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  1. On This Day September 17 1985 – Ready for the World Album Released

    On This Day September 17 1985 – Ready for the World Album Released

    On this day September 17 1985, R&B group Ready for the World released their self titled debut album Ready for the World. Blending smooth ballads with funk driven grooves, the album established the group as one of the standout acts in mid 80s R&B. The record featured the chart topping hit Oh...
  2. On This Day September 17 1982 – The Philip Lynott Album Released

    On This Day September 17 1982 – The Philip Lynott Album Released

    On this day September 17 1982, Thin Lizzy frontman Philip Lynott released his second solo record The Philip Lynott Album. The album revealed a more personal and experimental side of Lynott, blending rock with pop and soulful ballads that highlighted his range as a songwriter. Songs such as Old...
  3. On This Day September 17 1980 – Oingo Boingo EP Released

    On This Day September 17 1980 – Oingo Boingo EP Released

    On this day September 17 1980, Oingo Boingo released their self titled debut EP. The record introduced the band’s energetic fusion of new wave, ska, and rock, setting the stage for their rise in the 1980s alternative music scene. Featuring tracks like Only a Lad and Ain’t This the Life, the EP...
  4. On This Day September 17 1989 – Soldier of Fortune Album by Loudness Released

    On This Day September 17 1989 – Soldier of Fortune Album by Loudness Released

    On this day September 17 1989, Japanese heavy metal band Loudness released their eighth studio album Soldier of Fortune. The record marked the debut of American vocalist Mike Vescera, who joined the group following the departure of Minoru Niihara, giving the band a new edge and international...
  5. On This Day September 16 1985 – This Is the Sea Album by The Waterboys Released

    On This Day September 16 1985 – This Is the Sea Album by The Waterboys Released

    On this day September 16 1985, The Waterboys released their third studio album This Is the Sea. Often regarded as the pinnacle of their “Big Music” era, the record delivered sweeping arrangements, poetic lyrics, and a grand sense of scale that set it apart from their earlier work. The album...
  6. On This Day September 16 1988 – Spirit of Eden Album by Talk Talk Released

    On This Day September 16 1988 – Spirit of Eden Album by Talk Talk Released

    On this day September 16 1988, Talk Talk released their fourth studio album Spirit of Eden. Marking a dramatic departure from their earlier synth pop sound, the record embraced a minimalist and experimental approach, blending elements of rock, jazz, classical, and ambient music. Tracks such as...
  7. On This Day September 16 1983 – Warriors Album by Gary Numan Released

    On This Day September 16 1983 – Warriors Album by Gary Numan Released

    On this day September 16 1983, Gary Numan released his fifth solo album Warriors. The record marked a shift in Numan’s sound, blending his signature electronic style with stronger rock and jazz fusion influences. Produced with contributions from Bill Nelson of Be-Bop Deluxe, the album included...
  8. On This Day September 16 1989 – Don’t Want to Lose You by Gloria Estefan Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day September 16 1989 – Don’t Want to Lose You by Gloria Estefan Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day September 16 1989, Gloria Estefan’s ballad Don’t Want to Lose You reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, marking one of the highest points of her solo career. The song came from her debut solo album Cuts Both Ways, which highlighted her transition from being the face of Miami...
  9. On This Day September 16 1985 – Hounds of Love Album by Kate Bush Released

    On This Day September 16 1985 – Hounds of Love Album by Kate Bush Released

    On this day September 16 1985, Kate Bush released her fifth studio album Hounds of Love. Widely considered her masterpiece, the album balanced art pop ambition with commercial success, cementing her as one of the most innovative artists of the decade. The record’s first side included some of...
  10. On This Day September 16 1985 – Alabama Christmas Album Released

    On This Day September 16 1985 – Alabama Christmas Album Released

    On this day September 16 1985, country supergroup Alabama released their holiday record Alabama Christmas. The album blended the band’s signature harmonies and Southern style with a mix of traditional carols and original songs, giving fans a festive soundtrack for the season. Highlights...
  11. On This Day September 16 1983 – Little Robbers Album by The Motels Released

