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  1. On This Day October 3 1988 – Talk Is Cheap Was Released by Keith Richards

    On This Day October 3 1988 – Talk Is Cheap Was Released by Keith Richards

    On this day October 3 1988, Talk Is Cheap by Keith Richards was released, marking the Rolling Stones guitarist’s debut as a solo artist. The album showcased Richards’ signature raw rock and roll sound, blending blues, soul, and rhythm and blues influences into a powerful statement of...
  2. On This Day October 3 1980 – Lightning to the Nations Was Released by Diamond Head

    On This Day October 3 1980 – Lightning to the Nations Was Released by Diamond Head

    On this day October 3 1980, Lightning to the Nations by Diamond Head was released, marking one of the most influential debuts of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal era. The album’s raw energy, powerful riffs, and innovative songwriting helped shape the sound of heavy metal in the 1980s and...
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  3. On This Day October 2 1986 – Whites Off Earth Now!! Was Released by Cowboy Junkies

    On This Day October 2 1986 – Whites Off Earth Now!! Was Released by Cowboy Junkies

    On this day October 2 1986, Whites Off Earth Now!! by Cowboy Junkies was released, marking the debut of one of Canada’s most distinctive and genre defying bands. Recorded in a single day using a single ambisonic microphone, the album showcased a stripped down, intimate sound that blended blues...
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  4. On This Day October 2 1984 – Bathory Was Released by Bathory

    On This Day October 2 1984 – Bathory Was Released by Bathory

    On this day October 2 1984, Bathory by Bathory was released, marking the debut of one of the most influential bands in the history of extreme metal. The album’s raw, unpolished sound and dark lyrical themes laid the foundation for what would become the black metal genre, influencing countless...
  5. On This Day October 1 1980 – Group Sex Was Released by Circle Jerks

    On This Day October 1 1980 – Group Sex Was Released by Circle Jerks

    On this day October 1 1980, Group Sex by Circle Jerks was released, marking the explosive debut of one of the most influential bands in the American punk scene. Clocking in at just under sixteen minutes, the album packed fourteen fast, furious, and unapologetic tracks that captured the raw...
  6. On This Day October 1 1988 – Breakwater Was Released by Lennie Gallant

    On This Day October 1 1988 – Breakwater Was Released by Lennie Gallant

    On this day October 1 1988, Breakwater by Lennie Gallant was released, marking the debut of one of Canada’s most respected singer songwriters. The album introduced Gallant’s signature blend of folk, rock, and storytelling, laying the foundation for a career built on lyrical depth and emotional...
  7. On This Day August 31 1987 – Wonderful Life Released

    On This Day August 31 1987 – Wonderful Life Released

    On this day August 31 1987, Black released his debut album Wonderful Life. The album delivered a hauntingly beautiful mix of melancholic lyrics and elegant production, anchored by the timeless title track that became a defining anthem for reflective pop in the late 80s. Wonderful Life carved a...
  8. On This Day August 30 1989 – Kix Brooks by Kix Brooks Was Released

    On This Day August 30 1989 – Kix Brooks by Kix Brooks Was Released

    On this day August 30 1989, Kix Brooks released his self titled debut album before later joining Ronnie Dunn to form the hit country duo Brooks and Dunn. While the album did not make a huge commercial splash, it gave listeners a first look at Brooks as both a singer and songwriter. The record...
  9. On This Day August 28 1989 – Adeva by Adeva Was Released

    On This Day August 28 1989 – Adeva by Adeva Was Released

    On this day August 28 1989, Adeva by Adeva was released. Her self titled debut album introduced a bold and powerful voice to the house and dance music scene, blending soulful vocals with club ready beats and gospel inspired energy. The album included standout singles like Respect, Warning, and...
  10. On This Day August 22 1989 – Devil’s Night Out by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Released

    On This Day August 22 1989 – Devil’s Night Out by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Released

    On this day August 22 1989, Devil’s Night Out by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones was released, introducing a dynamic and brass‑driven ska punk debut. The album arrived as a burst of energetic fusion where horn riffs collided with punk urgency and danceable grooves. The full throttle opener and...
  11. On This Day August 21 1980 – Black Rose Released Their Debut Album

