Best Albums of the 1980s
Listed below are the best albums of the 1980s as calculated from their overall rankings in over 58,000 greatest album charts. (Chart last updated: 6 hours ago).
"Really great album. Contains 3 Cohen classics, "Hallelujah", "If it be your will" and "Dance me to the end of love". All other tracks are good as well with some great poetry; the lyrics to "Night Comes On" especially resonate with me. I'm surprised it isn't regarded higher by more reviewers. A mu..." [+] Reply
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1984
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551
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"Not really a favorite but i admire it somehow." Reply
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JoaoMoreira | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1987
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547
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"Pop like never done before. Total focus on being beautiful." Reply
"I'm reviewing this album because honestly I kind of hate it and want to add a dissenting opinion to all the praise it has gotten. I think most people are of the opinion that PIL were at the top of their game on Metal Box and I can understand that. Personally I think that Album with Bill Laswell i..." [+] Reply
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1981
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543
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"yeah just keep putting this in your charts instead of A Night at the Opera or A Day at the Races or Queen 2 or Sheer Heart Attack or News of the World or Jazz or The Game so this pointless thing can stay in the top 1000. wtf is wrong with you? a slap in the face to each album below this. "my favo..." [+] Reply
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1981
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"Chuck Berry didn't really make any great albums; not his fault, they were singles artists in that era. Of course he may be the greatest singles artist EVER, so why not give he and the others (Elvis, Buddy, Little, etc.) the opportunity to appear on a list like this. I don't usually consider comps..." [+] Reply
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1982
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539
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"I'm not really a big fan of Heavy Metal or Metal in general. But Iron Maiden is a very, very good band: guitar riffs give off an unparalleled energy, guitar solos are awesome ... Iron Maiden is one of the most catchy and energetic bands I know. They created real heavy metal hits: "Hallowed be thy..." [+] Reply
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1985
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536
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"One of the greatest prog/post-punk albums ever recorded, with texture and invention to spare. Dark, visual, unusual and masterfully executed. An immaculate and underrated tour de force. A psychedelic masterpiece. Difficult music indeed, for people who appreciate a challenging listen over spoon-fe..." [+] Reply
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Best Albums of the 1980s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
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| 1980 | 119 | 12% | |
| 1981 | 119 | 12% | |
| 1982 | 107 | 11% | |
| 1983 | 96 | 10% | |
| 1984 | 100 | 10% | |
| 1985 | 87 | 9% | |
| 1986 | 92 | 9% | |
| 1987 | 87 | 9% | |
| 1988 | 98 | 10% | |
| 1989 | 96 | 10% |
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| The Cure | 10 | 1% | |
| Iron Maiden | 8 | 1% | |
| Depeche Mode | 8 | 1% | |
| The Smiths | 8 | 1% | |
| Rush | 8 | 1% | |
| U2 | 7 | 1% | |
| The Fall | 7 | 1% | |
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414 | 41% | |
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392 | 39% | |
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40 | 4% | |
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27 | 3% | |
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22 | 2% | |
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20 | 2% | |
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12 | 1% | |
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