Favourite Albums Of The 80's

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The Colour Of Spring
1.  The Colour Of Spring by Talk Talk
The list author says:
  "This blew me away when I first heard it, every track a winner, contains 'I Dont Believe In You' and the superb 'April 5th' (1986)"
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The Seeds Of Love
2.  The Seeds Of Love by Tears For Fears
The list author says:
  "Quite simply their best work to date, Oleta Adams shines on the majestic 'Woman In Chains' and the epic 'Badmans Song' (1989)"
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New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84)
3.  New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84) by Simple Minds
The list author says:
  "The Minds were the supergroup of the 80's, 5 albums released, of which this to my mind is still their best, contains the heartbreaking 'Big Sleep' (1982)"
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Cupid & Psyche 85
4.  Cupid & Psyche 85 by Scritti Politti
The list author says:
  "Pure pop perfection by Green, contains my personal summer car anthem 'Absolute', play loud with the windows open on your way to the beach! (1984)"
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Tracy Chapman
5.  Tracy Chapman by Tracy Chapman
The list author says:
  "Absolutely stunning debut from a virtual unknown until she performed at Mandela Day as a fill in act between big band performance's. 'Fast Car' 'Baby Can I Hold You' 'Across The Lines' inc (1988)"
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The Christians
6.  The Christians by Christians
The list author says:
  "Came out of nowhere, 'Forgotten Town' a brilliant debut single showcasing the Christians unique vocal harmony, also 'Ideal World' & 'When The Finger Points' Superb stuff (1987)"
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Hats
7.  Hats by Blue Nile
The list author says:
  "Totally brilliant in every way, 'The Downtown Lights' is an all time favourite, only 7 tracks but each one a mini classic, should be reissued with 'The Wires Are Down' the missing song. (1989)"
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Thriller
8.  Thriller by Michael Jackson
The list author says:
  "Probably the most influential album of the 80's, 'Billie Jean' set new standards in the art of the pop video and changed the coarse of music itself. Flawless from the King of Pop. RIP"
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No Sense of Sin
9.  No Sense of Sin by Lotus Eaters
The list author says:
  "A superb debut,  the shortlived Lotus Eaters released a classic and then disappeared, 'First Picture Of You' and the sublime 'You Dont Need Someone New' included. (1983)"
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Hearsay
10.  Hearsay by Alexander O'Neal
The list author says:
  "The ultimate getting ready to go out CD! Jam & Lewis co-write most of this stunner, 'The Lovers' being the showpeice for me. (1987)"
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Reckless
11.  Reckless by Bryan Adams
The list author says:
  "Breakthrough album, never off the turntable in the glorious summer of '86!, includes all the fave's 'Summer Of 69' 'Heaven' and 'Run To You' (1986)"
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Songs From The Big Chair
12.  Songs From The Big Chair by Tears For Fears
The list author says:
  "The difficult 2nd album proved to be their most successful, still love it today for the genius that is 'The Working Hour'. (1985)"
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Love Over Gold
13.  Love Over Gold by Dire Straits
The list author says:
  "Gets my vote over 'Brothers' mainly because of their best single to date 'Private Investigations' and the truly wonderful epic 'Telegraph Road'. (1982)"
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The Way It Is
14.  The Way It Is by Bruce Hornsby
The list author says:
  "If ever there was a good advert to live in America then this was it, a stunning debut from Bruce full of classic piano led tracks from start to finish. (1986)"
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Picture Book
15.  Picture Book by Simply Red
The list author says:
  "First and best release to date, its a shame they didn't do more songs like 'Sad Old Red' and 'Jericho' also includes the classic 'Holding Back The Years' (1985)"
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The Unforgettable Fire
16.  The Unforgettable Fire by U2
The list author says:
  "They didn't look back after this release and 'that' performance on Live Aid. Has the classic 'Bad' (1984)"
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Wonderful Life
17.  Wonderful Life by Black
The list author says:
  "A truly stunning debut, Colin Vernacombe must own one of the best voices in the business, 'Sweetest Smile' haunts me to this day, also 'Everything's Coming Up Roses' is a great track. (1987)"
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On The Beach
18.  On The Beach by Chris Rea
The list author says:
  "Perfect sunbathing music, many a day in the garden snoozing to this! In fact he cornered the market in laid back feel good summer albums! (1986)"
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Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret
19.  Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret by Soft Cell
The list author says:
  "Controversial at the time, still sounds great 25 years later, Marc hasn't really bettered this since. (1981)"
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The Lexicon Of Love
20.  The Lexicon Of Love by ABC
The list author says:
  "As debut albums go you couldn't do better than this, every song a hit, made a star of frontman Martin Fry. (1981)"
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Bebop Moptop
21.  Bebop Moptop by Danny Wilson
The list author says:
  "This group should have been huge, great songs and a genius in the form of Gary Clark. (1989)"
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Frontiers
22.  Frontiers by Journey
The list author says:
  "A great rock album painfully ignored in the UK, contains 'Seperate Ways' and the beautiful ballad 'Faithfully', Steve Perry has to posess one of the best voices in the business. (1983)"
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Waking Hours
23.  Waking Hours by Del Amitri
The list author says:
  "Justin Currie & Co matured with this release, it was miles better than the first album, every song a potential hit single! (1989)"
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Introducing The Style Council
24.  Introducing The Style Council by Style Council
The list author says:
  "Not an album as such, more of an extended EP which has the classic 'Long Hot Summer' which is the soundtrack to the Summer of 84 for me although released a year earlier! Glorious memories!. (1983)."
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No Parlez
25.  No Parlez by Paul Young
The list author says:
  "Never off the turntable at the time, 'Come Back And Stay' 'Love Of The Common People' and 'Wherever I Lay My Hat' all included on this. (1983)"
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