Album Year: 1989
Oranges & Lemons
Oranges & Lemons is the eleventh studio album by English band XTC, released in 1989. The tenth studio album was actually the Dukes Of Stratosphears second release ‘Psonic Psunspot’. The name of the album came from the old English nursery rhyme, also referenced in the song “Ballet for a Rainy Day” on their previous album … Read more
Technique
Technique is the fifth studio album by New Order, released in 1989 via Factory Records. Partly recorded on the island of Ibiza, it incorporates Balearic beat and acid house influences into the group’s electro/rock sound. Technique was the first New Order album to reach number one in the UK charts. “Fine Time”, the first single … Read more
Mystery Girl
Mystery Girl is the last album recorded by Roy Orbison, posthumously released on the Virgin label in 1989. The album became a hit worldwide, reaching #5 on the US Billboard 200, and #2 on the UK Albums Chart.
Blessing in Disguise
Blessing in Disguise is the third studio album by American heavy metal band Metal Church, released on February 7, 1989. It was the band’s final release on Elektra Records. This was the first album not to feature the vocals of David Wayne, due to his departure to form the band Reverend. This release featured new … Read more
As Nasty as They Wanna Be
As Nasty As They Wanna Be is the third album by Miami bass group 2 Live Crew. It was released in 1989 and became the group’s largest seller, being certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. In 1990, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida ruled that the album … Read more
Dylan & the Dead
Dylan & the Dead is a collaborative live album by Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead, released in 1989 by Columbia Records. It consists of seven songs written and sung by Dylan, with the Dead providing accompaniment. The album was produced by Jerry Garcia and John Cutler. Dylan & the Dead was recorded in 1987, … Read more
Spike
Spike is the 12th studio album by the British rock singer and songwriter Elvis Costello, released on compact disc as Warner Brothers 25848. It was his first album for the label. It peaked at No. 5 on the UK album chart.
Here to Hear
Here to Hear is the fifteenth album by rock band Wishbone Ash. Since the band’s last album (1987’s Nouveau Calls) was all instrumental, Here to Hear marks the first Wishbone Ash studio album with vocals to feature the original lineup since 1973’s Wishbone Four. The album contains songs written and sung by founding members Martin … Read more