Artport is an album by the namesake American jazz-rock combo, self-released by the band in 1982 with the catalog number APW-0001. “Don’t Think Do” starts with a tangled mesh of acoustic plucking, interspersed with brisk strums in B. The arrangement is drum-swept into a flurry of scales that momentary crescendo in E-maj7 with harmonic bass notes. “At […]
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is the fourth album by Kiwi art-rockers Midnight Oil, released in 1982 on CBS. The album was their first to be issued in the Northern Hemisphere, where the band made initial headway with the video for “Power and the Passion” — a medium-rotation clip on […]
Rhythm of Youth is the debut full-length studio album by Quebecois New Wave/synthpop trio Men Without Hats, released in 1982 on Statik/MCA. Tracklist: A1. “Ban the Game” (0:48) A2. “Living in China” (3:04)* A3. “The Great Ones Remember” (4:41) A4. “I Got The Message” (4:44) A5. “Cocoricci (Le Tango Des Voleurs)” (3:24) B1. “The Safety […]
Rio is the sophomore album by English quintet Duran Duran. Released in 1982 as the band were breaking on a global scale, the album augments their modernist sound with foreign flavors and an overall cosmopolitanism vibe — an aesthetic rendered by the album’s era-defining Nagel cover art. Maintaining the first LP’s balance of chic singalongs […]
The Ever Popular Tortured Artist Effect is a 1982 album by Todd Rundgren. The album continues the modernized, synth-laden approach of its predecessor, replete with lyrics that further probe the human psyche on several numbers. The angular, neon-toned “Influenza” and the self-harmonized, humorously worded “Don’t Hurt Yourself” are among the highlights. Tracklist: A1. Hideaway A2. […]
The Cock is the singular full-length studio album by the original formation of Italian New Wavers Frigidaire Tango, released in 1982 on Young Records. Recorded in 1981, the album highlights the band’s staccato sound. Tracklist: A1. “Dangerous Echo” A2. “Any Time You Dress So Fine” A3. “Blue & Pink” A4. “Push” A5. “Frigidaire Tango” B1. […]
Security is the North American title of the fourth eponymous studio album by Peter Gabriel, released on September 6, 1982, on Charisma (UK) and Geffen (US, Canada). Its lead-off single, “Shock the Monkey,” became a staple of early MTV. This is Gabriel’s fourth solo album after his 1975 departure from Genesis. Gabriel self-titled his first […]
Forever Now is the third album by English New Wave band the Psychedelic Furs, released in 1982 on CBS/Columbia. Tracklist: A1. Forever Now (5:35) A2. Love My Way (3:33) A3. Goodbye (3:55) A4. Only You and I (4:24) A5. Sleep Comes Down (3:51) B1. President Gas (5:19) B2. Run and Run (3:48) B3. Danger (2:37) […]
Combat Rock is the fifth album by English rock/reggae band The Clash, released in 1982 on CBS/Epic. Tracklist: A1. “Know Your Rights” (3:40) A2. “Car Jamming” (4:00) A3. “Should I Stay or Should I Go?” (3:09) A4. “Rock the Casbah” (3:43) A5. “Red Angel Dragnet” (3:45) A6. “Straight to Hell” (5:32) B1. “Overpowered by Funk” […]
Enter K is the eleventh solo album by musician/vocalist Peter Hammill, released in 1982 on Naive Records Ltd. Tracklist: A1. “Paradox Drive” (4:31) A2. “The Unconscious Life” (5:05) A3. “Accidents” (4:35) A4. “The Great Experiment” (5:05) B1. “Don’t Tell Me” (4:42) B2. “She Wraps It Up” (4:20) B3. “Happy Hour” (9:15) Credits: Peter Hammill – […]
Vol. 1 is the singular album by Mexican Latin-psych/rock quartet Pegauro, self-released in 1982 on the band’s own Cactus label. Tracklist: A1. “Por Siempre en Mis Sueños” A2. “Mas Que un Perdedor” A3. “Que Esta Pasando” A4. “Dame tu Amor” A5. “El Jardin de Pegauro” B1. “Muchachita Loca” B2. “Precasico” B3. “El Planeta Azul” B4. […]
