Category: SAY IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY

55 years ago today, the Millennium released sole album Begin. There’s nothing more to say.

Happy birthday Ringo Starr (Beatles). Stop and smell the roses. Read Scott McCaughey (Minus 5, R.E.M., Baseball Project, Young Fresh

45 years ago today, Talking Heads released More Songs About Buildings And Food. Here's that rhythm again. Read our Talking

Happy birthday Will Sheff (Okkervil River). Your past life as a blast. Illustration for MAGNET by Mike Jackson; cover photos

30 years ago today, Unwound released Fake Train. Pure pain sugar. Read our review of the essential album by Justin

25 years ago today, Tripping Daisy released Jesus Hits Like The Atom Bomb. The magic’s in our hearts. Read our

50 years ago today, Styx released Styx II. Like a child who has grown. Read our Q&A with Dennis DeYoung:

50 years ago today, Barry Manilow released his self-titled debut. It could be magic.

Happy birthday James McNew (Yo La Tengo, Dump). A grown-ass man. Photo for MAGNET by Christian Lantry. Read our MAGNET

30 years ago today, Thirsty Ear released Sweet Relief: A Benefit For Victoria Williams featuring Pearl Jam, Lou Reed, Lucinda

30 years ago today, U2 released Zooropa. Some albums are better than others. Read A Sunny Day In Glasgow in

Happy birthday Bill Haley. You rocked—and drank—around the clock.

30 years ago today, TR-I released No World Order. Philly’s own Todd Rundgren makes the first-ever interactive album! Read our

Happy 80th birthday Robbie Robertson (the Band). The bells will be ringing, and the people will be singing. Read Midlake