Sire, 1990. Aargh! I have three greatest hits collections on my list, even though I usually despise them! Madonna, at least, however, is an artist best appreciated through her singles, which is why this makes sense.

Warner Bros, 1985. The last great classic rock band. "Money for Nothing" just might be the best video ever.

Warner Bros, 1987. The final LP from the seminal indie rock trio, and admittedly not one most of their fans would call their best. Grant Hart and Bob Mould may have been feuding during the recording, but to me at least, they've never sounded better. If you need evidence, just listen to "These Important Years" or "Friend, You've Got to Fall."

Def Jam, 1986. "Fight For Your Right". "Girls". "Brass Monkey". "Paul Revere". Need I say more? Every track here is a party classic.

Elektra, 1986. Their undisputed masterpiece.

Elektra, 1986 and 1997, respectively. The Cure was a great band, but their albums tended to include two or three great tracks and a lot of filler. Fortunately, their best songs have been compiled onto two very thorough discs, "Staring at the Sea" (1979-1986) and "Galore" (1987-1997). Anyone who wants to dispute the Cure's legacy as the greatest alternative band of their era needs only to listen to these.

Ruthless/Priority, 1988. Love them or hate them, you can't deny that N.W.A. (along with Public Enemy) changed the direction of rap in the 1980s. They were the self-proclaimed "Most Dangerous Group on Earth," and they scared the hell out of suburban parents. Featuring the producing talents of Dr. Dre and Yella, and the rapping of Ice Cube, Eazy-E, and MC Ren, N.W.A. was vastly influential on the legions of gangsta-rappers that dominated the 90s, and Straight Outta Compton is their definitive statement. Featuring hits such as the title track and "F*** tha Police", it remains one of the most important, if not the most well-liked album in rap music.

A&M, 1983. Tragically, their final album.

Twin/Tone, 1984. In my opinion, the Replacements are the most unappreciated band in rock music. The All-Music Guide calls Let It Be "a cornerstone of post-punk." Their last album before jumping to a major label (Sire) in 1985, Let It Be is the beginning of a three-album period during which the Replacements defined post-punk rock 'n' roll, and paved the way for alternative music to begin. "I Will Dare" is infectious indie-rock, while "We're Comin' Out" rocks just as hard as their earlier punk albums. "Androgynous" and "Sixteen Blue" are definitive teenage anthems, but the real high point is the closer "Answering Machine", a solo Paul Westerberg number that is startlingly and affectingly personal.

Warner Bros, 1984. I don't really think I need to go on and enthuse about how innovative and talented Prince is, you all already know. This album is peerless.

All those ballads...so little time. Remember the feeling is the best song.

Another great rap album. So, your a philosopher?

A live album recorded live March 17 and 18 1989 in Edmonton Alberta Canada with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. Absolutely amazing. I'm not a fan of live albums but this is stunning work. And the sound! The wonderful sound!

1989 was a great year for music. Too bad about Milli Vanilli...

80's rap at its finest

Great Canadian rock

The Wilson sisters at their best in the 80's. I liked "Alone" on the 1987 Bad Animals but overall it didn't have the same flow

Some great political rock. The Dead Heart one of the best songs from that decade

Sure every song was overplayed but its a great nostalga trip

This album was my anthem....

Show's off steve perry's outstanding vocals and Neal Schon's outstanding guitar riffs.

It Shows How Good Genesis Is With Phil Collins up front.

Show's metallica's hard metal side.

Great Album By A Great Artist.

Their Best Album Of the 80's and contains their greatest hit "hungry like the wolf"

Aerosmith at their best!

One of my favorite albums of the 80's.

A great album with lots and lots of Hits.

Their best seller and tribute to their late singer bon scott.

The best 80's album i've ever heard.

It's hard to remember how this music was EVERYWHERE in 1983. Even through all his weirdness, Michael is still a great artist.

For years, WGN used the beginning of "Jump" as the theme music for Cubs games. I also liked the silliness of "Hot for Teacher." "Aww, man, I think the clock is slow!"

Even second-rate Boston is better than the best music by most bands. Included if only for the vocals on "Cool the Engines" and "Cantcha Say/Still in Love."

Their last album before they became The Biggest Rock Act In The World and bored everyone to death.

One of the few listenable mid-80s albums, and he didn't over-do it on the drums this time.

I believe this was only released in the U.K., but songs from it can be found on various KC compilation CDs. He never really lost the gift; it was just that danceable music without heavy funk bass had gone out of style by this time. But, still, try to find "Party With Your Body," "Give It Up" or "On The One" and try NOT to dance.

It's not "Band on the Run," but this is still a solid collection of songs. The highlight is "Here Today," his tribute to John Lennon.

The best band of the '80s at their best.

We're all sick of the title song, but the rest of the album is a masterpiece. "D.M.S.R." may be Prince's best song ever, and "International Lover" is one of the best slow dance at the end of the night songs.

What does it say about '80s music that my favorite '80s album is actually a collection of songs not used on '70s Stones albums? Or maybe, what does it say about my taste in music? This was the soundtrack of my life in early 1982 and is the last truly great Stones album. "We used to ride, baby, ride around in limousines..."

Goosebump music.

When synth was king.

When rap was good.

Nostalgia provider.

Beautiful voice,weird woman

A true masterpiece of New Wave/Synth.

The perfect dance album.

Great sensitive pop with plenty of wit. i.e. "Hang the D.J."

Pure sensitive synth/pop.

The Dust Bros. blessed skills with the Beasties' rhyme skills.

Duran Duran is great

AWESOME!

Huey and the News has a great new wave sound I enjoy listening to this album

Great album and Bon Jovi rocked right into the 90's.

You cant go wrong with Phil Collins.

Ac/dc is awesome, u can listen to them to pump yourself up

Best Music video ever!!

Very good album

what can I say Def Lepard rocks!!!

This album is awesome, the song Hysteria is my all time favorite, poru some sugar on me, rocket, and love bites are also great

It's My Life is the best song on this earth.