Queen - The Game

Today (June 30th) marks the thirty-fifth anniversary of The Game, the eighth studio album from Queen. It went to number 17 in France, number 11 in Australia and New Zealand, number 10 in Italy, number 7 in Sweden, number 5 in Austria and Japan, number 2 in Germany and Norway, and number 1 in Canada, the Netherlands, and the UK. Here in the US, it went to number 8 on the Billboard R&B chart and number 1 on the US Billboard Album chart. It spent forty-three weeks on that latter chart, with five weeks at the top spot.

Huey Lewis and the News - Huey Lewis and the News (35th anniversary)

Today (June 25th) marks the thirty-fifth anniversary of the self-titled debut album from Huey Lewis and the News. The record only spent three weeks on the US Billboard album chart, peaking at number 203.

For my full review, click here.

For even more of Huey Lewis and the News, click here.

Mötley Crüe - Theatre of Pain

Today (June 21st) marks the thirtieth anniversary of Theatre of Pain, the third studio album from Mötley Crüe. This multi-Platinum seller went to number 44 in Germany, number 39 in Australia, number 36 in the UK, number 25 in Switzerland, number 11 in Canada, number 7 in Sweden and number 6 on the US Billboard Album chart. it spent a total of seventy-two weeks on the latter chart. The album is dedicated to Nicholas "Razzle" Dingley of Hanoi Rocks who was killed in a car crash that also saw Vince Neil's arrest for manslaughter on a drunk driving charge.

The Blues Brothers (soundtrack) (35th anniversary)

Welcome to another edition of Soundtrack Saturday.

Today (June 20th) marks the thirty-fifth anniversary of the release of the soundtrack album from The Blues Brothers. The record spent a total of nineteen weeks on the US Billboard Album chart, peaking at number 13.

For my complete review, click here.

For my review of their 1978 debut album Briefcase Full of Blues, click here.

"Weird Al" Yankovic - Dare to Be Stupid

Today (June 18th) marks the thirtieth anniversary of Dare to Be Stupid, the third studio album from "Weird Al" Yankovic. The Platinum seller went to number 55 in Canada and number 50 on the US Billboard Album chart (with a sixteen week total run on that chart).

Ready For the World - Ready For the World (30th anniversary)

This month marks the thirtieth anniversary of the self-titled debut album from Ready For the World. This 1985 release peaked at number 17 on the US Billboard Album chart with a forty-eight week total run on that chart.

For the complete low down on this R&B smash, click here.

Prefab Sprout - Steve McQueen/Two Good Wheels (30th anniversary)

This month marks the thirtieth anniversary of Steve McQueen (in the US it was released as Two Good Wheels), the second studio album from Prefab Sprout. It spent five weeks on the US Billboard Album chart and peaked at number 178.

For my full review, click here.

U2 - Wide Awake in America

Yesterday (June 10th) marked the thirtieth anniversary of Wide Awake in America, a four song EP from U2. The record spent twenty-seven weeks on the US Billboard Album chart, peaking at number 37. In the UK, it was not released until October of 1987 where it went to number 11.

Talking Heads - Little Creatures

Today (June 10th) marks the thirtieth anniversary of Little Creatures, the sixth studio album from Talking Heads. It spent seventy-seven weeks on the US Billboard Album chart, topping out at number 20. Around the world, it reached number 18 in Canada, number 16 in Norway, number 12 in Switzerland, number 10 in Sweden and the UK, number 4 in Austria and the Netherlands, number 2 in Australia, and number 1 in New Zealand.

Scritti Politti - Cupid & Psyche 85 (30th anniversary)

Tomorrow (June 10th) marks the thirtieth anniversary of the release of Cupid & Psyche 85, the second studio album from Scritti Politti. This one spent twenty-eight weeks on the US Billboard Album chart with a top spot of number 50.

For my full review, click here.

The Goonies (soundtrack) (30th anniversary)

Welcome to another edition of "Soundtrack Sunday".

Today (June 7th) marks the thirtieth anniversary of the release of the soundtrack from The Goonies. Featuring an all-star line-up of artists, the record spent ten weeks on the US Billboard Album chart with a peak spot of number 73.

For my full album review, click here.

Five Star - Life of Luxury

This month marks the thirtieth anniversary of Luxury of Life, the debut album from the British R&B group Five Star. The group consisted of siblings Delroy, Denise, Doris, Lorraine and Stedman Pearson. The album went Platinum in the UK, peaking at number 12. Here in the US, it spent forty-seven weeks on the Billboard Album chart with a top spot of 57; it also hit number 14 on the US Billboard R&B chart.

a-ha - Hunting High and Low (30th anniversary)

Today (June 1st) marks the 30th anniversary of Hunting High and Low, the debut album from the Norwegian pop band a-ha. It was a huge International smash, generating four big singles. Of course, here in the US it was known for the first single "Take On Me". It spent forty-seven weeks total on the US Billboard Album chart and peaked at number 15.

For more of my thoughts on this album, click here.

Robbie Dupree - Robbie Dupree (35th anniversary)

This month marks the thirty-fifth of the self-titled debut album Robbie Dupree on Elektra records. It did well on the US Billboard Album charts and generated two hit singles.

For my full review, click here.