Best albums 1981-1985

A Listmania! list by Jason Parkes "We're all Frankies'" (Worcester, UK)
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Tin Drum
1.  Tin Drum by Japan
The list author says:
  "Not as good as 'Gentlemen Take Polaroids' but does have the chorus "Cantonese boy bang your tin drum". Lovely production."
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Zen Arcade
2.  Zen Arcade by Hüsker Dü
The list author says:
  "THE hardcore-US-punk double-concept album to buy!"
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Don't Stand Me Down
3.  Don't Stand Me Down by Dexy's Midnight Runners
The list author says:
  "The 'Pet Sounds' of the 80's. And better..."
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Swordfishtrombones
4.  Swordfishtrombones by Tom Waits
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  "Life without this is pointless."
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Imperial Bedroom
5.  Imperial Bedroom by The Attractions
The list author says:
  "Costello gets all 'Sgt Pepper'- 'Beyond Belief', 'Man Out of Time' & 'The Loved Ones' are among his best songs."
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My Life in the Bush of Ghosts
6.  My Life in the Bush of Ghosts by Brian Eno
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  "As heard in 'Wall Street'. The next step on from 'Remain in Light'."
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Fourth Drawer Down
7.  Fourth Drawer Down by Associates
The list author says:
  "You need this great compilation for 'White Car in Germany'. 'Sulk' is an obligatory purchase also."
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Cupid & Psyche 85
8.  Cupid & Psyche 85 by Scritti Politti
The list author says:
  "This & 'Songs to Remember' are masterpieces- 'A Little Knowledge', 'The Word Girl' & 'Hypnotize' are highlights"
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New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84)
9.  New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84) by Simple Minds
The list author says:
  "Their last masterpiece."
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Rain Dogs
10.  Rain Dogs by Tom Waits
The list author says:
  "As vital as 'Swordfishtrombones'."
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Fried
11.  Fried by Julian Cope
The list author says:
  "This & the 'World Shut Your Mouth' album are cult-classics."
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Hatful Of Hollow
12.  Hatful Of Hollow by The Smiths
The list author says:
  "Every song a classic. Especially 'Please Please Please' & 'Handsome Devil'."
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Brilliant Trees
13.  Brilliant Trees by David Sylvian
The list author says:
  "The 'Astral Weeks' & 'Maxinquaye' of the 80's"
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This Mortal Coil - It'll End in Tears
14.  This Mortal Coil - It'll End in Tears by This Mortal Coil
The list author says:
  "Beyond sublime"
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A Secret Wish
15.  A Secret Wish by Propaganda
The list author says:
  "Possibly the finest debut album of all time."
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Rum Sodomy and the Lash
16.  Rum Sodomy and the Lash by Pogues
The list author says:
  "Costello produced genius- 'A Pair of Brown Eyes' & 'The Old Main Drag' are among the best songs ever written."
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The Twelve Inch Singles
17.  The Twelve Inch Singles by Soft Cell
The list author says:
  "Triple-cd collection of influential duo."
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Treasure [VINYL]
18.  Treasure [VINYL] by Cocteau Twins
The list author says:
  "As good as 'Blue Bell Knoll' or 'Heaven or Las Vegas'."
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Hex Enduction Hour
19.  Hex Enduction Hour by The Fall
The list author says:
  "Reissue of Lard-era Fall. Their best album."
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MURMUR
20.  MURMUR by R.E.M.
The list author says:
  "REM's wonderful debut- god knows what he's mumbling..."
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Pornography
21.  Pornography by The Cure
The list author says:
  "One of the Cure's finest albums. Not very upbeat."
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Sons and Fascination
22.  Sons and Fascination by Simple Minds
The list author says:
  "'Sister Feelings Call' & 'Sons & Fascination' produced by Steve Hillage. 'Sweat in Bullet' & 'Theme Great Cities' standout."
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Koyaanisqatsi
23.  Koyaanisqatsi by Philip Glass
The list author says:
  "Glass-composed soundtrack  to Zoetrope film."
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Sulk: Remastered
24.  Sulk: Remastered by Associates
The list author says:
  "The number one album in heaven; this is the deluxe version. Perfect to drown to at night time..."
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The Blue Mask
25.  The Blue Mask by Lou Reed
The list author says:
  "Best Lou Reed album between 'Berlin' & 'New York'."
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