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mulidorerik — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 04:23:53 GMT

Author: mulidorerik

Posted: 12/29/2010 09:23

i really think you nailed it. i'm not big into iron maiden, but i don't disagree with your opinion. they are amazing musicians. metallica, u2, and rush are some of my most favorite bands, and they all wrote amazing music.

Re: 80s albums

GARY — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 02:13:44 GMT

Author: GARY

Posted: 12/29/2010 07:13

When I thought about the 80's what first came into my mind when thinking about good albums was who made them.I loved,& still do,the music from the 80's.When M.T.V. first came on it showed nothing but music videos 24 hours a day.It was a great time for me.I just sat fixated in front of the TV watching M.T.V.So I came up with 4 bands that I feel dominated in the 80's as far as putting out good albums all through the decade.I have purchased every one of these albums & still listen to them often.
Rush (Neil Pert's drumming & Geddy Lee's base playing help make all these good)
80) Permanent Waves
81) Moving Pictures
81) Exit Stage Left
82) Signals
84) Grace Under Pressure
85) Power Windows
87) Hold Your Fire
88) A Sow Of Hands
89) Presto

U2 (The Edge's guitar playing & the bands lyrics help make all these good)
80) Boy
81) October
83) War
84) The Unforgettable Fire
87) The Joshua Tree
88) Rattle And Hum

Metallica (The had it going on back in the day.Then they sold out & took a dive)
83) Kill Em All
84) Ride The Lightning
86) Master Of Puppets
88) And Justice For All

Iron Maiden
This is just my opinion so don't shoot me I'm just the piano player.Some people love this band & some hate them.I often find that the people who hate them have never really listened to them much other then a few songs.Every one of these albums is good.Filler on them is virtually hypothetical.Paul DiAnno does lead vocals on the first 2 & was good.But he was a punk singer in a metal band.Bruce Dickenson replaced him & is an astonishingly good singer with power & range.Steve Harris is unbelievable on bass & a prolific songwriter.Other members contribute with lyrics as well.Adrian Smith & Dave Murry generate intricate & harmonious guitar solos & are a 1 - 2 punch I feel is second to none.Clive Burr is on drums for the first 3 albums & is an excellent drummer.Then came Nicho McBrain as his replacement who is an even better drummer then Burr.Nicko is a monster drummer & drives the music with class ,power,& blazing speed.In my opinion Iron Maiden ruled the music world in the 80's in the studio & live in concert.

80) Iron Maiden
81) Killers
82) The Number Of The Beast
83) Piece Of Mind
84) Powerslave
86) Somewhere In Time
88) Seventh Son Of a Seventh Son

Re: 80s albums

Bork — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 12:18:13 GMT

Author: Bork

Posted: 12/21/2010 17:18

Ten top moments of the 80s, excluding the most obvious choices:

Stevie Ray Vaughan - Texas Flood (83)
The Blues Brothers - OST (80)
Steve Earle - Guitar Town (86)
John Mellencamp - American Fool (82)
George Thorogood - Bad to the Bone (82)
Tina Turner - Private Dancer (84)
John Fogerty - Centerfield (85)
Robert Earl Keen - No Kinda Dancer (84)
Lyle Lovett - Lyle Lovett (86)
The Pogues - Rum, Sodomy and the Lash (85)

Re: 80s albums

19loveless91 — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 08:21:33 GMT

Author: 19loveless91

Posted: 12/21/2010 13:21

Well if you're not limited to english (-speaking) artists, check Odbrana i Poslednji Dani (1982) by a Serbian band Idoli (I actually have more to recommend, but this is the one I've been listening the most lately + it's been voted once as the best ex-yugoslavian album)..
1. Kenozoik
2. Poslednji Dani
...
6. Nebeska Tema
7. Rusija
...

Looking at my chart though, my favourite 80s albums are Isn't Anything (My Bloody Valentine), You're Living All Over Me (Dinosaur jr.), Boy, War (both U2), Treasure (Cocteau Twins)...

Re: 80s albums

Anonymous — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 18:18:28 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 12/20/2010 23:18

yeah, I Can Change is a classic of the 80s, but I can't include it because it's got that alternate take off the Idiot

Re: 80s albums

CellarDoor — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 18:13:47 GMT

Author: CellarDoor

Posted: 12/20/2010 23:13

LCD Soundsystem - This Is Happening

Though some tracks were recorded as early as 1977, this reissue is definitely an 80s album.

Re: 80s albums

sonnyleith — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:52:07 GMT

Author: sonnyleith

Posted: 12/20/2010 22:52

The Smiths The Queen is Dead
Rush Moving Pictures
Cocteau Twins Treasure
Janes Addiction Nothings Shocking
The Stone Roses self titled
The Cure Disintegration
Yes 90125
Public Enemy It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back
Talking Heads Remain In Light
Pixies Doolittle
Tom Waits Rain Dogs
Kraftwerk Computer World
Beastie Boys Pauls Boutique

Re: 80s albums

CellarDoor — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 15:47:55 GMT

Author: CellarDoor

Posted: 12/19/2010 20:47

Slint..... "Tweez" 😁

Heavy stuff. Steve Albini sound-checking everything.

