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  1. On This Day September 29, 1980 – Kurtis Blow by Kurtis Blow Was Released

    On This Day September 29, 1980 – Kurtis Blow by Kurtis Blow Was Released

    On this day September 29, 1980 Kurtis Blow by Kurtis Blow was released. The groundbreaking debut album marked a major milestone in hip hop history, helping to bring the genre into the mainstream and paving the way for future generations of rappers. The album featured standout tracks like The...
  2. On This Day September 29, 1980 – Celebrate! by Kool & the Gang Was Released

    On This Day September 29, 1980 – Celebrate! by Kool & the Gang Was Released

    On this day September 29, 1980 Celebrate! by Kool & the Gang was released. The group’s twelfth studio album became one of their biggest commercial successes, blending funk, R&B, and pop into a joyful and danceable collection that perfectly captured the energy of the early 80s. The album...
  3. On This Day September 29, 1980 – Hotter Than July by Stevie Wonder Was Released

    On This Day September 29, 1980 – Hotter Than July by Stevie Wonder Was Released

    On this day September 29, 1980 Hotter Than July by Stevie Wonder was released. The legendary artist’s nineteenth studio album blended soul, funk, reggae, and pop influences into a vibrant and socially conscious collection that became one of his most celebrated works of the decade. The album...
  4. On This Day September 29, 1986 – Eye of the Zombie by John Fogerty Was Released

    On This Day September 29, 1986 – Eye of the Zombie by John Fogerty Was Released

    On this day September 29, 1986 Eye of the Zombie by John Fogerty was released. The former Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman’s fourth solo album showcased a darker, more modern sound, blending rock, blues, and soul influences while tackling socially conscious themes. The album featured...
  5. On This Day September 29, 1986 – Somewhere in Time by Iron Maiden Was Released

    On This Day September 29, 1986 – Somewhere in Time by Iron Maiden Was Released

    On this day September 29, 1986 Somewhere in Time by Iron Maiden was released. The band’s sixth studio album marked a bold shift in their sound, introducing guitar synthesizers and futuristic themes while maintaining the powerful heavy metal style that defined their success. The album featured...
  6. On This Day September 29, 1986 – The Pacific Age by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Was Released

    On This Day September 29, 1986 – The Pacific Age by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Was Released

    On this day September 29, 1986 The Pacific Age by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark was released. The band’s seventh studio album continued their evolution from experimental synthpop pioneers to mainstream hitmakers, delivering a polished sound that balanced catchy melodies with thoughtful...
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  7. On This Day September 29, 1986 – Chicago 18 by Chicago Was Released

    On This Day September 29, 1986 – Chicago 18 by Chicago Was Released

    On this day September 29, 1986 Chicago 18 by Chicago was released. The band’s fifteenth studio album marked a new chapter in their career, introducing a refreshed lineup and a more contemporary pop rock sound that connected with a new generation of listeners. The album featured memorable tracks...
  8. On This Day September 29, 1987 – The Uplift Mofo Party Plan by Red Hot Chili Peppers Was Released

    On This Day September 29, 1987 – The Uplift Mofo Party Plan by Red Hot Chili Peppers Was Released

    On this day September 29, 1987 The Uplift Mofo Party Plan by Red Hot Chili Peppers was released. The band’s third studio album marked a major step forward in their evolution, refining their explosive fusion of funk, punk, and rock into a more cohesive and confident sound. The album featured...
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  9. On This Day September 29, 1987 – Triumph and Agony by Warlock Was Released

    On This Day September 29, 1987 – Triumph and Agony by Warlock Was Released

    On this day September 29, 1987 Triumph and Agony by Warlock was released. The band’s fourth and final studio album marked the peak of their success, delivering a powerful blend of melodic heavy metal and anthemic songwriting that cemented their legacy in 80s metal history. Fronted by vocalist...
  10. On This Day September 28, 1987 – Strangeways, Here We Come by The Smiths Was Released

    On This Day September 28, 1987 – Strangeways, Here We Come by The Smiths Was Released

    On this day September 28, 1987 Strangeways, Here We Come by The Smiths was released. The band’s fourth and final studio album marked the end of one of the most influential acts of the 1980s, capturing their signature blend of poetic lyricism, jangly guitar work, and emotionally charged...
  11. On This Day September 28, 1987 – Hall of the Mountain King by Savatage Was Released

