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  1. On This Day August 26 1985 – The Head on the Door by The Cure Released

    On This Day August 26 1985 – The Head on the Door by The Cure Released

    On this day August 26 1985, The Head on the Door by The Cure was released. This sixth studio album marked a turning point for the band, blending their post punk roots with more accessible pop and alternative elements. It showcased Robert Smith’s ability to craft melodic songs with emotional...
  2. On This Day August 26 1985 – Romance 1600 by Sheila E Released

    On This Day August 26 1985 – Romance 1600 by Sheila E Released

    On this day August 26 1985 Sheila E released her second studio album Romance 1600. Following her debut album The Glamorous Life this release took a more adventurous turn both musically and visually. Romance 1600 blended funk Latin rhythms synth driven pop and theatrical flair all wrapped in a...
  3. On This Day August 26 1981 – Dead Set by Grateful Dead Released

    On This Day August 26 1981 – Dead Set by Grateful Dead Released

    On this day August 26 1981, the Grateful Dead released Dead Set, their eighteenth album and one of the most beloved live recordings from the early 80s. Capturing performances from New York and San Francisco, the album featured standout tracks like Franklin’s Tower, Fire on the Mountain, and...
  4. On This Day August 26 1981 – New Traditionalists by Devo Released

    On This Day August 26 1981 – New Traditionalists by Devo Released

    On this day August 26 1981, New Traditionalists by Devo was released. This was the band’s fourth album and marked a shift in their sound toward a more polished new wave direction while still keeping their art punk edge. Known for their visual style and sharp critiques of conformity, Devo used...
  5. On This Day August 25 1987 – Door to Door by The Cars Was Released

    On This Day August 25 1987 – Door to Door by The Cars Was Released

    On this day August 25 1987, Door to Door by The Cars was released. This marked the sixth studio album from the iconic new wave group and would ultimately become their last release before a long hiatus. After years of defining the sleek and synth driven sound of the early 1980s, The Cars...
  6. On This Day August 25 1987 – Permanent Vacation by Aerosmith Was Released

    On This Day August 25 1987 – Permanent Vacation by Aerosmith Was Released

    On this day August 25 1987, Permanent Vacation by Aerosmith was released. This was the band's ninth studio album and the record that marked their full scale comeback after years of personal and professional turmoil. It reintroduced Aerosmith to a new generation and firmly planted them back into...
  7. On This Day August 25 1986 – Press to Play by Paul McCartney Was Released

    On This Day August 25 1986 – Press to Play by Paul McCartney Was Released

    On this day August 25 1986, Press to Play by Paul McCartney was released. As his sixth solo studio album, it represented a deliberate move into a more modern and synth-based sound for the former Beatle, a clear attempt to stay current during the high-tech production era of the mid 80s. Produced...
  8. On This Day August 25 1982 – Zipper Catches Skin by Alice Cooper Was Released

    On This Day August 25 1982 – Zipper Catches Skin by Alice Cooper Was Released

    On this day August 25 1982, Zipper Catches Skin by Alice Cooper was released. This marked his seventh solo studio album and one of the more unusual entries in his extensive discography. Known for theatrical rock and horror-inspired anthems, Cooper took a sharp left turn with this release...
  9. On This Day August 25 1982 – What Time Is It? by The Time Was Released

    On This Day August 25 1982 – What Time Is It? by The Time Was Released

    On this day August 25 1982, What Time Is It? by The Time was released. As their second studio album, it solidified the group’s signature blend of funk, R and B, and Minneapolis sound that had been cultivated under the mentorship and production of Prince. Led by charismatic frontman Morris Day...
  10. On This Day August 25 1986 – Graceland by Paul Simon Released

    On This Day August 25 1986 – Graceland by Paul Simon Released

    On this day August 25 1986, Graceland by Paul Simon was released. It became one of the most critically acclaimed and influential albums of the decade, marking a major creative turning point in Simon’s solo career. Graceland blended American songwriting with South African musical styles...
  11. On This Day August 25 1984 – Evolución by Menudo Released

