Essential 80's Synth Albums

A Listmania! list by "sabgen2"
 
The Age Of Plastic
1.  The Age Of Plastic by Buggles
The list author says:
  "Trevor Horn's futuristic soundscape that was way ahead of its time. Includes 'Video Killed The Radio Star' and 'Elstree'"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

Vienna
2.  Vienna by Ultravox
The list author says:
  "An 80's synth masterpiece and Midge Ure's finest hour. Includes 'Vienna' and 'All Stood Still'"
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Dare
3.  Dare by Human League
The list author says:
  "High quality production and infectious melodies made this album a huge success. Includes 'Don't You Want Me' and 'Open Your Heart'"
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

Architecture & Morality
4.  Architecture & Morality by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
The list author says:
  "Synth experimentalists OMD perfected their unique blend of innovation and accessibility with this their finest work. Includes 'Joan of Arc' and 'Souvenir'"
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Visage
5.  Visage by Visage
The list author says:
  "Steve Strange-fronted synth 'supergroup' with heavy Ultravox influences and heavy make-up. Includes 'Fade To Grey' and 'Mind Of A Toy'"
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

The Lexicon Of Love
6.  The Lexicon Of Love by ABC
The list author says:
  "Trevor Horn's production for Martin Fry's gold lame-clad popsters set new standards that few could live up to. Includes 'Poison Arrow' and 'Tears Are Not Enough'"
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4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

Speak and Spell
7.  Speak and Spell by Depeche Mode
The list author says:
  "Vince Clarke-inspired unpretentious synth pop that lauched DM to stardom. Includes 'New Life' and 'Just Can't Get Enough'"
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

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Hunting High And Low
8.  Hunting High And Low by a-ha
The list author says:
  "Vastly underated latter-day synth pop exponents. Includes 'Take On Me' and 'The Sun Always Shines on TV'."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

Upstairs at Eric's
9.  Upstairs at Eric's by Yazoo
The list author says:
  "Vince Clarke's mimimalist synth pop combines with Alison Moyet's deep, soulful vocals with spectacular results. Includes 'Don't Go' and 'Only You'"
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4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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Hurting
10.  Hurting by Tears For Fears
The list author says:
  "Roland Orzabal's soulful vocals blend well with a more mature guitar-synth based sound. Includes 'Mad World' and 'Change'"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

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