Émile au Jardin Patrologique is the first of two albums by Swiss avant-garde/New Wave ensemble Débile Menthol, released in 1982 on RecRec. Tracklist: A1. “Stamoi de cousu” (1:04) A2. “Très amusant, major” (8:05) A3. “Tante Agathe” (1:57) A4. “Coupe-Rose” (1:56) A5. “Spacio-Cib” (7:18) A6. “Rien” (1:54) B1. “A nos marmans” (4:43) B2. “Mort aux dahus” […]
Utopia is a 1982 album by the American pop-rock quartet of the same name, produced by Todd Rundgren for Network Records. The vinyl release is comprised of three sides of original material, the third of which is duplicated on both sides of the second record. The album is the eighth studio release under the Utopia […]
Asia is the debut album by the namesake English symphonic/hard-rock supergroup comprised of ex-King Crimson/UK vocalist/bassist John Wetton, former Yes guitarist Steve Howe, onetime Buggle Geoff Downes, and erstwhile “P” in ELP Carl Palmer. Sporting a serpentine cover image by Yes/Osibisa/Uriah Heep painter/illustrator Roger Dean, the album was released in 1982 on Geffen. Tracklist: A1. “Heat […]
Song of the Bailing Man is the fifth album by Midwest avant-garde/art-rockers Pere Ubu, released in 1982 on Rough Trade. The album would be the final release from the band’s first span of activity. Musically, the album displays newfound metric density and instrumental tightness, replete with trademark sonic colorization and off-harmonics. Tracklist: A1. “The Long […]
Friend or Foe is the debut solo album by Adam Ant, released in 1982 on CBS/Epic. The music was written, performed, and produced in collaboration with guitarist Marco Pirroni, who the singer retained from the final Ants lineup. Tracklist: A1. “Friend or Foe” (3:21) A2. “Something Girls” (3:50) A3. “Place in the Country” (2:47) A4. […]
So Hot is the singular full-length album by Mancunian jazz-pop/samba band Swamp Children, released in 1982 on Factory. The band would mutate into Kalima shortly after this release. Tracklist: A1. “Samba Zippy (Part One)” (0:53) A2. “El Figaro” (4:20) A3. “Tender Game” (5:34) A4. “Magic” (4:05) A5. “Sunny Weather” (4:13) B1. “Samba Zippy (Part Two)” […]
Mirage is the thirteenth album by English/American pop/rock band Fleetwood Mac, released in 1982 on Warner Bros. Tracklist: A1. “Love in Store” (3:12) A2. “Can’t Go Back” (2:41) A3. “That’s Alright” (3:09) A4. “Book of Love” (3:19) A5. “Gypsy” (4:24) A6. “Only Over You” (4:03) B1. “Empire State” (2:50) B2. “Straight Back” (4:14) B3. “Hold […]
The Nylon Curtain is the eighth solo studio album by art-pop pianist, composer, and singer Billy Joel, released in 1982 on Columbia/CBS. It starts with “Allentown,” a steelworkers lament that doubles as a nostalgic ode to the hopes, dreams, and sacrifices of the GI Generation. Tracklist: A1. “Allentown” (3:50) A2. “Laura” (5:02) A3. “Pressure” (4:38) […]
Cold War Night Life is the debut album by Canadian modernist New Wave/coldwave combo Rational Youth, released in 1982 on Yul Records. Tracklist: A1. “Close to Nature” (4:39) A2. “Beware of the Fly” (4:02) A3. “Saturdays in Silesia” (4:10) A4. “Just a Sound in the Night” (5:03) B1. “Le meilleur des mondes” (3:13) B2. “Ring […]
Perfection is the lone full-length studio album by English art-punk/goth band Charge, released in 1982 on Kamera. Tracklist: A1. “Dancing on Graves” A2. “Luxury” A3. “Illusion of Fairness” A4. “Advanced State” A5. “Dead for Years” A6. “1st for a Title” B1. “Perfection” B2. “Revenge of the Midsummer Night’s Dream” B3. “Sir Hugo” B4. “Gasman” B5. “King […]
