On this day May 13, 1982, Rick James released his sixth studio album Throwin’ Down, continuing his reign as one of the most influential funk and R&B artists of the early 1980s. The album reached number 13 on the Billboard 200 and climbed all the
On this day May 13, 1985, New Order released their third studio album Low Life, blending post punk roots with electronic innovation to create one of the most influential albums of the decade. The record marked a creative turning point for the band, as they
On this day May 13, 1985, British rock band Magnum released their fifth studio album On a Storyteller’s Night, a career defining record that brought them widespread acclaim and marked a turning point in their commercial success. Known for their blend of melodic hard rock,
On this day May 12, 1984, Lionel Richie reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 with his heartfelt ballad Hello. The song would remain the number one song in America for two full weeks, holding the top spot through May 25. Taken from his
On this day May 12, 1986, Joan Armatrading released her twelfth studio album Sleight of Hand, further solidifying her position as one of the most distinctive singer songwriters of the era. Known for her rich voice and thoughtful songwriting, Armatrading blended pop, rock and jazz
On this day May 12, 1988, Screaming Trees released their third studio album Invisible Lantern, further defining their psychedelic hard rock sound that helped lay the groundwork for the emerging grunge movement. Known for blending distorted guitar riffs with haunting vocals and introspective lyrics, Screaming
On this day May 12, 1989, Morbid Angel released their debut album Altars of Madness, a defining moment in the evolution of death metal. Hailing from Florida, Morbid Angel unleashed a sound that was faster, darker and more technically complex than most metal of the
On this day May 12, 1989, Japanese pop rock trio TM Network released Dress, a remix album that offered new interpretations of some of their biggest hits from the 1980s. Known for their signature fusion of synthpop, rock and electronic music, TM Network had already
On this day May 12, 1980, Billy Joel released It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me, a bold and catchy track that pushed back against music trends of the time while celebrating classic rock and roll roots. The song became one of the biggest hits
On May 11, 1983, Foghat released their twelfth studio album Zig Zag Walk. Known for their gritty blues rock style in the 70s, the band experimented with a more polished and synth influenced sound on this release to keep pace with the evolving trends of