Top 10 Music Albums of the 1980s
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MCOTho 
- Chart updated: 01/08/2015 08:45
- (Created: 02/03/2014 18:06).
- Chart size: 10 albums.
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Alternative/Indie/Rock
Another one of a kind album, super influential to Radiohead among many other 90's alternative bands.
Top tracks: "I Bleed", "Hey", "Here Comes Your Man", "Gouge Away"
12/15 5 Stars [First added to this chart: 01/08/2015]
Another one of a kind album, super influential to Radiohead among many other 90's alternative bands.
Top tracks: "I Bleed", "Hey", "Here Comes Your Man", "Gouge Away"
12/15 5 Stars [First added to this chart: 01/08/2015]
Year of Release:
1989
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31,524
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Indie/80s/Alternative
Morrissey is a crazy talented songwriter. He is definitely one of a kind.
Top tracks: ""The Queen Is Dead", "Frankly Mr. Shankly", "Cemetry Gates", "Bigmouth Strikes Again"
9/10 5 Stars [First added to this chart: 01/08/2015]
Morrissey is a crazy talented songwriter. He is definitely one of a kind.
Top tracks: ""The Queen Is Dead", "Frankly Mr. Shankly", "Cemetry Gates", "Bigmouth Strikes Again"
9/10 5 Stars [First added to this chart: 01/08/2015]
Year of Release:
1986
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33,887
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Alternative/Rock/80's/Indie
Another fantastic Smiths albums. Doesn't quite compare to TQID Though.
Top tracks: "Reel Around The Fountain", "This Charming Man", "Still Ill", "What Difference Does It Make"
8/11 5 Stars [First added to this chart: 01/08/2015]
Another fantastic Smiths albums. Doesn't quite compare to TQID Though.
Top tracks: "Reel Around The Fountain", "This Charming Man", "Still Ill", "What Difference Does It Make"
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Year of Release:
1984
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7,948
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Year of Release:
1980
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27,530
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[First added to this chart: 01/08/2015]
Year of Release:
1985
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6,360
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Year of Release:
1987
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430
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Year of Release:
1988
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12,008
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1989
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6,571
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Year of Release:
1988
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377
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Year of Release:
1985
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11,686
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Top 10 Music Albums of the 1980s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
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| 1980 | 1 | 10% | |
| 1981 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1982 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1983 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1984 | 1 | 10% | |
| 1985 | 2 | 20% | |
| 1986 | 1 | 10% | |
| 1987 | 1 | 10% | |
| 1988 | 2 | 20% | |
| 1989 | 2 | 20% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| The Smiths | 3 | 30% | |
| Talking Heads | 2 | 20% | |
| Pixies | 2 | 20% | |
| Boogie Down Productions | 1 | 10% | |
| Beastie Boys | 1 | 10% | |
| Tom Waits | 1 | 10% |
Top 10 Music Albums of the 1980s chart changes
| Biggest fallers |
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| Down 3 from 7th to 10th Rain Dogs by Tom Waits |
| Down 1 from 6th to 7th Surfer Rosa by Pixies |
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| Remain In Light by Talking Heads |
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