    On This Day August 25 1984 – Evolución by Menudo Released

    On this day August 25 1984, Evolución by Menudo was released. As their sixteenth album it represented another high point in the Puerto Rican group’s incredible rise to international fame during the 1980s. Evolución continued Menudo’s winning formula of high energy pop songs and catchy hooks...
  12. On This Day August 25 1984 – Kathleen Battle Made Her Solo Debut at the Salzburg Festival

    On This Day August 25 1984 – Kathleen Battle Made Her Solo Debut at the Salzburg Festival

    On this day August 25 1984, celebrated African American opera singer Kathleen Battle made her solo debut at the prestigious Salzburg Festival. Her performance marked a breakthrough moment, both musically and culturally, as she brought an extraordinary purity of tone, expressive intensity, and...
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  13. On This Day August 24 1989 – The Man Is Back by Barry White Released

    On This Day August 24 1989 – The Man Is Back by Barry White Released

    On this day August 24 1989, The Man Is Back by Barry White was released and marked a triumphant return for the legendary soul singer. As his seventeenth studio album it reaffirmed his signature smooth baritone and romantic style, carrying forward a legacy that had defined lovers’ soul throughout...
  14. On This Day August 24 1987 – The Lonesome Jubilee by John Cougar Mellencamp Released

    On This Day August 24 1987 – The Lonesome Jubilee by John Cougar Mellencamp Released

    On this day August 24 1987, The Lonesome Jubilee by John Cougar Mellencamp was released. It was his ninth studio album and marked a bold shift in sound by blending heartland rock with folk and traditional American instrumentation. Songs like Paper in Fire and Cherry Bomb mixed vivid lyrical...
  15. On This Day August 24 1983 – Bent Out of Shape by Rainbow Released

    On This Day August 24 1983 – Bent Out of Shape by Rainbow Released

    On this day August 24 1983, Bent Out of Shape by Rainbow was released. As their seventh album, it delivered a blend of soaring vocals, melodic hooks, and polished guitar wizardry that showcased the band’s evolution through the 80s. Tracks like Street of Dreams carried emotional resonance with...
  16. On This Day August 24 1981 – Tattoo You by The Rolling Stones Released

    On This Day August 24 1981 – Tattoo You by The Rolling Stones Released

    On this day August 24 1981, Tattoo You by The Rolling Stones was released as their eighteenth studio album. Fueled by the magnetism of Mick Jagger’s vocals, Keith Richards’ guitars, and the band’s legendary groove, the album leaned into a mix of hard hitting rockers and soulful ballads that...
  17. On This Day August 24 1985 – The Power of Love by Huey Lewis and the News Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day August 24 1985 – The Power of Love by Huey Lewis and the News Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day August 24 1985, The Power of Love by Huey Lewis and the News became the number one song in America. Written for the Back to the Future soundtrack, it blended pop rock energy with powerful hooks and vibrant vocals, propelling it to become the band’s first chart topping hit. The song...
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  18. On This Day August 23 1980 – The Heatwave Festival Near Toronto Began

    On This Day August 23 1980 – The Heatwave Festival Near Toronto Began

    On this day August 23 1980, the Heatwave Festival kicked off near Toronto drawing tens of thousands of fans for one of the most iconic alternative music events of the decade. Held at Mosport Park in Ontario, it was often referred to as the punk and new wave Woodstock and featured a powerhouse...
  19. On This Day August 23 1988 – Nothings Shocking by Janes Addiction Released

    On This Day August 23 1988 – Nothings Shocking by Janes Addiction Released

    On this day August 23 1988, Nothings Shocking by Janes Addiction was released, ushering in a bold and daring brand of alternative rock that broke free from the mainstream. With its raw sonic palette, haunting vocals, and a fearless embrace of the unconventional, the album felt like both a...
  20. On This Day August 23 1988 – Dangerous Age by Bad Company Released

    On This Day August 23 1988 – Dangerous Age by Bad Company Released

    On this day August 23 1988, Dangerous Age by Bad Company was released, marking a dynamic shift for the band as they embraced a more aggressive and modern rock edge. This album emerged after a period of changes in the lineup, introducing a refreshed sound that blended their classic hard rock...
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