Top 50 Music Albums of the 1980s
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Space-Dementia 
- Chart updated: 07/30/2019 06:15
- (Created: 09/08/2015 01:16).
- Chart size: 50 albums.
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Jangle Pop, Post-Punk
9
Best track: There Is A Light That Never Goes Out [First added to this chart: 11/24/2015]
9
Best track: There Is A Light That Never Goes Out [First added to this chart: 11/24/2015]
Year of Release:
1986
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33,868
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Alternative Rock, Noise Pop
9
Best track: Hey [First added to this chart: 11/24/2015]
9
Best track: Hey [First added to this chart: 11/24/2015]
Year of Release:
1989
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31,531
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Art Rock, Post Rock
8
Best track: The Rainbow [First added to this chart: 04/17/2016]
8
Best track: The Rainbow [First added to this chart: 04/17/2016]
Year of Release:
1988
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Rank Score:
10,217
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Noise Rock, Indie Rock
9
Best track: Teen Age Riot [First added to this chart: 11/24/2015]
9
Best track: Teen Age Riot [First added to this chart: 11/24/2015]
Year of Release:
1988
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15,558
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5. (=)
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Noise Rock, Indie Rock
9
Best track: Schizophrenia [First added to this chart: 11/24/2015]
9
Best track: Schizophrenia [First added to this chart: 11/24/2015]
Year of Release:
1987
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Rank Score:
3,279
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Britpop, Jangle Pop
9
Best track: I Am The Ressurection [First added to this chart: 11/24/2015]
9
Best track: I Am The Ressurection [First added to this chart: 11/24/2015]
Year of Release:
1989
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23,026
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Jangle Pop, Indie Rock
9
Best track: Reel Around The Fountain [First added to this chart: 06/17/2016]
9
Best track: Reel Around The Fountain [First added to this chart: 06/17/2016]
Year of Release:
1984
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Rank Score:
7,952
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New Wave, Post-Punk
9
Best track: Once In A Lifetime [First added to this chart: 11/24/2015]
9
Best track: Once In A Lifetime [First added to this chart: 11/24/2015]
Year of Release:
1980
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27,556
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Noise Rock, Indie Rock
9
Best track: Little Fury Things [First added to this chart: 08/11/2016]
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Best track: Little Fury Things [First added to this chart: 08/11/2016]
Year of Release:
1987
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5,567
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Synthpop, Techno
9
Best track: Computer Love
9
Best track: Computer Love
Year of Release:
1981
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Rank Score:
3,488
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Top 50 Music Albums of the 1980s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 5 | 10% | |
| 1981 | 2 | 4% | |
| 1982 | 4 | 8% | |
| 1983 | 5 | 10% | |
| 1984 | 8 | 16% | |
| 1985 | 4 | 8% | |
| 1986 | 7 | 14% | |
| 1987 | 4 | 8% | |
| 1988 | 4 | 8% | |
| 1989 | 7 | 14% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| The Smiths | 4 | 8% | |
| Sonic Youth | 3 | 6% | |
| R.E.M. | 3 | 6% | |
| Talk Talk | 2 | 4% | |
| Talking Heads | 2 | 4% | |
| Pixies | 2 | 4% | |
| Metallica | 2 | 4% | |
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Top 50 Music Albums of the 1980s chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
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| Up 7 from 10th to 3rd Spirit Of Eden by Talk Talk |
| Biggest fallers |
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| Down 3 from 20th to 23rd Reign In Blood by Slayer |
| Down 2 from 4th to 6th The Stone Roses by The Stone Roses |
| Down 2 from 9th to 11th Disintegration by The Cure |
| New entries |
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| Computerwelt by Kraftwerk |
| Leavers |
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| Pretty Hate Machine by Nine Inch Nails |
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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| ! | 10/14/2021 16:58 | Johnnyo | 2,557 | 80/100 |
| ! | 01/29/2019 17:35 | hailey | 52 | 81/100 |
| ! | 10/30/2018 02:44 | PaperVinnie | 452 | 81/100 |
| ! | 12/02/2017 14:19 |  pavelthevelvet | 52 | 85/100 |
| ! | 06/29/2016 08:45 | TheSmiths82-87 | 1,831 | 83/100 |
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From Johnnyo 10/14/2021 16:58 | #274994
Very nice chart
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From hailey 01/29/2019 17:35 | #230966
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Cojo7 03/21/2016 01:19 | #162274
Great list, very similar to mine.
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| Best Artists of the 1980s | |
|---|---|
| 1. The Smiths | |
| 2. Prince | |
| 3. Pixies | |
| 4. The Cure | |
| 5. Talking Heads | |
| 6. U2 | |
| 7. Metallica | |
| 8. Kate Bush | |
| 9. R.E.M. | |
| 10. The Stone Roses | |
| 11. Sonic Youth | |
| 12. Michael Jackson | |
| 13. Bruce Springsteen | |
| 14. Iron Maiden | |
| 15. Prince And The Revolution | |
| 16. Tom Waits | |
| 17. Joy Division | |
| 18. New Order | |
| 19. Talk Talk | |
| 20. Rush |
