The Dream Academy - The Dream Academy

This month marks the thirtieth anniversary of the self-titled debut album from the Dream Academy. This London trio consisted of Gilbert Gabriel (keyboards and vocals), Nick Laird-Clowes (guitar, harmonica and vocals) and Kate St. John (piano, tenor sax, oboe, accordion, and vocals). The Dream Academy, co-produced by Pink Floyd's David Gilmour, hit number 58 in the UK and number 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100 (with a thirty-seven week total run).

Julian Cope - World Shut Your Mouth

Following the break-up of the band Teardrop Explodes, English singer-songwriter Julian Cope started working on a solo album. The result was World Shut Your Mouth which is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary this month. The 1984 release peaked at number 40 on the UK charts.