Classic Albums Archives — Page 13 of 26

The Cult Announces “Sonic Temple” 30th-Anniversary Reissue Box Sets and UK Tour Dates

The 30th-anniversary celebration continues for Hardrock/Post-Punk legends The Cult’s multi-platinum 1989 album Sonic Temple; a record that features hit singles “Fire Woman,” “Edie (Ciao Baby),” “Sweet Soul Sister”, and “Sun King.”…

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Watch Joy Division’s New Video for “Insight”

Joy Division have unveiled the second video commemorating the 40th anniversary of their debut LP Unknown Pleasures. The latest video for “Insight” continues the collaborative project “Unknown Pleasures: Reimagined”, which…

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Xmal Deutschland | Tocsin

Germany’s much-beloved Post-Punk and Gothic Rock band Xmal Deutschland released their second record, Tocsin on June 25th, 1984. Tocsin, the band’s last album released on record label 4AD redefined the…

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DEVO | Freedom of Choice

On May 16th, 1980 DEVO released their third studio album Freedom of Choice, an album that saw the quirky post-punk band evolve into a more synth-pop driven outfit, while still…

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The Cure | The Top

On May 22nd, 1984, The Cure released their psychedelic fifth studio album The Top. The criminally underrated record, which has been in heavy rotation in recent setlists, was the first…

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Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds | Let Love In

On April 18th, 1994 Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds released their eighth studio album Let Love In. The first single from the record release was the track “Do You…

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Gary Numan and Tubeway Army | Replicas

On April 4th, 1979, Gary Numan and Tubeway Army released their second and final studio album. During the band’s beginnings, Numan credits his father for getting the band off the…

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Adam Ant to Perform Debut Solo Album “Friend or Foe” for US Tour this September

Prince Charming, Dandy Highwayman, and New-Wave pioneer, Adam Ant has announced today his return to the U.S. this September—touring a live set that includes his entire 1982 debut solo album…

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U2 | The Joshua Tree

On March 9th, 1987 U2 released their fifth studio album The Joshua Tree, arguably their last record retaining the post-punk sound that began with the release of Boy seven years…

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Dead Can Dance’s 1984 Self Titled Debut Album

On February 27th, 1984, British/Australian post-punk band Dead Can Dance released their self titled debut album on 4AD Records. The band was formed as a quartet in 1981 in Melbourne,…

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