Classic Albums Archives — Page 4 of 23

The Clash’s “The Magnificent Seven” Receives a new Video Directed by Don Letts

The Clash’s “The Magnificent Seven” has received a new music video Directed by Don Letts. The clip was created in celebration of the 40th anniversary of The Clash’s triple-LP Sandinista!.…

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Dariusz Malinowski, Bassist & Vocalist of Legendary Polish Post-Punk band Siekiera, Has Passed Away

Dariusz (Malina) Malinowski, Bassist, and Vocalist of legendary Polish post-punk band Siekiera has passed away. News of Malinowski’s death was confirmed in an interview with Polish magazine Fakt by the band’s…

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The Mission | God’s Own Medicine

On November 18th, 1986 The Mission released their debut album God’s Own Medicine. The band had formed following the dissolution of the original lineup of The Sisters of Mercy, with…

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The Gun Club’s 1982 Classic “Miami” to be Reissued With Bonus Tracks

Jeffrey Lee Pierce and The Gun Club exploded upon the LA club scene in the early 80s, with a howling, unholy mix of punk rock and the blues. His soulful,…

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The Sound | Jeopardy

In November of 1980, post-punk legends The Sound released their debut album Jeopardy, a critically acclaimed yet often overlooked record compared to other releases in the musical soundscape of the…

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Gang of Four to release ‘77-81’ Box Set Containing First Two albums, Early Singles, Rare Demos, and more!

Following the recent 40th anniversary of the band’s debut LP Entertainment!, Matador Records will release GANG OF FOUR: 77-81, a well crafted and curated limited edition box set gathering the…

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The The | Soul Mining

On October 21st 1983, The The released their debut studio album Soul Mining. The record was the follow up to frontman Matt Johnson’s solo debut Burning Blue Soul, which was released on 4AD in 1981. Soul…

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The Human League | Dare

On October 18th, 1981 The Human League released their third studio album Dare. The record was recorded between March and September of 1981 following the departure of the band’s founding…

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Killing Joke’s 1980 Self-Titled Debut Album

On October 5th, 1980 Killing Joke released their self-titled debut LP on E.G. Records. The record was self-produced by the band in August 1980 at Marquee Studios in London and…

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U2 | The Unforgettable Fire

On October 1st, 1984 U2 released their fourth studio album The Unforgettable Fire. The record was produced by Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois, and recorded at Windmill Lane Studios. The…

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