Album Year: 1981
Memories
Memories is an album released by Barbra Streisand in 1981. It is primarily a compilation of previously released material, but includes three newly recorded songs. The album was certified 5× Platinum by the RIAA, reaching number 10 on the US albums chart. First released on Columbia, it was re-released under the CBS imprint in 1981 … Read more
Music From “The Elder”
Music from “The Elder” is the ninth studio album released by the American rock band Kiss. Album sales were so poor that Kiss did not embark on a supporting tour for the first time in its eight-year history, opting instead to make a handful of promotional appearances. Music from “The Elder” was the last Kiss … Read more
The Visitors
The Visitors is the eighth and final studio album by Swedish pop group ABBA, released on 30 November 1981. With The Visitors, ABBA took several steps away from the “lighter” pop music they had recorded previously and the album is often regarded as a more complex and mature effort. The opening track, “The Visitors”, with … Read more
New Traditionalists
New Traditionalists is the fourth studio album by the New Wave rock band Devo. It was produced by Mark and Bob Mothersbaugh, and Gerald and Bob Casale, and was released in August 1981 on Warner Bros. Records. It features the minor hits “Through Being Cool” and “Beautiful World.” The sound continued in the vein of … Read more
In the Pocket
In 1980 and 1981, many people in the music world suspected that Lionel Richie would soon be leaving the Commodores to pursue a solo career — and sure enough, he officially became a full-time solo artist in 1982. In the Pocket, released in 1981, turned out to be his final album with the group. Not … Read more