The Robin Sings by Common Heroes was released today in 2001 according to the Internet.

The Latest And Greatest by Luxury was released today in 1997.

I Carry The Flame by Chris Taylor was released today in 2025.

#ffxvc25 31. BAND YOU HOPE TO SEE IN 2026 - Steve Taylor & The Perfect Foil's Goliath. Steve is playing my town in March!

#ffxvc25 30. ALBUM OF THE YEAR 2025 - Ken Yates' Total Cinema! SO GOOD.

Norman Greenbaum released "Spirit In The Sky" as a single today in 1969. The most recognizable needle drop in any movie to signify that it is set in the 60s or 70s! And a great song in general.

Holy Cow Food! Bagman! by Silage was recorded live before an audience today in 1995. The version of this album that was constructed from Safeway bags and stickers was legendary, and the reprint was obtained for me a few years ago by my good friend Brian who was the biggest fan I knew in high school.

#ffxvc25 29. BLAST FROM THE PAST: AOTY FROM ANY PREVIOUS YEAR - Nada Surf's Moon Mirror from 2024, a great band doing great things consistently on their newest record.

International Anthems for the Human Race by All Star United was released today in 1998.

#ffxvc25 28. RECORD YOU SLEPT ON FROM A PREVIOUS YEAR THAT YOU NOW LOVE - Chris Taylor's Lovers, Thieves, Fools + Pretenders from 2019. the mystery in the tones on this one is so good. heard 1 song and loved it but took a pandemic for me to slow down to take in the rest of the record. glad I did.

#ffxvc25 27. ...WOULD THAT BRING YOU BACK TO LIFE? RECORD WITH AN ALL-TIME FAVORITE SONG - Explone's Ballad Of Murtzuphlus from Suicide Fences

Great Lengths by PFR was released today in 1994. I always think of my commutes to night classes at community college when I hear this one.

#ffxvc25: 26. FLAMBOYANCE RE-ASSEMBLE: RECORD FROM AN ARTIST YOU SAW WITH A GROUP OF FRIENDS - FIF's Until This Shakes Apart, with the Squids at FF24

Mockingbird by Derek Webb was released today in 2005.

Oh! Gravity. By Switchfoot was released today in 2006.

Sorry but keeping your home too hot is a crime against layers and coziness. People out here trying to wear t-shirts 24/7/365 is a crime against nature and of fashion

#ffxvc25 25. NOW IT'S A HOLIDAY: RED AND/OR GREEN VARIANT OR ARTWORK Nothing more Christmas than Joy Electric & Ronnie Martin. May your day be filled with Melody as well!

The Dream Recorder by Norway was released today in 2005!

#ffxvc25: 24. GIFT EXCHANGE: RECORD THAT WAS A GIFT - Buzz And Fade by Norman (I was performing some music and forgot a mic clip, so bought one from the guy from Norman for $20 which was the only cash I had. He felt he needed to make it worth it to me and gave me this album too.)

“Big Poppa” by the Notorious B.I.G. was released as a single today in 1994. This always reminds me of the movie Hardball where the kid needs to listen to this song to focus on his pitch during ballgames.

and #ffxvc25: 23. ELF ON THE SHELF-IE: SELFIE WITH YOUR COLLECTION/SHELF/SETUP all my favorites. Got shelves of CDs and cassettes upstairs and extra LP storage in a few closets.

The Tooth & Nail 4th Anniversary Box Set was released today in 1997!

And today’s #ffxvc25: 22. TWO DISCS / DOUBLE LP - Blister Soul by Vigilantes of Love

“Kyrie” by Mr. Mister was released as a single sometime in December 1985.

#ffxvc25 21. HANGOVER SHAKES - DISCOGS SHAKE/RANDOM CHOICE “That’s The Way (We Like It)” by KC & The Sunshine Band from 1975 as a 7” single

Powerbill by The Semantics, Will Owsley’s band, was released today in 1996.

#ffxvc25: 20. 20TH - SIGNIFICANT ANNIVERSARY OR REISSUE IN 2025 I stumbled across this last summer in a record store in downtown Bend - didn’t even know it was slated for vinyl! I think their first was their best.

