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  1. On This Day: June 10, 1985 - Scritti Politti Releases Cupid and Psyche 85

    On This Day: June 10, 1985 - Scritti Politti Releases Cupid and Psyche 85

    On this day June 10, 1985, Scritti Politti released their second studio album Cupid and Psyche 85. Known for its sleek production, intricate arrangements, and intelligent pop songwriting, the album marked a creative high point for the band and a bold embrace of the polished 80s sound. Cupid and...
  2. On This Day: June 10, 1985 - The Beach Boys Release Their Self-Titled Album

    On This Day: June 10, 1985 - The Beach Boys Release Their Self-Titled Album

    On this day June 10, 1985, The Beach Boys released their self-titled twenty fifth studio album. It was their first album since the tragic drowning death of co-founder Dennis Wilson in 1983, and it marked a period of transition and reinvention for the legendary group. Produced by Steve Levine...
  3. On This Day: June 10, 1983 - Stevie Nicks Releases The Wild Heart

    On This Day: June 10, 1983 - Stevie Nicks Releases The Wild Heart

    On this day June 10, 1983, Stevie Nicks released her second solo album The Wild Heart. Following the massive success of her debut Bella Donna, this album cemented her status as a solo star outside of Fleetwood Mac. Blending mysticism with pop rock flair, The Wild Heart captured Stevie’s...
  4. On This Day: June 10, 1983 - Tank Releases This Means War

    On This Day: June 10, 1983 - Tank Releases This Means War

    On this day June 10, 1983, British heavy metal band Tank released their third studio album This Means War. The album marked a turning point for the group, as they adopted a cleaner and more melodic sound compared to their earlier, grittier records. It also introduced a new twin guitar lineup...
  5. On This Day: June 10, 1983 - The Kinks Release State of Confusion

    On This Day: June 10, 1983 - The Kinks Release State of Confusion

    On this day June 10, 1983, The Kinks released their twentieth studio album State of Confusion. Some sources list May 24 as the release date, but it saw wider availability and attention in early June. The record showed that the band still had creative drive nearly twenty years into their career...
  6. On This Day: June 10, 1983 - Rod Stewart Releases Body Wishes

    On This Day: June 10, 1983 - Rod Stewart Releases Body Wishes

    On this day June 10, 1983, Rod Stewart released his twelfth studio album Body Wishes. The album marked a continued shift toward a sleeker, more synth driven pop sound that reflected the evolving tastes of early 80s audiences. While it only reached number 30 on the US Billboard charts, it...
  7. On This Day: June 10, 1985 - R.E.M. Releases Fables of the Reconstruction

    On This Day: June 10, 1985 - R.E.M. Releases Fables of the Reconstruction

    On this day June 10, 1985, R.E.M. released their third studio album Fables of the Reconstruction. Departing from the jangly brightness of their earlier records, the band explored darker, more atmospheric territory with lyrics rooted in Southern folklore and small town mystique. The album...
  8. On This Day: June 10, 1985 - Talking Heads Release Little Creatures

    On This Day: June 10, 1985 - Talking Heads Release Little Creatures

    On this day June 10, 1985, Talking Heads released their sixth studio album Little Creatures. Known for its more accessible sound and Americana influenced songwriting, the album marked a shift from the band’s earlier experimental and worldbeat driven projects. Little Creatures reached number 20...
  9. On This Day: June 10, 1989 – Wind Beneath My Wings Hits Number One

    On This Day: June 10, 1989 – Wind Beneath My Wings Hits Number One

    On this day June 10, 1989, Wind Beneath My Wings by Bette Midler reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. It held the top spot through June 16 and also climbed to number one in Australia. Originally written in the early 80s and recorded by several artists, it was Bette Midler’s emotional...
  10. On This Day: June 9, 1987 – Suicidal Tendencies Release Join the Army

    On This Day: June 9, 1987 – Suicidal Tendencies Release Join the Army

    On this day June 9, 1987, Suicidal Tendencies released their second album Join the Army. Blending punk aggression with thrash metal precision, the album marked a turning point for the band and helped solidify their role in shaping crossover thrash. Join the Army reached number 100 on the US...
  11. On This Day: June 9, 1986 – Cinderella Releases Night Songs

