Top Ten Lists of Eighties Albums

What are your top ten favorite albums from the 80s?

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By: Eduardo Armand
  • 10. Staring at the Sea (The singles) by The Cure
  • 9. 90125 by Yes
  • 8. Little Creatures by Talking Heads
  • 7. 101 by Depeche Mode
  • 6. The Joshua Tree by U2
  • 5. So by Peter Gabriel
  • 4. Genesis by Genesis
  • 3. Songs From The Big Chair by Tears For Fears
  • 2. A Secret Wish by Propaganda
    Abba + Kraftwerk + Edgar Allan Poe.Freaky Cocktail! "Duel" is a perfect perfect song!Unforgettable...
  • 1. Brothers In Arms by Dire Straits
    A lot of singles & hits but at the same time beautiful songs.Mark,you`re the best!
Other albums:(other waves) Big Science - Laurie Anderson This Mortal Coil - Filigree And Shadows
By: Adrian Di'Anno
  • 10. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son by Iron Maiden
    The second highest selling Maiden album of the 80s, and the one that projected Maiden to go to the memorable performance at Donington.
  • 9. Lita by Lita Ford
    It shows how a female metalist can be just as heavy as male artists can be.
  • 8. British Steel by Judas Priest
    The first album of the 80s for Priest, and a mighty good one too!
  • 7. Appetite for Destruction by Guns n' Roses
    The greatest, best selling album that G n' R released, and it just happens to be their debut.
  • 6. Powerslave by Iron Maiden
    One of the best of Maiden's so far, holding their first long epic, "Rime of the Ancient Mariner".
  • 5. Pyromania by Def Leppard
    The first top-selling album for The Lep and probabaly the best by far.
  • 4. Tribute by Ozzy Osbourne
    An album that shows the late Randy Rhoads' talent and amazing work with Ozzy up until his death in 1982.
  • 3. Iron Maiden by Iron Maiden
    The debut album of an extremely successful band, the debut is probably the heaviest of all Maiden's work.
  • 2. Screaming for Vengeance by Judas Priest
    Probably the highest selling Priest album up until 1990's "Painkiller", SFV holds what is known as the most Priest hits by far.
  • 1. The Number of the Beast by Iron Maiden
    A great impact on 80s metal, TNOTB shows us how 5 normal guys can become world-wide famous with a controversial album.
I would've also liked to put Maiden's "Somewhere in Time", Priest's "Defenders of the Faith", Def Leppard's "Hysteria" and more, but they didn't come close to being as good as the albums in the Top 10.
By: DJ BEE FREEZE
  • 10. THRILLER by MICHAEL JACKSON
  • 9. VICTORY by THE JACKSONS
  • 8. HOUNDS OF LOVE by KATE BUSH
  • 7. A SALT WITH A DEADLY PEPPER by SALT AND PEPA
  • 6. BUY ANY MEAN NECESSARY by BOGGIE DOWN PRODUCTIONS
  • 5. CAN'T SLOW DOWN by LOINEL RICHIE
  • 4. ROCK BOX by RUN DMC
  • 3. TOUGHER THAN LEATHER by RUN DMC
  • 2. PROMISE by SADE
  • 1. RAPTURE by ANITA BAKER
By: Cesarin Cuevas
  • 10. Points of the Curve by Wang Chung
    I had this album, maybe that's the reason it's on my list.
  • 9. She's So Unsual by Cyndi Lauper
    She isn't a great singer but this is a great album.
  • 8. Glass Houses by Billy Joel
    This album marks the beginning of the 80s.
  • 7. Thriller by Michael Jacson
    No Comment.
  • 6. Dare! by The Human League
    Who don't we remember any of these?
  • 5. 1984 by Van Halen
    Best album in the history of this group.
  • 4. Seventh & the Ragged Tiger by Duran Duran
    Absolutely Duran Duran
  • 3. Flashdance by Soundtrack
    These songs made history in 1984.
  • 2. Big Bam Boom by Daryl Hall & John Oates
    Another big album of this genial duo.
  • 1. Business as Usual by Men at Work
    All songs on this album are great.
The opinion will change in diferent people because somebody had LPs that others did not.
By: DJ BEE FREEZE
  • 10. Don't Be Cruel by Bobby Brown
  • 9. Raw Like Sushi by Neneh Cherry
  • 8. Keep On Movin' by Soul To Soul
  • 7. Pebbles by Pebbles
  • 6. Message From The Boys by The Boys
  • 5. Bigger And Deffer by LL Cool J
  • 4. Heartbreak by New Edition
  • 3. Tender Lover by Babyface
  • 2. He's The DJ I'm The Rapper by DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince
  • 1. Big Yyme by Heavy D and the Boys
By: DJ BEE FREEZE
  • 10. Make It Big by Wham
  • 9. Long Live The Kane by Big Daddy Kane
  • 8. Beat Street: soundtrack by various artists
  • 7. Eazy Does It by Easy E
  • 6. Yo! Bum Rush The Show by Public Enemy
  • 5. Heartbreak by New Edition
  • 4. Make It Last Forever by Keith Sweat
  • 3. Guy by Guy
  • 2. Bad by Michael Jackson
  • 1. Big Time by Heavy D and the Boys
By: STEVE
  • 10. The River by Bruce Springsteen
    A true classic that still sounds good today
  • 9. New Jersey by Bon Jovi
    classic
  • 8. Sippery When Wet by BON JOVI
    classic
  • 7. Sign Of The Times by Prince
    A double album of pure genius
  • 6. The Joshua Tree by U2
    To really understand this album, do like i do. Get naked put on some headphones, pour yourself a Jack Daniels & rock!!!!!!!!!
  • 5. Appetite For Destruction by Guns n' Roses
    Hard n heavy just the way I like it!
  • 4. Off The Wall by Michael Jackson
    Need I say more? I know it came out in '79 but it was a hit in the 80s
  • 3. Thriller by Mchael Jackson
    A pop classic
  • 2. Born In The USA by Bruce Springsteen
    The greatest rock n' roll album ever!!!!!!!!!!
  • 1. Purple Rain by Prince
    Classic. That's it. Full stop.
By: FOTIS
By: Elric & Wes
  • 10. Pyromania by Def Lepperd
    I don't wanna admit it, but,......It's not that bad,....
  • 9. Back in Black by AC/DC
    Very well produced.
  • 8. Out of the Celler by Ratt
    First and finest of our pals Ratt.
  • 7. 1984 by Van Halen
    Best of Van HALEN (not Van Hagar), and Mr. Party Man, David Lee Roth kicks gaping anus on this record.
  • 6. Cretures of the Night by KISS
    Creatures of the Night. Still had excellent Ace. And forget about Peter Criss, Eric Carr kicks butt.
  • 5. Appetite for Destruction by Guns n' Roses
    I Dont know why this album is so good,......hmmmm lets see?
  • 4. Number of the Beast by Iron Maiden
    1st Dickinson album.
  • 3. Legacy of Brutality by The Misfits
    Glen Danzig is the stuff,...
  • 2. Shout at the Devil by Motley Crue
    "In the Beginning" going str8 in2 "Shout" on this record is amazing.
  • 1. Sonic Temple by The Cult
    Cult at it's finest, at the end of a decade sadly enough.
By: Wade

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