Top 32 Music Albums of 1985 by lancashirearab

It all kicks off again here. Jesus & Marychain, Sonic Youth, The Fall (always the Fall), the Smiths second album, Pere Ubu return, Creation records start to make albums, Ron Johnson Records...

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My favourite band and my favourite album. 1985 was a great year. [First added to this chart: 05/14/2012]
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1985
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It is so hard to explain to younger people what an impact this album had when it came out. Their live shows were just amazing. [First added to this chart: 05/14/2012]
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1985
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5,646
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I remember buying a black jumper just before getting the Stagecoach bus down to London to see him for this album's tour. [First added to this chart: 05/14/2012]
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1985
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64
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Mojo has just included this album as one of their Buried Treasure features. I've loved this album for years and include it here to celebrate its long-deserved recognition. [First added to this chart: 05/14/2012]
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1985
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9
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We were all so excited that the Smiths were bringing out another album. It is a good cover of this album, but it is a bit too American to be a good Smiths cover. [First added to this chart: 05/14/2012]
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1985
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Terry Hall, Toby Lyons and Karl Shale get together to produce this beautiful album. [First added to this chart: 05/14/2012]
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1985
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162
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Ex-Swell Map makes a lovely jangly album. [First added to this chart: 05/14/2012]
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1985
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193
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Creation Records' Alan McGee's own band play a mixture of mod, psychedelia and indie music to create a really nice mini LP. [First added to this chart: 05/14/2012]
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1985
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13
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The Pogues brought folk music and my Grandad's record collection back into fashion. [First added to this chart: 05/14/2012]
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1985
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3,077
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Another beautiful album from the band. I saw them on this tour with the Woodentops. Great concert. [First added to this chart: 05/14/2012]
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1985
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196
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Top 32 Music Albums of 1985 composition

Country Albums %


United Kingdom 13 41%
United States 12 38%
Australia 5 16%
Germany 1 3%
Ireland 1 3%
Compilation? Albums %
No 31 97%
Yes 1 3%

Top 32 Music Albums of 1985 chart changes

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