On this Day in Music – 25th October

1990’s

1992 – American country singer-songwriter Roger Miller died of lung and throat cancer.

Previous Albums Of The Day

No.1146 25/10/2019

The Joni Mitchell album Turbulent Indigo is 25 years old today! Rolling Stone declared the LP inspired by Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh “best album since the mid-’70s.” Stunning sax by Wayne Shorter. Calming listen. jonimitchell.com

No.780 25/10/2018

The Jethro Tull album This Was is 50 years old today! Time to confess, I’ve never really listened to the Tull before…I think I was put off by the flute! What a mistake, what a gem. David Davies of Record Collector said “This Was only hints at the depth and majesty of the ensuing seven albums.” I have work to do… jethrotull.com

No.415 25/10/2017

The prolific Beck is back with his new album Colors. Mr Hansen barely puts a foot wrong, but I found Colors mildly underwhelming. Love Dear Life. beck.com

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