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Pretty hard to ignore this LP if you were listening to the radio (or more accurately watching MTV which showed videos then) in the early 80s. I think…
Second LP from San Francisco based Translator, most well known for the single “Everywhere That I’m Not” (which was on their debut album in ’82). “Un-Alone” is probably…
Thomas Dolby, The Golden Age of Wireless, 1983 on Capitol The album originally came out in 1982, but was reissued a number of times – this is a…
U2, New Year’s Day (Long Version) 12″ single, 1983 on Island. B-side tracks are recorded live at Werchter Belgium July 1982 from the soubdtrack to TV special. Steve…
Bob Dylan, Infidels, 1983 on Columbia. 80s Dylan, with Jokerman, I and I, Don’t Fall Apart On Me Tonight. Band includes Sly and Robbie, Mick Talyor, Mark Knopfler,…
The Waterboys, self-titled LP, 1986 on Chrysalis. In the UK, this came out in 1983 (on the Chicken Jazz label) , and was followed later by the 1984…
Hooters, Amore, 1983 on Antenna Records. If you know The Hooters, it’s likely from “All You Zombies,” or “And We Danced” which were on heavy MTV rotation in…
Let’s Active, Afoot, 1983 on I.R.S. Records. Mitch Easter may be more famous for his production work with R.E.M. and others, but Let’s Active was also a great…
Jimmy Cliff, The Power and the Glory, 1983 on Columbia. Mid 80s reggae from the great James Chambers OM, aka Jimmy Cliff.
The Call, Modern Romans, 1983 on Mercury Michael Been, Greg Freedman, Scott Musick, Tom Ferrier, Steve Huddleston, and Garth Hudson ( of The Band) – this was the…
Herbie Hancock, Future Shock, 1983 on Columbia. Platinum selling LP, with Rockit on constant MTV rotation back in the day. When I heard it back then I had…
Echo & The Bunnymen, The Killing Moon (All Night Version), 1983 on Sire. 12″ maxi-single with a 9+ minute version of one of my favorite Echo & The…
R.E.M., Murmur, 1983 on IRS Records. Such a brilliant LP from beginning to end – Radio Free Europe but also Perfect Circle, Moral Kiosk, West of Fields. via…
U2, War, 1983 on Island. This is where I originally got on board with U2, then went back to Boy and October. Love this album from beginning to…
Stray Cats, Rant N’ Rave with the Stray Cats, 1983 on EMI America Third studio album from Lee Rocker, Jim Phantom, and Brian Setzer, produced by Dave Edmunds…
David Bowie, Let’s Dance, 1983 on EMI America. Produced by Bowie and Nile Rodgers with guitar work by Stevie Ray Vaughan Cowrites with Iggy Pop (China Girl) and…
Various Artists, Flashdance (Original Soundtrack From the Motion Picture), 1983 on Casablanca One of the must have soundtracks of 80s cinema (alongside Footloose and The Breakfast Club). “She’s…
Men At Work, Cargo, 1983 on Columbia. Their second album: It’s A Mistake, Dr. Heckyll & Mr. Jive, Overkill – they were not one hit wonders after Who…
UB40, Live, 1983 on DEP International. UK pressing, recorded on tour in Ireland in 1982. Love these early tunes: Burden of Shame, Tyler, One in Ten, Sardonicus. (Dont…
Thompson Twins, Side Kicks, 1983 on Arista. In the UK this was “Quick Step & Side Kick”, with a different track order but the same tunes. I always…