Quartet is the sixth album by English art rock/New Wave band Ultravox, released in 1982 on Chrysalis Records. Tracklist: A1. “Reap the Wild Wind” (3:47) A2. “Serenade” (5:02) A3. “Mine for Life” (4:44) A4. “Hymn” (5:45) B1. “Visions in Blue” (4:37) B2. “When the Scream Subsides” (4:16) B3. “We Came to Dance” (4:12) B4. “Cut […]
Sweets from a Stranger is the fifth album by English New Wave band Squeeze, released in 1982 on A&M. Tracklist: A1. “Out of Touch” (3:53) A2. “I Can’t Hold On” (3:36) A3. “Points of View” (4:15) A4. “Stranger Than the Stranger on the Shore” (3:19) A5. “Onto the Dance Floor” (3:39) A6. “When the Hangover […]
Live for Each Moment — English for “Vivre Pour Chaque Instant” — is the first full-length album by Belgian coldwave/art-pop combo Polyphonic Size, released in 1982 on New Rose. Initial pressings of the album feature Francisco Goya’s 1814 painting The Third of May 1808 on the front cover. Though technically a debut album, the band […]
Screaming for Vengeance is the eighth studio album by English metal band Judas Priest, released in 1982 on Columbia. Tracklist: A1. “The Hellion” (0:41) A2. “Electric Eye” (3:39) A3. “Riding on the Wind” (3:07) A4. “Bloodstone” (3:51) A5. “(Take These) Chains” (3:07) A6. “Pain and Pleasure” (4:17) B1. “Screaming for Vengeance” (4:43) B2. “You’ve Got […]
Marshall Crenshaw is the debut album by the namesake American guitarist/songwriter, released in 1982 on Warner Bros. Tracklist: A1. “There She Goes Again” (2:37) A2. “Someday, Someway” (2:49) A3. “Girls…” (3:01) A4. “I’ll Do Anything” (3:00) A5. “Rockin’ Around in N.Y.C.” (3:07) A6. “The Usual Thing” (3:02) B1. “She Can’t Dance” (2:45) B2. “Cynical Girl” (2:35) […]
Ears Have Walls is the lone album by phantom English art-pop trio Blanket of Secrecy, released in 1982 on Warner Bros. Vocalist/guitarist “Tinker” was later revealed to be former Easy Street co-head Peter Marsh. Bassist “Tailor” turned out to be veteran soundman Andy Howell, whose prior engineering credits include albums by The Jam, Elvis Costello, […]
Gowan is the debut album by Scottish/Canadian hard-rock vocalist Lawrence Gowan, released in 1982 on Columbia/CBS. Tracklist: A1. “Jet White” (3:45) A2. “Keep Up the Fight” (4:08) A3. “Give In” (4:32) A4. “Come a Little Closer” (3:38) A5. “Make It Alone” (4:15) B1. “Oceania” (4:20) B2. “Send Me Energy” (3:53) B3. “I’m Not Involved” (4:33) B4. […]
Private Audition is the fifth proper studio album by American hard rockers Heart, released in 1982 on Epic. Tracklist: A1. “City’s Burning” (4:25) A2. “Bright Light Girl” (3:22) A3. “Perfect Stranger” (3:52) A4. “Private Audition” (3:21) A5. “Angels” (2:59) A6. “This Man Is Mine” (3:02) B1. “The Situation” (4:17) B2. “Hey Darlin’ Darlin’” (4:00) B3. […]
Kissing to Be Clever is the debut album by English soul/pop foursome the Culture Club, released in 1982 on Virgin Records. Stateside copies include the band’s late-1982 single release “Time (Clock of the Heart).” Tracklist: A1. “White Boy (Dance Mix)” (4:40) A2. “You Know I’m Not Crazy” (3:35) A3. “I’ll Tumble 4 Ya” (2:34) A4. […]
Time and Tide is the seventh album by kiwi art-rock band Split Enz, released in 1982 on A&M Records. The pre-released single “Dirty Creature” and its b-side “Make Sense of It” bookend the album, which features three solo compositions each from Neil Finn (“Hello Sandy Allen,” “Take a Walk,” “Log Cabin Fever”) and Tim Finn […]
Salon de Musique is an album of minimalist piano compositions by American composer Su Tissue, recorded in May 1982 and released in 1984 on the artist’s own Adversity LTD imprint. Tracklist: A1. “2nd Movement” A2. “Train Station” B. “Salon de Musique“ Credits: –
