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  • 592 The Cult – Electric

    592 The Cult – Electric

    In April of 1987 The Cult released their 3rd studio album. Gone are the days of the band’s goth phase, this time opting to have none other than rap and heavy metal producer Rick Rubin come in and sculpt a new sonic trajectory for the group. Lets talk The Cult, Electric!

  • 591 Prince – Sign ‘O’ the Times

    591 Prince – Sign ‘O’ the Times

    In March of 1987 Prince released his ninth studio album. Spanning two discs and coming in at 80 plus minutes over 16 tracks, this critically lauded opus does not disappoint. Lets talk Prince, Sign ‘O’ the Times!

  • 590 R.E.M. – Document

    590 R.E.M. – Document

    In August of 1987 R.E.M released their 5th studio album. The first of a decade’s worth of records to be produced by Scott Litt, the band dials in their tone with an eye on the mainstream and wind up with their first of many platinum selling successes. Let’s talk R.E.M, Document!

  • 589 Def Leppard – Hysteria

    589 Def Leppard – Hysteria

    In August of 1987 Def Leppard released their fourth studio album. Produced by Mutt Lange over the course of three years, the record became an unstoppable glam pop juggernaut, spawning 7 singles, and selling over 12,000,000 copies stateside. It rules! Lets talk Def Leppard, Hysteria!

  • 588 Dolly Parton Linda Ronstadt Emmylou Harris – Trio

    588 Dolly Parton Linda Ronstadt Emmylou Harris – Trio

    In March of 1987 a who’s who of country stars featuring Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris & Linda Ronstadt released their first collaboration. It received all the accolades, was nominated for a ton of awards, won a few of them, and is just a delight for the ears. Let’s talk Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, & Emmylou…

  • 587 Dinosaur Jr. -You’re Living All Over Me

    587 Dinosaur Jr. -You’re Living All Over Me

    In December of 1987 Dinosaur Jr. released their second studio album. Hailed by critics and bands alike as a landmark record in the burgeoning indie/alternative genre, inspiring both Nirvana and My Bloody Valentine and showing the punks that guitar solos are still cool. Lets talk Dinosaur Jr., You’re Living All Over Me!

  • 586 Anthrax – Among the Living

    586 Anthrax – Among the Living

    In March of 1987 Anthrax released their 3rd studio album. Does it thrash? You bet! But do the the lyrical stylings leave us wanting? Lets talk Anthrax, Among The Living!

  • 585 Peter Gabriel – So

    585 Peter Gabriel – So

    In May of 1986 Peter Gabriel released his fifth studio album. An inescapable juggernaut of a record, it brought the underground musical genius into the mainstream and is considered by more than a handful of critics to be his best output. Let’s talk Peter Gabriel, So!

  • 584 The Smiths – The Queen Is Dead

    584 The Smiths – The Queen Is Dead

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  • 583 Anita Baker – Rapture

    583 Anita Baker – Rapture

    In March of 1986 Anita Baker released her second studio album. The record was a breakout success for the artist, signaling to the industry at large that there was still a significant market for adult/contemporary music. Let’s talk Anita Baker, Rapture!

  • 582 Bad Brains – I Against

    582 Bad Brains – I Against

    In November of 1986 Bad Brains released their second studio album. The record is a departure from their seminal hardcore roots, adding a bit of reggae, funk and heavy metal into the mix. It’s influence cannot be overstated and is considered by many to be the bands best output. Let’s talk Bad Brains, I Against…

  • 581 Steve Earle – Guitar Town

    581 Steve Earle – Guitar Town

    In March of 1986 Steve Earle released his debut studio album. It rules. Let’s talk Steve Earle, Guitar Town!

  • 580 XTC – Skylarking

    580 XTC – Skylarking

    In October of 1986 XTC released their 9th studio album. With known studio imp Todd Rundgren called for in to produce and the subsequent clashing of egos that took place, the results are nothing short of sublime. Let’s talk XTC, Skylarking!

  • 579 Run DMC – Raising Hell

    579 Run DMC – Raising Hell

    In May of 1986 Run DMC released their 3rd studio album. It is literally the greatest rap/rock album ever made. Lets talk Run DMC, Raising Hell!

  • 578 Paul Simon – Graceland

    578 Paul Simon – Graceland

    In August of 1986 Paul Simon released is seventh solo studio album. Following the commercial flop that was Hearts & Bones and his recent divorce from Carrie Fisher, Paul found himself in a deep depression. A bootleg cassette of South African street music got him excited about music again and the rest is history. Let’s…

  • 577 Throwing  Muses – Throwing Muses

    577 Throwing Muses – Throwing Muses

    In September of 1986 Throwing Muses released their debut album. It was the first record by and American group to be released on the British 4AD Label (paving the way for The Pixies just a few years later). Allmusic review: “A startling collision of punk energy, folky melodicism, and Kristin Hersh’s mercurial voice and lyrics…puts…

  • 576 Slayer – Reign in Blood

    576 Slayer – Reign in Blood

    In October of 1986 Slayer released their 3rd studio album. The first of their albums to be produced by Rick Rubin (who’s production made the music palatable to the non-initiated), the record is a sonic assault that cannot be denied. Hail Satan & lets talk Slayer, Reign In Blood!

  • 575 Sonic Youth – EVOL

    575 Sonic Youth – EVOL

    In May of 1986 Sonic Youth released their 3rd full length studio album. It was their first on SST and the first to include new drummer, Steve Shelley. The album marks where the band introduced pop elements to their cacophonous racket. Lets talk Sonic Youth, EVOL!

  • 574 Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet

    574 Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet

    MP3 Audio [47 MB]DownloadShow URL Slippery When Wet is the third studio album by American rock band Bon Jovi, released on August 18, 1986, by Mercury Records in North America and Vertigo Records internationally. It was produced by Bruce Fairbairn, with recording sessions between January and July 1986 at Little Mountain Sound Studios in Vancouver.…

  • 573 Megadeth – Peace Sells… but who’s Buying

    573 Megadeth – Peace Sells… but who’s Buying

    MP3 Audio [35 MB]DownloadShow URL Peace Sells… but who’s Buying? is the second studio album by American thrash metal band Megadeth, released on September 19, 1986, through Capitol Records. The album was a critical and commercial success, reaching number 82 on the Billboard 200 chart in the US and number 40 on the UK Albums…

  • 572 Talk Talk – The Colour of Spring

    572 Talk Talk – The Colour of Spring

    In February of 1986, Talk Talk released their 3rd studio album. The album represents the cutoff of their earlier synth pop roots and the movement to more improvised works. It was their highest charting non-compilation release, peaking at number 8 in the UK and stayed their for 21 weeks. Let’s talk Talk Talk, The Colour…

  • 571 Billy Bragg – Talking With the Taxman About Poetry

    571 Billy Bragg – Talking With the Taxman About Poetry

    In September of 1986 Billy Bragg released his 3rd studio album. Its beautiful, it is very of its time and sadly still, ours. Let’s talk Billy Bragg, Talking with the Taxman About Poetry!

  • 570 Nanci Griffith – The Last of the True Believers

    570 Nanci Griffith – The Last of the True Believers

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  • 569 The The – Infected

    569 The The – Infected

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