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  1. On This Day September 23, 1982 – Billy Joel Released The Nylon Curtain

    On This Day September 23, 1982 – Billy Joel Released The Nylon Curtain

    On this day September 23, 1982 Billy Joel released his eighth studio album, The Nylon Curtain. Considered one of his most ambitious works, the album reflected Joel’s desire to create a record with more depth and social commentary compared to his previous releases. The Nylon Curtain featured...
  2. On This Day September 22, 1987 – Icehouse Released Man of Colours

    On This Day September 22, 1987 – Icehouse Released Man of Colours

    On this day September 22, 1987 Icehouse released their sixth studio album, Man of Colours. The Australian band, led by Iva Davies, achieved their greatest international success with this release, which became their most commercially successful album. Man of Colours featured hits such as Crazy...
  3. On This Day September 22, 1987 – Michael Bolton Released The Hunger

    On This Day September 22, 1987 – Michael Bolton Released The Hunger

    On this day September 22, 1987 Michael Bolton released his fifth studio album The Hunger. This record marked a turning point in his career as it began to showcase the powerful ballad style that would later make him a household name. The Hunger included songs like That’s What Love Is All About...
  4. On This Day September 22, 1982 – The Who Began Their Farewell Tour in Washington D.C.

    On This Day September 22, 1982 – The Who Began Their Farewell Tour in Washington D.C.

    On this day September 22, 1982 The Who began their highly publicized Farewell Tour in Washington D.C. At the time, the band announced it as their final major outing, drawing enormous attention from fans who believed it would be their last chance to see the legendary rock group perform live. The...
  5. On This Day September 21, 1987 – Yes Released Big Generator

    On This Day September 21, 1987 – Yes Released Big Generator

    On this day September 21, 1987 Yes released their twelfth studio album, Big Generator. Coming five years after their commercially successful album 90125, Big Generator continued the band’s shift toward a more accessible sound that blended progressive rock roots with mainstream pop and arena rock...
  6. On This Day April 12 1983 – Renaissance Released Time Line

    On This Day April 12 1983 – Renaissance Released Time Line

    On this day April 12 1983, Time Line was released, marking the eleventh studio album by Renaissance. The record represented a shift in the band’s style, incorporating more contemporary rock and pop influences compared to their earlier symphonic prog sound. While it divided some longtime fans...
  7. On This Day September 19 1988 – Tender Prey Album by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Released

    On This Day September 19 1988 – Tender Prey Album by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Released

    On this day September 19 1988, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds released their fifth studio album Tender Prey. The record showcased the band’s dark, gothic infused sound, with themes of redemption, obsession, and violence woven throughout its lyrics and atmosphere. The album included one of Cave’s...
  8. On This Day September 14 1987 – Primitive Cool Album by Mick Jagger Released

    On This Day September 14 1987 – Primitive Cool Album by Mick Jagger Released

    On this day September 14 1987, Mick Jagger released his second solo studio album Primitive Cool. The album explored rock with touches of dance-rock and pop rock, featuring collaborators like Jeff Beck and producers including Mick Jagger himself, David A. Stewart, and Keith Diamond. Primitive...
  9. 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...
  10. On This Day September 7 1987 – Islands by Mike Oldfield Eleventh Album Released

    On This Day September 7 1987 – Islands by Mike Oldfield Eleventh Album Released

    On this day September 7 1987, Mike Oldfield released his eleventh studio album Islands. Known for his groundbreaking work on Tubular Bells and his blend of progressive and experimental sounds, Oldfield continued to expand his musical vision with a record that fused instrumental pieces and vocal...
  11. On This Day September 7 1984 – Under Wraps by Jethro Tull Fifteenth Album Released

    On This Day September 7 1984 – Under Wraps by Jethro Tull Fifteenth Album Released

    On this day September 7 1984, Jethro Tull released their fifteenth studio album Under Wraps. Known for blending progressive rock with folk and hard rock influences throughout the 1970s, the band took a bold step into new territory with this release by heavily incorporating electronic elements...
  12. On This Day September 7 1987 – A Momentary Lapse of Reason by Pink Floyd Thirteenth Album Released

    On This Day September 7 1987 – A Momentary Lapse of Reason by Pink Floyd Thirteenth Album Released

    On this day September 7 1987, Pink Floyd released their thirteenth studio album A Momentary Lapse of Reason. It was the band’s first project without Roger Waters and marked a new era led by David Gilmour. Despite internal challenges, the album reaffirmed Pink Floyd’s place as one of the biggest...
  13. On This Day September 5, 1987 – Alice Cooper's Album Raise Your Fist and Yell was Released

    On This Day September 5, 1987 – Alice Cooper's Album Raise Your Fist and Yell was Released

    On this day September 5, 1987, Alice Cooper released his tenth studio album, Raise Your Fist and Yell. This album showcased a heavier and more theatrical sound, blending hard rock intensity with horror‑tinged theatrics that reinforced his reputation as a bold and unpredictable performer. Tracks...
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  14. 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...
  15. On This Day August 25 1987 – Door to Door by The Cars Was Released

    On This Day August 25 1987 – Door to Door by The Cars Was Released

    On this day August 25 1987, Door to Door by The Cars was released. This marked the sixth studio album from the iconic new wave group and would ultimately become their last release before a long hiatus. After years of defining the sleek and synth driven sound of the early 1980s, The Cars...
  16. On This Day August 25 1982 – Zipper Catches Skin by Alice Cooper Was Released

    On This Day August 25 1982 – Zipper Catches Skin by Alice Cooper Was Released

    On this day August 25 1982, Zipper Catches Skin by Alice Cooper was released. This marked his seventh solo studio album and one of the more unusual entries in his extensive discography. Known for theatrical rock and horror-inspired anthems, Cooper took a sharp left turn with this release...
  17. On This Day August 24 1981 – Tattoo You by The Rolling Stones Released

    On This Day August 24 1981 – Tattoo You by The Rolling Stones Released

    On this day August 24 1981, Tattoo You by The Rolling Stones was released as their eighteenth studio album. Fueled by the magnetism of Mick Jagger’s vocals, Keith Richards’ guitars, and the band’s legendary groove, the album leaned into a mix of hard hitting rockers and soulful ballads that...
  18. On This Day August 23 1980 – The Heatwave Festival Near Toronto Began

    On This Day August 23 1980 – The Heatwave Festival Near Toronto Began

    On this day August 23 1980, the Heatwave Festival kicked off near Toronto drawing tens of thousands of fans for one of the most iconic alternative music events of the decade. Held at Mosport Park in Ontario, it was often referred to as the punk and new wave Woodstock and featured a powerhouse...
  19. On This Day August 23 1988 – Dangerous Age by Bad Company Released

    On This Day August 23 1988 – Dangerous Age by Bad Company Released

    On this day August 23 1988, Dangerous Age by Bad Company was released, marking a dynamic shift for the band as they embraced a more aggressive and modern rock edge. This album emerged after a period of changes in the lineup, introducing a refreshed sound that blended their classic hard rock...
  20. On This Day August 23 1988 – Two Nuns and a Pack Mule by Rapeman Released

    On This Day August 23 1988 – Two Nuns and a Pack Mule by Rapeman Released

    On this day August 23 1988, Two Nuns and a Pack Mule by Rapeman was released as the band’s debut full length album. Led by Steve Albini, the record delivered a loud unfiltered blast of noise rock that was confrontational abrasive and deliberately provocative from start to finish. The album’s...
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