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  1. On This Day August 10 1988 – Winger Released Their Debut Album

    On This Day August 10 1988 – Winger Released Their Debut Album

    On this day August 10 1988, glam metal newcomers Winger released their self titled debut album, Winger. Blending catchy hooks with polished musicianship, the album helped launch the band to mainstream success during the late 1980s hard rock boom. Winger’s debut featured standout singles like...
  2. On This Day August 8 1988 – D.I. Released What Good Is Grief to a God

    On This Day August 8 1988 – D.I. Released What Good Is Grief to a God

    On this day August 8 1988, D.I. released their third studio album What Good Is Grief to a God, a fierce continuation of the band’s presence in the Southern California punk scene. Known for their high energy sound and anti establishment themes, D.I. delivered a raw and unapologetic record that...
  3. On This Day August 8 1988 – Marty Friedman Released His Debut Solo Album Dragon's Kiss

    On This Day August 8 1988 – Marty Friedman Released His Debut Solo Album Dragon's Kiss

    On this day August 8 1988, Dragon's Kiss marked the powerful solo debut of guitarist Marty Friedman. Known at the time for his work with the speed metal band Cacophony, Friedman stepped into the spotlight with a record that showcased his technical mastery, melodic phrasing, and neoclassical...
  4. On This Day August 8 1988 – The Robert Cray Band Released Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

    On This Day August 8 1988 – The Robert Cray Band Released Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

    On this day August 8 1988, Don't Be Afraid of the Dark was released by the Robert Cray Band. Marking their sixth album, it further established Cray as one of the defining voices of modern blues in the 1980s. Blending elements of soul, rock, and R and B with sharp guitar work and emotive vocals...
  5. On This Day August 8 1988 – NWA Released Their Debut Album Straight Outta Compton

    On This Day August 8 1988 – NWA Released Their Debut Album Straight Outta Compton

    On this day August 8 1988, Straight Outta Compton was released by NWA, marking one of the most groundbreaking and controversial debuts in music history. The album introduced the world to the raw, unapologetic voice of the streets and helped define a new era of rap. Made up of Eazy E, Dr Dre...
  6. On This Day August 2 1988 – Greatest Hits Live By Carly Simon Was Released

    On This Day August 2 1988 – Greatest Hits Live By Carly Simon Was Released

    On this day August 2 1988, Greatest Hits Live by Carly Simon was released, offering a powerful collection of her most beloved songs recorded during a special concert for HBO in June 1987. The album captured the spirit of her live performance and presented a refreshed take on the classics that...
  7. On This Day August 2 1988 – Buenas Noches From A Lonely Room By Dwight Yoakam Was Released

    On This Day August 2 1988 – Buenas Noches From A Lonely Room By Dwight Yoakam Was Released

    On this day August 2 1988, Buenas Noches From A Lonely Room by Dwight Yoakam was released, marking his third studio album and a defining moment in the resurgence of traditional country music during the late 1980s. With his signature blend of honky tonk roots and Bakersfield style twang, Yoakam...
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  8. On This Day August 2 1988 – A Salt With A Deadly Pepa By Salt N Pepa Was Released

    On This Day August 2 1988 – A Salt With A Deadly Pepa By Salt N Pepa Was Released

    On this day August 2 1988, A Salt With A Deadly Pepa by Salt N Pepa was released, marking the group’s second studio album and a key moment in the rise of women in hip hop. The album expanded on their bold, confident style with tracks that blended dance beats, funk grooves, and sharp rhymes...
  9. On This Day August 2 1988 – Cocktail Soundtrack Was Released

    On This Day August 2 1988 – Cocktail Soundtrack Was Released

    On this day August 2 1988, the Cocktail soundtrack was released, delivering one of the most recognizable collections of pop and rock songs from the late 1980s. Featuring various artists, the album captured the vibrant, sun soaked energy of the hit film starring Tom Cruise. It blended upbeat...
  10. On This Day July 25 1988 – View from the House by Kim Carnes Was Released

    On This Day July 25 1988 – View from the House by Kim Carnes Was Released

    On this day July 25 1988, View from the House was released, marking the eleventh studio album by Kim Carnes. Known for her raspy vocals and 1981 smash hit Bette Davis Eyes, Carnes took a different direction with this release, shifting from pop toward a more country and roots-inspired sound. The...
  11. On This Day July 23 1988 – Now That's What I Call Music 3 Was Released in the UK

    On This Day July 23 1988 – Now That's What I Call Music 3 Was Released in the UK

    On this day July 23 1988, Now That's What I Call Music 3 was released in the UK, continuing the hugely popular compilation series that had taken the country by storm. With a curated mix of chart topping hits from the spring and summer of 1988, the third volume delivered a time capsule of the...
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  12. On This Day: July 12, 1988 – Brian Wilson Releases His Debut Solo Album

    On This Day: July 12, 1988 – Brian Wilson Releases His Debut Solo Album

    On this day July 12, 1988, Brian Wilson released his self-titled debut solo album Brian Wilson, marking his long awaited return to the spotlight after years away from full time music making. As the creative force behind much of the Beach Boys’ most innovative work, Wilson’s solo debut arrived...
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  13. On This Day: July 11, 1988 – Joy Division Releases Substance

    On This Day: July 11, 1988 – Joy Division Releases Substance

    On this day July 11, 1988, Joy Division released the compilation album Substance, bringing together the band’s influential singles, B sides, and standout tracks into one essential collection. While the band’s original run was short lived due to the tragic death of frontman Ian Curtis in 1980...
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  14. On This Day: July 11, 1988 – UB40 Releases UB40

    On This Day: July 11, 1988 – UB40 Releases UB40

    On this day July 11, 1988, UB40 released their self-titled eighth studio album UB40, continuing their run as one of the most successful and influential reggae pop bands of the decade. Following the massive international success of Labour of Love and Rat in the Kitchen, this album showcased a...
  15. On This Day: July 11, 1988 – The Escape Club Releases Wild Wild West

    On This Day: July 11, 1988 – The Escape Club Releases Wild Wild West

    On this day July 11, 1988, The Escape Club released their second studio album Wild Wild West, a high energy record that delivered one of the most recognizable hits of late 80s pop rock. The album blended elements of dance rock, new wave, and arena pop with a rebellious tone and radio ready hooks...
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