i would've posted more obviously known covers if allmusic.com actually had the scans lol,

but their overall one and the same format makes it easier to make this collage ... might add more later

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I don't own that many albums from 1980.

1. Prince - Dirty Mind
2. Killing Joke - Killing Joke
3. Joy Division - Closer
4. Bauhaus - In The Flat Field
5. The B-52's - Wild Planet
6. X - Los Angeles
7. The Jacksons - Triumph
8. Siouxsie And The Banshees - Kaleidoscope
9. The Cure - 17 Seconds
10. Plasmatics - New Hope For The Wretched

great adds ... how could i overlook The Jacksons' "Triumph"

Since you posted most of my fave from that year. Here's my addition:

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I thought Royal Flush was from 1982

Harlepolis said:

Since you posted most of my fave from that year. Here's my addition:

[Edited 10/9/10 8:03am]

Cool adds Harlepolis

Harlepolis said:

I thought Royal Flush was from 1982

As far as i can see, my copy shows 1980 printed on it.

Same seem to have happened with the group below.

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When you start listing stuff from 80-84, it is just STULTIFYING.

The "industry" hasn't managed as much quality output as we got in any 6 months during that time in the last entire DECADE (maybe longer).

Current charts are a pathetic drooling embarassment by comparison (pick any genre).

And you guys are being generous...sticking just to the albums released.

Start digging into the 12"s / one-off singles from 80-84 & you have another whole amazing thread

JamFanHot said:

And you guys are being generous...sticking just to the albums released.

Start digging into the 12"s / one-off singles from 80-84 & you have another whole amazing thread

Don't get me started lol ... i'd be posting here for days. As for you previous post, i think there's an amount of interesting independent releases by some current artists who promote their work

on their own, through cdbaby, etc. I listen to an online station such as www.solarradio.com (though not as often as before), and if you think of it, then this station does actually some good

exploring for listeners in advance. By recording occasionally some shows or noting an artist or song which is played, i've been informed about excellent releases from the independent area.

[Edited 10/9/10 8:49am]

If ya really wanna have an overview about what has been released on 12" from say, late 70's to mid-80's, then start browsing over here lol

[Edited 10/9/10 8:52am]

Very interesting year.

Its funny reading this thread, and then remember this article I read about MJ's Thriller being the wake of a dead industry(post-disco) and that there weren't ANY good records being produced. That it was similar to the drought we're suffering from now.

And whats crazy is everybody seem to co-sign with that notion, WTF, 80-82 gave life to albums that still shine some inspiration on young & upcoming artists.

Shango said:

JamFanHot said:

And you guys are being generous...sticking just to the albums released.

Start digging into the 12"s / one-off singles from 80-84 & you have another whole amazing thread

Don't get me started lol ... i'd be posting here for days. As for you previous post, i think there's an amount of interesting independent releases by some current artists who promote their work

on their own, through cdbaby, etc. I listen to an online station such as www.solarradio.com (though not as often as before), and if you think of it, then this station does actually some good

exploring for listeners in advance. By recording occasionally some shows or noting an artist or song which is played, i've been informed about excellent releases from the independent area.

[Edited 10/9/10 8:49am]

I agree...there's always good shit if you're willing to dig. My point is tho.....just the comparitive VOLUME & quality of stuff from that time. Dig all ya want, the 2010 list is just a TAD shorter & less impressive than 1980.

I'm dubious that much of the last decade's output will continue to inspire 30 years on.

i hear ya ... yeah, hopefully some quality stuff will stand the test of time

Harlepolis said:

Its funny reading this thread, and then remember this article I read about MJ's Thriller being the wake of a dead industry(post-disco) and that there weren't ANY good records being produced. That it was similar to the drought we're suffering from now.

And whats crazy is everybody seem to co-sign with that notion, WTF, 80-82 gave life to albums that still shine some inspiration on young & upcoming artists.

sounds odd indeed ... is that a recent article online ? ... or printed back then in a magazine ?

Harlepolis said:

Its funny reading this thread, and then remember this article I read about MJ's Thriller being the wake of a dead industry(post-disco) and that there weren't ANY good records being produced. That it was similar to the drought we're suffering from now.

And whats crazy is everybody seem to co-sign with that notion, WTF, 80-82 gave life to albums that still shine some inspiration on young & upcoming artists.

They generalize it as if 1980-1982 had bad music or something. They had great music and R&B records were crossing over to pop even if not to the degree that MJ's got. To be frank, they credit MJ for being the "answer" to a recession that was going on then.

Beautiful to see that collection. That takes me to my happy place. Sad that it was 30 years ago.

glad you enjoyed yeah, it's a happy place from the past. Luckily we can hear those songs anytime and which can take us back there

Shango said:

Harlepolis said:

Its funny reading this thread, and then remember this article I read about MJ's Thriller being the wake of a dead industry(post-disco) and that there weren't ANY good records being produced. That it was similar to the drought we're suffering from now.

And whats crazy is everybody seem to co-sign with that notion, WTF, 80-82 gave life to albums that still shine some inspiration on young & upcoming artists.

sounds odd indeed ... is that a recent article online ? ... or printed back then in a magazine ?

Its a new notion that appeared in the aftermath of MJ's death, damn near every tribute article that talks about him, puts light on that so-called notion. The discussions in Afronerd's blogtalk radio spot, is the top of my head.

Sorry to bring MJ in this thread btw the police here are touchy about his mentions.

Shango said:

glad you enjoyed yeah, it's a happy place from the past. Luckily we can hear those songs anytime and which can take us back there

The other sad thing, these songs sound just as fresh today and better than anything released in the past 15 years. Thats my opinion and i'm sticking to it.

Thanks Harlepolis and no problem about MJ's mention. Always welcomed

Shango said:

Cool adds Harlepolis

Harlepolis said:

I thought Royal Flush was from 1982

As far as i can see, my copy shows 1980 printed on it.

" Before being licenced for distribution nationally by GEC Records in Chicago, this album was first pressed in small numbers locally

by the tiny independant Texas based Lucky Records label. This GEC press is the second run of the title. "

Royal Flush - Hot Spot (V...at Discogs

Same seem to have happened with the group below.

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Oh ok but I'm SURE that Sylvia Striplin album is from 1981

you forgot my absolute all time favorite....a perfect album.

Harlepolis said:

Oh ok but I'm SURE that Sylvia Striplin album is from 1981

yup you're right thanks for the headsup i'll edit in a minute

Bulldog said:

you forgot my absolute all time favorite....a perfect album.

true that ! Midnight Love Affair

Quite a year

The beginning of the end

minneapolisFunq said:

The beginning of the end