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  1. On This Day September 4 1985 – Baltimora Released the Album Living in the Background in Europe

    On This Day September 4 1985 – Baltimora Released the Album Living in the Background in Europe

    On this day September 4 1985, Living in the Background, the debut album by Baltimora, was released in Europe. Best known for its high energy single Tarzan Boy, the album became an iconic part of the 1980s dance pop scene. With catchy synth lines, playful vocals, and heavy electronic production...
  2. On This Day September 4 1982 – The Who Released the Album It’s Hard

    On This Day September 4 1982 – The Who Released the Album It’s Hard

    On this day September 4 1982, It’s Hard, the tenth studio album by The Who, was released. Marking the final album with drummer Kenney Jones and the last studio album before the band's long hiatus, It’s Hard reflected a band at a turning point. Coming off years of internal tension and changing...
  3. On This Day September 4 1981 – Meatloaf Released the Album Dead Ringer

    On This Day September 4 1981 – Meatloaf Released the Album Dead Ringer

    On this day September 4 1981, Dead Ringer, the third studio album by Meat Loaf, was released. Following the massive success of Bat Out of Hell, this album reunited Meat Loaf with songwriter Jim Steinman for another round of theatrical rock anthems. Dead Ringer featured over the top...
  4. On This Day September 4 1981 –Gary Numan Released the Album Dance

    On This Day September 4 1981 –Gary Numan Released the Album Dance

    On this day September 4 1981, Dance, the third studio album by Gary Numan, was released. The album marked a departure from the heavier synth rock sound of his earlier work, embracing a more minimal, experimental style influenced by artists like Brian Eno and Kraftwerk. Dance featured haunting...
  5. On This Day September 4 1981 – George Strait Released the Album Strait Country

    On This Day September 4 1981 – George Strait Released the Album Strait Country

    On this day September 4 1981, Strait Country, the debut album by George Strait, was released. With its clean production and traditional Texas sound, the album marked the arrival of a future country music legend. It included the hit single Unwound, which became Strait’s first Top 10 hit on the...
  6. On This Day September 4 1982 – Abracadabra by Steve Miller Band Hit Number One on the US Billboard Charts

    On This Day September 4 1982 – Abracadabra by Steve Miller Band Hit Number One on the US Billboard Charts

    On this day September 4 1982, the Steve Miller Band reached the top of the US Billboard Hot 100 with their magical hit Abracadabra. Known for its swirling synths, funky rhythm, and catchy lyrics, the track became one of the band’s biggest commercial successes of the decade. Originally written...
  7. On This Day September 3 1988 – Bad Medicine by Bon Jovi Released

    On This Day September 3 1988 – Bad Medicine by Bon Jovi Released

    On this day September 3 1988, Bon Jovi released their hard rocking single Bad Medicine from the album New Jersey. Serving as the lead single, the track was a bold declaration that the band had no intention of slowing down after the massive success of their previous album. Bad Medicine quickly...
  8. On This Day September 3 1982 – In the Heat of the Night by Imagination Released

    On This Day September 3 1982 – In the Heat of the Night by Imagination Released

    On this day September 3 1982, In the Heat of the Night by Imagination was released, marking the UK trio’s second album and a defining moment in early 80s soul infused synth pop. The group had already gained attention with their debut, but this release elevated their profile with a darker and...
  9. On This Day September 3 1982 – Olivia’s Greatest Hits Vol. 2 Released

    On This Day September 3 1982 – Olivia’s Greatest Hits Vol. 2 Released

    On this day September 3 1982, Olivia’s Greatest Hits Vol. 2 was released, capturing the pop brilliance and vocal charm of Olivia Newton John during her most successful years. The compilation featured hits from the late 70s through the early 80s, including massive tracks from the soundtrack to...
  10. On This Day September 3 1984 – Powerslave Released

