On this Day in Music – 23rd August

1960’s

1960Apache by The Shadows began a 5-week reign at the top of the UK Singles Chart. The song was recorded at EMI’s Abbey Road Studio.

Previous Albums Of The Day

No.1447 23/08/2020

The 2nd LP by the British indie rock band Klaxons, Surfing the Void, celebrates a 10th anniversary today! Follow-up to debut Mercury Prize winning effort was problematic. Polydor requested a re-record as to too experimental. Decent LP.

No.1083 23/08/2019

The 3rd Orbital album Snivilization is 25 years old today! Released at the time of the Criminal Justice Act launch, Snivilization is as political as an electronic album can get. Alison Goldfrapp added vocals on two tracks. Their most diverse album? orbitalofficial.com

No.717 23/08/2018

The first major album release by Jane’s Addiction Nothing’s Shocking is 30 years old today! I’m always blown away when I hear Perry Farrell’s vocals and Dave Navarro’s guitar on this LP. Includes the incredible single Jane Says. An alt-rock great! janesaddiction.com

No.352 23/08/2017

First time listen for Kamasi Washington 2015 debut The Epic. A title to reflect the scale of the jazz saxophonist impressive release. Opening track is incredible! kamasiwashington.com

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