Special Beat Service is the third and final album by English New Wav/ska-pop/reggae band The Beat, released in 1982 on Go Feet/I.R.S. Tracklist: A1. “I Confess” (4:35) A2. “Jeanette” (2:49) A3. “Sorry” (2:44) A4. “Sole Salvation” (3:24) A5. “Spar Wid Me” (5:17) A6. “Rotating Heads” (3:25) B1. “Save It for Later” (3:37) B2. “She’s Going” […]
Waving Not Drowning is the fourth solo album by English art-rock musician/producer Rupert Hine, released in 1982 on A&M. Tracklist: A1. “Eleven Faces” (3:46) A2. “The Curious Kind” (4:47) A3. “The Set Up” (4:24)* A4. “Dark Windows” (3:31) A5. “The Sniper” (5:30) B1. “Innocence in Paradise” (3:24) B2. “House Arrest” (4:17) B3. “The Outsider” (5:28) […]
Begnagrad is the first and only proper album by the namesake Yugoslavian avant-garde rock/folk/instrumental ensemble, released in 1982 on ZKP RTVLJ. In 1991, a CD issue of the album entitled Konzert for a Broken Dance appeared on French RēR-affiliate Ayaa Disques. Tracklist (Ayaa CD): 1. “Romantična (The Romantic One)” (4:29) 2. “Pjanska (The Drinking One)” […]
Night and Day is the fourth album of original studio material by English musician/vocalist Joe Jackson, released in 1982 on A&M. Tracklist: A1. “Another World” (4:00) A2. “Chinatown” (4:08) A3. “T.V. Age” (3:45) A4. “Target” (3:52) A5. “Steppin’ Out” (4:34) B1. “Breaking Us in Two” (4:57) B2. “Cancer” (6:06) B3. “Real Men” (4:05) B4. “A […]
Shuttered Room is the debut album by English New Wave/art-rock band The Fixx, produced by Rupert Hine and released in 1982 on MCA. The UK and US versions of the album feature slightly different tracklists. Tracklist (UK): A1. “Some People” (3:01) A2. “Stand or Fall” (4:00) A3. “Cameras in Paris” (3:52) A4. “Shuttered Room” (2:47) […]
Pourquoi Es-Tu Si Méchant? is the singular album by French avant-garde/New Wave band Super Freego, released in 1982 on RCA. Tracklist: A1. “Yekto le Kreutre” (3:40) A2. “Il y a” (4:16) A3. “Tu peux crever” (4:10) A4. “M’en fous” (3:27) A5. “Dommage tu avais l’âge” (3:51) B1. “À la folie” (3:43) B2. “Rock II (Pour une […]
The Lexicon of Love is the debut album by Sheffield sophisti-pop/blue-eyed soul act ABC, produced by Trevor Horn and released in 1982 on Vertigo/Neutron/Mercury. Tracklist: A1. “Show Me” (4:02) A2. “Poison Arrow” (3:24) A3. “Many Happy Returns” (3:57) A4. “Tears Are Not Enough” (3:31) A5. “Valentine’s Day” (3:42) B1. “The Look of Love (Part One)” […]
The Number of the Beast is the third album by English metal band Iron Maiden, released in 1982 on EMI. Tracklist: A1. “Invaders” 3:20 A2. “Children of the Damned” 4:34 A3. “The Prisoner” 5:34 A4. “22 Acacia Avenue” 6:34 B1. “The Number of the Beast” 4:25 B2. “Run to the Hills” 3:50 B3. “Gangland” […]
Thriller is the sixth solo album by American R&B/pop vocalist Michael Jackson, released in November 1982 on Epic Records. Tracklist: A1. “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” (6:02) A2. “Baby Be Mine” (4:20) A3. “The Girl Is Mine” (3:42) A4. “Thriller” (5:57) B1. “Beat It” (4:17) B2. “Billie Jean” (4:57) B3. “Human Nature” (4:05) B4. “P.Y.T. (Pretty […]
La Varieté is the singular album by Welsh sophisti-pop trio Weekend, released in 1982 on Rough Trade. Tracklist: A1. “The End of the Affair” (3:05) A2. “Weekend Stroll” (3:23) A3. “Summer Days” (2:53) A4. “Carnival Headache” (2:51) A5. “Drum Beat for Baby” (2:57) A6. “Life in the Day of (Pt 1)” (3:49) B1. “Life in […]
そして夢の国へ) is the third and final album by Japanese symphonic/jazz-rock band Crosswind, released in 1982 on Kitty. Tracklist: A1. “森は不思議なおもちゃ箱 (Mori wa Fushigi na Omochabako)” (6:03) A2. “あそこへまっしぐら (Asoko e Masshigura)” (4:10) A3. “みのむし (Minomushi)” (6:45) A4. “海太郎とりんご (Umitarō to Ringo)” (5:35) B1. “クロスカントリー (Cross-country)” (6:03) B2. “百獣の王 (Hyakujū no Ō)” (4:12) B3. “川のほとりで一休み (Kawa […]
