Anniversary Archives — Page 6 of 13

The Damned were the First to Release a UK Punk Single with “New Rose”

Is she really going out with him? On October 22nd, 1976—The Damned released the first UK Punk Single “New Rose” on Stiff Records. The song, recorded in just one day,…

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The Cult | Love

On October 18th, 1985, The Cult unveiled their seminal album, LOVE. This album symbolized a pivotal shift from their earlier, more gothic sound epitomized by their previous incarnation, Death Cult.…

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David Bowie | “Heroes”

On Oct. 14 1977, David Bowie released “Heroes”, his second installment in the originally divisive but now celebrated Berlin trilogy. Curiously enough, “Heroes” was the only record of the three…

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On October 12th, 1981, Irish Post-Punker’s U2 released their second studio album October (produced by Steve Lillywhite). The record placed an emphasis on the band’s Christianity and spirituality—showcasing such ideas in the…

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Ministry | The Land of Rape and Honey

On October 11th, 1988 Ministry released their 3rd studio album The Land of Rape and Honey—their first album to develop their now trademark industrial-rock style. The album title comes from the slogan of Tisdale, Saskatchewan, whose…

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Love and Rockets | Seventh Dream of Teenage Heaven

Haunted When The Minutes Drag… On October 11th, 1985, Love and Rockets released their debut LP Seventh Dream of Teenage Heaven. The album was the first of seven records to be released…

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Joy Division | Still

On October 8th, 1981, Factory Records released the posthumous compilation album Still from Joy Division—a band that ceased to exist nearly 17 months prior when frontman Ian Curtis took his…

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Depeche Mode | Speak and Spell

On October 5th, 1981, Depeche Mode released their debut LP Speak and Spell—their only full-length album featuring Vince Clark in the band, who would later go on to form Yazoo…

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New Order | Brotherhood

On September 29th, 1986, New Order released their fourth studio album Brotherhood. The album features one of the band’s most popular singles “Bizarre Love Triangle”, as well as “State of…

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The Smiths | Strangeways, Here We Come

Watch a half-hour special interview (above) with host Muriel Gray where she interviews Morrissey about the album. On September 28th, 1987, The Smiths released their fourth and final studio…

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