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  1. On This Day January 29 1985 - Stella by Yello Was Released

    On This Day January 29 1985 - Stella by Yello Was Released

    On this day January 29 1985, Stella by Yello was released, delivering a sleek electronic album that leaned heavily into atmosphere rhythm and sonic experimentation. The record expanded the group’s signature sound, blending minimalist beats cinematic textures and unconventional structures that...
  2. On This Day January 29 1982 - Friends by Shalamar Was Released

    On This Day January 29 1982 - Friends by Shalamar Was Released

    On this day January 29 1982, Friends by Shalamar was released, marking a key moment in the group’s evolution during the early 1980s. The album blended smooth R&B funk and pop sensibility, capturing a polished sound that fit perfectly with the decade’s growing emphasis on danceable radio friendly...
  3. On This Day January 29 1982 - Picture This by Huey Lewis and the News Was Released

    On This Day January 29 1982 - Picture This by Huey Lewis and the News Was Released

    On this day January 29 1982, Picture This by Huey Lewis and the News was released, marking a key step in the band’s rise during the early 1980s. The album blended rock pop and rhythm driven songwriting, helping establish a clean energetic sound that appealed to both radio audiences and live...
  4. On This Day January 28 1985 - Crazy From the Heart EP by David Lee Roth Was Released

    On This Day January 28 1985 - Crazy From the Heart EP by David Lee Roth Was Released

    On this day January 28 1985, Crazy From the Heart by David Lee Roth was released, marking his first solo project following his departure from Van Halen. The EP showcased Roth’s flamboyant personality and showman style, blending hard rock energy with pop confidence and larger than life attitude...
  5. On This Day January 28 1981 - Welcome to the Wrecking Ball by Grace Slick Was Released

    On This Day January 28 1981 - Welcome to the Wrecking Ball by Grace Slick Was Released

    On this day January 28 1981, Welcome to the Wrecking Ball by Grace Slick was released, marking her return to a more rock driven sound at the start of the new decade. The album leaned into tougher themes and confident delivery, reflecting Slick’s continued presence as a strong individual voice...
  6. On This Day January 28 1981 - Healing by Todd Rundgren Was Released

    On This Day January 28 1981 - Healing by Todd Rundgren Was Released

    On this day January 28 1981, Healing by Todd Rundgren was released, presenting one of his most experimental and introspective works of the early decade. The album moved away from conventional song structure, focusing instead on atmosphere spirituality and extended compositions designed to create...
  7. On This Day January 28 1980 - Love Stinks by J. Geils Band Was Released

    On This Day January 28 1980 - Love Stinks by J. Geils Band Was Released

    On this day January 28 1980, Love Stinks by the J. Geils Band was released, delivering one of the most recognizable rock anthems of the era. Built around a driving riff and blunt lyrics, the song captured frustration and humor in equal measure, standing out for its raw energy and straightforward...
  8. On This Day January 28 1985 - We Are the World Was Recorded

    On This Day January 28 1985 - We Are the World Was Recorded

    On this day January 28 1985, We Are the World was recorded, bringing together an unprecedented group of musicians for a humanitarian cause. Organized to raise awareness and funds for famine relief, the recording session united artists from across genres in a single collaborative effort that...
  9. On This Day January 27 1986 - Does Humor Belong in Music Live Album by Frank Zappa Was Released

    On This Day January 27 1986 - Does Humor Belong in Music Live Album by Frank Zappa Was Released

    On this day January 27 1986, Does Humor Belong in Music, a live album by Frank Zappa, was released, capturing his sharp wit musical precision and satirical edge in a concert setting. The album showcased Zappa’s ability to blend complex musicianship with humor commentary and theatrical...
  10. On This Day January 27 1986 - Album by Public Image Ltd Was Released

    On This Day January 27 1986 - Album by Public Image Ltd Was Released

    On this day January 27 1986, Album by Public Image Ltd was released, marking a striking moment in the evolution of post punk and alternative music during the mid 1980s. The record featured a more accessible sound compared to the band’s earlier experimental work, blending sharp production with...
  11. On This Day January 27 1984 - Christine McVie by Christine McVie Was Released

