On this Day in Music – 4th January

Previous Albums Of The Day

No.1565 04/01/2021

The only double LP by Bruce Springsteen The River celebrated a 40th anniversary last year. Perhaps The Boss at his lyrical peak! Nominated for a Grammy, the LP includes his first US Top 10 single Hungry Heart, and the majestic title track.

No.1217 04/01/2020

The 1965 album Get The Picture? by The Pretty Things was roughly produced and sounds like a dirtier version of the early Rolling Stones. Allmusic said “sounds like their amps are practically right in your lap.” Who doesn’t want that?

No.851 04/01/2019

The 1959 debut Howlin’ Wolf album Moanin’ In The Moonlight is a legendary LP, by a legendary artist. Primarily a compilation of Chess released singles, most written by the Wolf. Allmusic said “a voice that could separate skin from bone, and a sheer magnetism and charisma that knew (and has known) no equal.

No.479 04/01/2018

The 1983 debut album Murmur by Athens band R.E.M. includes Radio Free Europe and the wonderful Talk About The Passion. The critics loved Murmur when released, which even surprised the band’s record company I.R.S.

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