Average White Band - Feel No Fret

Today (March 7th) marks the thirty-fifth anniversary of Feel No Fret, the eighth studio album from the Scottish funk group Average White Band. It spent fifteen weeks on the US Billboard Album chart, peaking at number 32. It also went to number 15 in the UK.

The line-up for the band at this time was Alan Gorrie (vocals and bass), Roger Ball (saxophone and keyboards), Malcolm Duncan (saxophone), Steve Ferrone (drums), Owen McIntyre (guitar and vocals), and Hamish Stuart (guitar, bass and vocals).

David Gilmour - About Face

Today (March 6th) marks the thirtieth anniversary of About Face, the second solo studio album from Pink Floyd’s lead guitarist David Gilmour. In the UK, this 1984 release went to number 21. In the US, it spent twenty-eight weeks on the Billboard Album chart with a peak position of number 32.

Yngwie Malmsteen - Rising Force

Today (March 5th) marks the thirtieth anniversary of Rising Force, the debut studio album from Swedish guitarist/composer Yngwie Malmsteen. This 1984 release went to number 19 in Japan and number 14 in Sweden. Here in the US, it spent forty-three weeks on the Billboard Album chart and peaked at number 60. It also received a nomination for a Grammy Award in the category of Best Rock Instrumental Performance (it lost to Jeff Beck’s “Escape”).

Patti Austin - Patti Austin

This month marks the thirtieth anniversary of the self-titled, fifth studio album from American R&B singer Patti Austin. This one spent eighteen weeks on the US Billboard Album chart, peaking at number 87.

Kevin Ayers - Deià...Vu

Born in Kent, England, singer-songwriter Kevin Ayers was part of the 60’s psychedelic music scene as a founding member of Soft Machine. Most of the 70’s he spent on his solo career. This month marks the thirtieth anniversary of Deià…Vu, his eleventh studio album. It was actually recorded in December of 1980 but was held for release until March of 1984.

The System - X-Periment

This month marks the thirtieth anniversary of X-Periment, the second studio album from the System. It spent five weeks on the US Billboard Album chart, peaking at number 182. This New York City based duo was Mic Murphy (guitar and vocals) and David Frank (keyboards and synthesizer).

Against All Odds (soundtrack) (30th anniversary)

Welcome to another edition of Soundtrack Sunday.

Today (March 2nd) marks the thirtieth anniversary of the release of Against All Odds. The accompanying soundtrack featured some big names in the 80's music scene including Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Stevie Nicks, Big Country, and Kid Creole and the Coconuts.

Click here for my full review.