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  1. On This Day September 24, 1980 – Utopia Released Deface the Music

    On This Day September 24, 1980 – Utopia Released Deface the Music

    On this day September 24, 1980 Utopia released their fifth studio album, Deface the Music. Known for their experimental style, the band took a creative turn with this record by crafting songs that closely resembled the sound and style of The Beatles. The album featured tracks like I Just Want...
  2. On This Day September 24, 1987 – Wendy and Lisa Released Their Debut Album

    On This Day September 24, 1987 – Wendy and Lisa Released Their Debut Album

    On this day September 24, 1987 Wendy & Lisa released their self titled debut album, Wendy and Lisa. After departing from Prince’s band The Revolution, the duo struck out on their own with a record that showcased their talents as songwriters, vocalists, and multi instrumentalists. The album...
  3. On This Day September 24, 1985 – Diana Ross Released Eaten Alive

    On This Day September 24, 1985 – Diana Ross Released Eaten Alive

    On this day September 24, 1985 Diana Ross released her sixteenth studio album, Eaten Alive. The record brought together an impressive lineup of collaborators, including Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees and pop legend Michael Jackson, who co wrote and sang on the title track. The album featured songs...
  4. On This Day September 23, 1986 – Boston Released Third Stage

    On This Day September 23, 1986 – Boston Released Third Stage

    On this day September 23, 1986 Boston released their third studio album, Third Stage. After an eight year gap since their previous album, the band returned with a polished and powerful collection that quickly became a major success. Third Stage featured the chart topping single Amanda, which...
  5. On This Day September 23, 1986 – Tina Turner Released Break Every Rule

    On This Day September 23, 1986 – Tina Turner Released Break Every Rule

    On this day September 23, 1986 Tina Turner released her sixth studio album, Break Every Rule. Following the massive success of her comeback album Private Dancer, Turner continued her dominance of the decade with a record that blended rock, pop, and soulful ballads. The album featured standout...
  6. On This Day September 23, 1985 – 10,000 Maniacs Released The Wishing Chair

    On This Day September 23, 1985 – 10,000 Maniacs Released The Wishing Chair

    On this day September 23, 1985 10,000 Maniacs released their second studio album, The Wishing Chair. Produced by Joe Boyd, the album showcased the band’s unique blend of folk rock, alternative sounds, and socially conscious lyrics that would become their signature style throughout the decade...
  7. On This Day September 23, 1985 – The Fall Released This Nation's Saving Grace

    On This Day September 23, 1985 – The Fall Released This Nation's Saving Grace

    On this day September 23, 1985 The Fall released their eighth studio album, This Nation's Saving Grace. Widely regarded as one of the band’s finest works, the album captured their signature post punk sound while introducing a sharper, more polished production that expanded their audience. Led...
  8. On This Day September 23, 1982 – Frank Zappa Released You Are What You Is

    On This Day September 23, 1982 – Frank Zappa Released You Are What You Is

    On this day September 23, 1982 Frank Zappa released his thirty fourth studio album, You Are What You Is. Known for his sharp wit and experimental style, Zappa delivered one of his most complex and satirical works, blending rock, doo wop, and social commentary across a sprawling double album. The...
  9. On This Day September 23, 1982 – Billy Joel Released The Nylon Curtain

    On This Day September 23, 1982 – Billy Joel Released The Nylon Curtain

    On this day September 23, 1982 Billy Joel released his eighth studio album, The Nylon Curtain. Considered one of his most ambitious works, the album reflected Joel’s desire to create a record with more depth and social commentary compared to his previous releases. The Nylon Curtain featured...
  10. On This Day September 23, 1980 – Barbra Streisand Released Guilty

    On This Day September 23, 1980 – Barbra Streisand Released Guilty

    On this day September 23, 1980 Barbra Streisand released her twenty second studio album, Guilty. Produced in collaboration with Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees, the album became one of Streisand’s most successful releases, blending her powerful vocals with Gibb’s distinctive songwriting and...
  11. On This Day September 23, 1980 – Kenny Rogers Released Greatest Hits

    On This Day September 23, 1980 – Kenny Rogers Released Greatest Hits

    On this day September 23, 1980 Kenny Rogers released his compilation album Greatest Hits. The collection brought together some of his most iconic songs up to that point, offering fans a definitive set that highlighted his remarkable run of success during the late 70s and early 80s. The album...
  12. On This Day September 19 1988 – Blow My Fuse Album by Kix Released

    On This Day September 19 1988 – Blow My Fuse Album by Kix Released

    On this day September 19 1988, Kix released their fourth studio album Blow My Fuse. The record pushed the glam metal band into the mainstream, thanks to its mix of hard rock attitude and catchy hooks. The album featured the power ballad Don’t Close Your Eyes, which became the band’s biggest...
  13. On This Day August 4 1980 – John Lennon And Yoko Ono Began Recording Their Double Fantasy Album

    On This Day August 4 1980 – John Lennon And Yoko Ono Began Recording Their Double Fantasy Album

    On this day August 4 1980, John Lennon and Yoko Ono began recording their Double Fantasy album, marking the start of a highly anticipated musical comeback for Lennon after five years away from the spotlight. Recorded at the Hit Factory in New York City, the sessions were deeply personal...
  14. On This Day July 30 1984 – Stephen Stills Released His Third Solo Album Right By You

    On This Day July 30 1984 – Stephen Stills Released His Third Solo Album Right By You

    On this day July 30 1984, Stephen Stills released his third solo album, Right By You, marking his return to solo work after nearly six years. Known best for his influential work with Buffalo Springfield and Crosby Stills and Nash, this album found Stills embracing the glossy production styles of...
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  15. On This Day July 18, 1980 – Crocodiles by Echo and the Bunnymen Was Released

    On This Day July 18, 1980 – Crocodiles by Echo and the Bunnymen Was Released

    On this day July 18, 1980, Crocodiles by Echo and the Bunnymen was released and introduced a bold new voice in the rising post punk scene. As the band’s debut album, Crocodiles delivered a blend of shadowy atmosphere, sharp guitar work, and poetic introspection that immediately set it apart from...
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  16. On This Day July 18, 1980 – Closer by Joy Division Was Released

    On This Day July 18, 1980 – Closer by Joy Division Was Released

    On this day July 18, 1980, Closer by Joy Division was released in the United Kingdom, just two months after the tragic death of frontman Ian Curtis. As the band’s second and final studio album, Closer was both a critical milestone and a haunting farewell. The record marked a deeper dive into...
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