On this Day in Music – 15th July

2010’s

2012Spectrum (Say My Name) by Florence and the Machine with Calvin Harris began a 3-weel reign at the top of the UK Singles Chart. The song was the group’s first single to reach number one on the UK Chart.

Previous Albums Of The Day

No.1410 15/07/2020

The 1986 album Infected by English post-punk band The The was described by Q magazine as a “bizarre collision between Soft Cell and Tom Waits”. An intense and brooding listening experience, yet satisfying. Includes the single Heartland.

No.1043 15/07/2019

The 1975 Dr. Feelgood album Malpractice was their first in stereo, and first to make the charts. The Canvey Island quartet featured Lee Brilleaux’s unique vocals and crunching riffs from Wilko Johnson. Great pub rock and roll…none better? drfeelgood.org

No.678 15/07/2018

The Untitled Nas album, commonly known as Nas, is 10 years old today! The LP was originally intended to be called the N-word, was politically themed, and received positive reviews from the music press. I was struck by the incredible production.

No.313 15/07/2017

The debut Missy Elliott album Supa Dupa Fly is 20 years old today. Timbaland’s revolutionary production and numerous guests appearances helped make Missy a star! missy-elliott.com

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