September is one of the most popular times to release new music. Schools are back in session, people are home from vacation, and Christmas hides behind the corner enclosing a new vinyl record or CD in shiny wrapping paper. Here are some of the most popular rock albums released in the month of September.
…And Justice For All – Metallica
Release date: September 7th, 1988
Rating: 8/9
Favorite track: One
Least favorite track: The Frayed Ends of Sanity
…And Justice for All is Metallica’s fourth studio album. This album was their first release after the death of former bassist Cliff Burton, as well as their first album with new bassist Jason Newsted. It peaked at #6 on the US Billboard charts and remained there for 83 weeks. The album features 9 tracks and is 1 hour and 5 minutes long.
Blizzard Of Ozz – Ozzy Osbourne
Release date: September 12th, 1980 UK
Rating:11/12
Favorite track: Revelation (Mother Earth)
Least favorite track: Deed
Written in his darkened hotel room at Le Parc Hotel, Blizzard Of Ozz was Ozzy Osbourne’s first solo album following his firing from his band Black Sabbath. The band let him go in early 1979 due to his drug and alcohol abuse. Blizzard Of Ozz reached #7 on the UK billboard charts while reaching #21 in the US. The album features 12 songs and is 39 minutes long.
Shout At The Devil – Motley Crue
Release date: September 26th, 1983
Rating: 9/11
Favorite track: Too Young to Fall in Love
Least favorite track: In The Beginning
Shout at the Devil is Motley Crue’s second studio album. This album established Motley Crue as one of the top-selling metal acts of the 1980s. The album was controversial upon release with claims that it promoted devil worship. Featuring 11 songs, the album is 35 minutes long.
Nevermind – Nirvana
Release date: September 26th, 1991
13 songs 49 mins
Rating: 12/13
Favorite track: Drain You
Least favorite track: Stay Away
Nevermind is Nirvana’s second studio recorded album. It was their first album to feature drummer Dave Grohl, as well as their first release with a major record label. This album is often considered the cutoff to the glam rock movement and the birth of grunge. Nevermind knocked Michael Jackson’s Dangerous off of #1 on the charts.
Core – Stone Temple Pilots
Release date: September 29th, 1992
Rating: 11/12
Favorite track: Plush
Least favorite track: Naked Sunday
Released on the same day as Alice in Chains “Dirt,” Core is Stone Temple Pilots debut album. It is a socially-charged staple in 90’s grunge. Core features 12 songs, and is 53 minutes.
Dirt – Alice In Chains
Release date: September 29th, 1992
Rating: 12/13
Favorite track: Rain When I Die
Least favorite track: Untitled
Dirt, Alice in Chain’s second studio album, was released on September 29th, 1992 by Columbia Records. The critically acclaimed album peaked at #6 on the billboards. Dirt is 57 minutes long and consists of 13 songs.
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
Powerslave – Iron Maiden September 3rd, 1984
Toxicity – System Of A Down September 4th, 2001
Breaking The Chains – Dokken
September 8th, 1983
Animalize – Kiss
September 13th, 1984
No More Tears – Ozzy Osbourne
September 17th, 1991
Lick It Up – Kiss
September 18th, 1983
In Utero – Nirvana
September 21th, 1993
Razors Edge – AC/DC
September 24th, 1990
