Category: SAY IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY

50 years ago today, Hawkwind released its self-titled debut. See it as you really are. Read Steve Kilbey (Church) in

30 years ago today, the Pump Up The Volume soundtrack was released. Sonic Youth, Pixies, Bad Brains & Henry Rollins,

55 years ago today, Jefferson Airplane made its live debut. Early flight. Read the Jesus Lizard in MAGNET on songs

10 years ago today, Iron Maiden released The Final Frontier. Take a ticket for the ride. Read our Iron Maiden

30 years ago today, Pixies released Bossanova. Are you looking for the mother lode? Read our Pixies cover story: Pixies:

60 years ago today, Pete Best was hired by the Beatles. Two years and four days later, Best was fired,

50 years ago today, the Mothers Of Invention released Weasels Ripped My Flesh. Nights at the improv.

15 years ago today, Richard Thompson released Front Parlour Ballads. Home schooling. Read our live review from last month: Live

15 years ago today, Juliana Hatfield released Made In China. Tell god to send her some money. Read our Q&A

15 years ago today, Gogol Bordello released Gypsy Punks: Underdog World Strike. Immigrant punk. Read our review of their essential

25 years ago today, the Supersuckers released The Sacrilicious Sounds Of The Supersuckers. Run like a motherfucker. Read our review

25 years ago today, Ben Folds Five released its self-titled debut album. The first polka. Check out the killer mix

25 years ago today, Rocket From The Crypt released Hot Charity. 1995’s middle child. Read our classic RFTC feature: Rocket

20 years ago today, Shellac released 1000 Hurts. We don’t care if it hurts. Read our live review from 2009: