The Best Rock Albums of the 80s: List, Tracks, Facts - Part One
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Period of the 80s had its own influence on the development of rock. It was during this period that heavier trends appeared, the boundaries between rock and pop music finally blurred. This period also marked the heyday of glam metal, which replaced glam rock. In general, metal in the 80s was gaining momentum, as well as alternative sound. All this, in turn, affects the further development of rock. in the '90s.
In today's article we will remember Best Rock Albums of the 80sThe musicians who have become classics of their time and genre, and who have inspired more than one legion of aspiring (at the time) musicians. To your attention first part of our rich and rich in artists and sounding selection... Enjoy listening!
AC/DC - Back In Black (1980)
An iconic album by an equally iconic Australian rock band that saw the light of day at the beginning of the decade. The title ("Return to Mourning."), as well as the cover of the record, which is entirely in black, were chosen for a reason: it was the first release of AC/DC without Bon Scottwho tragically died shortly before graduation. The lead vocals belong to Bon's receiver, To Brian Johnson.
Despite the mournful mood, the album presented the public with a number of high-profile hits, including the famous "Back in Black", "Hells Bells" and "Shoot to Thrill.". Scott was still alive when work on the record began. After his death, when Johnson replaced him, the band members decided to redo the material. "Back In Black." was a resounding commercial success, and today it is considered the third best-seller in history with a worldwide circulation of many millions.
Iron Maiden - Piece Of Mind (1983)
One of the most legendary heavy metal albums Iron Maiden! This record can safely be called truly intellectual, because it reflects the musicians' passion for books and movies. Many of the compositions contain beautiful references and plots inspired by the greatest works of...
For example, the hit "To Tame a Land." was inspired by the famous novel "Dune by Frank Herbert. Remarkably, that was what they originally wanted to call the song, "Dune. However, when the band asked the writer's representatives for permission to use the title, they were told that Herbert "does not like rock bands, in particular such heavy ones as Iron Maiden". The idea had to be abandoned...
Def Leppard - Hysteria (1987)
Today «Hysteria» is the best known and most popular album Def Leppard: The record has presented to the world six hits at once, and its worldwide circulation has long been counted in tens of millions... However - not for nothing did the band work on it for three whole years.
In many ways, such a long process of working on the record was due to by a horrible car crash., as a result of which the drummer Rick Allen lost his left arm. The recovery process was long and difficult, but the situation demonstrated the incredible cohesiveness of the team: the comrades waited patiently until their buddy came to a resourceful state and returned to his rig. Since Allen was now without one arm, a custom rig was made especially for him so that Rick could play with his legs.
A man whose willpower deserves enormous respect...
Styx - Paradise Theatre (1981)
Even if you are not a fan of StyxYou've probably heard this record (or at least a few tracks from it).
The album is unique in that it touches on American society - his hopes and his search for solutions to his problems, his search for himself and his confrontation with the cruel world... All this is presented in a very attractive form, in the form of a narrative About the Chicago Theater. This story (fictional, by the way, By Dennis Deyang) serves as a beautiful metaphor for America's changing times from the late 1970s to the 1980s. Perhaps that's why the concept record was so wildly popular in the rockers' homeland.
Slayer - Reign In Blood (1986)
Exactly "The kingdom in the blood." (as the title of the album translates) attracted the Slayer to a wider audience and fans of the metal genre in particular. The album, which was produced by Rick Rubin (which certainly had an impact on its quality and success) showed excellent chart performance, and many tracks from it became hits of their genre for decades to come.
This was the first time Rubin and Slayer worked together, which of course meant that there were no conflicts. Both sides tried to stick to their positions, and actively defended them, but... fortunately for the band Rick almost always won! His approach allowed the evolution of Slayer's sound, which was immediately noted by the public and critics alike. You could say it was from this record that the band a real career began.
Motörhead - Ace Of Spades (1980)
Today this record is considered to be one of the greatest records in rock history, and even its cover has gained a cult status! As in the case of Slayer, on the "Ace Of Spades" Motörhead worked with a person who was new to them - with Vic Mile. And it turned out to be a success. His approach, by the way, really appealed to the band members, because after the recording, by their own admission, they were completely satisfied.
Subsequently Lemmy recalled:
"Vic made me sing instead of shouting. And it worked!"
Shall we vote?
And lastly. little contest! All you have to do is vote in the comments for your favorite or best in your opinion album from the list, and to argue your position in detail. The best comment will go to in our next selectionwhich promises to be no less interesting and rock 'n' roll!