    On This Day: June 9, 1986 – Cinderella Releases Night Songs

    On this day June 9, 1986, Cinderella released their debut album Night Songs. The album quickly made waves in the glam metal scene and eventually climbed to number 3 on the US Billboard charts. Produced by Andy Johns, Night Songs delivered gritty vocals, heavy guitars, and catchy hooks that...
  12. On This Day: June 9, 1983 – Frank Zappa Releases London Symphony Orchestra Vol 1

    On This Day: June 9, 1983 – Frank Zappa Releases London Symphony Orchestra Vol 1

    On this day June 9, 1983, Frank Zappa released his thirty eighth album, London Symphony Orchestra Vol 1. The project was an ambitious collaboration with the prestigious London Symphony Orchestra, featuring orchestrated versions of Zappa’s complex and challenging compositions. Unlike his earlier...
  13. On This Day: June 9, 1984 – Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper Hits Number One

    On This Day: June 9, 1984 – Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper Hits Number One

    On this day June 9, 1984, Cyndi Lauper’s ballad Time After Time reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. It held the top spot through June 22 and also climbed to number one in Canada, Chile, and Zimbabwe. Released as the second single from her debut album She’s So Unusual, the song...
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    The Rise and Fall of the Mall in the 1980s: A Cultural Hub of a Generation

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Profile The Rise and Fall of the Mall in the 1980s: A Cultural Hub of a Generation. Please add to the discussion here.
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  15. On This Day: June 8, 1989 – Rod Stewart Plays First Concert at Toronto's New Skydome

    On This Day: June 8, 1989 – Rod Stewart Plays First Concert at Toronto's New Skydome

    On this day June 8, 1989, Rod Stewart performed the very first concert at Toronto’s brand new Skydome. The state of the art stadium, later renamed the Rogers Centre, opened its roof for a crowd of over 50,000 fans as Stewart launched the venue’s entertainment legacy in grand fashion. The...
  16. On This Day: June 8, 1984 – Ray Parker Jr. Releases Ghostbusters Theme

    On This Day: June 8, 1984 – Ray Parker Jr. Releases Ghostbusters Theme

    On this day June 8, 1984, Ghostbusters hit theaters and with it came one of the most iconic movie theme songs of all time. Ray Parker Jr.'s Ghostbusters theme would go on to top the US Billboard charts from August 11 through August 31, becoming a cultural sensation all its own. The song’s...
  17. On This Day: June 8, 1989 – Stacey Q Releases Nights Like This

    On This Day: June 8, 1989 – Stacey Q Releases Nights Like This

    On this day June 8, 1989, Stacey Q released her third studio album Nights Like This. Known for her breakout hit Two of Hearts earlier in the decade, this album marked a shift toward a more electronic and club oriented sound, reflecting the late 80s dance floor vibe. While it did not chart as...
  18. On This Day: June 15, 1987 – Boy George Releases Sold

    On This Day: June 15, 1987 – Boy George Releases Sold

    On this day June 15, 1987, Boy George released his debut solo album Sold. After achieving international fame as the frontman of Culture Club, this marked his first major step as a solo artist. The album reached number 145 on the US Billboard charts and climbed to number 4 in Italy, finding...
  19. On This Day: June 8, 1985 – The Style Council Release Our Favorite Shop

    On This Day: June 8, 1985 – The Style Council Release Our Favorite Shop

    On this day June 8, 1985, The Style Council released their fifth album Our Favorite Shop. The album reached number 123 on the US Billboard charts but was a major success in the UK, where it hit number 1 and became the band’s most commercially successful release. Known for its polished sound and...
  20. On This Day: June 8, 1984 – Siouxsie and the Banshees Release Hyaena

    On This Day: June 8, 1984 – Siouxsie and the Banshees Release Hyaena

    On this day June 8, 1984, Siouxsie and the Banshees released their sixth studio album Hyaena. Known for its moody atmosphere and experimental edge, the album marked a significant point in the band’s evolution with the addition of Robert Smith from The Cure on guitar. Hyaena featured standout...
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