The 80's were better....FACT!

A Listmania! list by "pat_rick5"
 
Strangeways, Here We Come
1.  Strangeways, Here We Come by The Smiths
The list author says:
  "Don’t listen to anyone who tries to tell you that 'The Queen is dead' is a better album. It isn’t."
£6.47   Used & New from: £2.05
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

The Queen Is Dead
2.  The Queen Is Dead by The Smiths
The list author says:
  "A poetic masterpiece. The Smiths were so good they should be taught as a lesson in schools. Buy this album immediately; it will improve your life and your sense of humour."
Used & New from: £0.65
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (72 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Mainstream
3.  Mainstream by Lloyd Cole
The list author says:
  "Lloyd Cole is sexy and clever. You can't say the same thing about Ronan Keeting can you?"
£5.77   Used & New from: £2.98
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Computer World
4.  Computer World by Kraftwerk
The list author says:
  "This album contains a song about pocket calculators. Do I really need to provide you with a better reason for buying it?"
Used & New from: £6.48
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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Spirit of Eden: Remastered
5.  Spirit of Eden: Remastered by Talk Talk
The list author says:
  "It took me 13 years to like this album, but it was worth it. Quite simply mindblowing!"
£14.33   Used & New from: £7.57
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)

Notorious
6.  Notorious by Duran Duran
The list author says:
  "This album is so sexy it hurts my bottom even thinking about it. Duran Duran rocked!!! They wrote their own songs, and played the instruments. Can you say the same for Westlife?"
£4.07   Used & New from: £1.93
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Construction Time Again
7.  Construction Time Again by Depeche Mode
The list author says:
  "People considered Depeche Mode to be a silly fluffy synth pop band back in the 80's. How silly those people were. Can you imagine Boyzone in leather mini skirts banging big bits of metal on stage?"
£11.93   Used & New from: £1.69
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Technique
8.  Technique by New Order
The list author says:
  "Quite simply choss! 8 fantastic songs."
Used & New from: £3.68
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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Soul Mining
9.  Soul Mining by The The
The list author says:
  "Teenage bedroom poetry at its best. The sound of an 18yr old having a nervous breakdown."
£3.87   Used & New from: £1.42
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

Brilliant Trees
10.  Brilliant Trees by David Sylvian
The list author says:
  "The very fact that this man isn't a superstar is a crime. Somone should be held responsible."
Used & New from: £3.92
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

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The Lexicon Of Love
11.  The Lexicon Of Love by ABC
The list author says:
  "What were they putting in the water in Sheffield in the early 80's? Bottle it and force every member of the population to drink it daily. Genius!"
£18.47   Used & New from: £7.95
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Dare
12.  Dare by Human League
The list author says:
  "See above!"
£3.99   Used & New from: £2.66
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

The House of Love
13.  The House of Love by House Of Love (London)
The list author says:
  "The Libertines didn’t invent jangly guitar tunes and inter band fighting. Do yourself a favour and listen to the original and the best."
£2.99   Used & New from: £1.98
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Parade: Original Soundtrack - Under the Cherry Moon
14.  Parade: Original Soundtrack - Under the Cherry Moon by Prince
The list author says:
  "Better than Michael Jackson, and that’s official."
£5.57   Used & New from: £1.40
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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