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  1. On This Day September 13 1988 – How Will I Laugh Tomorrow When I Can't Even Smile Today Suicidal Tendencies 3rd Album

    On This Day September 13 1988 – How Will I Laugh Tomorrow When I Can't Even Smile Today Suicidal Tendencies 3rd Album

    On this day September 13 1988, How Will I Laugh Tomorrow When I Can't Even Smile Today was released, marking the third studio album by Suicidal Tendencies. The record signaled a shift in the band’s sound, moving further into thrash metal while maintaining their hardcore roots. The album’s title...
  2. On This Day September 13 1987 – Ancient Heart Tanita Tikaram Debut Album

    On This Day September 13 1987 – Ancient Heart Tanita Tikaram Debut Album

    On this day September 13 1987, Ancient Heart was released, marking the debut album of British singer songwriter Tanita Tikaram. Featuring the hit single Twist in My Sobriety, the album showcased her distinctive voice and introspective songwriting, setting her apart from many other pop artists of...
  3. On This Day September 13 1985 – In Square Circle Stevie Wonder 20th Album

    On This Day September 13 1985 – In Square Circle Stevie Wonder 20th Album

    On this day September 13 1985, In Square Circle was released by Stevie Wonder, marking his 20th studio album. The record featured the smash hit Part-Time Lover, which soared to number one on the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing Wonder’s continued dominance in the music world. The album blended...
  4. On This Day September 13 1986 – Take My Breath Away by Berlin Hit Number 1 in America

    On This Day September 13 1986 – Take My Breath Away by Berlin Hit Number 1 in America

    On this day September 13 1986, Take My Breath Away by Berlin reached the number 1 spot on the U.S. charts. Featured in the blockbuster film Top Gun, the ballad became one of the decade’s most iconic love songs and a defining moment in both Berlin’s career and 1980s pop culture. Written by...
  5. On This Day September 13 1989 – Foreign Affair by Tina Turner Released

    On This Day September 13 1989 – Foreign Affair by Tina Turner Released

    On this day September 13 1989, Tina Turner released her album Foreign Affair. Building on the success of her 1980s comeback, the record showcased her powerful voice across a mix of rock, pop, and soulful ballads. The album featured the international hit The Best, which became one of Turner’s...
  6. On This Day September 12 1984 – Like This by The dBs Third Album Released

    On This Day September 12 1984 – Like This by The dBs Third Album Released

    On this day September 12 1984, The dBs released their third studio album Like This. Following the departure of founding member Chris Stamey, the record showcased a shift in the band’s sound, leaning more into jangly pop rock while still keeping elements of their quirky, offbeat style. The album...
  7. On This Day September 16 1985 – Asylum by Kiss Thirteenth Album Released

    On This Day September 16 1985 – Asylum by Kiss Thirteenth Album Released

    On this day September 16 1985, Kiss released their thirteenth studio album Asylum. With glam metal at its peak, the record embraced the flashy, high energy style of the era while keeping the band’s hard rock roots intact. The album featured the hit single Tears Are Falling, which became a fan...
  8. On This Day September 11 1984 – Stop Making Sense Soundtrack by Talking Heads Released

    On This Day September 11 1984 – Stop Making Sense Soundtrack by Talking Heads Released

    On this day September 11 1984, Talking Heads released the soundtrack album Stop Making Sense, recorded during their groundbreaking live performances at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. Directed by Jonathan Demme, the accompanying concert film and album became iconic representations of the...
  9. On This Day September 12 1984 – Suddenly by Billy Ocean Fifth Album Released

    On This Day September 12 1984 – Suddenly by Billy Ocean Fifth Album Released

    On this day September 12 1984, Billy Ocean released his fifth studio album Suddenly. The record marked a breakthrough moment in his career, establishing him as one of the most successful soul and pop artists of the decade. The album featured major hits including Caribbean Queen (No More Love on...
  10. On This Day September 12 1983 – Labour of Love by UB40 Fourth Album Released

    On This Day September 12 1983 – Labour of Love by UB40 Fourth Album Released

    On this day September 12 1983, UB40 released their fourth studio album Labour of Love. The record became one of the band’s most successful releases, earning international acclaim for its smooth reggae interpretations of classic songs. Labour of Love included the band’s chart topping cover of...
  11. On This Day September 12 1983 – Heads or Tales by Saga Fifth Album Released

