On this Day in Music – 5th January

1960’s

The American rock musician Marilyn Manson was born (Brian Hugh Warner) on this day 1969 in Canton, Ohio. Manson is best known for his controversial image, and albums such as albums Portrait of an American Family, Antichrist Superstar and Mechanical Animals.

Previous Albums Of The Day

No.1566 05/01/2021

The last solo studio release, Shiver, for the Sigur Rós frontman Jónsi was recorded in Berlin, Helsinki, London, and Reykjavik. A vulnerable LP, has been described as a smorgasbord of delights, and that voice…magnificent.

No.1218 05/01/2020

The rapper E-40 released the album My Ghetto Report Card back in 2006, with the singles Tell Me When To Go, and U and Dat. Allmusic said “an amazing set of wry, snide, and provocative rhymes.” Spot on.

No.852 05/01/2019

The Elvis Costello and the Attractions album Armed Forces is 40 years old today! The Chicago Tribune called the album “Costello’s ‘political’ record, and also one of his most irresistibly melodic.” Includes the classics Oliver’s Army and Accidents Will Happen and Watching the Detectives. Pure brilliance!

No.480 05/01/2018

The 2nd album by Roxy Music called For Your Pleasure was released in 1973, their last with electronic wizard Brian Eno. Love Beauty Queen and The Bogus Man. Even Dame Judi Dench makes a cameo!

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