Top 100 Music Albums of the 1980s by Madrocker

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No question but that the 80's provided a vast variety of music and artists. Some of the albums were among the best ever produced. Others, unfortunately, are so forgettable. So goes the wonderful world of popular recorded music. Please look over the list. I welcome any and all comments.

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The Joshua Tree 
Ireland U2
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Year of Release:
1987
Appears in:
1,814 charts
Rank Score:
19,879
Rank in 1987:
1
Rank in 1980s:
6
Overall Rank:
52
Average Rating:
 83 (2,389 votes)
Comments:
226
2. New entry
Thriller 
United States Michael Jackson
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Year of Release:
1982
Appears in:
1,574 charts
Rank Score:
16,886
Rank in 1982:
1
Rank in 1980s:
9
Overall Rank:
77
Average Rating:
 82 (2,101 votes)
Comments:
159
3. New entry
Purple Rain 
Soundtrack
United States Prince And The Revolution
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Year of Release:
1984
Appears in:
1,378 charts
Rank Score:
16,462
Rank in 1984:
1
Rank in 1980s:
11
Overall Rank:
81
Average Rating:
 83 (1,592 votes)
Comments:
125
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It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back 
United States Public Enemy
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Year of Release:
1988
Appears in:
819 charts
Rank Score:
7,072
Rank in 1988:
4
Rank in 1980s:
30
Overall Rank:
246
Average Rating:
 80 (971 votes)
Comments:
56
5. New entry
Appetite For Destruction 
United States Guns N' Roses
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Year of Release:
1987
Appears in:
1,349 charts
Rank Score:
12,226
Rank in 1987:
2
Rank in 1980s:
15
Overall Rank:
117
Average Rating:
 79 (1,911 votes)
Comments:
167
6. New entry
The Queen Is Dead 
United Kingdom The Smiths
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Year of Release:
1986
Appears in:
2,425 charts
Rank Score:
39,115
Rank in 1986:
1
Rank in 1980s:
1
Overall Rank:
17
Average Rating:
Top rated 88 (2,836 votes)
Comments:
264
7. New entry
Murmur 
United States R.E.M.
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Year of Release:
1983
Appears in:
1,102 charts
Rank Score:
10,645
Rank in 1983:
1
Rank in 1980s:
19
Overall Rank:
142
Average Rating:
 83 (1,382 votes)
Comments:
94
8. New entry
Remain In Light 
United States Talking Heads
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Year of Release:
1980
Appears in:
1,966 charts
Rank Score:
30,718
Rank in 1980:
1
Rank in 1980s:
3
Overall Rank:
27
Average Rating:
Top rated 87 (2,223 votes)
Comments:
192
9. New entry
Back In Black 
Australia AC/DC
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Year of Release:
1980
Appears in:
1,235 charts
Rank Score:
11,160
Rank in 1980:
3
Rank in 1980s:
18
Overall Rank:
136
Average Rating:
 80 (1,834 votes)
Comments:
139
10. New entry
Graceland 
United States Paul Simon
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Year of Release:
1986
Appears in:
1,098 charts
Rank Score:
11,812
Rank in 1986:
3
Rank in 1980s:
16
Overall Rank:
125
Average Rating:
 81 (1,313 votes)
Comments:
79
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Top 100 Music Albums of the 1980s composition

Year Albums %


1980 15 15%
1981 4 4%
1982 11 11%
1983 9 9%
1984 11 11%
1985 12 12%
1986 11 11%
1987 8 8%
1988 10 10%
1989 9 9%
Artist Albums %


R.E.M. 5 5%
Bruce Springsteen 4 4%
U2 4 4%
The Cure 3 3%
The Smiths 3 3%
Prince 3 3%
Sonic Youth 2 2%
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Country Albums %


United States 54 54%
United Kingdom 36 36%
Ireland 4 4%
Mixed Nationality 3 3%
Canada 2 2%
Australia 1 1%
Soundtrack? Albums %
No 98 98%
Yes 2 2%

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From 11/07/2020 06:04
Really like your picks , but i just camt agree with the joshua tree at 1
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50 albums in common
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Might have put some of them in a different order but can't argue with most of the entries here. Good chart.
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7. Rush
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