1. Michael Jackson - Thriller (1982)
This may be the best pop album ever recorded. MJ was not a manufactured star like the mickey mouse clubbers of today. He wrote most of his own lyrics and music, which were rarely ever sissy bubble gum pop songs about silly love. Such a badass album!
2. U2 - The Joshua Tree (1987)
Beautiful rock and roll album by one of the most consistent bands of the 80's. They've fallen off in the past decade, but they knew what was up in 1987.
3. The Smiths - The Queen is Dead (1986)
One of the greatest all time underground bands. Morrissey's voice is instantly recognizable and Johnny Marr was one of the more creative guitarists around. This is their crowning achievement.
4. Guns n Roses - Appetite for Destruction (1987)
This album melts my face everytime I listen to it. Wow, these guys ruled for a bit.
5. U2 - War (1983)
This would be the best album for most bands, but for U2, nothing measures to Joshua Tree. this album is fantastic though. so intense.
6. Michael Jackson - Bad (1987)
King of Pop went angry with this record. Served him well, because it is awesome.
7. Joy Division - Closer (1980)
Yet another band whose life was cut short by suicide. I was not too familiar with this band 'til I saw the movie "Control" a couple of years ago. Check them out.
8. The Stone Roses - Self titled (1989)
One album wonder, but what a wonderful album it is. Listen to it and see where some other Brit rock bands of the 90's and 2000's drew influence.
9. Tom Petty - Full Moon Fever (1989)
Hard to pick one Petty album, but this one has so much. This guy is a rocker for the ages.
10. U2 - Boy (1980)
This band ruled the 80's. This is their first, and lesser known album. Don't let that discourage you from listening to it. This album is packed with more energy than most of their other stuff.
11. Violent Femmes - Self titled (1983)
This band is far too underground, their music deserves to be heard. Yeah, everyone knows "Blister in the Sun" and "Add it Up." But this album is full of great stuff.
12. Peter Gabriel - So (1986)
I get a lot of crap for digging this album, but who cares! Gabriel is stellar. In your eyes has gotta be one of the most romantic pop songs ever recorded.
13. The Police - Synchronicity (1983)
Great album from a great band.
14. U2 - The Unforgettable Fire (1985)
Wow, it took them 7 albums to make a bad one. This one is so great as well. Lots and lots of the Edge on this one.
15. The Clash - Combat Rock (1982)
So many of their classics on this album.
16. Prince - Purple Rain (1984)
Prince rules the sexually ambiguous glam rock. What a great party record.
17. Bruce Springsteen - Born in the USA (1984)
Springsteen isn't my absolute favorite, but he's got some great stuff.
18. Talking Heads - Remain in the Light (1980)
Weird Weird band, but strikingly good.
19. The Smiths - Self Titled (1984)
This first album of theirs was a doozy. I love them.
20. The Cure - Boys Don't Cry (1980)
Fun band of the 80's with a solid album.
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1 comment:
And now I see why we can be friends. Also, the inclusion of Tom Petty on this list gave me hope in humanity.
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