Marc Almond with the Willing Sinners ‎– Mother Fist and Her Five Daughters (1987)

Mother Fist and Her Five Daughters is the third full-length solo album by English art-pop vocalist/arranger Marc Almond, recorded with his makeshift studio ensemble the Willing Sinners. The album was released in 1987 on Virgin. Tracklist: 1. “Mother Fist” (4:29) 2. “There Is a Bed” (4:50) 3. “Saint Judy” (5:53) 4. “The Room Below” (3:30) […]

Danny Wilson ‎– Meet Danny Wilson (1987)

Meet Danny Wilson is the first of two albums by Scottish sophisti-pop trio Danny Wilson, released in 1987 on Virgin. Tracklist: A1. “Davy” (3:27) A2. “Aberdeen” (2:23) A3. “Mary’s Prayer” (3:52) A4. “Lorraine Parade” (3:40) A5. “Nothing Ever Goes to Plan” (3:46) A6. “Broken China” (4:25) A7. “Steamtrains to the Milky Way” (4:27) B1. “Spencer-Tracey” (1:27) […]

The Communards ‎– Red (1987)

Red is the second of two albums by English synthpop duo The Communards, released in 1987 on London/MCA.   Tracklist: 1. “Tomorrow” (4:50) 2. “T.M.T.♥.T.B.M.G.” (4:36) 3. “Matter of Opinion” (4:24) 4. “Victims” (4:30) 5. “For a Friend” (5:00) 6. “Never Can Say Goodbye” (4:49) 7. “Lovers and Friends” (4:13) 8. “Hold On Tight” (4:47) 9. […]

Esquire ‎– Esquire (1987)

Esquire is the debut album by the namesake English symphonic/hard-rock/pop trio, produced by Chris Squire and released in 1987 on Geffen. The album would remain the band’s singular release for a decade. Tracklist: A1. “To the Rescue” (3:58) A2. “Sunshine” (3:15) A3. “Knock Twice for Heaven” (3:30) A4. “Up Down Turnaround” (5:27) A5. “Blossomtime” (6:36) B1. […]

Jean Pascal Boffo ‎– Carillons (1987)

Carillons is the second album by French symphonic/Zeuhl guitarist Jean Pascal Boffo, released in 1987 on Musea. Tracklist: 1. “Bienvenue au pays” (3:37) 2. “Joyeuses Pâques” (5:34) 3. “Carrousel” (4:06) 4. “Le cycle du cristal” (4:38) 5. “Conte à rebours” (3:53) 6. “L’ile aux lutins” (7:00) 7. “Fête en perspective” (3:13) 8. “Le retour des nains” […]

Fulano ‎– Fulano (1987)

Fulano is the debut album by the namesake Chilean art-rock/jazz-rock band, released in 1987 on Alerce. Tracklist: 1. “Fulano” (5:51) 2. “Maquinarias” (4:24) 3. “Tango” (2:53) 4. “Fruto del Goce” (11:31 — 3:57-9:00-11:30) 5. “Suite Recoleta” (6:17) 6. “El Calcetin Perseguido” (2:42) 7. “1989 (O Esto No es Bueno Ni Malo Sino Muy por el Contrario)” […]

Low Flying Aircraft ‎– Low Flying Aircraft (1987)

Low Flying Aircraft is the singular album by the namesake English jazz-rock supergroup, released in 1987 on Subterranean Records. Tracklist: 1. “Sybilization” (3:17) 2. “Fourth Dimension” (3:14) 3. “Baptism by Fire” (2:46) 4. “Poolside” (5:37) 5. “Abstract Blue” (5:33) 6. “Moronathon” (3:15) 7. “Amnesia” (3:00) 8. “Reflection” (8:47) 9. “What Did You Do” (2:06) 10. […]

Sinéad O’Connor ‎– The Lion and the Cobra (1987)

The Lion and the Cobra is the debut album by Irish songwriter/vocalist Sinéad O’Connor, released in 1987 on Ensign/Chrysalis. Tracklist: A1. “Jackie” (2:29) A2. “Mandinka” (3:46) A3. “Jerusalem” (4:12) A4. “Just Like U Said It Would B” (4:27) A5. “Never Get Old” (4:35) B1. “Troy” (6:28) B2. “I Want Your (Hands on Me)” (4:38) B3. […]

