Top 18 Music Albums of 1980 by Mother Nature's Son

My favourite albums of 1980.

• Chart updated: 12/18/2016 18:45
• (Created: 09/16/2013 12:15).
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Double Fantasy 

 John Lennon & Yoko Ono

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John Lennon and Yoko Ono's double fantasy. After 5 years of parenting, John Lennon was ready to start over. Here, nearly every John Lennon song is replied with a Yoko Ono song. John usually sticks to a more typical choice of genre while Yoko crazes out a bit more! In the light of John Lennon's murder three weeks after the album's release, it's a bit ironic to think of his famous quote "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." found in the song "Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)"!

Favourite tracks: "(Just Like) Starting Over", "Watching the Wheels" & "Woman" [First added to this chart: 09/24/2013]

Year of Release:

1980

Appears in:

311 charts

Rank Score:

1,375

Rank in 1980:

34

Rank in 1980s:

205

Overall Rank:

1,273

Average Rating:

 73 (409 votes)

Comments:

31

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Remain In Light 

 Talking Heads

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Absolutely restless and insanely creative record by Talking Heads! It's crazy and very infectious, at the same time challenging with its cacophony of sounds, African rhythms and frontman David Byrne's signature "spitting" way of singing. No doubt that "Once in a Lifetime" is the standout here with its out of place accessible and catchy chorus.

Favourite tracks: "The Great Curve" & "Listening Wind" [First added to this chart: 09/16/2013]

Year of Release:

1980

Appears in:

2,016 charts

Rank Score:

29,057

Rank in 1980:

1

Rank in 1980s:

3

Overall Rank:

26

Average Rating:

 87 (2,271 votes)

Comments:

195

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McCartney II 

 Paul McCartney

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Paul McCartney's experimental album. Just like the first album in the "McCartney duology", it's a collection of regular songs and Paul playing around in the studio. Instead of old school 70s jamming, it's Paul having fun with synthesizers and other electronic equipment. The partly atonal and highly experimental single "Temporary Secretary" is easily his most divisive song to this date, inside and outside The Beatles!

Favourite tracks: "Waterfalls", "Summer's Day Song" & "One of These Days" [First added to this chart: 10/15/2013]

Year of Release:

1980

Appears in:

124 charts

Rank Score:

514

Rank in 1980:

59

Rank in 1980s:

452

Overall Rank:

2,949

Average Rating:

 70 (197 votes)

Comments:

19

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The Game 

 Queen

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Play the game with Queen in the 80s way. The first use of synthesizer on a Queen album is found here making it clear what decade we're in. A little less crazier than "Jazz", but still a unique collection of songs that range from everything between rockabilly and funk rock, the latter giving Queen success with their hit "Another One Bites the Dust" and ultimately inspiring them to make their next album "Hot Space" full of similar funk rock songs!

Favourite tracks: "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" & "Sail Away Sweet Sister" [First added to this chart: 11/26/2013]

Year of Release:

1980

Appears in:

313 charts

Rank Score:

1,627

Rank in 1980:

25

Rank in 1980s:

168

Overall Rank:

1,075

Average Rating:

 75 (504 votes)

Comments:

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5.

Land Of Gold 

 Goombay Dance Band

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A little less light-hearted than the debut, "Sun of Jamaica", and a little less sentimental than "Holiday in Paradise". "Mama Coco" and "Love Tequila" should appeal to those who love the fun side of this band while "Day After Day (How My Time Drifts Away)", not surprisingly given the long title, is more relatable for those with a broken heart! Overall, a balanced effort.

Favourite tracks: "King Of Peru" & "Day After Day (How My Time Drifts Away)"

Year of Release:

1980

Appears in:

2 charts

Rank Score:

12

Rank in 1980:

567

Rank in 1980s:

5,936

Overall Rank:

50,107

Average Rating:

 72 (2 votes)

Comments:

0

6. (5) 1

Keepin' The Summer Alive 

 The Beach Boys

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The Beach Boys are still keepin' the summer alive, even in the 80s! If you thought the last couple of Beach Boys albums were too adult-oriented, then it's a big AVOID this time around. If not, you'll get a delightful guilty pleasure with catchy if somewhat cheesy songs with at least two entirely successful tracks.

