Raw, loud, sometimes comical, and surprisingly tuneful. These 13 songs make up one of the finest punk albums of all time (its short, but sweet).

This often overlooked gem is the Irish band's finest. It is simple, honest, and extremely harmonious.

Other might consider "Let it Be" this Minnesota quartet's peak, but I prefer the power pop/punk anthems of this masterpiece.

Peter Garrett's imposing vocals make this album their most compelling. The songs about the plight of the Australian Aborigines are heartfelt.

The only live album that made it to this list, this recording captures the energy the Heads radiate on stage. In my opinion, one of the best live albums ever.

This album is one of the finest debuts ever. R.E.M. has managed to maintain their musical integrity throughout the years, but they have never captured the "innocence" of these 12 tunes.

I don't like to include compilations on top 10 lists, but collection of remixes is an entity in itself. The grandfather's of the techno movement, New Order gave electronic music heart.

This album arrived at the end of the 80's, but still catches that retro spirit in electronic music. The boys from Essex expand their format by making good use of guitars in songs such as "Personal Jesus".

Another album from the end of the decade. This is my favorite album to fall asleep to; it is like one extended lullaby.

This is not only my favorite 80's album, but my favorite album of all time from my favorite band of all time as well. Each song is a masterpiece of pop craftmanship...I can't even begin to count how many times I have listened to this recording.

The best from this classic 80's band. Solid from start to finish, and containing some of the best singles of the decade.

Not my favorite style -- I don't even own the album -- but an incredible accomplishment.

A critical and popular hit, this was both the groups most commercial and musically solid offering of the decade.

A huge smash everywhere in the world except the USA, this quasi-soundtrack was full of great songs in multiple styles.

Controversial for its use of South African musicians, but a masterful collection of music from arguably America's greatest songwriter of the rock era.

One of Joel's least successful albums commercially, but with a cutting undertone that makes it his most powerful record.

Great songs and great singing combine in this package. One of the top albums ever made.

The masterpiece of the 70's era art rock band, "Owner of a Lonely Heart" and "Leave It" headline a relentlessly near-perfect album.

The best album by a classic band. The Police's frantic energy and Sting's emerging musical sophistication blended perfectly in this album.

Queen threw down the gauntlet with this 1980 album, and no record of the decade could quite pick it up. Bridging musical styles (from the bouncy rockabilly of Crazy Little Thing Called Love to the hard rock of Dragon Attack to the balladeering of Save Me) and even racial barriers (Another One Bites The Dust was played extensively on predominantly black radio stations who thought it was by a black artist), this fantastic album offers something for everyone.

(1983)Even though the 70's were his best years with albums like "Ziggy Stardust", "Heroes"...tha White Duke, with Bernie Edwards, produced his last big album. "Modern Love", "China Girl",...

(1980)"Hey nineteen" is a very good reason to consider this one of ther greatest album of the 80's.

(1987)Closer to the nineties, if hearing Natalies' best words don't make you feel anything, it's just that you can't feel nothing.

(1982)What can I say??

(1985)The Sultans of Swing in their best moment. This album has one name "Perfection".

(1987)Unfortunately, waht they've done after this is pure commercial boring.

(1984)"When Doves Cry", "Purple Rain", "I would die 4 U", The Artist won an Oscar for this soundtrack, and the band (Revolution) played like angels...(lisa, Wendy, Dr. Fink, ...)

(1980)Contains one of the greatest songs ever composed by Bruce, "Point Blank". His best Album.

(1983)Sting, Andy and Stewart in its best moment and performance. I do really prefer Outandlos d'Amour for themes like "So Lonely", "Roxanne", "Can't stand losing you", but its 1978!!.

(1982)Just listen Little Red Corvette, and you'll understand why I find this is the Great Prince's Song and album.

(82)Big Pearls:"Pilgramage", "Laughing", "Shaking Trought"

(85)Big Pearls:"Pride", "The Unforgetable Fire", "Bad"

(85)Big Pearls:"Leaving Me Now", "Good Man in a Storm", "Something About You"

(82)Big Pearls:"More Than This", "Avalon", "Something About You"

(83)Big Pearls:"Home by the Sea I&II", "Mama", "Silver Rainbow "

(88)Big Pearls:"Debaser ", "I bleed", "Dead"

(89)Big Pearls:"I Wanna be Adored", "Waterfall", "Bye, Bye, Badman

(87)Big Pearls:"It", "Forever in my Life", "Housequake"

(86)Big Pearls:"Half a person", "Shoplifters of the World, "Panic"

(86)Big Pearls:"Question of Lust", "Here is the House", "Flies on the Windscreen"

As many of Tina's albums this is a favorite.

An excellent album. This is how I want to hear Barbara Streisand. Like Dionne Warwick's Heartbreaker this is a great job of Barry Gibb.

This album shows that Aretha can sing everything:Soul, Rock, Dance...

A very strange combination:Liza Minnelli & The Pet Shop Boys. This album makes Minnelli besides actress and vocal singer also a popdiva. Favorites:"losing my mind", "so sorry I said", "don't drop bombs" and "love pains".

A typical eighties-album. This album shows that Donna has class and can do much more than making wonderful discomusic.

Upside down", "I'm coming out" and "my old piano" made of this album a classic!

Written and produced by the Bee Gees. A wonderful combination. The title track is my favorite song ever.

Containing a selection of her best songs (from 1978 to 1986) from this in Europe very famous singer.

This compilation contains her best work from 1977 to 1985. My favorates are "slave to the rhythm","la vie en rose" and 'pull up to the bumper". Very good!

All 10 tracks are great! Tina had arrived again!

A must for any metal/hard rock fan!

A classic! Bon Scotts final work with AC/DC will live on forever!

From Hells Bells to Rock & Roll Aint Noise Pollution this album speaks for itself!

Two albums that are easily lost among the "one-hit wonders" that fell throughout the decade. Each had two distinct hits, "Something So Strong" and "Don't Dream It's Over" for Crowded House and "Day By Day" and "And We danced" by Hooters. Still there is a great deal of fine music on both. "Now We're Gettin' Somewhere" and "Can't carry On" are two examples off The self titled Crowded House release. "Nervous Night", "Blood From a Stone" and "Where Do The Children Go?" are all wonderful from Nervous Night.

Who??? Perhaps the most innovative guitar act of recent times. Brash, loud and painful to listen too. This distortion based brand of music laid the groundwork for many bands to come.

The most substance for your 80's dollar. Each track is an introspective look at society. A timely album from the top band from the decade.

The album that took the band to the top. "Jump", "Panama" and "I'll Wait" are solid.

The top 80's style band. Tyhe creators of "alternative" music. "Every Breath You Take"!

On the same vein, this is the album that put rap on the map. "It's Like That", "Wake-Up" and "Rock Box" are all classic rap jams.

The most innovative album of the decade. Loaded with hits that brought a new sound to all listeners.

By far, the best of the 80's hard rock movement. "Photograph", "Rock Rock, 'Til You Drop", "Foolin'", "Stagefright" and "Rock of Ages" are songs that appealed to all listeners.

Although I intended to stay away from "greatest Hits" type albums, this cannot be ignored. Perhaps the album that best defines this musical age. "Bizarre Love Triangle" is a quinesential 80's song. "Ceremony", "Temptation", "Blue Monday", "True Faith" etc are all classics.

One of the great accomplishments of rock 'n' roll. "With Or Without You", I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" and "Where The Streets Have No Name" are the hits, but "Runnung To Stand Still", Red Hill Mining Town" and "Mothers of The Dissappeared" are the substance that rounds out this masterpiece.

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