On this day in 1979, Joy Division released 'Unknown Pleasures.' Stark, haunting, and shaped by Martin Hannett's eerie production, the debut album captured a sound and mood that would influence generations of artists.
The Rolling Stones built 'Tattoo You' from forgotten studio outtakes, added a few new vocals, and walked away with their last U.S. #1 album. Here are 5 fascinating facts about the record that prove rock and roll always finds a way. zurl.co/GcBh1
Creedence Clearwater Revival's 'Chronicle: The 20 Greatest Hits' has reached 800 weeks on the Billboard 200, becoming just the fifth album ever to hit the milestone alongside releases by Pink Floyd, Bob Marley, Journey and Metallica.
King Crimson's 'Red' featured fired bandmates, a photo shoot where no one spoke, and a song initially rejected before becoming a masterpiece. Here are 5 incredible facts about one of prog rock's most powerful and influential albums. zurl.co/PKXZu
On this day in 2010, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers released 'Mojo,' their first album together in eight years. Gritty, bluesy, and full of swagger, it debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 and showed the band still had plenty left to say.
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Linkin Park's 'Hybrid Theory' reaches a new milestone in the UK, logging its 200th week on the Official Albums Chart. The band's debut album re-enters this week at No. 95.
Auralnauts have dropped "Another One Bites the Bee Gees," a mashup welding Queen's "Another One Bites the Dust" to Bee Gees disco. It started as a B-side joke and slapped too hard to scrap. zurl.co/leox3
R.E.M.'s 'Monster' brought tremolo guitars, Kurt Cobain tributes, and a blurry orange bear into the spotlight. Here are 5 fascinating facts about the album that reshaped their sound and redefined the '90s rock landscape. zurl.co/a29d7
