This was a perfect example of early Bryan Adams. A perfect blend of rough cut rock and roll (see "Its Only Love"), pop (see "Somebody", "Summer of '69" and "Run To You") and soft rock (see "Heaven").

That sneer...that hair...Idol showed pop music lovers how to rock, and was always there to remind us that he "wanted his MTV".

Billy unleashes such timeless classics as "Easy Money", "An Innocent Man", "Uptown Girl", "Leave A Tender Moment Alone", and "Tell Her About It".

Kenny Loggins, Shalamar, Bonnie Tyler, Denise Williams, and Mike Reno/Ann Wilson all popped off big hits from this album, one of the greatest soundtracks of all time.

Love him or hate him--this album has become a pop music icon in its own right.

Was there a song on this album that wasn't on the American Top 40?

Prince took over as "King" of pop music when this incredible album and not-so-incredible movie came out.

"Africa", "Rosanna", "Make Believe", and "I Won't Hold You Back" all staples of early 80's radio.

The biggest question on everybody's lips in the 80's: Exactly what is a "vegamite sandwich"?

Album that thoroughly--and finally--bridged the gap between heavy metal and pop music.

Cowshed punk at its finest! Yet another Scandinavian band produce the goods with hair-swinging, torso-thrusting fury (with a twist of melody if you please)!

Im a bit of an ABBA freak - theres something about those Scandinavians! Their rockin' little pop songs strike a chord every time!

As much as I tried to hate this band, the Joshua Tree LP let me to the light! This was a fantastic release.

OK, OK, worthy of top-ten status, this LP was amongst the first in my 80's collection. Riddled with hits and catchy tunes, in my opinion this was the ultimate era of Jackson.

Distinctively Australian, this LP was a great drinking party disc of the teen set!

Admittedly there were many bands in this genre in the 80's but the grovelly vocals of JBJ and the rockin mix of synth and guitar made this one a winner!

This edgy hard rock epic see-sawed between dark-brooding metal and orchestral mastery...sexy and loud...a truly BIG sound!

This record alone spawned 5 or 6 chart hits for the band...and who can forget the Annie Lennox red bra and black leather trenchcoat combination!? Sweet!

Launched alongside the epic 2-hour rockumentary "Blue Silver", this album remains an icon of 80s youth culture!

There is a sense of magic surrounding this hit LP that launched Europe onto the world stage. This LP shot us into new glittering space-scapes - its anthemic 80's escapism at its finest!

Listen up. There's more going on here than you may realize. The more you hear, the more you will see...

The "Godfather" of Metal sets the tone for the genre in the 80's. Also the last memoir of guitar virtuoso Randy Rhoads.

It feels like a 70's album, but the Prog Rock movement still had some serious life in the early 80's. Possibly best represented here.

I happen to like another of their's better, but I think most will agree that this was their most noteworthy work. It made an impression.

This album may be a sleeper in the mass popularity department, but long-time fans often pick this as a favorite.

One of the kings of college radio. Still holds up to the test of time. Such a whacked-out sense of humor inside.

If you haven't noticed before, pay attention to how good the musicianship is on this album. The drumming will blow you away.

The "Magnum opus of despair". When Robert Smith must have still been very depressed.

U2 still in their more raw state. At the peak of their early work and on the cusp of their big-time breakthrough.

Never dreamed I would like this album so much until I heard it. Perhaps the New Wave "Dark Side of the Moon". Pops immediately to mind when you think "80's music".

Not much you can say about these 2. Both work of art.

Every song on that album was excellent the begining of Rap music in the main stream. HardTimes, and RockBox were my favorites.

First heard "Its the end of the wolrd" strolling through Syracuse Universty campus it was blaring on huge speakers on the porch of a phrat house, I bought the album their after.

May not be a leading candidate but I liked it.

Pretty much what all the other raters said.

Matt Johnson one of the pioneers of using the studio as an instrument. One of the first to use looping in studio, wrote all the music and words. He is a genius.

Haunting, poetic, upbeat and love songs this album has it all.

Leave it to Paul Simon to bring African music to the forfront of American music mainstream.

A Smiths classic, Morrissey lyrics and Johnny Marrs guitars a must have album for any 80's buff.

I dont care for the nutcase, but that album was good. Didn't everyone want the leather jackets he wore back then?

Harshly reviewed by some, this 1988 album is under-appreciated and becomes really addictive, with "Oh Patti(don't feel sorry for loverboy)", "First Boy In This Town(lovesick)" and "Boom! There She Was".

Arguably his best album, with "Paper In Fire", "Cherry Bomb" & "Check It Out".

Contained the hits "Sledgehammer", "Big Time" & "Don't Give Up". Great album.

