The Grand Illusion by Styx
Buy The Grand Illusion Although it was seventh overall studio album for the band, The Grand Illusion was the second album from Styx to head towards a more radio-friendly direction. The Chicago based […]
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Stranger In Town by Bob Seger
Buy Stranger in Town Bob Seger released his tenth overall album, Stranger In Town, in 1978. It follows the major commercial breakthrough of Night Moves, and expands the practice of using two groups […]
Songs In the Key of Life by Stevie Wonder
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Siamese Dream by Smashing Pumpkins
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Scarecrow by John Mellencamp
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Purple Rain by Prince
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Pretenders by The Pretenders
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Point of Know Return by Kansas
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Paradise Theatre by Styx
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Ordinary Average Guy
by Joe Walsh
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