this day July 20, 1985, How Could It Be by Eddie Murphy was released, marking the comedy star’s debut as a recording artist. Known for his explosive success on Saturday Night Live and in blockbuster films like Beverly Hills Cop and Trading Places, Murphy made a bold move into music with an...- Pete
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On This Day July 22, 1985 – Standing on the Edge by Cheap Trick Was Released
On this day July 22 1985, Standing on the Edge by Cheap Trick was released, marking the band’s eighth studio album and a return to a more guitar driven sound after experimenting with synth heavy production on earlier 80s releases. The album showed that the band was ready to balance modern...- Pete
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On This Day: July 15, 1985 – Laura Branigan Releases Hold Me
On this day July 15, 1985, Laura Branigan released her fourth studio album Hold Me, continuing her streak as one of the most powerful and emotive voices of the 1980s. The album reached number 71 on the Billboard 200 and included a mix of high energy pop tracks and heartfelt ballads that built on...- Pete
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On This Day: July 9, 1985 – Aretha Franklin Released Her Thirtieth Album Who’s Zoomin Who
On this day July 9, 1985, Aretha Franklin released her thirtieth studio album Who’s Zoomin Who, a vibrant and modern record that brought the Queen of Soul into the heart of the 1980s pop and R and B scene. With updated production from Narada Michael Walden and a guest appearance by the...- Pete
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