Re: 80s albums

Anonymous — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 14:22:14 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 12/19/2010 19:22

this is what I was looking for; haven't even heard of Kool G Rap, 3rd Bass, or the Doc, and it never ocurred to me to give Queen Latifah a chance, thanks (and, have heard the others).

Re: 80s albums

Anonymous — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 13:46:33 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 12/19/2010 18:46

I second 'Rum, Sodomy and The Lash' and 'Oh Mercy'. Would also add 'Imperial Bedroom'.

In terms of hip-hop:
Eric B & Rakim - 'Paid In Full', 'Follow The Leader'
BDP - 'Criminal Minded', 'By All Means Necessary'
Queen Latifah - 'All Hail The Queen'
Kool G Rap - 'Road To The Riches'
3rd Bass - 'The Cactus Album'
EPMD - 'Strictyly Business', 'Unfinished Business'
Slick Rick - 'The Great Adventures of...'
The DOC - 'No-one Can Do It Better'

Obviously Public Enemy, the Beasties, Run DMC and NWA go without saying.

Re: 80s albums

sleepwalker87 — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 13:33:41 GMT

Author: sleepwalker87

Posted: 12/19/2010 18:33

You said you're looking for albums that aren't on major lists, so I won't bother with U2 recommendations. But two albums I feel are often left out of lists for the '80s are:

Bob Dylan - Oh Mercy (1989)
The Icicle Works - The Icicle Works (1984)

The former is one of my favorite Dylan albums, probably right behind Highway 61 and Bringing It All Back Home (and yes, I've heard Blonde On Blonde and Blood on the Tracks).

The latter is an LP I picked up a few years ago simply because the cover looked cool, but they've got a nice sound. Also, I had no idea their drummer was the drummer for Oasis (and now for Beady Eye).

Re: 80s albums

Anonymous — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 12:23:49 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 12/19/2010 17:23

love The Blue Mask and Jamboree! haven't heard of the Jungle Brothers, The Wake, or Feel before though...

Re: 80s albums

Juan Schwartz — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 11:50:35 GMT

Author: Juan Schwartz

Posted: 12/19/2010 16:50

Okay, so most of the good ones have been said already, but anyways here are some of my favs :

Felt - Forever Breathes the Lonely Word
The Jam - Sound Affects
The Jesus and Mary Chain - Psychocandy
The Feelies - Crazy Rhythms
Lou Reed - The Blue Mask & New York
The Wake - Here Comes Everybody
Beat Happening - Jamboree
u2 - War
The dB'S - Stands for Decibels
The Smiths - Meat is Murder
David Bowie - Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)
Rapeman - Two Nuns and a Pack Mule
Dinosaur Jr. - You're Living All Over Me
Jungle Brothers - Straight out the Jungle
Elvis Costello - Imperial Bedroom & Get Happy!!

Re: 80s albums

Anonymous — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 10:07:55 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 12/19/2010 15:07

thanks, it's looking like most of the omissions I had were coming from metal (and don't think I would consider Zen Arcade metal, applerill), and I'm really only considering Guns n Roses, AC/DC, and Metallica (maybe Iron Maiden). This is one personal bias that will really show through the chart.

I've got everything in the top 40 Naples, so that's some decent reassurance I'm looking in the right places. But, isn't that Chuck Berry album re-released singles? I'm only including albums recorded 1979-1989 and released 1980-1989.

thanks to everyone else too, the only glaring thing I've missed other than most metal is King Crimson! keep the suggestions coming

Re: 80s albums

CellarDoor — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 06:16:29 GMT

Author: CellarDoor

Posted: 12/19/2010 11:16

Please don't forget Young Marble Giants' "Colossal Youth" !

As you've pointed out, The Chameleons are sadly overlooked.
I would add Television Personalities : "...And Don't the Kids Just Love It" and "The Painted World".
Check out The Dream Syndicate's "The Days of Wine and Roses". Really great !
Butthole Surfers also come to mind (thank you Scaruffi 😉 ).
And the Electric Light Orchestra's "Time" is a guilty pleasure.

You know I'm a post-punk freak, so I really dig Cabaret Voltaire, Tuxedomoon, Virgin Prunes and Mission of Burma.
You've enjoyed Violent Femmes' debut, so you might also enjoy "Hallowed Ground".

Good luck and happy (re)listening !!

