Coffee Break: The biggest album release day in music history

by Jill Riley
September 25, 2023
Sept. 24, 1991, is a day remembered as one of the greatest album release days in music history. With classic releases like Nirvana’s Nevermind, A Tribe Called Quest’s The Low End Theory, and The Red Hot Chili Pepper’s Blood Sugar Sex Magik — plus so many more — it must have been a busy day at record stores
Even though Sept. 24 fell on a Sunday this year, we are still going to recognize why it's an important day in music history, Gen X musical holiday, or whatever you want to call it. Let’s celebrate a day noted for its range of musical output and overall number of influential and impactful albums.
For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs from albums released on Sept. 24, 1991, do you want to hear?
Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.
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Songs Played
Pixies - Head On
Primal Scream - Loaded
A Tribe Called Quest - Scenario
Nirvana - Something In The Way
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Under the Bridge
Kid 'n Play - Back On Wax
Soundgarden - Rusty Cage (bonus)