In May of 1982 Associates released their sophomore album. The record peaked at #10 on the British charts and was named by Melody Maker as album of the year. Let’s talk Associates, Sulk!

In September of 1982 Bruce Springsteen released his 6th studio album. Initially written as scratch tracks for the E Street Band and subsequently declined, The Boss eschewed the bombast of his past outings and after digging in his pockets for the only copy of the tape in existence released his most raw and intimate album…

In November of 1982 Venom changed the face of Heavy Metal, forever. Let’s talk Venom, Black Metal!

In May of 1982 The Birthday Party released their 3rd studio album. Inspired by Southern Gothic imagery, the record has been described as a “scuzzy masterpiece” and was No. 17 in the book, 100 Best Australian Albums. Let’s talk The Birthday Party, Junkyard!

In late November of 1982 Michael Jackson released his sixth studio album. Seven singles and worldwide sales of seventy million copies later, the record has cemented itself as a cultural phenom. Lets talk Michael Jackson, Thriller!

In November of 1982 Orange Juice released their sophomore outing. Lets talk Orange Juice, Rip It Up!

In September of 1982 Kate Bush released her 4th studio album. Written, recorded, and self produced over two years time, the record is an experimental work of genius. Making significant use of the Fairlight CMI, the album’s sound is still fresh these many years later. Though considered a commercial flop on it’s release, it’s continued…

In February of 1982 Haircut One Hundred released their debut album. The record would go on to spawn three hit singles, hit number two on the UK charts, and moved over three hundred thousand units on the island; but is it any good? Let’s talk Haircut One Hundred – Pelican West!

In October of 1982 Donald Fagen released his debut solo album. After Steely Dan split the year prior, Fagen got back into the studio and with a slew of who’s who session musicians, he proceeded to make the most personal recording of his career. Let’s talk Donald Fagen, The Nightfly!

In November of 1982 Madness released their fourth studio album. Considered by many to be their best work, the album showcases just how great the band was as writers and players. Let’s talk Madness, The Rise & Fall!

In September of 1982 Simple Minds released their 5th studio album. Recorded over a five month period at Rockfield Studios, Jim Kerr has stated that it was a time where everything they tried seemed to work. The album would go on to spawn three singles, peak at number 69 (nice) on the US Billboard 200,…

In July of 1982 Dexys Midnight Runners released their sophomore outing. Dressed in the finest of oogle fashions, Kevin Rowland and crew set-off to take over the pop charts. With the addition of strings to their Northern Soul sound, the band proceeded to do just that. Let’s talk Dexys Midnight Runners, Too-Rye-Ay!

Robert Dimery is here and talking to the group about his new book  MusicQuake: The Most Disruptive Moments in Music and 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.  You can purchase at OUR (Louisville) local independent book store Carmichael’s or through your local bookstore and yes if you must it is on Amazon along…

We are halfway done, huzzah! In May of 1982 The Cure released their 4th studio album. Touring 200 days a year, heavy drug use, and suicidal ideation are the key ingredients to the dour outing. The album’s sound has been described as “Phil Spector in Hell”. Let’s talk The Cure, Pornography!

In July of 1982 Elvis Costello & The Attractions released their 6th studio album, together. The first to not be produced by Nick Lowe and recorded between November of 1981 and March of 1982 at AIR studios, this aural outing is considered by most to be a high water mark in a career consisting of…

In October of 1982 Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five released their debut album. It’s an important one. Let’s talk Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five, The Message!

In October of 1982 Prince released his 5th studio album. The double LP was the first recording to feature The Revolution as his backing band, cementing the Minneapolis sound as the future of 80s funk, and has been hailed as one of the best albums of the decade. Let’s talk Prince, 1999!

In June of 1982 ABC released their debut studio album. Produced by Trevor Horn, the record would go on to spawn four singles, hit number one on the UK charts, and was very well received by critics. Let’s talk ABC, The Lexicon of Love!

In November of 1981 ABBA released their 8th studio album. With Benny and Frida’s relationship hitting the skids, the record takes a darker tone than previous outings. The recording stood to be their last until the release of Voyage in 2021, four decades later. Let’s talk ABBA, The Visitors!

In February of 1981 Rush released their 8th studio album. Recorded in October and November of 1980 at Le Studio in Morin Heights, the record would go on to spawn three singles, a Grammy nomination, and was their highest selling album, stateside. Let’s talk Rush, Moving Pictures!

In October of 1981 Tom Tom Club released their debut album. When your lead singer writes you out of the song writing credits on the last album, whats a rhythm section to do? If your Tina Weymouth & Chris Frantz you call up one the best guitarists alive, Adrian Belew, head on down to the…

In October of 1981 Bauhaus released their 2nd studio album. Expanding their sonic palette with the addition of keyboards and acoustic guitars, the band managed to one up themselves in what is arguably their best work. Let’s talk Bauhaus, Mask!

In late August of 1981 The Gun Club released their debut album on Ruby Records. Taking their cues from such blues luminaries as Robert Johnston but adding in the fury of punk into the mix, Jeffery Lee Pierce and co. trail-blazed the way for other stripped down roots rock, blues punk, cow punk, et al,…