    On This Day September 16 1983 – Little Robbers Album by The Motels Released

    On this day September 16 1983, The Motels released their fourth studio album Little Robbers. Building on the momentum of their previous success, the album delivered a sleek mix of new wave and pop rock, highlighted by Martha Davis’s distinctive vocals. The record featured the hit Suddenly Last...
  12. On This Day September 15 1986 – Express Album by Love and Rockets Released

    On This Day September 15 1986 – Express Album by Love and Rockets Released

    On this day September 15 1986, Love and Rockets released their second studio album Express. Building on their debut, the album blended alternative rock with psychedelic influences, creating a sound that was both atmospheric and driving. Express featured standout tracks such as Kundalini...
  13. On This Day September 15 1986 – Blood and Chocolate Album by Elvis Costello and the Attractions Released

    On This Day September 15 1986 – Blood and Chocolate Album by Elvis Costello and the Attractions Released

    On this day September 15 1986, Elvis Costello and the Attractions released their eleventh studio album Blood and Chocolate. The record marked a return to a rawer, more aggressive sound compared to some of Costello’s earlier 80s work, with darker themes and a biting edge that resonated strongly...
  14. On This Day September 15 1986 – True Colors Album by Cyndi Lauper Released

    On This Day September 15 1986 – True Colors Album by Cyndi Lauper Released

    On this day September 15 1986, Cyndi Lauper released her second studio album True Colors. Following the massive success of her debut, this album showed her growth as an artist with a more mature sound while still keeping the playful spirit that made her a star. True Colors featured standout...
  15. On This Day September 15 1984 – No Remorse Compilation Album by Motörhead Released

    On This Day September 15 1984 – No Remorse Compilation Album by Motörhead Released

    On this day September 15 1984, Motörhead released the compilation album No Remorse. The record gathered some of the band’s most iconic tracks alongside new material, offering fans both a retrospective and fresh songs that captured the band’s raw energy. No Remorse included classics such as Ace...
  16. On This Day September 15 1987 – Halfway to Sanity Album by Ramones Released

    On This Day September 15 1987 – Halfway to Sanity Album by Ramones Released

    On this day September 15 1987, the Ramones released their tenth studio album Halfway to Sanity. The album continued the band’s trademark mix of punk rock energy with catchy hooks, while also introducing darker themes and a heavier edge in some tracks. Halfway to Sanity featured songs such as I...
  17. On This Day September 15 1983 – Sports Album by Huey Lewis and the News Released

    On This Day September 15 1983 – Sports Album by Huey Lewis and the News Released

    On this day September 15 1983, Huey Lewis and the News released their third studio album Sports. The record became a defining moment for the band, catapulting them into international stardom and making them one of the most recognizable names in 80s pop rock. Sports delivered a string of hit...
  18. On This Day September 15 1987 – All Systems Go Album by Donna Summer Released

    On This Day September 15 1987 – All Systems Go Album by Donna Summer Released

    On this day September 15 1987, Donna Summer released her thirteenth studio album All Systems Go. The record leaned into late 80s pop and R&B styles, showcasing Summer’s powerful voice with modern production touches that kept her sound fresh. The album included singles such as Dinner with...
  19. On This Day September 15 1986 – True Stories Album by Talking Heads Released

    On This Day September 15 1986 – True Stories Album by Talking Heads Released

    On this day September 15 1986, Talking Heads released their seventh studio album True Stories. The record served as a companion piece to David Byrne’s film of the same name, blending the band’s eclectic style with themes taken directly from the movie’s quirky and surreal Americana. The album...
  20. On This Day September 14 1989 – Quickness Album by Bad Brains Released

    On This Day September 14 1989 – Quickness Album by Bad Brains Released

    On this day September 14 1989, Bad Brains released their fourth studio album Quickness. The record pushed boundaries by blending punk, reggae, metal, and funk into one aggressive and urgent sound that stood out in the late 80s music scene. Quickness featured tracks such as Soul Craft, Voyage...
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