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Pitchfork: Top 100 Albums of the 1980s
At  the end of every year, we're inundated with lists that break down the best and worst of just about everything. Pitchfork, an outstanding independent music daily that has been cranking out record reviews since 1995, recently offered up a different kind of list: the Top 100 Albums of the 1980s. The writers and reviewers at Pitchfork point out that despite its reputation for producing "the worst fashion, fads, and music of any decade of the 20th century," the '80s saw the establishment of hip-hop, alternative rock, and indie rock. Fans of the unabashed pop of Wham!, the overwrought hair-metal of Winger, or the working-for-the-weekend pop-rock of Loverboy might want to look elsewhere. Seminal bands such as Joy Division, Public Enemy, and Sonic Youth earn spots in this top 10, while artists like Prince, Pixies, and Tom Waits have several albums on the list. For more music-related news and reviews, check out the rest of the site -- you'll find a ton of great stuff here. And if the '80s are too ancient for your discerning musical tastes, check out the Top 100 Albums of the '90s. (in Music History) |
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