Top 24 Music Albums of the 1980s
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Fergenaprido 
Studio albums, EPs, musicals, and soundtracks with at least some original compositions. If no songs are highlighted for an album, it's because I didn't rate any of them 80 or higher.
I've still got a long way to go before I say that I'm happy with my '80s chart. I remember enjoying the music of my early childhood... I just don't know what it was that I was listening to.
- Chart updated: 02/03/2013 22:38
- (Created: 12/06/2011 02:32).
- Chart size: 24 albums.
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My absolutely favourite musical, mostly because of the lyrics of the songs. The fast-paced verbal jockeying thrills me, and I can sing along to most of it. Finale: Children Will Listen; No One Is Alone.
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Overall: 55
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1989
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821
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Overall: 79
Year of Release:
1988
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933
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Overall: 94
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Year of Release:
1988
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3,962
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Overall: 105
Mad World; Change; Pale Shelter.
Mad World; Change; Pale Shelter.
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1983
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1,728
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Overall: 133
The Working Hour; Everybody Wants to Rule the World; Shout.
The Working Hour; Everybody Wants to Rule the World; Shout.
Year of Release:
1985
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5,205
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Overall: 141
Crazy Love, Vol. II; You Can Call Me Al; Graceland.
Crazy Love, Vol. II; You Can Call Me Al; Graceland.
Year of Release:
1986
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10,759
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Overall: 167
A few key singles and rock anthems, and the rest is just forgetful filler. With or Without You; I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For; Where the Streets Have No Name. [First added to this chart: 02/03/2013]
A few key singles and rock anthems, and the rest is just forgetful filler. With or Without You; I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For; Where the Streets Have No Name. [First added to this chart: 02/03/2013]
Year of Release:
1987
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18,319
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Overall: 175
Confusingly also released as the soundtrack to a TV special The Celts. Boadicea; The Celts; I Want Tomorrow.
Confusingly also released as the soundtrack to a TV special The Celts. Boadicea; The Celts; I Want Tomorrow.
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Overall: 178
I feel like I should like this so much more than I do. Sorry MJ. Thriller; Billie Jean; Beat It.
I feel like I should like this so much more than I do. Sorry MJ. Thriller; Billie Jean; Beat It.
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1982
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Top 24 Music Albums of the 1980s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1981 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1982 | 3 | 13% | |
| 1983 | 1 | 4% | |
| 1984 | 3 | 13% | |
| 1985 | 2 | 8% | |
| 1986 | 4 | 17% | |
| 1987 | 2 | 8% | |
| 1988 | 5 | 21% | |
| 1989 | 4 | 17% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Tears For Fears | 3 | 13% | |
| Loreena McKennitt | 2 | 8% | |
| Chris De Burgh | 2 | 8% | |
| Enya | 2 | 8% | |
| Ennio Morricone | 1 | 4% | |
| The Original Broadway Cast | 1 | 4% | |
| Peter Gabriel | 1 | 4% | |
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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 |
