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  1. On This Day September 30 1982 – Bruce Springsteen Released Nebraska

    On This Day September 30 1982 – Bruce Springsteen Released Nebraska

    On this day September 30 1982, Nebraska, the sixth studio album by Bruce Springsteen, was released. Stripped down, raw, and deeply personal, the album marked a major departure from the energetic rock sound that had defined his earlier work. Recorded as a series of home demos, Nebraska showcased...
  2. On This Day September 29, 1980 – Lady by Kenny Rogers Was Released

    On This Day September 29, 1980 – Lady by Kenny Rogers Was Released

    On this day September 29, 1980 Lady by Kenny Rogers was released. The heartfelt ballad, written and produced by Lionel Richie, became one of Rogers’ most successful and enduring hits, showcasing his smooth vocals and emotional delivery. Lady quickly climbed the charts and became a crossover...
  3. On This Day September 29, 1986 – Duotones by Kenny G Was Released

    On This Day September 29, 1986 – Duotones by Kenny G Was Released

    On this day September 29, 1986 Duotones by Kenny G was released. The saxophonist’s fourth studio album marked a breakthrough moment in his career, bringing smooth jazz into the mainstream and making him one of the best selling instrumental artists of the decade. The album featured standout...
  4. On This Day September 20 1986 – This Mortal Coil Released Filigree and Shadow

    On This Day September 20 1986 – This Mortal Coil Released Filigree and Shadow

    On this day September 20 1986, Filigree and Shadow was released, the second album by the British collective This Mortal Coil. Unlike traditional bands, This Mortal Coil was a project led by Ivo Watts Russell of 4AD Records, featuring a rotating lineup of guest musicians from the label’s roster...
  5. On This Day September 29, 1981 – Magic Windows by Herbie Hancock Was Released

    On This Day September 29, 1981 – Magic Windows by Herbie Hancock Was Released

    On this day September 29, 1981 Magic Windows by Herbie Hancock was released. The legendary jazz musician’s thirty second studio album continued his innovative exploration of fusion, blending jazz, funk, soul, and electronic elements into a forward thinking sound that reflected the evolving...
  6. On This Day September 29, 1986 – Brotherhood by New Order Was Released

    On This Day September 29, 1986 – Brotherhood by New Order Was Released

    On this day September 29, 1986 Brotherhood by New Order was released. The band’s fourth studio album showcased their signature blend of post punk energy and electronic innovation, balancing guitar driven tracks with synth heavy dance rhythms that defined their evolving sound. The album featured...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. On This Day September 29, 1984 – Lets Go Crazy by Prince and the Revolution Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day September 29, 1984 – Lets Go Crazy by Prince and the Revolution Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day September 29, 1984 Lets Go Crazy by Prince and the Revolution became the number one song in America. Featured on the groundbreaking Purple Rain album and film soundtrack, the song captured the explosive energy, creativity, and genre blending brilliance that defined Prince’s career...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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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  14. 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...
  15. 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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  16. 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...
  17. On This Day September 20 1988 – BulletBoys Released BulletBoys

    On This Day September 20 1988 – BulletBoys Released BulletBoys

    On this day September 20 1988, BulletBoys was released, the debut album by BulletBoys. Arriving during the height of the glam metal era, the record introduced the Los Angeles based band with a sound full of swagger, energy, and hard hitting riffs. Produced by Ted Templeman, who had also worked...
  18. On This Day 1981 – Physical by Olivia Newton-John Was Released

    On This Day 1981 – Physical by Olivia Newton-John Was Released

    On this day in 1981 Physical by Olivia Newton-John was released. The single became one of the most iconic pop songs of the decade, redefining her career and cementing her status as one of the era’s most successful artists. Physical combined an irresistible beat with bold, playful lyrics...
  19. 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...
  20. 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...
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