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Atco Records release ‘Dr. John’s Gumbo,’ his fifth album featuring ‘Iko Iko’ (1972)

'Dr. John's Gumbo' is his fifth album (and a tribute to the music of his native city) released on April 20, 1972 y Atco Records. Track Listing : 1.Iko Iko...

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RCA publish ‘Lou Reed,’ his first solo album recorded in London (1972)

'Lou Reed' is his eponymous debut solo album recorded in London with Rick Wakeman and Steve Howe among others and released in April 1972 by RCA.Track Listing : 1.I Can'T...

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This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 15/52

Kiss, Iron Maiden, Deep Purple, Evanescence, Queensrÿche, Journey, Van Halen, Foo Fighters, Alice Cooper, Joe Satriani, Cradle Of Filth, Judas Priest

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The Wailers with Bob Marley & Peter Tosh release ‘Catch a Fire,’ their fifth album featuring ‘Stir It Up’ (1973)

The Wailers' 'Catch a Fire' feat. "Stir It Up" is their fifth album released on April 13, 1973 by Tuff Gong / Island.Track Listing : 1.Concrete Jungle (Bob Marley) -...

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Frank Sinatra finishes the recording of the ‘Nice ‘n’ Easy’ album arranged by Nelson Riddle (1960)

Frank Sinatra's 'Nice 'n' Easy' is an album recorded between March 1 & 3, April 13, 1960 and released the same year by Capitol.Track Listing : 1.Nice 'N' Easy (Alan...

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Gillian Welch releases ‘Revival,’ her first album produced by T Bone Burnett (1996)

Gillian Welch's 'Revival' is her first album produced by T Bone Burnett and released on April 9, 1996 by Almo SoundsTrack Listing : 1.Orphan Girl (Gillian Welch) - 03:57 ....

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This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 14/52

Black Sabbath, Journey, Kiss, Aerosmith, Garbage, David Lee Roth, Deep Purple, Joe Satriani, Foo Fighters, Metallica, System Of A Down, Deftones

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Gordy publish The Temptations’ ‘Reunion’ featuring David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks reunited after ten years (1982)

The Temptations' 'Reunion' is an album featuring David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks reunited after ten years and released on April 7, 1982 by Gordy.Track Listing : 1.Standing On The Top...

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Hard Rockers Special Abba

John Frusciante, Ghost, MGT, Ville Valo, Ash, The Radios, Sargant Fury, Majkallica, Tommy Johansson, Marillion, Morgana Lefay, Therion, Sator

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This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 13/52

Megadeth, Queensrÿche, Iron Maiden, Kiss, Dream Theater, The Cramps, Ozzy Osbourne, Skid Row, Judas Priest, AC/DC, Van Halen, April Wine

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Robert Cray releases ‘In My Soul,’ his twenty first album produced by Steve Jordan (2014)

Robert Cray's 'In My Soul' is his twenty first album produced by Steve Jordan and released on April 1, 2014 by Provogue.Track Listing : 1.You Move Me (Robert Cray) -...

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Island publish Pulp’s sixth album : ‘This Is Hardcore’ (1993)

Pulp's 'This Is Hardcore' is their sixth album produced by Chris Thomas and released on March 30, 1998Track Listing : 1.The Fear (Jarvis Cocker, Nick Banks, Candida Doyle, Steve Mackey,...

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Richard Thompson (and Zara Philips) perform ‘Live from home’ (2020)

March 29, 2020 - if in front of a computer, do not miss Richard Thompson - plus Zara Phillips on a couple of songs - on his first "Facebook Live...

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Hard & Metal New Music Videos – N°270

Feuerschwanz recasts “Gangnam Style” in folk-metal armor with violin and bagpipes, while Shadow Of Intent teams with Corpsegrinder for “Feeding The Meatgrinder”—a track steeped in deathcore heft and post-2014 ferocity....

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Joe Cocker records ‘Mad Dogs & Englishmen’ at Fillmore East with Leon Russell et al (1970)

Joe Cocker's 'Mad Dogs & Englishmen' is a live album recorded on March 27–28, 1970 at Fillmore East, New York City and released in August 1970 by A&M.Track Listing :...

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Hip-hop group Run-D.M.C. releases their first album (1984)

'Run–D.M.C.' is their eponymous debut album released March 27, 1984.Track Listing : 1.Hard Times (Jimmy Bralower, James B. Moore, Russell Simmons, Larry Smith, William Warring) - 03:52 . 2.Rock Box...

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Van Halen releases ‘Women and Children First,’ their third album produced By Ted Templeman (1980)

Van Halen's 'Women and Children First' is their third studio album produced By Ted Templeman and released on March 26, 1980 by Warner Bros. Track Listing : 1.And The Cradle...

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Billie Holiday releases her first album : ‘Billie Holiday Sings’ on Clef Records (1952)

'Billie Holiday Sings' is her first album recorded on March 26, 1952 and released the same year by Clef Records.Track Listing : 1.I Only Have Eyes For You (Al Dubin,...

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Capitol release Wings’ fifth album : ‘Wings at the Speed of Sound’ produced by Paul Mccartney (1976)

'Wings at the Speed of Sound' is their fifth studio album produced by leader Paul McCartney and released on March 25, 1976 by Capitol.Track Listing : 1.Let 'Em In (Paul...

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Columbia publish Earth, Wind & Fire’s fifth album : ‘Open Our Eyes’ produced by Maurice White & Charles Stepney (1974)

Earth, Wind & Fire's 'Open Our Eyes' is their fifth studio album produced by Maurice White & Charles Stepney and released on March 25, 1974 b Columbia.Track Listing : 1.Mighty...

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