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  1. On This Day October 24, 1980 – Cheap Trick Released All Shook Up

    On This Day October 24, 1980 – Cheap Trick Released All Shook Up

    On this day October 24, 1980, Cheap Trick released their album All Shook Up, marking a bold shift in style for the band as they collaborated with legendary producer George Martin of Beatles fame. The record showcased a more experimental and adventurous sound, blending rock energy with melodic...
  2. On This Day August 15 1983 – Next Position Please by Cheap Trick Was Released

    On This Day August 15 1983 – Next Position Please by Cheap Trick Was Released

    On this day August 15 1983, Next Position Please arrived as the seventh studio album from Cheap Trick. Produced by Todd Rundgren, the record leaned into a polished power pop sound while still keeping the band’s signature rock edge. The album delivered catchy hooks, tight harmonies, and a mix of...
  3. On This Day July 22, 1985 – Standing on the Edge by Cheap Trick Was Released

    On This Day July 22, 1985 – Standing on the Edge by Cheap Trick Was Released

    On this day July 22 1985, Standing on the Edge by Cheap Trick was released, marking the band’s eighth studio album and a return to a more guitar driven sound after experimenting with synth heavy production on earlier 80s releases. The album showed that the band was ready to balance modern...
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  4. On This Day: July 9, 1988 – The Flame by Cheap Trick Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day: July 9, 1988 – The Flame by Cheap Trick Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day July 9, 1988, The Flame by Cheap Trick became the number one song in America. It stayed at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 through July 22 and also reached number one in Canada and Australia. The emotional power ballad marked a dramatic comeback for the band, who had not seen chart...
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  5. On This Day: June 2, 1980 - Cheap Trick Releases EP Found All the Parts

    On This Day: June 2, 1980 - Cheap Trick Releases EP Found All the Parts

    On this day June 2, 1980, Cheap Trick released their four track EP Found All the Parts. The release featured a mix of studio and live recordings, including Day Tripper recorded live at the L.A. Forum and the previously unreleased studio track Such a Good Girl. The EP was issued between the...
  6. On This Day: April 12, 1988 - Cheap Trick Released Lap of Luxury

    On This Day: April 12, 1988 - Cheap Trick Released Lap of Luxury

    On this day April 12, 1988, Cheap Trick released their tenth studio album Lap of Luxury, a big comeback that returned the band to the top of the charts and introduced their sound to a new generation. The album reached number 16 on the Billboard 200 and became their most successful release since...
  7. On This Day: April 5, 1988 - Cheap Trick Released The Flame

    On This Day: April 5, 1988 - Cheap Trick Released The Flame

    On this day April 5, 1988, Cheap Trick released The Flame, a power ballad that would go on to become the biggest hit of their career. Known for their energetic rock sound in the late 70s and early 80s, the band took a softer turn with this emotional anthem about love, loss, and longing. The...
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    Standing on the Edge (1985)

    Title: Standing on the Edge Artist: Cheap Trick Genre: Rock Released: 1985 Tracks: 1 - Little Sister - 2 - Tonight It's You - 3 - She's Got Motion - 4 - Love Comes - 5 - How About You - 6 - Standing on the Edge - 7 - This Time Around - 8 - Rock All Night - 9 - Cover Girl -...
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    The Doctor (1986)

    Title: The Doctor Artist: Cheap Trick Genre: Rock Released: 1986 Tracks: 1 - It's Up to You - 3:50 2 - Rearview Mirror Romance - 4:33 3 - The Doctor - 4:03 4 - Are You Lonely Tonight - 3:47 5 - Name of the Game - 4:17 6 - Kiss Me Red - 3:37 7 - Take Me to the Top - 4:01 8 - Good...
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    All Shook Up (1980)

    Title: All Shook Up Artist: Cheap Trick Genre: Rock Released: 1980 Tracks: 1 - Stop This Game - 3:56 2 - Just Got Back - 2:05 3 - Baby Loves to Rock - 3:17 4 - Can't Stop It (But I'm Gonna Try) - 3:30 5 - World's Greatest Lover - 4:52 6 - High Priest of Rhythmic Noise - 4:12 7 -...
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