    On This Day September 12 1983 – Heads or Tales by Saga Fifth Album Released

    On this day September 12 1983, Saga released their fifth studio album Heads or Tales. Known for their progressive rock roots, the Canadian band leaned into a more accessible, polished sound with this record, while still keeping their signature complexity and theatrical flair. The album featured...
  12. On This Day September 12 1981 – Sons and Fascination Sister Feelings Called by Simple Minds Double LP Released

    On This Day September 12 1981 – Sons and Fascination Sister Feelings Called by Simple Minds Double LP Released

    On this day September 12 1981, Simple Minds released their double LP Sons and Fascination Sister Feelings Called. Produced by Steve Hillage, the project captured the band at a creative peak, blending driving rhythms, atmospheric keyboards, and post punk experimentation into a sound that pointed...
  13. On This Day September 12 1980 – Scary Monsters And Super Creeps by David Bowie Fourteenth Album Released

    On This Day September 12 1980 – Scary Monsters And Super Creeps by David Bowie Fourteenth Album Released

    On this day September 12 1980, David Bowie released his fourteenth studio album Scary Monsters And Super Creeps. Often regarded as one of his greatest works, the record marked the end of his experimental Berlin Trilogy period while reintroducing a more accessible rock edge to his music. The...
  14. On This Day September 12 1980 – Black Sea by XTC Fourth Album Released

    On This Day September 12 1980 – Black Sea by XTC Fourth Album Released

    On this day September 12 1980, XTC released their fourth studio album Black Sea. Building on the momentum of Drums and Wires, the record showcased the band’s sharp songwriting, inventive arrangements, and balance of angular post punk energy with more melodic pop sensibilities. The album...
  15. On This Day September 12 1980 – Empires and Dance by Simple Minds Third Album Released

    On This Day September 12 1980 – Empires and Dance by Simple Minds Third Album Released

    On this day September 12 1980, Simple Minds released their third studio album Empires and Dance. The record showcased the band’s growing experimentation with electronic textures, pulsing basslines, and atmospheric production, placing them firmly within the emerging post punk and new wave...
  16. On This Day September 12 1989 – Bound By the Beauty by Jane Siberry Fifth Album Released

    On This Day September 12 1989 – Bound By the Beauty by Jane Siberry Fifth Album Released

    On this day September 12 1989, Jane Siberry released her fifth studio album Bound By the Beauty. Known for her poetic songwriting and ethereal voice, Siberry delivered a record that combined folk pop with artful, introspective storytelling. The album included standout tracks such as Bound By...
  17. On This Day September 12 1989 – Results by Liza Minnelli Ninth Album Released

    On This Day September 12 1989 – Results by Liza Minnelli Ninth Album Released

    On this day September 12 1989, Liza Minnelli released her ninth studio album Results. A striking departure from her traditional cabaret and Broadway style, the record was a full collaboration with the Pet Shop Boys, who wrote and produced the album with their signature synth pop sound. Results...
  18. On This Day September 12 1989 – Pump by Aerosmith Tenth Album Released

    On This Day September 12 1989 – Pump by Aerosmith Tenth Album Released

    On this day September 12 1989, Aerosmith released their tenth studio album Pump. Following the success of Permanent Vacation, the record solidified the band’s comeback and became one of the most celebrated albums of their career. Pump delivered a string of hit singles including Love in an...
  19. On This Day September 12 1987 – VIVIsectVI by Skinny Puppy Fourth Album Released

    On This Day September 12 1987 – VIVIsectVI by Skinny Puppy Fourth Album Released

    On this day September 12 1987, Skinny Puppy released their fourth studio album VIVIsectVI. Known for their dark, abrasive sound, the Canadian industrial pioneers pushed boundaries with a record that blended aggressive electronic beats, distorted samples, and politically charged themes...

  20. On This Day September 6 1988 – Blow My Fuse by Kix Fourth Album Released

    On this day September 6 1988, Kix released their fourth studio album Blow My Fuse. The record marked the band’s commercial breakthrough, showcasing their energetic glam metal sound with a mix of hard hitting rockers and power ballads. The album featured the hit single Don’t Close Your Eyes...
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