French TV ‎– After a Lengthy Silence (1987)

After a Lengthy Silence is the second album by Kentuckian avant-garde/jazz-rock combo French TV, released in 1987 on Y Records. Tracklist: A1. “One of the Jones Boys” (3:12) A2. “You Fool! You Broke the Yolks!” (4:23) A3. “Friendly Enzymes” (6:10) A4. “… And the Dead Dog Leaped Up and Flew Around the Room!” (6:50) B1. […]

Nightnoise ‎– Something of Time (1987)

Something of Time is the second album by Irish/American New Age/Celt-folk combo Nightnoise, released in 1987 on Windham Hill. Tracklist: 1. “Timewinds” (3:47) 2. “Perchance to Dream” (4:56) 3. “The Erebus and the Terror” (4:34) 4. “On the Deep” (4:05) 5. “Hourglass” (6:05) 6. “Shadows on a Dancefloor” (3:53) 7. “Wiggy Wiggy (A State of […]

Wild Dogs ‎– Reign of Terror (1987)

Reign of Terror is the third album by Oregon metal band Wild Dogs, released in 1987 on Enigma. Tracklist: A1. “Metal Fuel (In the Blood)” (4:53) A2. “Man Against Machine” (3:48) A3. “Call of the Dark” (4:14) A4. “Siberian Vacation” (4:38) A5. “Psychoradio” (4:19) B1. “Streets of Berlin” (5:08) B2. “Spellshock” (3:45) B3. “Reign of […]

Stromboli ‎– Stromboli (1987)

Stromboli is the debut album by the namesake Czechoslovakian symphonic/art-rock band, released in 1987 on Panton. Tracklist: A1. “Aladin” (5:46) A2. “Bez názvu” (8:34) A3. “Rychloběžka” (7:33) B1. “Stromboli” (6:15) B2. “Já ti dávám, dávám” (5:36) B3. “Třesky, blesky” (4:53) B4. “Bezejmenná” (5:03) C1. “Carmen” (5:39) C2. “Villa Ada” (5:57) C3. “Veliké lalulá” (2:52) C4. […]

Paul Roland ‎– Danse Macabre (1987)

Danse Macabre is an album by English folk/psych singer/songwriter Paul Roland, released in 1987 on Pastell. Tracklist: A1. “Witchfinder General” (3:30) A2. “Madame Guillotine” (2:35) A3. “The Great Edwardian Air Raid” (2:15) A4. “The Hanging Judge” (2:00) A5. “Still Falls the Snow” (3:05) A6. “Mathilda Mother” (2:40) B1. “Gabrielle” (2:50) B2. “Requiem” (2:10) B3. “Buccaneers” […]

Checkfield ‎– Distant Thunder (1987)

Distant Thunder is an album by New Age/folk-jazz combo Checkfield, released in 1987 on American Gramaphone. Tracklist: A1. “Spring Dance” (3:06) A2. “Distant Thunder” (5:06) A3. “Clockwork” (4:18) A4. “Carousel (A Day in the Park)” (6:10) B1. “Sundial” (3:30) B2. “Woodland Cathedral” (5:41) B3. “Summer Shuffle” (4:22) B4. “A Time for Peace” (5:16) CD-only track: […]

Viper ‎– Soldiers of Sunrise (1987)

Soldiers of Sunrise is the debut album by Brazilian metal band Viper, released in 1987 on Rock Brigade. Tracklist: 1. “Knights of Destruction” (3:13) 2. “Nightmares” (3:35) 3. “The Whipper” (3:10) 4. “Wings of the Evil” (3:55) 5. “H.R.” (3:16) 6. “Soldiers of Sunrise” (6:53) 7. “Signs of the Night” (3:30) 8. “Killera (Princess of […]

Friedemann ‎– Indian Summer (1987)

Indian Summer is the fourth album by German New Age/ambient multi-instrumentalist/composer Friedemann, released in 1987 on Biber/Narada. Tracklist: 1. “Sunshower” (2:48) 2. “The Eye of the Dragonfly” (3:50) 3. “Sentimental Elegance” (3:18) 4. “Sourdos” (3:09) 5. “Indian Summer” (7:27) 6. “He Who Walks Alone” (4:09) 7. “Flight of the Heron” (6:09) 8. “Lichterloh” (4:26) 9. […]