Unfortunatly short-lived hair-metal band that only released an EP & 2 full length albums. This great 1988 album contained the Alice Cooper cover "I'm Eighteen" and strong songs "Spark In My Heart", "I'm On To You" & title track. Lead singer Kelly Hansen reappeared in 1998 on Unruly Child's "Waiting For The Sun" album.

New-Wave Synth band from Melbourne, Australia released this great album in 1986. The american version offers a slightly different track listing & contains the smash "Funky Town". Anyone into Depeche Mode should appreciate Brian Canham's deeply erotic voice. A decent compilation "Best Adventures" appeared in 1995, and the band released "Teleporter" in 2000, which has the brilliant new songs "1985" & "Lesson In Love No. 1".

Catchy first full-length album by an under-appreciated hair metal band. No filler, just addictive songs, esp. "Round And Round", "I'm Insane" & "Lack Of Communication". Anyone vaguely interested in Ratt but has yet to purchase any of their albums must buy "Ratt & Roll 8191" - a brilliant 19 track collection.

My favourite Dokken album; 13 tracks including "Kiss Of Death", "Standing In The Shadows" & "Dream Warriors" from "A Nightmare On Elm St. III - Dream Warriors".

Grammy Awards "Album Of The Year" in 1987. Includes "Faith", "Father Figure" & "I Want Your Sex".

"Best Of" includes remixes & extended versions of George & Andrew's hits - "Wham Rap!(enjoy what you do?)", "Everything She Wants(remix)" & "Last Christmas(pudding mix)". I first purchased this when released in 1986 on cassette & played it to shreds. The CD has different versions of some songs and is without "Blue(armed with love)" due to space limitations.

Their most mainstream album contained the songs "Weird Science", "Stay" & title track. Brilliant band that deserved far more credit.

This Is The Album That Broke It Big For Anthrax. This Is Good Moshing Material And It Has Alot Of Crowd Favorites.

this is glam rock as raw as it gets

glam rocks hottest band'S hottest release.

Debut album for Brian Johnson as lead singer, this album has more hits than any other AC/DC release, it has the most played "live" material too.

this is ozzy'S first solo release and is also his best, long live randy rhodes, one of the best guitarists ever, ozzy plays more songs off of this album "live" than any other.

this album is just hit after hit after hit...etc...

this concept album by my alltime favorite band is unique. im not sure what the message behind this album is, but I love the music.

the bad boys from L.A.'S finnest release.

the best L.A. band that was is and forever will be, the debut album for this california quintet, when "welcome to the jungle" came out it just blew people away.

this album has been my alltime favorite metal album ever since it came out in 1988. it is absolutely perfect. this is the album that oppened the doors for metallica, and they had their first hit and video for "one", A song inspired by the old movie..."johny got his gun".

another album that should be at the top of this list. Yet another record that really defines the "80's".

they really should be at no.1

There are so many albums by these guys, you just have to find it, listen to it, and you will know

The only album by them that really was great and worth purchasing.

another keyboard, DMX-7 type album that made you dance

Is this from the eighties?...oh well,...a great album nevertheless

Someone in college got me into listening to this groups' keyboard layered music that, at the time, was different and fresh.

The definitive dance album. It was just cool to be listening to this tape

an underated double album. its been re-issued recently. great for your collection

This is an album that really brings out the real sounds of the eighties. no matter what decade your ears are pluged into.

The song "Father Figure" is the best one on this album.

Madonna really can sing...

A great find his best yet...

This album makes anyone want to dance...

My favorite album that they did.

Their best album to date.

The best band of the 80's...their best songs...

The best of 1984...

Is there an album where you can truly love every song?

For about three months in the 80s, this was the only tape I listened to. I couldn't get enough of it.

Yes, it's pure pop, but man was it catchy. The title song still stops me when I hear it. She was so hot, too.

This had such a different edge than any of the other music out at the time. These guys always helped spur my creativity when I had to write essays for English classes in college.

I love this tape. The songs that were hits were awesome, but some of the best songs never made it to the radio. A real soothing sound that always helped ease my stress.

Just about everyone I knew had this tape. The guitar sounds were so different from other pop bands. One of the bands I miss the most.

Their second album was every bit as good as the first. The piano work on this album is amazing. Bruce writes some of the greatest songs in the world.

I know, I know, it's Sammy Hagar. But this album still rocked. I'll never forget the first time I played this tape. "Hello, baby." Awesome. I still get goosebumps listening to it.

What a change from the norm this album was. My friends and I all could recite Paul Revere along with the tape. This was the ultimate party tape for us for a long time.

This album simply rocked. I'll always remember the summer I graduated from high school with these songs.

One of the most well-written albums of the 80s. Every song is just beautiful. This was such a different sound when it came out that it jumped out and grabbed me.