Category: SAY IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY

40 years ago today, the B-52’s released Wild Planet. Still partying out of bounds. Read our Q&As with Fred Schneider

50 years ago today, the third Isle Of Wight festival kicked off in England. Boasting a lineup including the Who,

35 years ago today, the Cure released The Head On The Door. It was not a dream. Watch our MAGNET

25 years ago today, Sparklehorse released debut album Vivadixiesubmarinetransmissionplot. A sad and beautiful world. Read our tribute to the late,

45 years ago today, Bruce Springsteen released Born To Run. We've always wondered if Clarence was pissed about the crop

15 years ago today, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club released Howl. Feel it now.

15 years ago today, the New Pornographers released Twin Cinema. They had arrived. Read our MAGNET Classics on the making

50 years ago today, at Max’s Kansas City, Lou Reed performed with the Velvet Underground for the last time. Set

15 years ago today, Laura Veirs released Year Of Meteors. Magnetizing. In our opinion, case/lang/veirs made the third best album

15 years ago today, Super Furry Animals released Love Kraft. At the mountains of madness. Read our MAGNET Classics on

25 years ago today, Tindersticks released their self-titled second (and second self-titled) album. More sleepy songs. Read our Tindersticks feature:

30 years ago today, Alice In Chains released debut album Facelift. Band in the box. Read our Alice In Chains

30 years ago today, Jane’s Addiction released Ritual de lo Habitual. Thank you, boys.

25 year ago today, Palace Music released Viva Last Blues. Oh, time is passing.