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  1. On This Day August 29 1989 – Escape from Havana by Mellow Man Ace Was Released

    On This Day August 29 1989 – Escape from Havana by Mellow Man Ace Was Released

    On this day August 29 1989, Escape from Havana by Mellow Man Ace was released. As the debut album from the Cuban American rapper, it helped pioneer Latin influenced hip hop at a time when the genre was rapidly evolving. Mixing bilingual lyrics, funk samples, and streetwise storytelling, the...
  2. On This Day August 29 1989 – Lukather by Steve Lukather Was Released

    On This Day August 29 1989 – Lukather by Steve Lukather Was Released

    On this day August 29 1989, Lukather by Steve Lukather was released. Known as the guitarist and vocalist for Toto, Lukather stepped out with his debut solo album to explore a broader musical range and showcase his versatility as both a songwriter and performer. The album featured a mix of hard...
  3. On This Day August 29 1984 – The Jacksons Victory Tour Set a Concert Record

    On This Day August 29 1984 – The Jacksons Victory Tour Set a Concert Record

    On this day August 29 1984, The Jacksons Victory Tour set a new record by selling over 1.1 million tickets, making it the highest grossing concert tour in North America at the time. The tour marked the final time all six Jackson brothers performed together and capitalized on the massive success...
  4. On This Day August 29 1987 – La Bamba by Los Lobos Hit Number One in the US

    On This Day August 29 1987 – La Bamba by Los Lobos Hit Number One in the US

    On this day August 29 1987, La Bamba by Los Lobos reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The energetic Spanish language rock track became a surprise summer hit and introduced a new generation to the music of Ritchie Valens, whose life was portrayed in the biopic of the same name released...
  5. On This Day August 29 1980 – Signing Off by UB40 Was Released

    On This Day August 29 1980 – Signing Off by UB40 Was Released

    On this day August 29 1980, Signing Off by UB40 was released. The debut album from the British reggae band delivered a socially conscious and musically rich statement that set them apart from their peers. Blending politically charged lyrics with dub inspired rhythms and sax driven melodies, UB40...
  6. On This Day August 28 1989 – Still Cruisin by The Beach Boys Was Released

    On This Day August 28 1989 – Still Cruisin by The Beach Boys Was Released

    On this day August 28 1989, Still Cruisin by The Beach Boys was released. As their twenty sixth studio album, it blended new material with older classics and was timed to capitalize on the renewed interest sparked by the success of their single Kokomo from the previous year. The album included...
  7. 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...
  8. On This Day August 28 1984 – The Woman in Red Soundtrack Was Released

    On This Day August 28 1984 – The Woman in Red Soundtrack Was Released

    On this day August 28 1984, the soundtrack to The Woman in Red was released. Featuring a collection of songs by various artists, the album is most remembered for launching the chart topping hit I Just Called to Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder. The music accompanied the romantic comedy starring...
  9. On This Day September 2 1983 – The Present by The Moody Blues Was Released

    On This Day September 2 1983 – The Present by The Moody Blues Was Released

    On this day September 2 1983, The Present by The Moody Blues was released. As the band’s eleventh studio album, it followed the massive success of Long Distance Voyager and aimed to continue their resurgence into the 1980s music scene. While not as commercially dominant, The Present offered a...
  10. On This Day August 27 1988 – So Good by Mica Paris Was Released

    On This Day August 27 1988 – So Good by Mica Paris Was Released

    On this day August 27 1988, So Good by Mica Paris was released. As her debut album, it introduced a powerful new voice to the British soul and R&B scene. Mica’s smooth vocal control and gospel influenced delivery helped the album stand out in a crowded field of late 80s pop and dance music. The...
  11. On This Day August 27 1987 – Open Sesame by Whodini Was Released

    On This Day August 27 1987 – Open Sesame by Whodini Was Released

    On this day August 27 1987, Open Sesame by Whodini was released. As their fourth studio album, it arrived at a time when hip hop was rapidly evolving and new sounds were taking over the scene. Whodini leaned into a harder funk influenced style, blending rap with R&B grooves and electronic...
  12. On This Day August 27 1984 – Soda Stereo by Soda Stereo Was Released

    On This Day August 27 1984 – Soda Stereo by Soda Stereo Was Released

    On this day August 27 1984, Soda Stereo by Soda Stereo was released. As the debut album from the Argentine trio, it marked the official arrival of one of the most influential Latin American rock bands of the 1980s. With a sound inspired by British new wave, post punk, and synth pop, the album...
  13. On This Day August 27 1980 – Wild Planet by The B-52's Was Released

    On This Day August 27 1980 – Wild Planet by The B-52's Was Released

    On this day August 27 1980, Wild Planet by The B52s was released. As the follow up to their self titled debut, the album carried forward their wild offbeat sound while tightening the grooves and sharpening the production. It was vibrant, chaotic, and defiantly different. Wild Planet featured...
  14. On This Day August 27 1988 – Monkey by George Michael Released

    On This Day August 27 1988 – Monkey by George Michael Released

    On this day August 27 1988, Monkey by George Michael officially reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. It became his fourth consecutive chart topper from the Faith album, further cementing his dominance in late 80s pop. Monkey stood out with its punchy remix production by Jimmy Jam and...
  15. On This Day August 26 1985 – The Head on the Door by The Cure Released

    On This Day August 26 1985 – The Head on the Door by The Cure Released

    On this day August 26 1985, The Head on the Door by The Cure was released. This sixth studio album marked a turning point for the band, blending their post punk roots with more accessible pop and alternative elements. It showcased Robert Smith’s ability to craft melodic songs with emotional...
  16. On This Day August 26 1985 – Romance 1600 by Sheila E Released

    On This Day August 26 1985 – Romance 1600 by Sheila E Released

    On this day August 26 1985 Sheila E released her second studio album Romance 1600. Following her debut album The Glamorous Life this release took a more adventurous turn both musically and visually. Romance 1600 blended funk Latin rhythms synth driven pop and theatrical flair all wrapped in a...
  17. On This Day August 26 1981 – Dead Set by Grateful Dead Released

    On This Day August 26 1981 – Dead Set by Grateful Dead Released

    On this day August 26 1981, the Grateful Dead released Dead Set, their eighteenth album and one of the most beloved live recordings from the early 80s. Capturing performances from New York and San Francisco, the album featured standout tracks like Franklin’s Tower, Fire on the Mountain, and...
  18. On This Day August 26 1981 – New Traditionalists by Devo Released

    On This Day August 26 1981 – New Traditionalists by Devo Released

    On this day August 26 1981, New Traditionalists by Devo was released. This was the band’s fourth album and marked a shift in their sound toward a more polished new wave direction while still keeping their art punk edge. Known for their visual style and sharp critiques of conformity, Devo used...
  19. 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...
  20. On This Day August 25 1987 – Permanent Vacation by Aerosmith Was Released

    On This Day August 25 1987 – Permanent Vacation by Aerosmith Was Released

    On this day August 25 1987, Permanent Vacation by Aerosmith was released. This was the band's ninth studio album and the record that marked their full scale comeback after years of personal and professional turmoil. It reintroduced Aerosmith to a new generation and firmly planted them back into...
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