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**1001 Album Club**

Friends make a pact to listen and discuss 1001 of the best albums in a basement tiki bar

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508 Michael Jackson - Thriller Dec 15, 2022

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In late November of 1982 Michael Jackson released his sixth studio album.

Seven singles and worldwide sales of seventy million copies later, the record has cemented itself as a cultural phenom.

Lets talk Michael Jackson, Thriller!

507 Orange Juice - Rip It Up Dec 12, 2022

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In November of 1982 Orange Juice released their sophomore outing.

Lets talk Orange Juice, Rip It Up!

506 Kate Bush - The Dreaming Dec 08, 2022

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In September of 1982 Kate Bush released her 4th studio album.

Written, recorded, and self produced over two years time, the record is an experimental work of genius. Making significant use of the Fairlight CMI, the album’s sound is still fresh these many years later.

Though considered a commercial flop on it’s release, it’s continued legacy cannot be overstated.

Let’s talk Kate Bush, The Dreaming!

505 Haircut One Hundred - Pelican West Dec 05, 2022

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In February of 1982 Haircut One Hundred released their debut album.

The record would go on to spawn three hit singles, hit number two on the UK charts, and moved over three hundred thousand units on the island; but is it any good?

Let’s talk Haircut One Hundred – Pelican West!

504 Donald Fagen - The Nightfly Dec 01, 2022

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In October of 1982 Donald Fagen released his debut solo album.

After Steely Dan split the year prior, Fagen got back into the studio and with a slew of who’s who session musicians, he proceeded to make the most personal recording of his career.

Let’s talk Donald Fagen, The Nightfly!

503 Madness - The Rise & Fall Nov 28, 2022

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In November of 1982 Madness released their fourth studio album.

Considered by many to be their best work, the album showcases just how great the band was as writers and players.

Let’s talk Madness, The Rise & Fall!

502 Simple Minds - New Gold Dream Nov 24, 2022

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In September of 1982 Simple Minds released their 5th studio album.

Recorded over a five month period at Rockfield Studios, Jim Kerr has stated that it was a time where everything they tried seemed to work.

The album would go on to spawn three singles, peak at number 69 (nice) on the US Billboard 200, and be certified Platinum in the UK.

Let’s talk Simple Minds, New Gold Dream!

501 Dexys Midnight Runners - Too-Rye-Ay Nov 21, 2022

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In July of 1982 Dexys Midnight Runners released their sophomore outing.

Dressed in the finest of oogle fashions, Kevin Rowland and crew set-off to take over the pop charts.

With the addition of strings to their Northern Soul sound, the band proceeded to do just that.

Let’s talk Dexys Midnight Runners, Too-Rye-Ay!

Audio interview with book author Robert Dimery Nov 17, 2022

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Robert Dimery is here and talking to the group about his new book MusicQuake: The Most Disruptive Moments in Music and 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.

You can purchase at OUR (Louisville) local independent book store Carmichael’s or through your local bookstore and yes, (if you must) it is on Amazon along with Robert’s other books:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Robert-Dimery/e/B00HZILYAU?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1667211227&sr=8-2

https://www.amazon.com/Robert-Dimery/e/B00HZILYAU

You can find the Spotify playlist to go along with the book here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2LtQE8H18dri97gxSJJXHq?si=0e8f1b22eea94fec

500 The Cure - Pornography Nov 17, 2022

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We are halfway done, huzzah!

In May of 1982 The Cure released their 4th studio album.

Touring 200 days a year, heavy drug use, and suicidal ideation are the key ingredients to the dour outing. The album’s sound has been described as “Phil Spector in Hell”.

Let’s talk The Cure, Pornography!

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