Top 100 Music Albums of the 1980s
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- Chart updated: 03/17/2021 13:45
- (Created: 09/12/2013 23:21).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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As I wander around this wreck of a town, where people never speak aloud, with its ivory towers and its plastic flowers, I wish I was back in 1981.
[First added to this chart: 09/17/2013]
Year of Release:
1981
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2,357
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I don't have to sell my soul. She's already in me.
[First added to this chart: 11/07/2013]
Year of Release:
1989
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22,464
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I keep wondering about her, day and night. She's probably thinks I was a fool. She's right. She don't know it but I'm gonna keep on searchin' for that woman. I'm gonna search everywhere, and if the law don't get her, then I will. Four little diamonds.
[First added to this chart: 12/07/2013]
I've taken lots of chances before, but I ain't gonna give any more, believe me. That's how it goes, 'cause part of me knows what you're thinking. I am the eye in the sky looking at you, I can read your mind. I am the maker of rules dealing with fools, I can cheat you blind.
[First added to this chart: 09/08/2016]
Year of Release:
1982
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Rank Score:
941
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Well, I'm this I.Q. genius, I can solve the world's problems without even trying. I've got dozens of friends and the fun never ends, that is, as long as I'm buying. Isn't it a wonder I'm not the President?
[First added to this chart: 09/17/2013]
I've been uptight and I've made a mess, but I'll clean it up myself I guess. Oh, the sweet smell of success. Handle me with care.
[First added to this chart: 09/17/2013]
Year of Release:
1988
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2,075
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I could leave you, say good bye. Or I could love you if I try. And I could. And left to my own devices, I probably would.
[First added to this chart: 09/17/2013]
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1988
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740
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He's got plenty of cash, he's got plenty of friends. He drives women wild, and he drives up in a Mercedes Benz.
[First added to this chart: 01/23/2014]
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1980
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381
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Shot through the heart! And you're to blame!
[First added to this chart: 09/17/2013]
Year of Release:
1986
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1,917
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One of us is crying. One of us lying in her lonely bed, staring at the ceiling, wishing she were somewhere else instead.
[First added to this chart: 12/13/2013]
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1981
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790
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Total albums: 100. Page 1 of 10
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Top 100 Music Albums of the 1980s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
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| 1980 | 11 | 11% | |
| 1981 | 15 | 15% | |
| 1982 | 12 | 12% | |
| 1983 | 11 | 11% | |
| 1984 | 8 | 8% | |
| 1985 | 9 | 9% | |
| 1986 | 8 | 8% | |
| 1987 | 9 | 9% | |
| 1988 | 11 | 11% | |
| 1989 | 6 | 6% |
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| Journey | 5 | 5% | |
| Pet Shop Boys | 3 | 3% | |
| REO Speedwagon | 3 | 3% | |
| Electric Light Orchestra | 3 | 3% | |
| Bruce Springsteen | 2 | 2% | |
| The Alan Parsons Project | 2 | 2% | |
| Styx | 2 | 2% | |
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52 | 52% | |
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29 | 29% | |
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5 | 5% | |
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4 | 4% | |
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4 | 4% | |
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2 | 2% | |
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1 | 1% | |
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Top 100 Music Albums of the 1980s chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
|---|
| Up 19 from 23rd to 4thEye In The Sky by The Alan Parsons Project |
| Up 14 from 29th to 15thBorn In The U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen |
| Up 13 from 15th to 2ndThe Stone Roses by The Stone Roses |
| Biggest fallers |
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| Down 11 from 5th to 16thKick by INXS |
| Down 8 from 9th to 17thBella Donna by Stevie Nicks |
| Down 7 from 11th to 18thDifferent Light by The Bangles |
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| 05/31/2016 01:01 |  buzzdainer | 664 | 90/100 | |
| 10/28/2015 20:07 |  Leonard | 342 | 88/100 | |
| 02/21/2014 17:12 | PauloPaz | 1,759 | 89/100 |
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From buzzdainer 05/31/2016 01:02 | #167344
buzzdainer 05/31/2016 01:02 | #167344
Excellent chart! I appreciate the love for The Stone Roses and Graceland.
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From Leonard 10/28/2015 20:08 | #152178
Leonard 10/28/2015 20:08 | #152178
plus 10 points ELO-bonus!
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Mdemauri 03/04/2014 21:45 | #105437
Mdemauri 03/04/2014 21:45 | #105437
Looks like my album collection when I was growing up in the 80's. However, I don't think I had the best taste back then!
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