Best Albums of 1985
Listed below are the best albums of 1985 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 59,000 greatest album charts. (Chart last updated: 1 hour ago).
"I never got the proto-black metal stuff. Sounds pretty much like a thrash-metal album with cool riffs and great use of tempo changes without being technical. Maybe the tempo changes could be similar to what death-metal bands tend to more often than thash, but I do not hear the black metal stuff. ..." [+] Reply
"Sumo is an icon of argentine rock. This album contains a lot of classics, such as "Rubia Tarada", "Reggae de Paz y Amor" and my favourite, "Mejor No Hablar de Ciertas Cosas" (the influence of Joy Division is clear here and in "Divididos por la Felicidad")." Reply
""No Words" is fantastic and the rest of this album is pretty good too!" Reply
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"Amazing quitar solos!" Reply
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"An album very much of it's time sonically, electronics and sound effects. Vocals aren't great but that's not really the point I suppose. E=mc2 is a great track, the rest are OK. Not bad, for an old fella like me it helps recall the 80's but probably not likely to set anyone elses pulse racing." Reply
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"Compare this to Hotter than July. Which is better? July. But they aren't much different. This has great vibes throughout, not a bad/unlistenable song. You can absolutely listen to this as an album. Overjoyed could be in his top 3 of sweet songs not falling over into sappiness, and Wonder has a lo..." [+] Reply
"A radical change of direction from their earlier punk days but still an excellent album. Shadow of Love and Edward The Bear are wonderful tracks" Reply
- Secondsoul | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"Ambient heaven. Fleeting and minimalistic." Reply
"Tracy thorn's voice was never more beautiful. Every deftly written lyric coupled with her voice begs you to listen and react. One of those albums that should have been huge, but the world is too shallow to take it. "Your pockets are lined with promises, when did promises ever pay for shoes."" Reply
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Best Albums of 1985 composition
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| Various Artists | 21 | 2% | |
| The Residents | 4 | 0% | |
| 細野晴臣 [Haruomi Hosono] | 4 | 0% | |
| Eliahu Inbal / Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra | 3 | 0% | |
| Hawkwind | 3 | 0% | |
| Aretha Franklin | 3 | 0% | |
| Black Flag | 3 | 0% | |
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