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- Tom Petty, Full Moon Fever (1989) – I loved this album when it came out, and I love it even more today. If you don’t scream the chorus of “Free Fallin’” at the top of your lungs when driving alone, you’re probably not breathing.
- Prince, Purple Rain (1984) – This album is a masterpiece. “When Doves Cry” and “Let’s Go Crazy” both hit number one, while “Purple Rain” and “I Would Die For You” both hit the Top Ten.
- Michael Jackson, Thriller (1982) – It may be hard to believe, but in my sixth grade class, virtually every boy wanted to be Michael Jackson. As we waited for the doors of our elementary school to open each morning, we’d have Michael Jackson imitation contests.
- U2, The Joshua Tree (1987) – Bono and the boys made their name earlier in the decade, but The Joshua Tree exploded the band into the mainstream. The band’s only two U.S. number one songs—“With Or Without You” and “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For”—are both here, along with “Where The Streets Have No Name.”
Sep 10, 2018 · The 200 Best Albums of the 1980s Kate Bush, N.W.A., Brian Eno, Madonna, Prince, Bruce Springsteen, Sade, Sonic Youth, Janet Jackson, and the other icons who defined a decade By Pitchfork
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May 1, 2024 · The '80s boasted a slate of developing genres like New Wave, synth pop, a golden age of hip-hop, the introduction of sensations like Madonna, The Smiths, and Tracy Chapman, and new directions for Michael Jackson and Prince.
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This is the discography for American pop singer Tiffany Darwish, known mononymously as Tiffany, who scored five US top 40 hits in the late 1980s, which included "I Think We're Alone Now" and "Could've Been", both of which reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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Nov 20, 2002 · The Top 100 Albums of the 1980s. A fast and furious decade featuring Pixies, Public Enemy, the Jesus and Mary Chain, New Order, Prince and more. By Pitchfork. November 20, 2002. Graphic by...
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1983 in British music; 1983 in Norwegian music; Specific genres. 1983 in country music; 1983 in heavy metal music; 1983 in hip hop music; 1983 in jazz; 1983 in pop; Trends. CDs become popular among classical music listeners. Events January–April. January 1. ZTT Records is founded. The Merchant Ivory film Heat and Dust is released.
Feb 2, 2022 · Check out the full list of 1980’s best albums below, and listen to our 80s pop playlist on Spotify. 71: The Cramps – Songs the Lord Taught Us. Combining rockabilly with spooky theatrics,...
