1990’s
1997 – The pop song Barbie Girl by the Danish-Norwegian group Aqua began a 4 week reign at the top of the UK Singles chart. The song caused a controversial lawsuit between Barbie manufacturers Mattel and MCA Records.
Previous Albums Of The Day
 No.1147 26/10/2019
The debut solo album Jaime by the Alabama Shakes lead singer and guitarist Brittany Howard is dedicated to her sister Jaime, who died as a teenager. The LP blends Southern culture with funk, jazz, and even hip-hop. Stunning LP. brittanyhoward.com |
 No.781 26/10/2018
The R.E.M. album Up is 20 years old today! Up was the band’s 1st album without original drummer Bill Berry, who was replaced by drum machines and session musicians. Always loved Parakeet, At My Most Beautiful and The Apologist. What’s your R.E.M. top 3 LPs? remhq.com |
 No.416 26/10/2017
The difficult second album by Benjamin Clementine I Tell A Fly is a difficult listen…but I kind of like it! A love story of two flies, yes flies, just give it a go! benjaminclementine.com |