A Flock of Seagulls - The Story of a Young Heart

This month marks the thirtieth anniversary of The Story of a Young Heart, the third studio album from A Flock of Seagulls. This was also the last album by the group to feature the original line up; guitarist Paul Reynolds left the band shortly after the album came out. The 1984 release spent ten weeks on the US Billboard Album chart, peaking at number 66. It also went to number 36 in New Zealand, number 32 in Canada, number 31 in Germany and number 30 in the UK.

Hanoi Rocks - Two Steps From the Move

This month marks the thirtieth anniversary of Two Steps From the Move, the fourth studio album from the Finnish rock band Hanoi Rocks. It was the final album recorded before the death of drummer Razzle in a car accident near the end of 1984.

Brothers Johnson - Out of Control

This month marks the thirtieth anniversary of Out of Control, the sixth studio album from the Brothers Johnson. George and Louis Johnson split back in 1982 to pursue solo careers but they reunited for this one. The 1984 release went to number 91 on the US Billboard Album chart (with a total of eleven weeks on the chart) and number 20 on the US Billboard R&B chart.

Slayer - Haunting the Chapel

This month marks the thirtieth anniversary of Haunting the Chapel, a three-song extended play album from the American thrash metal band Slayer. It was the follow up to the group’s 1983 debut album Show No Mercy.

Talking Heads - Fear of Music

Welcome to another edition of Seventies Sunday.

Today (August 3rd) marks the thirty-fifth anniversary of Fear of Music, the third studio album from Talking Heads. This 1979 release, co-produced with Brian Eno, spent thirty weeks on the US Billboard Album chart, peaking at number 21. It also went to number 35 in Australia, number 33 in the UK, number 27 in Canada and number 11 in New Zealand.

Peter Wolf - Lights Out (30th anniversary)

This month marks the thirtieth anniversary of Lights Out, the first solo album from Peter Wolf. It spent twenty-six weeks on the US Billboard Album chart, peaking at number 24.

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Sparks - Pulling Rabbits Out of a Hat

This month marks the thirtieth anniversary of Pulling Rabbits Out of a Hat, the thirteenth studio album from Sparks. It spent four weeks on the US Billboard Album chart, peaking at number 202.