Best Albums of 1982
Listed below are the best albums of 1982 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 59,000 greatest album charts. (Chart last updated: 2 hours ago).
"Powerful and beautiful at the same time, Petty is a superb songwriter and this album is the perfect combination of his amazing capabilities with his understanding of what moves the masses..." Reply
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"One of around half a dozen essential LPs from the Wackies label, and along with Wayne Jarrett's Bubble Up, Junior Delahaye's Showcase and John Clarke's Visions prime examples of the heavy roots style that became Bushwackie's production trademark. Thick, dense and immense - the version of Money Mo..." [+] Reply
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Jimmy Dread | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"I used to seriously hate that album because the song Broadsword is among one of the best of the band but all the rest of the album is so weak. Re-listening to it now I realize that my extreme reaction may have been due to this extreme difference between the top track and all the rest. I still dou..." [+] Reply
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Robert Anton Wilson | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | 0 votes (0 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"Once again, Tooky hasn't got a scooby. Soul nuts will get plenty out of this - the Cool Ruler had a voice which could melt butter, the vibe is Lovers as opposed to Roots and arguably given its slick production I would wager that it would appeal more to a crossover audience than to skanking dreads..." [+] Reply
- Jimmy Dread | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +5 votes (5 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"The first studio album bought after my Madness introduction with Complete Madness and still enjoyable now. Madness seemed to grow up a little on this one and although the only really well known track is the brilliant Our House I think this was their first really consistent album. Not quite as goo..." [+] Reply
"Cemented Billy Idol as a pop-punk superstar. Better than you'd think." Reply
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junodog4 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"As a big Daniel fan, I find this album a nice middle ground between his lighter, piano driven early work (Songs of Pain) and the dark, scattered sound to come (Hi How Are You, Yip/Jump). My Yoke is Heavy and The Story of an Artist are some of my favorites, too." Reply
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Mattdup279 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"One of the all time great compilations. Complete Madness, is perfect in the sense that it captures the band at their best and just before they started to slide. Madness were a brilliant singles act, as proof here, stunning songs in, grey day, it must be love, baggy trousers, embarrassment, and, o..." [+] Reply
"This album, in my opinion, is flawless. Many fans of Devo claim this is when they began to go downhill. They are dead wrong. Oh, No! is a synth pop classic, with catchy songs, fun lyrics and great musicianship. If you are a fan of synth pop, get this album. If you want to start getting Devo album..." [+] Reply
"Favourite album from my favourite band - the vinyl album was a 14th birthday present! Although this is their first and best full length album they are so much more than the Safety Dance. Got this album in 1983 and still listen to it regularly today. Also managed to get hold of the rare first issu..." [+] Reply
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Best Albums of 1982 composition
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| Various Artists | 22 | 2% | |
| The Beatles | 3 | 0% | |
| XTC | 3 | 0% | |
| The Fall | 3 | 0% | |
| Ry Cooder | 3 | 0% | |
| The Original Broadway Cast | 3 | 0% | |
| The Jam | 2 | 0% | |
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320 | 32% | |
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282 | 28% | |
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63 | 6% | |
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49 | 5% | |
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26 | 3% | |
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25 | 2% | |
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24 | 2% | |
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