Wiped Out is the second album by English metal trio Raven, released in 1982 on Neat Records. Tracklist: A1. “Faster Than the Speed of Light” (4:24) A2. “Bring the Hammer Down” (4:19) A3. “Fire Power” (3:02) A4. “Read All About It” (3:08) A5. “To the Limit / To the Top” (7:54) A6. “Battle Zone” (3:33) […]
Highly Strung is the sixth solo album by English guitarist/composer Steve Hackett, released in 1982 on Charisma/Epic. Tracklist (US version): A1. “Cell 151” (6:23) A2. “Give It Away” (4:05) A3. “Camino Royale” (5:24) A4. “Always Somewhere Else” (3:58) B1. “Walking Through Walls” (5:50) B2. “Weightless” (3:28) B3. “Group Therapy” (5:42) B4. “India Rubber Man” (2:32) […]
Nature Watch is a library music album by English musician/composer Brian Bennett, released in 1982 on Bruton. Tracklist: A1. “The Cornfield” (3:58) A2. “Early Spring” (3:38) A3. “Earth Born” (3:27) A4. “The Swan 1” (4:13) A5. “The Swan 2” (4:15) B1. “The Sea” (4:10) B2. “Sun-Sparkle” (3:40) B3. “Surf” (3:25) B4. “The Long Journey” (3:46) […]
Leon Ware is the fifth album by the namesake American R&B/soul vocalist/composer/producer, released in 1982 on Elektra. This is be the artist’s second eponymous release after his 1972 self-titled debut album. Tracklist: A1. “Slippin’ Away” (4:14) A2. “Lost In Love With You” (3:52) A3. “Shelter” (3:56) A4. “Why I Came to California” (4:11) A5. “Deeper […]
Reggae is the singular album by Jamaican dub/Lovers Rock musician Junior Delahaye, released in 1982 on Wackie’s. Reissues of the album bear the title Showcase. Tracklist: A1. “Love” (5:35) A2. “I Love You for All Seasons” (3:58) A3. “All I Need Is Jah” (6:42) B1. “Travelling Man” (5:14) B2. “Sitting in the Park” (5:17) B3. […]
Pelican West is the debut album by English New Wave/funk-pop band Haircut One Hundred, released in 1982 on Arista. The album would be the band’s only full-length release with original frontman Nick Heyward, who departed for a solo career the following year. Tracklist: A1. “Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl)” (3:08) A2. “Love Plus One” […]
Five Miles Out is the seventh album by English composer/multi-instrumentalist Mike Oldfield, released in 1982 on Virgin. Tracklist: A. “Taurus II” (24:49) B1. “Family Man” (3:45) B2. “Orabidoo” (13:03) B3. “Mount Teidi” (4:10) B4. “Five Miles Out” (4:17) Credits: Mike Oldfield – Fairlight CMI, guitars, bass, keyboards, vocals, producer, engineer Richard Barrie – technical assistant […]
Aurora Borealis with Mitch Dematoff is an album by American jazz-rock quartet Aurora Borealis, released in 1982 on Red Hot. Tracklist: A1. “Paradise Express” A2. “Nightfall” A3. “Crazy Maze” B1. “Lady” B2. “In Search Of” B3. “What’s Your Status” Credits: Mitch DeMatoff — piano, Rhodes electric piano, synthesizer, Moog, Polymoog, Minimoog, Hammond organ Mike Langland […]
High Adventure is the fourth solo album by West Coast pop/rock vocalist/songwriter Kenny Loggins, released in 1982 on Columbia. Tracklist: A1. “Don’t Fight It” (3:36) A2. “Heartlight” (3:55) A3. “I Gotta Try” (3:50) A4. “Swear Your Love” (5:01) A5. “The More We Try” (3:59) B1. “Heart to Heart” (5:30) B2. “If It’s Not What You’re […]
All the Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes is the third solo album by Pete Townshend, released in 1982 on Atco. Recorded with help from sister-in-law Virginia Astley and the ubiquitous Ann Odell, the album displays the Who mastermind’s evolving lyrical insights and instrumental artistry. Tracklist: A1. “Stop Hurting People” (3:53) A2. “The Sea Refuses No […]