    On This Day September 28, 1987 – Hall of the Mountain King by Savatage Was Released

    On this day September 28, 1987 Hall of the Mountain King by Savatage was released. The band’s fourth studio album marked a major turning point in their career, pushing their sound toward a more sophisticated blend of heavy metal and progressive elements that would come to define their later...
  12. On This Day September 28, 1985 – Screamin n Bleedin by Angel Witch Was Released in the US

    On This Day September 28, 1985 – Screamin n Bleedin by Angel Witch Was Released in the US

    On this day September 28, 1985 Screamin n Bleedin by Angel Witch was released in the United States. The band’s second studio album continued their contribution to the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, delivering a heavier, more aggressive sound that built on the dark and mystical style of their...
  13. On This Day September 28, 1983 – DaDa by Alice Cooper Was Released

    On This Day September 28, 1983 – DaDa by Alice Cooper Was Released

    On this day September 28, 1983 DaDa by Alice Cooper was released. The shock rock legend’s eighth solo album marked one of the most experimental and theatrical entries in his discography, blending surreal storytelling with dark, atmospheric rock and artful production. Produced by Bob Ezrin, DaDa...
  14. On This Day September 28, 1982 – Heartbreaker by Dionne Warwick Was Released

    On This Day September 28, 1982 – Heartbreaker by Dionne Warwick Was Released

    On this day September 28, 1982 Heartbreaker by Dionne Warwick was released. The legendary singer’s 23rd studio album marked one of the most successful chapters of her career during the 1980s, blending soulful vocals with polished pop production and memorable songwriting. Produced and primarily...
  15. On This Day September 28, 1988 – MC Hammer Released His Debut Album Lets Get It Started

    On This Day September 28, 1988 – MC Hammer Released His Debut Album Lets Get It Started

    On this day September 28, 1988 Lets Get It Started by MC Hammer was released. The debut album marked the beginning of Hammer’s rise to fame and introduced his energetic blend of hip hop, dance rhythms, and infectious hooks that would soon dominate the late 80s and early 90s music scene. The...
  16. On This Day September 27, 1982 – Room to Live by The Fall Was Released

    On This Day September 27, 1982 – Room to Live by The Fall Was Released

    On this day September 27, 1982 Room to Live by The Fall was released. The band’s fifth studio album captured their raw and experimental post punk style, delivering an unpredictable and uncompromising sound that challenged mainstream musical conventions of the era. Room to Live was recorded...
  17. On This Day September 27, 1982 – UB44 by UB40 Was Released

    On This Day September 27, 1982 – UB44 by UB40 Was Released

    On this day September 27, 1982 UB44 by UB40 was released. The band’s third studio album continued their blend of socially conscious lyrics and reggae influenced sound, building on the success of their earlier work while showcasing deeper musical and lyrical maturity. The album featured standout...
  18. On This Day September 27, 1982 – A Broken Frame by Depeche Mode Was Released

    On This Day September 27, 1982 – A Broken Frame by Depeche Mode Was Released

    On this day September 27, 1982 A Broken Frame by Depeche Mode was released. The band’s second studio album marked a transitional moment in their career, as they forged a new musical direction following the departure of founding member Vince Clarke. The album showcased a darker and more...
  19. On This Day September 27, 1984 – Alphaville Released Their Debut Album Forever Young

    On This Day September 27, 1984 – Alphaville Released Their Debut Album Forever Young

    On this day September 27, 1984 Forever Young by Alphaville was released. The debut album from the German synth pop group became one of the defining releases of the decade, blending catchy melodies, atmospheric production, and thoughtful lyrics into a sound that helped shape the direction of 80s...
  20. On This Day September 26, 1989 – Flying Cowboys by Rickie Lee Jones Was Released

    On This Day September 26, 1989 – Flying Cowboys by Rickie Lee Jones Was Released

    On this day September 26, 1989 Flying Cowboys by Rickie Lee Jones was released. The album marked a creative resurgence for the acclaimed singer songwriter, blending elements of jazz, pop, and rock into a sophisticated and deeply personal collection of songs. Produced by Walter Becker of Steely...
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