JTUK Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Probably Naughty..if that is 80's... it will be close enough Quote
chriswareham Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 RhythmSection could be my long lost twin with that choice of albums, although I'd probably add Closer by Joy Division which squeaks in by being released in 1980. A more left field choice would be the genuinely unique Advantage album by Clock DVA, early industrial electronics meets jazz and funk in a sublime mix that wasn't to be repeated as the line up imploded on the subsequent tour. Quote
Mykesbass Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Another for ABC - particularly liked this: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzf8SqlzbPQ"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzf8SqlzbPQ[/url] Sade: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4Yh9VgB58w"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4Yh9VgB58w[/url] and Working Week: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5mtH3_439s"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5mtH3_439s[/url] Quote
RhythmSection Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Spooky thing is that 'Closer' very nearly made it onto my list!!!! maybe my dad has a few questions to answer....... Quote
timmo Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 As a fan of The Jam, I got a bit lost in the 80`s as I hated stuff like Simply Red and Frankie Goes to Hollywood etc. The Wonderstuff - Eight Legged Groove Machine changed my direction as far as music was concerned. Maybe not the best 80`s album, but certainly the album that got me interested in music again Quote
Norris Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Too many to choose from but I'll throw these up there: Talk Talk - The Colour of Spring Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms Tears For Fears - Seeds of Love (mainly 'cos I was playing it yesterday) Quote
BigRedX Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Lots of love for ABC here. Personally I found them a bit of a disappointment because they were so ordinary compared with how brilliant Vice-Versa the previous band of Martin Fry, Mark White and Stephen Singleton were: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVXfUilHUIk Quote
Bassmonkey Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 (edited) [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1453643846' post='2961302'] Lots of love for ABC here. Personally I found them a bit of a disappointment because they were so ordinary compared with how brilliant Vice-Versa the previous band of Martin Fry, Mark White and Stephen Singleton were: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVXfUilHUIk[/media] [/quote] Saw Vice-Versa at The Warehouse in Leeds in the early 80s. Really good - had that soul boy kinda look and vibe, Happy days. Album wise The Stone Roses for me Edited January 24, 2016 by Bassmonkey Quote
Truckstop Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1453625698' post='2961055'] Songs From The Big Chair, Tears for fears? [/quote] Definitely mine! Quote
BigRedX Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 [quote name='Bassmonkey' timestamp='1453644575' post='2961308'] Saw Vice-Versa at The Warehouse in Leeds in the early 80s. Really good - had that soul boy kinda look and vibe, Happy days. Album wise The Stone Roses for me [/quote] I went to Sheffield (I was living in Swansea at the time) especially to see them in the early 80s (at the Hallamshire?) supported by two of Clock DVA. Awesome gig. Also Mark White was responsible for most of the vocals in Vice Versa - Martin Fry just played a Wasp synth. Quote
TheGreek Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Too many great albums from that era...here's a few which I'd propose: Tin Drum - Japan Your safe - Maxi Priest Steve McQueen - Prefab Sprout Tango in the Night - Fleetwood Mac Quote
Bassassin Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Frtom a 2016 revisionist perspective I have no idea - it was such a fertile era for music of many styles. But from the perspective of what made an impact on me at the time, and had a huge influence on me as a musician & songwriter, I'd say The Crossing by Big Country. Released in 1983 - the height of fashionista synth-pop & insipid white boy pop-funk, it was a tour de force of loud guitars used in unconventional ways, huge, emotive songs and impeccable, structured musicianship. [media]http://youtu.be/QByihCyvNJI[/media] [media]http://youtu.be/u3xcfOCqtqQ[/media] Quote
Hobbayne Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 The Jam _ Sound Affects George Harrison - Cloud 9 Dire Straits - Brothers in arms. Quote
sykilz Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 From my hard rockin perspective, Number of the Beast-Iron Maiden....the album that showed me the power of the dark side Pyromania-Def Leppard.....for me the perfect mix as they developed from a young raw hard rock band to the well oiled pop machine they became Misplaced Childhood-Marillion.......beautifully flowing concept album for people who missed out on them during the 70's...but this time with catchy bits too!!!! http://youtu.be/VZ5bS3_BCDs Quote
Sausages Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 If it's UK only then Talk Talk - The Colour of Spring is probably my fave 80's album. There are lots that come close though. Quote
Roger2611 Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Chameleons, Script of the Bridge The Cult, Love The Mission, God's Own Medicine Sisters Of Mercy, First and Last and Always 4 classic alternative albums of the 80's with only the Cult being anywhere near mainstream Quote
sprocketflup Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 (edited) oooh my The Cults Love album. Awesome record. And Ive remembered another, Fields of the Nephilims self titled debut was staggering **edit** got mixed up Dawnrazor was in front of The Nephilim Edited January 24, 2016 by sprocketflup Quote
lowdown Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 (edited) Another album I was into was 'Provision' by Scritti Politti (1988). http://youtu.be/wM9zHBKZsvQ Also 'Cupid and Psyche' by same band, mid 80's. Marcus Miller & Will Lee played on a couple of tracks. http://youtu.be/4Gje3gQxW9c Edited January 24, 2016 by lowdown Quote
Oopsdabassist Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 [quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1453645262' post='2961320'] [media]http://youtu.be/QByihCyvNJI[/media] [media]http://youtu.be/u3xcfOCqtqQ[/media] [/quote] Cracking choice sirrah I applaud and agree with you! Quote
arthurhenry Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 UK didn't release any albums in the 80s. Their last album Danger Money was released in '79. Well someone had to say it. Quote
HowieBass Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Hmmm, I suppose I'd have to say 'Hatful of Hollow' by The Smiths if only for the fact it's got 'How Soon Is Now?' on it! Quote
lonestar Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 (edited) Pretty much all of the albums mentioned so far would be in my top ten for the '80s, but notably So and Songs From the Big Chair. I'd also nominate talking Heads Remain in Light. Edited January 24, 2016 by lonestar Quote
Skybone Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 The Cult: Love Sisters of Mercy: First and Last and Always The Fields of the Nephlim: The Nephilim Loop: Fade Out The Subhumams: From the Cradle to the Grave Discharge: Hear Nothing, See Nothing, Say Nothing Carcass: Symphonies of Sickness Napalm Death: Scum Killing Joke: Eighties Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction: Tattooed Beat Messiah etc. Quote
howdenspur Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 I've had a slightly jaundiced view of the 80's, probably seen through the lens of a marriage which went pear shaped...But anyway: Closer - Joy Division The Crossing - Big Country Lexicon of Love - ABC Hatful of Hollow - Smiths Quote
arthurhenry Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Blizzard of Ozz - Ozzy Osbourne Stationary Traveller - Camel Live After Death - Iron Maiden Broadsword and the Beast - Jethro Tull Crest of a Knave - Jethro Tull We Want Moore - Gary Moore Run for Cover - Gary Moore Wild Frontier - Gary Moore Quote
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