Top 43 Music Albums of 1979
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lancashirearab 
Music was becoming more and more important in my life. I was beginning to search out new music instead of just getting it from Top of the Pops and the Chart Show on Radio 1.
- Chart updated: 06/11/2012 23:00
- (Created: 05/16/2012 22:41).
- Chart size: 43 albums.
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Even the wrong bits are better than most others achieve.
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I love embossed covers that need to be tilted into the light to see them properly. Talking Heads had a rhythm section to die for. Songs were kept tight allowing David Byrne to add whatever he felt was needed.
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1979
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The music becomes less linear with this album. They become more avant garde (garage) with this album.
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I love Patti Smith's voice. She uses it so well to create a distinctive sound.
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This is a difficult album to get into. It took me quite a few listens, but it is really good and worth the effort.
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Red Krayola keep producing great and challenging music.
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Top 43 Music Albums of 1979 composition
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| Simple Minds | 2 | 5% | |
| Doll By Doll | 2 | 5% | |
| The Fall | 2 | 5% | |
| Leonard Cohen | 1 | 2% | |
| The Clash | 1 | 2% | |
| Public Image Ltd. | 1 | 2% | |
| The Red Crayola | 1 | 2% | |
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Top 43 Music Albums of 1979 chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
|---|
| Up 10 from 43rd to 33rd Deeper Roots (Back To The Channel) by Mighty Diamonds |
| Up 2 from 44th to 42nd Mystic Man by Peter Tosh |
| Up 1 from 42nd to 41st This Heat by This Heat |
| Biggest fallers |
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| Down 3 from 40th to 43rd Eskimo by The Residents |
| Down 1 from 33rd to 34th Recent Songs by Leonard Cohen |
| Down 1 from 34th to 35th Soldier Talk by The Red Crayola |
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