Top 55 Music Albums of the 1980s by 
Repo 
- Chart updated: 06/07/2023 10:15
- (Created: 04/22/2017 02:03).
- Chart size: 55 albums.
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'80:14 When the Boom Mic Is Visible
The Setting: Liverpool was rising again. At least that’s what Britain’s Gonzo musical press would have you believe. Keep in mind that Britain’s musical press were always a bit more TMZ than Village Voice. They dubbed it “The New Merseybeat” and willed a scene onto two upcoming bands that were friends & rivals in equal measure – Echo & The Bunnymen and The Teardrop Explodes. Echo were bigger so let’s talk about them first.
The Listen: A freaking GREAT FM radio album. Any of these songs would be a worthy addition to any 80s College Rock radio playlist. It's catchy, enjoyable and sugary sweet. BUT, it’s not going to suck you down the speaker hole like Joy Division, The Cure and the Talking Heads. It lacks the danger, creativity, brilliance, and world building of those three. It’s clearly a notch below in the post-punk genre. They are not capable of pulling off the grand illusion. That this is more than just a rock band. That their very lives depend on making this album. Playing these songs. No. It’s obvious they are putting on a show. The wires are visible. The boom mic hangs clearly overhead for all to see.
The Verdict: A solid Four Star album and a worthy addition to any Post-Punk collection. BUT, I am NOT left the least bit dumbfounded, mouth agape with drool oozing down my chin when the curtain falls. That’s what happens, boys & girls, when you can see the bleedin’ boom mic the entire time.
The Rating: Twisted Evil Twisted Evil Twisted Evil Twisted Evil (Highly Recommended!) [First added to this chart: 06/25/2021]
The Setting: Liverpool was rising again. At least that’s what Britain’s Gonzo musical press would have you believe. Keep in mind that Britain’s musical press were always a bit more TMZ than Village Voice. They dubbed it “The New Merseybeat” and willed a scene onto two upcoming bands that were friends & rivals in equal measure – Echo & The Bunnymen and The Teardrop Explodes. Echo were bigger so let’s talk about them first.
The Listen: A freaking GREAT FM radio album. Any of these songs would be a worthy addition to any 80s College Rock radio playlist. It's catchy, enjoyable and sugary sweet. BUT, it’s not going to suck you down the speaker hole like Joy Division, The Cure and the Talking Heads. It lacks the danger, creativity, brilliance, and world building of those three. It’s clearly a notch below in the post-punk genre. They are not capable of pulling off the grand illusion. That this is more than just a rock band. That their very lives depend on making this album. Playing these songs. No. It’s obvious they are putting on a show. The wires are visible. The boom mic hangs clearly overhead for all to see.
The Verdict: A solid Four Star album and a worthy addition to any Post-Punk collection. BUT, I am NOT left the least bit dumbfounded, mouth agape with drool oozing down my chin when the curtain falls. That’s what happens, boys & girls, when you can see the bleedin’ boom mic the entire time.
The Rating: Twisted Evil Twisted Evil Twisted Evil Twisted Evil (Highly Recommended!) [First added to this chart: 06/25/2021]
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Top 55 Music Albums of the 1980s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
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| 1980 | 21 | 38% | |
| 1981 | 8 | 15% | |
| 1982 | 4 | 7% | |
| 1983 | 5 | 9% | |
| 1984 | 6 | 11% | |
| 1985 | 2 | 4% | |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% | |
| 1987 | 4 | 7% | |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% | |
| 1989 | 2 | 4% |
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| Cocteau Twins | 2 | 4% | |
| The Durutti Column | 2 | 4% | |
| Echo & The Bunnymen | 1 | 2% | |
| The Blue Nile | 1 | 2% | |
| Boogie Down Productions | 1 | 2% | |
| Circle Jerks | 1 | 2% | |
| Brian Eno | 1 | 2% | |
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