Pizzicato Five ‎– Couples (1987)

Couples is the debut album by Japanese art-pop band Pizzicato Five, released in 1987 on CBS/Sony. Tracklist: 1. “Magical Connection” (2:47) 2. “Summertime, Summertime” (3:36) 3. “They All Laughed” (3:27) 4. “Serial Stories” (4:22) 5. “The Apartment” (3:33) 6. “What Now Our Love” (3:31) 7. “Seven O’Clock News” (2:27) 8. “Odd Couple and the Others” […]

Terence Trent D’Arby ‎– Introducing The Hardline According To Terence Trent D’Arby (1987)

Introducing The Hardline According To Terence Trent D’Arby is the debut album by American expat R&B musician/vocalist Terence Trent D’Arby, recorded with British musicians and released in 1987 on CBS/Columbia. Tracklist: 1. “If You All Get to Heaven” (5:17) 2. “If You Let Me Stay” (3:14) 3. “Wishing Well” (3:31) 4. “I’ll Never Turn My […]

Clannad ‎– Sirius (1987)

Sirius is the ninth studio album by Irish New Age/Celt-folk ensemble Clannad, released in 1987 on RCA. Tracklist: 1. “In Search of a Heart” (3:52) 2. “Second Nature” (3:20) 3. “Turning Tide” (4:39) 4. “Skellig” (4:47) 5. “Stepping Stone” (3:51) 6. “White Fool” (4:39) 7. “Something to Believe In” (4:46) 8. “Live and Learn” (3:34) 9. […]

Momus ‎– The Poison Boyfriend (1987)

The Poison Boyfriend is the second full-length album by Scottish art-pop/folk musician/songwriter Momus, released in 1987 on Creation. Tracklist: 1. “Murderers, the Hope of Women” (5:20) 2. “Eleven Executioners” (4:04) 3. “What Will Death Be Like?” (7:05) 4. “The Gatecrasher” (4:58) 5. “Violets” (4:56) 6. “Islington John” (5:16) 7. “Three Wars” (5:48) 8. “Flame Into […]

Microdisney ‎– Crooked Mile (1987)

Crooked Mile is the third album by Irish art-pop/sophisti-pop band Microdisney, produced by Lenny Kaye and released in 1987 on Virgin. Tracklist: 1. “Town to Town” (3:21) 2. “Angels” (3:44) 3. “Our Children” (4:33) 4. “Mrs. Simpson” (3:54) 5. “Hey Hey Sam” (4:21) 6. “Give Me All of Your Clothes” (4:03) 7. “Armadillo Man” (3:05) […]

Tony MacAlpine ‎– Maximum Security (1987)

Maximum Security is the second album by American neoclassical-metal guitarist Tony MacAlpine, released in 1987 on PolyGram-subsidiary Squawk. Tracklist: 1. “Autumn Lords” (3:26) 2. “Hundreds of Thousands” (3:16) 3. “Tears of Sahara” (3:47) 4. “Key to the City” (4:39) 5. “The Time and the Test” (2:39) 6. “The King’s Cup” (3:28) 7. “Sacred Wonder” (4:13) […]

Ur Kaos ‎– Ur Kaos (1987)

Ur Kaos is the debut album by the namesake Swedish avant-garde/art-rock trio, released in 1987 on Bauta Records. Tracklist: 1. “Loved Missile” (4:57) 2. “Let’s Talk a Walk” (1:56) 3. “A Regrettable Fact” (4:06) 4. “A Swedenborg Vision” (3:06) 5. “Never (No Hope, No Fear)” (2:45) 6. “Dying” (1:52) 7. “Bayamus?” (4:47) 8. “Intermission” (0:31) […]

Strangeways ‎– Native Sons (1987)

Native Sons is the second album by Scottish melodic-rock band Strangeways, released in 1987 on Bonaire. Tracklist: A1. “Dance With Somebody” (4:24) A2. “Only a Fool” (4:40) A3. “So Far Away” (4:55) A4. “Where Do We Go From Here” (3:57) A5. “Goodnight L.A.” (5:00) B1. “Empty Streets” (4:19) B2. “Stand Up and Shout” (3:27) B3. […]