Goldie’s Last Day by PFR was released today in 1993.

#ffxvc25 19. SQUAWK ALONG - RECORD WITH A SONG YOU KNOW BY HEART Infectiously catchy! Been singing along since I found my first CD copy at Goodwill in 2002.

Today’s #frxvc25: 18. ADULTING - RECORD YOU PUT ON TO GET SHIT DONE How is Ken Yates so melancholy but so uptempo? Matches my realism for the state of the world AND for scrubbing the dishes. If you haven’t heard his album Cerulean, it’s worth a spin. Canada’s best sad dad rock.

Today’s #ffxvc25: 17. A SHAPED OR WEIRD SIZED RECORD COR DIE CUT SLEEVE) Blue Monday by New Order had a die cut sleeve to make the 12” single look like a computer floppy diskette. The band ran at a deficit to make this happen but it was incredibly distinctive and iconic!

Today’s #ffxvc25: 16. SWEET 16 - FREE PARKING, POST ANYTHING Black Cloud by Tango Alpha Tango, on clear lathe cut 2xLP as authorized by the band. This album sizzles and sears with incredible guitar work.

A World Outside by King's Arms was released today in 2008.

It is Mark Heard's Birthday and since I don’t have release dates for these albums, I’m celebrating them today. (Dry Bones Dance (1990), Satellite Sky (1992), High Noon (1993))

And for #ffxvc25: 15. VARIANT THAT LOOKS GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT. The Last Blockbuster soundtrack looks like it would be some kind of sour gummy candy.

"Stayin' Alive" by The Bee Gees was released today in 1977!

And today’s #ffxvc25: 14: 7" SUNDAY - ANY TWO 7 INCHES Sufjan Stevens’ Exploding Whale and Five Iron Frenzy’s The Phantom Mullet/Our Finest Hour split with Philmore.

Cure by Aaron Spiro is a concept album made for a friend with a cancer diagnosis and produced by Gabriel Wilson, and was released today in 2006.

The Winter of Our Discontent by The Echoing Green was released today in 2004.

Goodbye by Spice Girls was released today in 1998.

And my #ffxvc25 for today: 13: S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y NIGHT - RECORD YOU'D SPIN AT A PARTY Depends on what kinda party, but if I’m hosting, this is my soundtrack. Just about perfect tracklist!

“Macarena” by Los Del Rio released 1993 as part of A Mi Me Gusta album. The more famous Bayside Boys remix was released in August but I’ll take another chance to celebrate it too.

Regarding your inner child and/or remembering where you came from: Don't be afraid to be weak Don't be too proud to be strong Just look into your heart my friend That will be the return to yourself The return to innocence "Return to Innocence" by Enigma was released as a single today in 1993.

Peter Goes Pop by Peter Nero was released today in 1982. My 7 year old brain imprinted on these instrumentals & still know every note by heart. I recommend you examine the vibrations that built yr body & yr mind. Even if you are someone different today, know what made you & love what you can of it.

Straining by Everdown was released today in 1996 (per an ebay listing - other dates have been suggested) - Massachusetts north shore hardcore from one of my favorite labels.

Eye To The Telescope by KT Tunstall was released today in 2004!

And today’s #ffxvc25: 12: FLAMBOYANCE ASSEMBLE: MULTIPLE VARIANTS OR RELEASES FROM AN ARTIST - Ephemere by Rose Blossom Punch. Just rereleased on Pacifirecords, with the Sarabellum/5MW cassette from the 90s. The band played well at their Seattle show in September too!

Christmas season is here! We talked to @ronniemartin.bsky.social on APHC this week! open.spotify.com/episode/20cS... #ronniemartin #joyelectric #podcastdrop

Tango Alpha Tango Live, an album of recordings from the Crystal Ballroom, was released today in 2014.

And today’s #ffxvc25: 11: ONE ON ONE - SPLIT RELEASE BETWEEN TWO BANDS - This promo 7” from the Reality Bites soundtrack has Squeeze and The Knack with cuts from the movie.