Album Year: 1981
Paradise Theatre
Paradise Theatre is the tenth album by the rock band Styx, released in January 1981 (see 1981 in music). A concept album, the album is a fictional account of Chicago’s Paradise Theatre from its opening to closing (and eventual abandonment), used as a metaphor for America’s changing times from the late 1970s into the 1980s. … Read more
The Birthday Eve
The Birthday Eve is the first studio album by Japanese heavy metal band Loudness. It was released in 1981 only in Japan. The 24bit digitally remastered Japanese limited edition CD includes two additional tracks not on the original release, coming from the first single of the band. The success of the album was measured by … Read more
Damaged
Damaged is the debut studio album by the American hardcore punk band Black Flag. It was released on December 5, 1981 through SST Records. Over the years since the album’s original release it has been recognized as a punk classic and one of the most influential punk records ever made by appearing on a number … Read more
Point of Entry
Point of Entry is the seventh album from the British heavy metal band Judas Priest. It was released on 26 February 1981. In 1980 Judas Priest garnered some airplay with “Breaking the Law” and “Living After Midnight” from their album British Steel. As a result the band pursued a more radio friendly direction on Point … Read more
I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll
I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll is the second studio album by Joan Jett and the first to feature her backing band The Blackhearts. It is Jett’s most successful album to date with over 10 million copies sold, largely due to the success of the title track (which was released as a single soon after the … Read more