Favourite tracks: "Goin' On" & "Endless Harmony" [First added to this chart: 11/08/2013]

Year of Release:

1980

Appears in:

18 charts

Rank Score:

17

Rank in 1980:

489

Rank in 1980s:

4,971

Overall Rank:

40,775

Average Rating:

 51 (50 votes)

Comments:

4

7. (6) 1

Scary Monsters 

 David Bowie

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With scary monsters and super creeps, you know it's gonna be unpleasant. If the Berlin trilogy was weird, then this is outright insane! Bowie's shocking vocal and the crazy Japanese lyrics of "It's No Game (No 1.)", what sounds like barking monsters in the title track, the fact that there's a song called "Scream Like a Baby", it's all disturbing stuff meant to freak you out!

Favourite tracks: "Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)" & "Teenage Wildlife" [First added to this chart: 10/10/2013]

Year of Release:

1980

Appears in:

767 charts

Rank Score:

5,817

Rank in 1980:

4

Rank in 1980s:

38

Overall Rank:

295

Average Rating:

 81 (1,105 votes)

Comments:

62

8. (7) 1

Black Sea 

 XTC

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Black sea of XTC quality. Not so much to say about it actually, not much that stands out compared to other XTC albums. A good thing when it comes this band!

Favourite tracks: "Generals and Majors" & "Rocket from a Bottle" [First added to this chart: 05/31/2016]

Year of Release:

1980

Appears in:

216 charts

Rank Score:

1,545

Rank in 1980:

29

Rank in 1980s:

183

Overall Rank:

1,147

Average Rating:

 79 (231 votes)

Comments:

8

9. (8) 1

Hi Infidelity 

 REO Speedwagon

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Catchy and a lot of fun! This collection of 80s rock is powerful in its own right. The syncopation in the chorus of "Keep On Loving You" couldn't be more faithful to its own decade!

Favourite tracks: "Keep On Loving You" & "Shakin' It Loose" [First added to this chart: 11/12/2016]

Year of Release:

1980

Appears in:

102 charts

Rank Score:

399

Rank in 1980:

74

Rank in 1980s:

554

Overall Rank:

3,662

Average Rating:

 72 (115 votes)

Comments:

8

10. (9) 1

Guilty 

 Barbra Streisand

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With Barbra Streisand and one of the Gibb brothers (Bee Gees) under the hood, the title probably refers to what kind of pleasure this album is (in fact, "Guilty Pleasures", also together with Barry Gibb, is the sequel to this album)! It may not be an album known for its cool factor, but if you're into Barbra Streisand and Bee Gees, then you're in for a treat!

Favourite tracks: "Woman in Love" & "The Love Inside" [First added to this chart: 12/18/2016]

Year of Release:

1980

Appears in:

46 charts

Rank Score:

145

Rank in 1980:

142

Rank in 1980s:

1,249

Overall Rank:

8,456

Average Rating:

 73 (39 votes)

Comments:

3

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Top 18 Music Albums of 1980 composition

Artist	Albums	%
Queen	2	11%
Goombay Dance Band	2	11%
Talking Heads	1	6%
Gnags	1	6%
Paul McCartney	1	6%
The Cure	1	6%
The Clash	1	6%
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Country	Albums	%
	9	50%
	5	28%
	2	11%
	1	6%
	1	6%

Top 18 Music Albums of 1980 chart changes

Biggest fallers
Down 1 from 5th to 6th Keepin' The Summer Alive by The Beach Boys
Down 1 from 6th to 7th Scary Monsters by David Bowie
Down 1 from 7th to 8th Black Sea by XTC

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Land Of Gold by Goombay Dance Band

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