2010’s
2014 – Bang Bang by Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj became the UK’s Number One Single. The single was a huge summer hit, although only spent one week at the top spot.
1990’s
1991 – The late great jazz trumpeter Miles Davis died age 65, having checked into the St. John’s Hospital near his home in Santa Monica, California. The musician was being treated for bronchial pneumonia.
Previous Albums Of The Day
 No.1483 28/09/2020
The 2010 Deerhunter album Halycon Digest celebrates a 10th anniversary today! The LP was released to critical acclaim with a sound that almost drifts into dream pop. A career highlight? It’s surely up there. Love Desire Lines. |
 No.1119 28/09/2019
The debut album Black Diamond by American singer and songwriter Angie Stone is 20 years old today! Stone’s remarkable vocals delivered a fusion of funk, hip-hop and classic soul, with nods to Prince, Roberta Flack and many more. Very satisfying LP. theangiestone.com |
 No.753 28/09/2018
The Beta Band The Three E.P.’s album was released 20 years old today! As the title suggests the LP includes the Champion Versions, The Patty Patty Sound and Los Amigos del Beta Bandidos EPs. Always loved Dry The Rain and She’s the One. Eclecticism at its best. |
 No.388 28/09/2017
Music for the Masses by Depeche Mode is 30 years old today, and includes Never Let Me Down Again. While touring the album they became one of the few Western groups to perform in the Communist East Germany. depechemode.com |
 No.15 28/09/2016
Jean Michel Jarre’s Équinoxe, released in 1978, followed the hugely successful Oxygène, which was a hard act to follow. However, there are some great moments including the popular Équinoxe, Pt. 5. jeanmicheljarre.com |
 No.14 28/09/2016
The 70’s was a decade of concept albums, mostly in the progressive rock genre, although soul legend Marvin Gaye hit the ball out the park with What’s Going On. |