In the year 1988, on July 8th, KD Lang released her third studio album, Shadowland.

Produced by Owen Bradley, this country-infused record showcased Lang’s raw talent and emotional depth. With haunting melodies and captivating lyrics, Shadowland solidified KD Lang as a musical force to be reckoned with.

Lets talk KD Lang, Shadowland!

Tank Battles is the fourth studio album by German singer Dagmar Krause, released on June 18, 1989.

Produced by Tony Marsh, the album features Krause’s haunting vocals accompanied by avant-garde jazz instrumentation, creating a unique and captivating listening experience. With dark and introspective lyrics, Tank Battles explores themes of war, conflict, and emotional turmoil, making it a thought-provoking and powerful addition to Krause’s discography.

Lets talk Dagmar Krause, Tank Battles!

In October of 1988 Dinosaur Jr. released their 3rd studio album.

It would be the last album to feature founding member Lou Barlow (until 2007) who had better things to do with Sebadoh than have his material ignored by J. Mascis.

Lets talk Dinosaur Jr. Bug!

In August of 1988 Metallica released their fourth studio album.

Where can you take thrash metal after Master of Puppets? The band decided tossing prog into the mix was a good starting point.

Lets talk Metallica, … And Justice for All!

In March of 1988 Pixies released their debut album.

Engineered by Steve Albini, the album is a watershed moment for all alternative music that would be coming in the not too distant future.

It also absolutely rules.

Lets talk Pixies, Surfer Rosa!

In November of 1988 My Bloody Valentine released their debut studio album.

Shoegazing has arrived.

Lets talk My Bloody Valentine, Isn’t Anything!

In April of 1988 Tracy Chapman released her debut album.

Recorded over eight weeks time in Hollywood CA, is a call to arms to a myriad of social and political issues. Preforming live at Nelson Mandela’s 70th birthday tribute rocketed it’s success and made Tracy a household name.

Lets talk Tracy Chapman, Tracy Chapman!

In November of 1988 Cowboy Junkies released their 2nd studio album.

Recorded live in it’s entirety over one day at Toronto’s Church of the Holy Trinity, using a Betamax video cassette deck and a single microphone.

Let’s talk Cowboy Junkies, The Trinity Session!

In August of 1988 The Go-Betweens released their 6th studio album.

Though many in the band hated the pre-production process (and each other), the final results are impeccable; ten delightful pop classics by one of Australia’s finest musical acts.

Lets talk The Go-Betweens. 16 Lovers Lane!

In November of 1988 Happy Mondays released their second studio album.

This is the sound of ecstasy colliding with a very depressed Martin Hannett.

Lets talk Happy Mondays, Bummed!