Category: SAY IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY

10 years ago today, Vampire Weekend released Contra. It turned all the history books grey. Read our VW live review

15 years ago today, the Fiery Furnaces released EP. Is it an album? Mini-album? Singles comp? Odds ’n’ sods collection?

50 years ago today, Badfinger released debut album Magic Christian Music. Come and get it—give it a try. Read Don

30 years ago today, GWAR released Scumdogs Of The Universe. Human filth … Sick! Read our live review from last

40 years ago today, the Romantics released their self-titled debut. Hey, uh huh huh.

70 years ago today, Sam Phillips opened the Memphis Recording Service, which later became known as Sun Studio (“the birthplace

50 years ago today, Syd Barrett released solo debut The Madcap Laughs. Oh where are you now, pussy willow that

30 years ago today, Peter Murphy released Deep. And that which cannot be repeat. Read our live review from earlier

55 years ago today, the Beatles released Beatles '65. Obviously a year ahead of its time.

40 years ago today, Sid Vicious released Sid Sings. He certainly did it his way. Read our Vintage Movies column

20 years ago today, Robert Pollard And Doug Gillard released Speak Kindly Of Your Volunteer Fire Department. The imprint where

40 years ago today, the Clash released London Calling in the U.K. Revolution rock. The National takes on the LP’s

30 years ago today, Grant Hart released debut solo album Intolerance. We saw the angels coming. Read our comprehensive oral

45 years ago today, George Harrison released Dark Horse. This time it was personal. Read our review of his essential