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16 Classic Albums That Turn 40 In 2018

A number of incredible albums turn 40, but to this day, these 16 albums sound anything but over the hill. Van Halen – Van Halen Released February 10, 1978. Bruce…

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A number of incredible albums turn 40, but to this day, these 16 albums sound anything but over the hill.

Van Halen – Van Halen

Released February 10, 1978.


Bruce Springsteen – Darkness on the Edge of Town

Released June 2, 1978.


AC/DC – Powerage

Released May 5, 1978.


The Rolling Stones – Some Girls

Released June 9, 1978.


Blondie – Parallel Lines

Released September 23, 1978.


Cheap Trick – Heaven Tonight

Released May 24, 1978.


Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band – Stranger in Town

Released May 5, 1978.


Warren Zevon – Excitable Boy

Released January 18, 1978.


The Who – Who Are You

Released August 18, 1978.


The Police – Outlandos d’Amour

Released November 2, 1978.


The Cars – The Cars

Released June 6, 1978.


Elvis Costello and The Attractions – This Year’s Model

Released March 17, 1978.

 

Ramones – Road To Ruin

Released September 21, 1978.


Talking Heads – More Songs About Buildings and Food

Released July 14, 1978.


Rod Stewart – Blondes Have More Fun

Released November 17, 1978.

Billy Joel – 52nd Street

Released October 13, 1978.

Erica Banas is a rock/classic rock blogger that loves the smell of old vinyl in the morning.

Erica Banas is a news blogger who's been covering the rock/classic rock world since 2014. The coolest event she's ever covered in person was the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Sir Paul McCartney inducting Foo Fighters? C'mon now!) She's also well-versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice. #TransRightsAreHumanRights