The Cars - Panorama

This month marks the thirty-fifth anniversary of Panorama, the third studio album from the Cars. This Platinum seller from 1980 went to number 19 in Australia, number 14 in New Zealand, and number 5 on the US Billboard Album chart. It spent a total of twenty-eight weeks on the Billboard chart.

Sheila E - Romance 1600 (30th anniversary)

Today (August 12th) marks the thirtieth anniversary of Romance 1600, the second studio album from Sheila E. This one spent a total of thirty-three weeks on the US Billboard Album chart and peaked at number 50.

For my complete review, click here.

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Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam - Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam with Full Force (30th anniversary)

Today (August 8th) marks the thirtieth anniversary of the debut album from Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam entitled Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam with Full Force. This 1985 debut album went to number 52 on the Billboard Album chart (with sixty-six weeks total on the chart), number 16 on the US R&B album charts and number 96 in the UK. The record was certified Platinum in sales.

For my full review of this classic, click here.

For more from Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam, click here.

Pat Benatar - Crimes of Passion (35th anniversary)

Today (August 5th) marks the thirty-fifth anniversary of the release of Crimes of Passion, the second studio album from Pat Benatar. This multi-Platinum seller spent a total of ninety-two weeks on the US Billboard Album chart with a top spot at number 2.

For my full review of this classic, click here.

And for even more from Pat Benatar, click here.

the Pogues - Rum, Sodomy and the Lash (30th anniversary)

Tomorrow (August 5th) marks the thirtieth anniversary of Rum, Sodomy and the Lash, the second studio album from the Pogues.

For my complete review of this 1985 release, click here.

Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (soundtrack) (30th anniversary)

Welcome to another edition of Soundtrack Saturday.

This summer marks the thirtieth anniversary of the release of Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome and this month marks the thirtieth anniversary of the soundtrack album featuring music by Tina Turner (who also starred in the film along with Mel Gibson).

Given that Mad Max is returning again to theatres, it is fitting we take a look back at this record. For my full review, click here.

Hall & Oates - Voices (35th anniversary)

Today (July 29th) marks the thirty-fifth anniversary of Voices, the first album by Hall and Oates for the 80's. It spent a total of one hundred weeks on the US Billboard Album chart with a peak position of number 17.

For my full review, click here.

For even more Hall and Oates, click here.