Sports (studio album) by Huey Lewis & The News

Sports by Huey Lewis & The News
Year: 1983
Overall rank: 2,461st   Overall chart historyOverall chart history
Average Rating: 
73/100 (from 172 votes)
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Accolades:
Award Top albums of 1983 (36th)
Award Top albums of the 1980s (376th)
Award Best albums of all time (2,461st)
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Sports is ranked as the best album by Huey Lewis & The News.

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  Track ratingsTrack ratings The tracks on this album have an average rating of 80 out of 100 (all tracks have been rated).

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Average Rating: 
73/100 (from 172 votes)
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08/28/2024 22:52 Brandon8  Ratings distributionRatings distribution 1,00889/100
 
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08/20/2024 19:17 MaxStorm98  Ratings distributionRatings distribution 3,61592/100
 
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07/30/2024 15:38 CharlieBarley  Ratings distributionRatings distribution 3,20481/100
 
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04/05/2024 16:28 Jboy56  Ratings distributionRatings distribution 4,25278/100

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This album has a Bayesian average rating of 73.4/100, a mean average of 71.5/100, and a trimmed mean (excluding outliers) of 73.4/100. The standard deviation for this album is 19.3.

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80/100
From 04/05/2024 16:31
This is a band that does not take life seriously and it can be heard in their music. A definitive AOR classic, lots of catchy stuff and lots of fun. A great memory From the happier times...
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55/100
From 10/18/2021 03:10
I love that this album is getting some love in the comments. I was 8 when this came out and I loved it. It was what I thought good music was. I could have done worse.
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80/100
From 12/19/2020 00:50
You've gotta love the A-side to this album - especially the 1-2 punch to start the record. This must be the group's definitive record & a cool glimpse back to 1983. Careful not to miss 'If This Is It' on the B-side.

Overall, fun and punchy, but a bit hard to sit through 'til the end. For those of the era, it's no doubt a keeper.
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90/100
From 06/24/2020 14:08
Great album!!!!!!!!!!!
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80/100
From 03/07/2020 13:38
A solid album with plenty of catchy, fun tracks. Probably the best Huey Lewis and the News release. Even the deep cuts probably would've worked as hit singles.
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75/100
From 10/02/2019 13:06
When Sports came out in '83, I think they really came into their own, commercially and artistically. The whole album has a clear, crisp sound, and a new sheen of consummate professionalism that really gives the songs a big boost. He's been compared to Elvis Costello, but I think Huey has a far more bitter, cynical sense of humor.
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90/100
From 07/20/2019 14:59
In the summer of 1983 you couldn't escape this album. Somewhat dated now, it is still a fun trip down memory lane. Most of the songs hold up today.
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75/100
From 04/01/2019 01:07
Light but fun and enjoyable. Nothing too serious (other than living on a thin line), but something you can toe tap to and smile along with.
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85/100
From 07/09/2018 04:20
So much fun! Lots of good memories with this one.
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From 09/02/2016 17:09
The whole album has a clear, crisp sound, and a new sheen of consummate professionalism that really gives the songs a big boost.
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