On this Day in Music – 17th November

2010’s

2013Animals by Martin Garrix began a one-week spell at the top of the UK Singles Chart. Before the official release the track gained buzz after being played anonymously.

1970’s

1970Voodoo Chile by the Jimi Hendrix Experience began a one-week spell at the top of the UK Singles Chart. The song was Hendrix’s only number one on the UK chart.

Previous Albums Of The Day

No.1517 17/11/2020

The fifth album by John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Double Fantasy, celebrates a 40th anniversary today! The LP was Lennon’s return to full-time recording music after a 5-year hiatus. Reviews were mixed, although sales rocketed after Lennon’s murder three weeks after its release.

No.1169 17/11/2019

The debut self-titled and only Them Crooked Vultures album was 10 years old yesterday! The supergroup of John Paul Jones, Dave Grohl and Josh Homme also played a series of live shows. There are rumours that the trio are planning new material!

No.803 17/11/2018

The American punk rock band The Offspring Americana album is 20 years old today! Allmusic describe the album as a “a hearty combination of poppy punk,” which hits the nail on the head. Includes the hit singles Pretty Fly (for a White Guy), Why Don’t You Get a Job? and The Kids Aren’t Alright. offspring.com

No.438 17/11/2017

The new Curtis Harding album Face Your Fear continues with his classic soul vibe, at times repetitive, but if you like one, you will like them all. I do! curtisharding.com

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