On this Day in Music – 30th December

Previous Albums Of The Day

No.1560 30/12/2020

The first live album by the British heavy metal band Judas Priest, Unleashed In The East, was recorded over two nights in Tokyo, and released in September 1979. Apparently the vocals were re-recorded…thought they sounded too clean. Still enjoyed.

No.1212 30/12/2019

The 1961 Grant Green album Green Street, released on Blue Note, is among the jazz guitarist’s finest work. Green was in a prolific period as leader when the trio stepped into Van Gelder Studios. No wonder the recording is effortless.

No.846 30/12/2018

Louisa Roach, under the moniker She Drew The Gun released the LP Revolution Of Mind in 2018. An album worthy of a place on the end of year ‘best of’ lists. Her melodic psych pop won Glastonbury’s Emerging Talent contest in 2016, and her stock continues to rise!

No.474 30/12/2017

The 1973 Lou Reed LP Berlin was described a ‘disaster’ by Rolling Stone magazine upon release. A concept album about a troubled couple, Jim and Caroline, coping with drugs, violence and depression. Love The Bed.

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