    On This Day September 3 1984 – Powerslave Released

    On this day September 3 1984, Powerslave by Iron Maiden was released. The fifth studio album from the legendary British metal band featured some of their most ambitious and musically complex work to date. Powerslave continued to build on the band’s momentum from their previous albums and became...
  11. On This Day September 3 1983 – Sweet Dreams Hit Number One in the US

    On This Day September 3 1983 – Sweet Dreams Hit Number One in the US

    On this day September 3 1983, Sweet Dreams Are Made of This by Eurythmics reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. The breakout single marked a major turning point for the British duo, bringing their dark synth driven sound into the mainstream and introducing the world to Annie Lennox’s...
  12. On This Day September 2 1981 – 1234 Released

    On This Day September 2 1981 – 1234 Released

    On this day September 2 1981, Ronnie Wood released his fourth solo album 1234. Known for his work with the Rolling Stones and Faces, Wood took a more polished and varied approach on this release, incorporating elements of rock, soul, and rhythm and blues. The album showed off his versatility...
  13. On This Day September 2 1980 – Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables Released

    On This Day September 2 1980 – Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables Released

    On this day September 2 1980, the Dead Kennedys released their debut album Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables. With its aggressive political message and fast tempo, this album helped define American hardcore punk at the dawn of the 1980s. Songs like Holiday in Cambodia and California Uber Alles...
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  14. On This Day September 2 1989 – Cold Hearted by Paula Abdul Hit Number One in America

    On This Day September 2 1989 – Cold Hearted by Paula Abdul Hit Number One in America

    On this day September 2 1989, Cold Hearted by Paula Abdul climbed to number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. The track was the fifth single from her debut album Forever Your Girl and cemented her status as a pop powerhouse of the late 80s. With its edgy production and dance floor energy, Cold...
  15. On This Day September 1 1989 – Susumu Hirasawa Water in Time and Space Released

    On This Day September 1 1989 – Susumu Hirasawa Water in Time and Space Released

    On this day September 1 1989, Susumu Hirasawa released his debut solo album Water in Time and Space. This marked the beginning of Hirasawa’s journey beyond the boundaries of his work with the band P Model. The album blends electronic experimentation with progressive rock influences and lush...
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  16. On This Day September 1 1989 – Motley Crue Dr. Feelgood Released

    On This Day September 1 1989 – Motley Crue Dr. Feelgood Released

    On this day September 1 1989, Motley Crue released their fifth studio album Dr. Feelgood. This record marked a turning point for the band as they worked with producer Bob Rock to achieve a cleaner more powerful sound while attempting to stay sober for the first time during recording. The result...
  17. On This Day September 1 1984 – Jimmy Buffett Released Riddles in the Sand

    On This Day September 1 1984 – Jimmy Buffett Released Riddles in the Sand

    On this day September 1 1984, Jimmy Buffett released his thirteenth studio album Riddles in the Sand. This album marked a stylistic shift as Buffett leaned more into country influences while keeping his signature storytelling and coastal charm. Songs like Who's the Blonde Stranger and Bigger...
  18. On This Day September 1 1983 – Tom Waits Released Swordfishtrombones

    On This Day September 1 1983 – Tom Waits Released Swordfishtrombones

    On this day September 1 1983, Tom Waits released his seventh studio album Swordfishtrombones. Marking a radical departure from his earlier jazz and blues-influenced style, this album embraced a rawer and more experimental sound. Waits introduced unusual instruments, fragmented song structures...
  19. On This Day September 1 1980 – Supertramp Released Paris

    On This Day September 1 1980 – Supertramp Released Paris

    On this day September 1 1980, Supertramp released their live double album Paris. Recorded during their 1979 tour stop at the Pavilion de Paris, the album captured the band’s tight musicianship and dynamic stage presence at a time when they were riding high from the success of Breakfast in...
  20. On This Day September 1 1980 – Change of Address Released

    On This Day September 1 1980 – Change of Address Released

    On this day September 1 1980, British instrumental rock group The Shadows released their thirteenth studio album Change of Address. The album featured a mix of original tracks and instrumental covers, continuing the band’s legacy of smooth guitar melodies and polished production. Though their...
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