Welcome to the Real World was the second album by American pop rock band Mr. Mister. Released in 1985, it climbed to #1 on the Billboard album charts during early 1986. Two singles from the album, “Broken Wings” and “Kyrie” both went to #1 on the US singles chart. Another single from the album, “Is … Read more
Alf is the debut solo studio album of British singer/songwriter Alison Moyet, her first since leaving 80s electro-pop duo Yazoo (also known as Yaz). Released in November 1984, the album, which took its title from the singer’s nickname, went to #1 on the UK album charts and includes three hit singles; “Love Resurrection”, “Invisible” and … Read more
Super Trouper is the seventh studio album by Swedish pop group ABBA, first released in 1980. It features the No.1 singles “The Winner Takes It All” and “Super Trouper”. The album became the biggest-selling of 1980 in the UK. Led by the international hit “The Winner Takes It All”, Super Trouper was the group’s sixth … Read more
Absolutely is the 1980 second album from the British ska band Madness. It peaked at #2 in the UK album charts. The album is named after one of expressions of the band’s then tour manager, and sound man Tony Duffield. The front cover sees the band standing in front of Chalk Farm tube station in … Read more
Heaven on Earth is the second solo album by Belinda Carlisle and her most successful to date. Released in 1987 it featured three singles that made the Top 10 charts in the United States, including the #1 hit “Heaven Is a Place on Earth”.
Electric Youth is the second album by Debbie Gibson, released January 24, 1989 on Atlantic Records. It is the most successful album of her career, staying at the top of the Billboard Hot Albums chart for five weeks, and reaching Number 8 on the UK album chart.
The Glamorous Life (full title Sheila E. In The Glamorous Life) is the first album by Sheila E.. Credits on the album state that the album was “directed by Sheila E. and The Starr Company”, but in fact all six tracks were produced, written, and arranged by Prince (with input and help from Sheila E.). … Read more
Deep Sea Skiving is the debut album by the British female vocal group Bananarama, released in 1983. The album peaked at no.7 on the UK album chart and was certified Silver by the BPI. The inner-sleeve of the vinyl release contained numerous photos of the group, several of them in childhood. These pictures have not … Read more