On this day July 27 1987, Within The Realm Of A Dying Sun by Dead Can Dance was released, delivering a bold and atmospheric shift in the band’s sonic identity. Their third album moved away from their earlier post punk influences and embraced orchestral arrangements,
On this day July 26 1986, Cryptic Slaughter released Convicted, the band’s second studio album and one of the landmark records of the crossover thrash movement. Hailing from California, the band blended the raw intensity of hardcore punk with the speed and aggression of thrash
On this day July 26 1983, Asia released Alpha in the U.S., the band’s second studio album and the follow up to their hugely successful self titled debut. After dominating the charts with hits like Heat of the Moment, expectations were incredibly high for the
On this day July 26 1985, Michael Brook, Brian Eno, and Daniel Lanois released Hybrid, an ambitious instrumental collaboration that explored the boundaries of ambient, world, and experimental music. Bringing together three of the era’s most innovative musicians and producers, the album created a rich
On this day July 26 1985, John Waite released Mask of Smiles, the follow up to his successful solo debut No Brakes. After topping the charts with Missing You the previous year, Waite returned with an album that continued his blend of melodic rock, heartfelt
On this day July 26 1988, Follow the Leader by Eric B. & Rakim was released, becoming one of the most influential hip hop albums ever recorded. Building on the success of their debut album Paid in Full, the duo returned with a record that
On this day July 26 1988, A Salt With A Deadly Pepa by Salt N Pepa was released, marking the group’s second studio album and a key moment in the rise of women in hip hop. The album expanded on their bold, confident style with
On this day July 25 1989, Paul’s Boutique by Beastie Boys was released, marking a bold creative leap for the trio and cementing its place as one of the most groundbreaking albums of the era. After their debut Licensed to Ill became a commercial smash,
On this day July 25 1980, AC/ DC released their seventh studio album Back in Black , a powerful comeback that would go on to become one of the most successful albums in music history. The record marked the debut of new lead singer Brian
On this day July 25 1981, The One That You Love by Air Supply climbed to the number one spot on the US Billboard Hot 100. It became the soft rock duo’s first chart topping single in the United States and marked the peak of