Messiah Force ‎– The Last Day (1987)

The Last Day is the singular album by Quebecois speed-metal quintet Messiah Force, released in 1987 on the band’s exclusive Haissem imprint. Tracklist: 1. “The Sequel” (5:00) 2. “Call From the Night” (4:03) 3. “Watch Out” (3:04) 4. “White Knight” (5:42) 5. “Spirit Killer” (3:07) 6. “Silent Tyrant” (4:06) 7. “Hero’s Saga” 8. “The Last […]

Charly Garcia ‎– Parte de la Religión (1987)

Parte de la Religión is the fourth solo album by Argentinian musician/composer Charly Garcia, released in 1987 on CBS. Tracklist: A1. “Necesito tu amor” (3:36) A2. “Buscando un símbolo de paz” (4:43) A3. “Parte de la religión” (3:06) A4. “Rap de las hormigas” (3:14) A5. “Adela en el carrousel” (5:17) B1. “No voy en tren” […]

Astor Piazzolla & Gary Burton ‎– The New Tango (1987)

The New Tango is a collaborative album between Argentinian bandoneonist Astor Piazzolla and American vibraphonist Gary Burton, recorded live at the 1986 Montreux Festival and released in 1987 on Atlantic Jazz/WEA. Tracklist: 1. “Milonga Is Coming” (12:06) 2. “Vibraphonissimo” (6:39) 3. “Little Italy 1930” (8:33) 4. “Nuevo Tango” (5:38) 5. “Laura’s Dream” (11:56) 6. “Operation […]

ADX ‎– Suprematie (1987)

Suprematie is the third album by French metal band ADX, released in 1987 on Sydney Production. Tracklist: 1. “Nostromo” (1:12) 2. “Suprématie” (2:56) 3. “Le Jugement de Salem” (3:55) 4. “Notre Dame de Paris” (4:28) 5. “Victime” (5:00) 6. “Les Secrets de L’Olympe” (4:14) 7. “Broceliande” (5:33) 8. “La Peur et L’Oubli” (5:18) 9. “L’Orde Sacre” […]

Death Angel ‎– The Ultra-Violence (1987)

The Ultra-Violence is the debut album by Bay Area metal band Death Angel, released in 1987 on Enigma. Tracklist: A1. “Thrashers” (7:12) A2. “Evil Priest” (4:54) A3. “Voracious Souls” (5:39) A4. “Kill as One” (5:02) B1. “The Ultra-Violence” (10:33) B2. “Mistress of Pain” (4:04) B3. “Final Death” (6:03) B4. “I.P.F.S.” (1:56) Credits: Mark Osegueda — […]

Fibonaccis ‎– Civilization and its Discotheques (1987)

Civilization and its Discotheques is the singular full-length album by Angeleno art-rock/proto-zolo band the Fibonaccis, released in 1987 on Blue Yonder Sounds. Tracklist: A1. “March to Heaven” (3:23) A2. “Narcissist” (3:25) A3. “Had It With Girls” (4:03) A4. “Crickets” (4:32) A5. “Leroy” (3:06) A6. “The Thread” (3:33) B1. “Stay Home” (2:32) B2. “Medicine Waltz” (2:57) […]

Go West ‎– Dancing on the Couch (1987)

Dancing on the Couch is the second album by English pop duo Go West, released in 1987 on Chrysalis. Tracklist: 1. “I Want to Hear It From You” (3:44) 2. “Little Ceasar” (4:29) 3. “Masque of Love” (4:07) 4. “From Baltimore to Paris” (5:48) 5. “True Colours” (3:55) 6. “The King Is Dead” (4:28) 7. […]

Midnight Oil ‎– Diesel and Dust (1987)

Diesel and Dust is the sixth studio album by Australian anthemic rock/folk band Midnight Oil, released in 1987 on CBS. Tracklist: 1. “Beds Are Burning” (4:14) 2. “Put Down That Weapon” (4:38) 3. “Dreamworld” (3:36) 4. “Arctic World” (4:21) 5. “Warakurna” (4:38) 6. “The Dead Heart” (5:10) 7. “Whoah” (3:51) 8. “Bullroarer” (4:59) 9. “Sell […]

