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: 3 hours ago).
"The first three songs on this album set the standard for Mellencamp, which he couldn't match either on this album or his following efforts. Still encapsulated in those 3 songs is some terrific rock and roll." Reply
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TheDude85 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"Great late Van. On the title track you wonder, where was this voice on earlier whining performances like Wavelength? This is beautiful original gospel music." Reply
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jhuik | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"Life long Go-Betweens fan here Whilst 'Spring Hill Fair' was my first GB's album it was 'Before Hollywood' that completely resonated with me and the rest they say is history This album is important for a few reasons (1) It features the classic GB's line up of Grant McLennan , Robert Forster and L..." [+] Reply
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Brad1770 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"Solid metal. But, The mixing of this album sounds archaic, thus giving a slightly messy result, plus the guitars are put to the background, they do not really rule. Guitar solos do not convince me." Reply
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Jboy56 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | 0 votes (0 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"Duran Duran at their darkest best The reason the teeny fans in the 80's did not get this masterpiece is that they wanted another "her name is Rio and she dances on the sand" however if the had listened to the rest of Rio, past the title track and "save a prayer" they would have found some pretty ..." [+] Reply
"Great album. Great album. I didn't know who was until I heard this album. Oh, God, Lionel. You've been hurt. You've been hurt by somebody, that much is clear. Who hurt you, Lionel? Who hurt you?" Reply
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1983
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300
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"Widely canned at the time for venturing boldly into Romanelli territory & not being Days of .. II, Medicine Show is actually a fascinating listen with totally sick guitar leads and a wide open & raucous sound that holds it own. I prefer Days of Wine & Roses, but damn isn't repeat listens to this ..." [+] Reply
"Beautiful. It's like they're playing games with you." Reply
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Jasonconfused | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1989
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299
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"Very fun pop record and George has an amazing voice. Has a couple timeless classics (Wake Me Up, Careless Whisper) and some fun pop tracks (Heartbeat, Freedom.) I could listen to this for hours." Reply
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1984
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Best Albums of the 1980s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
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| 1980 | 119 | 12% | |
| 1981 | 120 | 12% | |
| 1982 | 107 | 11% | |
| 1983 | 96 | 10% | |
| 1984 | 100 | 10% | |
| 1985 | 87 | 9% | |
| 1986 | 92 | 9% | |
| 1987 | 87 | 9% | |
| 1988 | 98 | 10% | |
| 1989 | 95 | 10% |
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| The Cure | 10 | 1% | |
| Iron Maiden | 8 | 1% | |
| Depeche Mode | 8 | 1% | |
| The Smiths | 8 | 1% | |
| Rush | 8 | 1% | |
| R.E.M. | 7 | 1% | |
| Talking Heads | 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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21 | 2% | |
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