Re: 80s albums

RFNAPLES — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 01:31:55 GMT

Author: RFNAPLES

Posted: 12/19/2010 06:31

1. The Joshua Tree-U2-1987
2. The Stone Roses-The Stone Roses-1989
3. The Queen Is Dead-The Smiths-1986
4. Doolittle-Pixies-1989
5. Appetite For Destruction-Guns 'n' Roses-1987
6. Thriller-Michael Jackson-1982
7. Back in Black-AC/DC-1980
8. Purple Rain-Prince-1984
9. It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back-Public Enemy-1988
10. Surfer Rosa-Pixies-1988
11. Graceland-Paul Simon-1986
12. Legend-Bob Marley and the Wailers-1984
13. Master Of Puppets-Metallica-1986
14. Remain in Light-Talking Heads-1980
15. Sign 'o' the Times-Prince-1987
16. Daydream Nation-Sonic Youth-1988
17. Paul's Boutique-Beastie Boys-1989
18. Brothers In Arms-Dire Straits-1985
19. The Smiths-The Smiths-1984
20. Murmur-R.E.M.-1983
21. Synchronicity-The Police-1983
22. Strangeways, Here We Come-The Smiths-1987
23. Licensed To Ill-Beastie Boys-1986
24. Born In The U.S.A.-Bruce Springsteen-1984
25. The Unforgettable Fire-U2-1984
26. The Great Twenty-Eight-Chuck Berry-1982
27. Let It Be-The Replacements-1984
28. Hysteria-Def Leppard-1987
29. Rain Dogs-Tom Waits-1985
30. So-Peter Gabriel-1986
31. Like a Prayer-Madonna-1989
32. Document-R.E.M.-1987
33. Straight Outta Compton-N.W.A.-1988
34. 1999-Prince-1982
35. Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables-Dead Kennedys-1980
36. The Pretenders-The Pretenders-1980
37. Slippery When Wet-Bon Jovi-1986
38. Pyromania-Def Leppard-1983
39. Rio-Duran Duran-1982
40. Rattle And Hum-U2-1988
41. Faith-George Michael-1987
42. Gaucho-Steely Dan-1980
43. No Jacket Required-Phil Collins-1985
44. Private Dancer-Tina Turner-1984
45. Control-Janet Jackson-1986
46. Whitney Houston-Whitney Houston-1985
47. True Blue-Madonna-1986

Re: 80s albums

cartoken — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 23:41:21 GMT

Author: cartoken

Posted: 12/19/2010 04:41

here's my top 25 : http://rateyourmusic.com/list/cartoken/best_80s_albums/

Re: 80s albums

videoheadcleaner — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 22:44:19 GMT

Author: videoheadcleaner

Posted: 12/19/2010 03:44

The Church - Starfish
Crowded House - Crowded House
THe Cult - Love
The Cure - Faith/Pornography/Disintegration
Echo & The Bunnymen - Ocean Rain/Heaven Up here
Peter Gabriel - So
INXS - Kick
New Order - Movement
Sonic Youth - Daydream Nation
Talking Heads - Remain In Light
Tears For Fears - Songs From The Big Chair
U2 - The Joshua Tree
Vangelis - Blade Runner OST

Re: 80s albums

40footwolf — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 22:33:12 GMT

Author: 40footwolf

Posted: 12/19/2010 03:33

Applerill wrote:

Good Eighties Albums? WHAT!?????

JK

Well, here's some essential-yet-generally-overlooked metal from the eighties:
Metallica-Master of Puppets: Duh, I'm listening to it right now)
Queensryche-Operation Mindcrime: An amazing Iron Maiden-esque concept album.
Iron Maiden-Number of the Beast/Piece of Mind/Powerslave: Put it in. Or else.
Ozzy Osbourne-Blizzard of Ozz
Candlemass-Epicus Doomicus Metallicus: The vocalist could be better, but this is still one of the best doom metal albums ever released.
Husker Du-Zen Arcade: This is a fun one.
Tori Amos-Y Kant Tori Read: Not really metal, but still a criminally overlooked album.
Nirvana-Bleach: When you get down to it, grunge it just punky doom metal. This is the epitome of that statement.
Dio-Holy Diver

I've never cared for Candlemass-I think the point of doom should be to instill a sense of dread and those goofy-ass high pitched vocals sort of prevent that from happening. Vocals are a total breaking point for me with a lot of bands, though. Never really thought much of Dio either outside of his stuff with Rainbow, God rest his soul. Nice picks on Bleach and Zen Arcade.

Re: 80s albums

40footwolf — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 22:30:53 GMT

Author: 40footwolf

Posted: 12/19/2010 03:30

Donno if you have these, but:

Nebraska-Bruce Springsteen
If I Should Fall From Grace With God/Rum, Sodomy and the Lash/Red Roses For Me-The Pogues
Tim-The Replacements
Three of a Perfect Pair/Discipline-King Crimson
No Sleep 'Til Hammersmith-Motorhead
Apollo: Atmospheres and Soundtracks/On Land-Brian Eno
British Steel/Screaming For Vengeance-Judas Priest
The Real Thing-Faith No More
Peace Sells...But Who's Buying?-Megadeth
Ride the Lightning-Metallica
Powerslave-Iron Maiden
The Final Cut-Pink Floyd
Peter Gabriel III-Peter Gabriel
Living in Darkness-Agent Orange
Angel Witch-Angel Witch
Damaged-Black Flag
Disintegration-The Cure
Tin Drum-Japan
II-Meat Puppets
The Land of Rape and Honey-Ministry
Energy-Operation Ivy
Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables-Dead Kennedys
Avalon-Roxy Music
Street Lethal-Racer X
Rabies-Skinny Puppy
Ultramega OK-Soundgarden
Nothingface-Voivod
Mummer-XTC

Tried to avoid the SUPER obvious picks.