On this day August 15 1983, Flick of the Switch hit record stores as the ninth studio album from AC/DC. The band stripped things back for this release, aiming for a raw and unpolished sound that returned to the basics of their hard rock roots.
On this day August 15 1983, Next Position Please arrived as the seventh studio album from Cheap Trick. Produced by Todd Rundgren, the record leaned into a polished power pop sound while still keeping the band’s signature rock edge. The album delivered catchy hooks, tight
On this day August 14 1987, Crushin by The Fat Boys was released in the United States. As their fourth studio album, Crushin marked the group’s biggest commercial success and helped bring hip hop even further into the mainstream with a blend of fun, humor,
On this day August 14 1989, Now Thats What I Call Music 15 was released in the United Kingdom. The fifteenth volume in the celebrated Now series delivered a fresh snapshot of the late 1980s pop landscape with a mix of chart hits and emerging
On this day August 14 1981, Arthurs Theme by Christopher Cross was released as a single. The song was written for the film Arthur and instantly became a massive hit thanks to its elegant melody and timeless feel. It combined soft rock sensibility with lyrical
On this day August 13 1986, MC Hammer released his debut album Feel My Power. Independently produced and distributed through his own label, the album introduced a high energy style that would later help bring hip hop into the pop mainstream. Feel My Power was
On this day August 13 1985, Primitive Love by Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine was released in the United States. Although it was the group’s ninth album overall, it marked their true breakthrough into the American mainstream and helped launch Estefan as a
On this day August 13 1982, Don Henley released his debut solo album, I Can’t Stand Still , stepping out from the shadow of the Eagles and establishing his voice as a solo artist. The album blended personal storytelling with sharp commentary, marking the beginning
On this day August 12 1981, Never Too Much by Luther Vandross was released in the United States. This debut solo album marked the beginning of an extraordinary career for one of the most recognizable voices in rhythm and blues. With smooth vocals, heartfelt lyrics,
On this day August 12 1985, Old Ways by Neil Young was released in the United States. As his fourteenth studio album, it marked a return to country influenced songwriting and arrangements that echoed his earlier acoustic work. The album was a personal statement wrapped