The Great ’80s

The best music from the 80's

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The 1980s were a vibrant and influential decade for music, with various genres leaving their mark. Here are some highlights:

New Wave and Post-Punk: The 80s saw the rise of New Wave and Post-Punk bands like The Cure, Depeche Mode, and Joy Division. Their innovative sound blended rock, electronic elements, and introspective lyrics.
Arena Rock: Bands like Queen, Journey, and Foreigner filled stadiums with their epic rock anthems.
Pop Ballads: Power ballads ruled the airwaves, thanks to artists like Tina Turner, Cyndi Lauper, and Bryan Adams.
Big Hair and Shoulder Pads: Fashion was bold and extravagant. Hair was teased to the heavens, and shoulder pads made everyone look like they were ready to conquer the world.
Massive Stars: Prince, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Janet Jackson, Sade, and Cher—each left an indelible mark on music history.
Hip-Hop: The ’80s saw the rise of hip-hop as a cultural force. Artists like Run-D.M.C., LL Cool J, and Public Enemy used their rhymes to express the realities of urban life.
Glam Metal: Sunset Strip was ablaze with bands like Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Poison, and Guns N’ Roses. Their wild antics and anthemic rock anthems defined the glam metal scene.
New Romantic Synth-Pop: Acts like Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, and Culture Club embraced flamboyant fashion and synthesized sounds. MTV played their videos on repeat.
Thriller: Michael Jackson’s album “Thriller” shattered records and gave us timeless hits like “Billie Jean” and “Beat It.” The music video for the title track remains iconic.
Alternative Rock: Bands like R.E.M., The Smiths, and U2 brought alternative rock to the forefront. Their introspective lyrics and distinctive sounds resonated with listeners.
Loud, Crazy, and Messy: The ’80s were unapologetically over-the-top From neon colors to MTV music videos, everything was dialed up to 11.