Top 21 Music Albums of 1983 by Junomoogmello

This chart is under construction with albums being added as re-listened to, so that comments fit 'today' and perhaps not how I felt about an album when it first came out. Only music which I own on vinyl, tape or CD is added. No digital format listening is included. The digital,format has killed the music industry. Bands used to gig to promote new albums and there was a real excitement in seeing a live band on an album promotion tour.

• Chart updated: 01/12/2024 07:15
• (Created: 07/30/2020 17:43).
• Chart size: 21 albums.

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Holy Diver 

 Dio

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An excellent metal album which I have gotten into more with repeated listens. 'Holy Diver' and 'Don't Talk to Strangers' are awesome metal tracks, in fact the latter is one of my all time favourite metal tracks. A very underrated metal classic. One of my top five metal albums in fact. [First added to this chart: 03/12/2021]

Year of Release:

1983

Appears in:

265 charts

Rank Score:

1,726

Rank in 1983:

17

Rank in 1980s:

160

Overall Rank:

1,030

Average Rating:

 77 (336 votes)

Comments:

23

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The Principle Of Moments 

 Robert Plant

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I Saw Robert Plant on tour in the eighties at the Cornwall Coliseum. Brings back lots of happy memories, love the synth work on 'Big Log' and 'In the Mood' I Think Phil Collins was sat behind the drums when I saw them which was an added bonus. Superb concert and great album. [First added to this chart: 10/16/2020]

Year of Release:

1983

Appears in:

44 charts

Rank Score:

181

Rank in 1983:

100

Rank in 1980s:

1,048

Overall Rank:

7,038

Average Rating:

 69 (67 votes)

Comments:

5

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Script For A Jester's Tear 

 Marillion

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In my opinion there are two Marillion's and they are both quite different yet I like them both in equal measure for different reasons. The early Fish led era was as progressive as early Genesis and this album in particular is a prog masterpiece that seems to slip under the radar of most prog album reviews. The title track and 'Forgotten Sons' are up there with 'Watcher Of The Skies' and 'Suppers Ready'. The album artwork is equally up there with some of the top prog album covers of all time so on this basis, coupled with the musicianship, lyrics and vocals, my score can be nothing other than high! [First added to this chart: 02/27/2021]

Year of Release:

1983

Appears in:

215 charts

Rank Score:

1,760

Rank in 1983:

15

Rank in 1980s:

156

Overall Rank:

1,011

Average Rating:

 76 (245 votes)

Comments:

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Fantastic 

 Wham!

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A great eighties synth pop rock album which exudes sunshine. There are several classic hits on this album and some less known treasures. Club Tropicana, Bad Boys and Wham Rap are the standouts. [First added to this chart: 03/28/2021]

Year of Release:

1983

Appears in:

33 charts

Rank Score:

83

Rank in 1983:

186

Rank in 1980s:

1,889

Overall Rank:

13,613

Average Rating:

 66 (39 votes)

Comments:

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Working With Fire And Steel - Possible Pop Songs Volume Two 

 China Crisis

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The best of China Crisis output, closely followed by 'Flaunt the Imperfection'. China Crisis had quite a unique sound which was no doubt a result of mixing trumpets and saxaphones into their electric sound. They also used quite a clean guitar sound which married with the punchy electric drums and carefully chosen synth patches, which seem to lean more towards percussive sounds than strings. 'Wishful Thinking' and 'Tragedy and Mystery' are personal favourites. [First added to this chart: 04/05/2021]

Year of Release:

1983

Appears in:

35 charts

Rank Score:

110

Rank in 1983:

141

Rank in 1980s:

1,537

Overall Rank:

10,624

Average Rating:

 72 (37 votes)

Comments:

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Cargo 

 Men At Work

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Probably the cheeriest album in my collection, the title track always puts a smile on my face. To be honest, until recently, I only knew Men At Work for 'Down Under'. As with many eighties bands, musically underrated and eroded by the sands of time. Great interesting cover art too! [First added to this chart: 03/28/2021]

Year of Release:

1983

Appears in:

61 charts

Rank Score:

173

Rank in 1983:

104

Rank in 1980s:

1,085

Overall Rank:

7,301

Average Rating:

 69 (63 votes)

Comments:

5

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90125 

 Yes

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I don't know why it has taken me so long to buy this and am really glad I have, particularly as the vinyl re-issue is on tri-colour vinyl! The album has a vey eighties almost synth rock feel to it which I really like. From the opening track with its heavily processed electric drum and guitar sounds you know that this isn't going to be 'progressive' but in 1983 should it have been anyway? All things have to change in time and Genesis had already done a similar thing three years earlier with 'Duke', i.e. taking a more commercial and radio friendly approach. In summary, a great album! [First added to this chart: 04/01/2021]

Year of Release:

1983

Appears in:

231 charts

Rank Score:

1,287

Rank in 1983:

24

Rank in 1980s:

215

Overall Rank:

1,353

Average Rating:

 73 (355 votes)

Comments:

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Magical Ring 

 Clannad

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A haunting album with beautiful vocal harmonies, particularly on the opening track. I saw Clannad live back in the eighties and the wall of sound they created was fantastic. I've recently picked up an excellent condition vinyl at a record fair and now I want to get hold of Macalla on vinyl too. [First added to this chart: 04/03/2022]

Year of Release:

1983

Appears in:

13 charts

Rank Score:

75

Rank in 1983:

200

Rank in 1980s:

2,048

Overall Rank:

14,949

Average Rating:

 73 (18 votes)

Comments:

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The Luxury Gap 

 Heaven 17

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A great eighties synth pop album with a really 'summery' feel to it. In my opinion, this is the best of the top three with 'How Men Are' in second and 'Penthouse and Pavement' in third place. 'Temptation' and 'Come Live With Me' are standouts. 'Best Kept Secret' with its subtle synth washes and up front vocals also ticks the box for me. [First added to this chart: 04/26/2021]

Year of Release:

1983

Appears in:

37 charts

Rank Score:

106

Rank in 1983:

147

Rank in 1980s:

1,577

Overall Rank:

10,924

Average Rating:

 76 (45 votes)

Comments:

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White Feathers 

 Kajagoogoo

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Coming to this album forty years after its release, it is classic eighties synth pop. My interest in this band being ignited by my love of eighties synth pop/rock and in seeing a Kajagoogoo flight case to the side of the stage at a Steve Hackett gig a few years ago. Nick Beggs is an incredible bass player, he also played Chapman Stick at that gig which was quite a fascinating thing to watch. To have picked this up on vinyl in near mint condition 40 years after it’s release has made me very happy. ‘Hang on Now’ and ‘Too Shy’ make the album a worthwhile buy alone. [First added to this chart: 11/11/2023]

Year of Release:

1983

Appears in:

14 charts

Rank Score:

10

Rank in 1983:

592

Rank in 1980s:

6,220

Overall Rank:

52,422

Average Rating:

 68 (20 votes)

Comments:

5

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Top 21 Music Albums of 1983 composition

Artist	Albums	%
David Bowie	1	5%
Dio	1	5%
The The	1	5%
Robert Plant	1	5%
Thompson Twins	1	5%
Marillion	1	5%
Genesis	1	5%
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Country	Albums	%
	14	67%
	2	10%
	2	10%
	1	5%
	1	5%
	1	5%

Top 21 Music Albums of 1983 chart changes

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Down 1 from 13th to 14th Genesis by Genesis
Down 1 from 14th to 15th War by U2
Down 1 from 15th to 16th The Final Cut by Pink Floyd

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