Album Year: 1982
The Hunter
The Hunter is the sixth studio album by the US band Blondie, released in June 1982. Work began on the album in 1981 following the release of Debbie Harry’s debut solo album Koo Koo. The Hunter would be Blondie’s last album of new material until 1999’s No Exit. The album had two singles, “Island of … Read more
In the Name of Love
In the Name of Love is the first Thompson Twins album released in the United States. The album was released in 1982 by Arista Records and comprises eight of the eleven tracks from their second album, Set, plus two of the singles from their debut album, A Product of … (Participation) (neither of these albums … Read more
Brilliance
Brilliance is the fourth studio album by Atlantic Starr. This album featured hit singles “Love Me Down” and “Circles”. The album also contained the Sam Dees composition “Your Love Finally Ran Out”, which was previously recorded by their then labelmate Les McCann under the title “So Your Love Finally Ran Out For Me” on his … Read more
Einzelhaft
Einzelhaft, (Solitary Confinement or Incarcerated!), (1982) is the name of the first album by Falco. It was released in Austria, Germany, the United States, Japan, Spain, Italy, Canada, Sweden and Finland. The album achieved some success with its flagship single, “Der Kommissar”, an innovative and influential German-language rap song. An English version of the song … Read more
Good Trouble
Good Trouble is the tenth studio album by REO Speedwagon, released in 1982 as a follow up to Hi Infidelity. It was the second-best selling album in the band’s history, tied with Wheels Are Turnin’, peaking at #7 on the Billboard charts. None of the songs from this album have been performed by the band … Read more
Midnight Love
Midnight Love is the debut Columbia Records album of Marvin Gaye. He signed on with the label in March 1982 following his exit from Motown. The final album to be released before his death, it ultimately became the most successful album of Marvin’s entire career. The disc was certified Triple Platinum in United States, selling … Read more