    On This Day January 27 1984 - Christine McVie by Christine McVie Was Released

    On this day January 27 1984, Christine McVie released her self titled solo album, marking a personal creative moment outside her work with Fleetwood Mac. The album leaned into polished pop rock with warm melodies and introspective songwriting, highlighting McVie’s distinctive voice and...
  12. On This Day January 27 1984 - Milk and Honey by John Lennon & Yoko Ono Was Released in the United States

    On This Day January 27 1984 - Milk and Honey by John Lennon & Yoko Ono Was Released in the United States

    On this day January 27 1984, Milk and Honey by John Lennon and Yoko Ono was released in the United States, following its earlier international release. The album featured recordings completed shortly before Lennon’s death and served as a companion piece to Double Fantasy, blending polished pop...
  13. On This Day January 27 1984 - Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day January 27 1984 - Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day January 27 1984, Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper became the number one song in America, solidifying her place as one of the defining voices of the decade. Built around a gentle melody and emotional clarity, the song stood out for its sincerity and restraint during an era often known...
  14. On This Day January 27 1982 - Mesopotamia EP by The B 52s Was Released

    On This Day January 27 1982 - Mesopotamia EP by The B 52s Was Released

    On this day January 27 1982, Mesopotamia by The B 52s was released, marking a bold experimental step for the band early in the decade. The EP leaned heavily into electronic textures and rhythmic experimentation, moving away from their earlier surf and new wave sound toward a more avant garde...
  15. On This Day January 27 1988 - Going Back to Cali by L L Cool J Became a Major Hit

    On This Day January 27 1988 - Going Back to Cali by L L Cool J Became a Major Hit

    On this day January 27 1988, Going Back to Cali by L L Cool J gained major national attention, becoming one of the most recognizable hip hop tracks of the late 1980s. Built on a minimalist beat and confident delivery, the song stood out for its simplicity attitude and unmistakable West Coast...
  16. On This Day January 27 1984 - Michael Jackson Suffered Second Degree Burns While Filming a Pepsi Commercial

    On This Day January 27 1984 - Michael Jackson Suffered Second Degree Burns While Filming a Pepsi Commercial

    On this day January 27 1984, Michael Jackson suffered second degree burns after his hair caught fire during the filming of a Pepsi commercial with his brothers. A pyrotechnic malfunction caused flames to ignite on his head, resulting in visible injuries and immediate medical treatment. The...
  17. On This Day January 27 1986 - Premonition by Peter Frampton Was Released

    On This Day January 27 1986 - Premonition by Peter Frampton Was Released

    On this day January 271986, Premonition by Peter Frampton was released, marking a confident mid decade statement from an artist navigating a changing musical landscape. The album leaned into polished 80s production while retaining Frampton’s melodic sensibility and guitar driven foundation...
  18. On This Day January 26 1987 - Control The Remixes by Janet Jackson Was Released Internationally

    On This Day January 26 1987 - Control The Remixes by Janet Jackson Was Released Internationally

    On this day January 26 1987, Control The Remixes by Janet Jackson was released though some sources cite a November 1987 date for international releases. The album offered reworked versions of tracks from her breakthrough album Control. The release was limited to Europe and Japan, reflecting how...
  19. On This Day January 25 1985 - No Jacket Required by Phil Collins Was Released

    On This Day January 25 1985 - No Jacket Required by Phil Collins Was Released

    On this day January 25 1985, No Jacket Required by Phil Collins was released, becoming one of the defining pop albums of the mid 1980s. The album blended polished production infectious rhythms and emotionally direct songwriting, helping Collins dominate radio airplay and mainstream charts...
  20. On This Day January 25 1985 - Maverick by George Thorogood and the Destroyers Was Released

    On This Day January 25 1985 - Maverick by George Thorogood and the Destroyers Was Released

    On this day January 25 1985, Maverick by George Thorogood and the Destroyers was released, continuing the band’s straight ahead blues rock sound during the height of the mid 1980s. The album leaned on gritty guitar riffs driving rhythms and a tough working class attitude that contrasted sharply...
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