Patrice Rushen ‎– Watch Out! (1987)

Watch Out! is the ninth solo studio album by American R&B musician/vocalist Patrice Rushen, released in 1987 on Arista. Tracklist: A1. “Watch Out” (5:26) A2. “Breakin’ All the Rules” (4:55) A3. “Long Time Comin’” (4:53) A4. “All My Love” (4:47) A5. “Somewhere” (5:09) B1. “Anything Can Happen” (5:03) B2. “Burnin’” (5:05) B3. “Till She’s Out […]

Prince ‎– Sign “O” The Times (1987)

Sign “O” The Times is the ninth studio album by American R&B/pop musician/vocalist Prince, released in 1987 on Paisley Park. Tracklist: 1. “Sign ‘o’ the Times” (5:02) 2. “Play in the Sunshine” (5:05) 3. “Housequake” (4:38) 4. “Ballad of Dorothy Parker” (4:04) 5. “It” (5:10) 6. “Starfish and Coffee” (2:51) 7. “Slow Love” (4:18) 8. […]

Stan Bush ‎– Stan Bush & Barrage (1987)

Stan Bush & Barrage is the second album by the namesake American melodic-rocker band, released in 1987 on Scotti Brothers. Tracklist: A1. “Temptation” (3:47) A2. “Love Don’t Lie” (5:38) A3. “Primitive Lover” (4:02) A4. “Heart vs. Head” (4:40) A5. “Crank That Radio” (3:33) B1. “Gates of Paradise” (4:41) B2. “Do You Remember” (4:16) B3. “Take […]

Rabih Abou-Khalil ‎– Between Dusk and Dawn (1987)

Between Dusk and Dawn is an album by Lebanese jazz musician Rabih Abou-Khalil, released in 1987 on MMP. Tracklist: A1. “Dusk” (14:13) A2. “Bat Dance” (5:31) A3. “Nightfall” (6:37) B1. “Ugo in Love” (3:47) B2. “Chess With Mal” (7:31) B3. “The Thing That Came Out of the Swamp” (4:09) B4. “Dawn” (5:50) B5. “And Finally…the […]

Shelleyan Orphan ‎– Helleborine (1987)

Helleborine is an album by English chamber-pop/folk combo Shelleyan Orphan, released in 1987 on Rough Trade. Tracklist: 1. “Midsummer Pearls and Plumes” (4:18) 2. “Epitaph Ivy and Woe” (3:15) 3. “Blue Black Grape” (3:03) 4. “One Hundred Hands” (4:27) 5. “Cavalry of Cloud” (5:11) 6. “Southern Bess/A Field Holler” (3:38) 7. “Anatomy of Love” (3:27) […]

Pink Turns Blue ‎– If Two Worlds Kiss (1987)

If Two Worlds Kiss is an album by German art-punk/goth band Pink Turns Blue, released in 1987 on Fun Factory! Tracklist: 1. “I Coldly Stare Out” (5:40) 2. “After All” (4:28) 3. “Walking on Both Sides” (3:43) 4. “State of Mind” (3:58) 5. “When It Rains” (3:18) 6. “If Two Worlds Kiss” (4:59) 7. “That […]

Hermeto Pascoal & Grupo ‎– Só Não Toca Quem Não Quer (1987)

Só Não Toca Quem Não Quer is an album by Brazilian multi-instrumentalist/composer Hermeto Pascoal, released in 1987 on Som Da Gente. The album is his ninth headlining studio set and the fourth with avant-jazz backing band Grupo.    Tracklist: A1. “De Sábado Prá Dominguinhos” (4:35) A2. “Meu Barco” (0:50) A3. “Viagem” (4:25) A4. “Zurich” (9:30) […]

Swing Out Sister ‎– It’s Better to Travel (1987)

It’s Better to Travel is the debut album by English sophisti-pop trio Swing Out Sister, released in 1987 on Mercury. Tracklist: A1. “Breakout” (3:45) A2. “Twillight World” (6:26) A3. “After Hours” (4:47) A4. “Blue Mood” (4:17) B1. “Surrender” (3:52) B2. “Fooled by a Smile” (4:03) B3. “Communion” (4:37) B4. “It’s Not Enough” (3:40) B5. “Theme […]