    On This Day August 21 1980 – Black Rose Released Their Debut Album

    On this day August 21 1980, Black Rose released their self titled debut album Black Rose, introducing a new voice in the early 80s British hard rock scene. The band delivered a sound rooted in raw energy, heavy guitars, and driving rhythms that appealed to fans of powerful, no frills rock music...
  12. On This Day August 10 1984 – Red Hot Chili Peppers Released Their Debut Album

    On This Day August 10 1984 – Red Hot Chili Peppers Released Their Debut Album

    On this day August 10 1984, the Red Hot Chili Peppers released their self-titled debut album, The Red Hot Chili Peppers. This explosive first release introduced the world to the band’s unique fusion of funk, punk, and raw rock energy. Produced by Gang of Four guitarist Andy Gill, the album was...
  13. On This Day August 1 1980 – Associates Released Their Debut Album The Affectionate Punch

    On This Day August 1 1980 – Associates Released Their Debut Album The Affectionate Punch

    On this day August 1 1980, The Affectionate Punch marked the debut album release by the Scottish duo Associates. Led by the distinct vocals of Billy Mackenzie and the atmospheric production of Alan Rankine, the album delivered a bold blend of post punk, new wave, and experimental pop that stood...
  14. On This Day July 25 1986 – The 2 Live Crew Is What We Are Was Released

    On This Day July 25 1986 – The 2 Live Crew Is What We Are Was Released

    On this day July 25 1986, The 2 Live Crew Is What We Are was released, marking the explosive debut of 2 Live Crew and the beginning of their controversial legacy. Known for its bold lyrics and Miami bass sound, the album made waves in the hip hop world and beyond. The record included tracks...
  15. On This Day July 22 1985 – Luxury of Life by Five Star Was Released

    On This Day July 22 1985 – Luxury of Life by Five Star Was Released

    On this day July 22 1985, Luxury of Life marked the debut album release from Five Star, a British pop and R&B group made up of five siblings from the Pearson family. With their polished sound, slick choreography, and eye catching fashion, Five Star quickly became one of the UK's breakout acts in...
  16. On This Day July 18, 1980 – Crocodiles by Echo and the Bunnymen Was Released

    On This Day July 18, 1980 – Crocodiles by Echo and the Bunnymen Was Released

    On this day July 18, 1980, Crocodiles by Echo and the Bunnymen was released and introduced a bold new voice in the rising post punk scene. As the band’s debut album, Crocodiles delivered a blend of shadowy atmosphere, sharp guitar work, and poetic introspection that immediately set it apart from...
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  17. On This Day: July 16, 1984 – Sade Releases Debut Album Diamond Life

    On This Day: July 16, 1984 – Sade Releases Debut Album Diamond Life

    On this day July 16, 1984, Sade released her debut album Diamond Life, introducing the world to a smooth, stylish sound that blended soul, jazz, and pop with effortless sophistication. The album reached number 5 on the Billboard 200 and topped the charts in France, Germany, Austria, the...
  18. On This Day: July 9, 1983 – Wham Released Their Debut Album Fantastic

    On This Day: July 9, 1983 – Wham Released Their Debut Album Fantastic

    On this day July 9, 1983, Wham released their debut album Fantastic, introducing the world to the duo of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley and setting the stage for one of the most successful pop acts of the decade. With its mix of youthful energy, dance beats, and sharp vocals, the album...
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  19. On This Day: July 7, 1986 - Doug E Fresh Released His Debut Album Oh My God

    On This Day: July 7, 1986 - Doug E Fresh Released His Debut Album Oh My God

    On this day July 7, 1986, Doug E Fresh released his debut album Oh My God, a bold and energetic entry into the golden age of hip hop. Known as the original human beatbox, Doug E Fresh brought vocal percussion to the forefront, combining his unique skills with sharp rhymes and high energy...
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  20. On This Day: July 7, 1984 - Icon Released Their Self Titled Debut Album

    On This Day: July 7, 1984 - Icon Released Their Self Titled Debut Album

    On this day July 7, 1984, Icon released their self titled debut album and made their first mark on the heavy metal scene of the 1980s. The Arizona based band delivered a sound that combined melodic hooks with a hard edged guitar style, fitting right in with the growing wave of American metal...
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