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in a year that gave us Live Aid and vh1
these are the albums that shine the
brightest welcome to watchmojo.com and
today we’re counting down our picks for
the top ten albums of 1985
[Music]
for this list we’re looking at the
critically acclaimed and commercially
successful and counting down what we
consider to be the seminal albums of
1985
[Music]
number 10 pounds of love Kate Bush
[Music]
after the disappointment that was her
previous album the dreaming hounds of
love returned bush to the public eye
specifically in the UK word became her
second album to go to number one on the
UK album chart
[Music]
some you
with the first side featuring many hit
singles including one of her most
popular running up that hill the second
half contains a story of a person alone
in the ocean creating a complex and
diverse album for listeners
Bush transcended pop with this album and
many consider it to be a classic in the
genre
number nine psycho candy the Jesus and
Mary Chain
she takes
a truly influential album that not many
mainstream listeners have heard of
psycho candy helped pave the way for a
future generation
with this debut albums the band turned
the pop music genre on its head through
the use of heavy guitar feedback
creating a unique mix that influence the
shoegazing and alternative rock scene in
the 1990s often considered one of the
greatest albums of all time
the Jesus and Mary Chain created a
musical gem that eventually reached gold
certification in the United Kingdom as
well as some recognition from the film
world
[Music]
number eight the head on the door the
cure the head on the door proved to be
the cures breakthrough into mainstream
success entering the top 20 in many
different countries and earning critical
acclaim upon its release
the band’s sixth release it marked the
return of bassist simon gallup and was
eventually certified gold in the UK and
the US among other countries
[Music]
featuring the gothic rock and post-punk
sound the band is famously known for
songs like in-between days and close to
me became major hits from the band with
both songs trading on the Billboard Hot
100
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number seven Tim the replacement
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after the critical success that was the
independently released leaded be The
Replacements followed up that 1984 album
by signing to major label sire and
releasing Tim only a year later
[Applause]
the alternative punk rock band made a
splash in critical circles in 1985
appearing on many year-end and eventual
best of all time lists despite its lack
of commercial success
[Music]
it only peaked at number 183 on the
Billboard 200 but the music is what
makes an album not the coffee sold the
album’s contrast between jangle pop and
window shattering rock created a unique
sonic landscape one that influenced rock
and roll for years to come
[Music]
number six Meat Is Murder
dismiss Meat Is Murder was every bit as
politically charged as the title makes
you believe and it’s all the more
impactful for it
the album was the most successful for
the band from England hitting number one
on the UK album chart and receiving
claim upon release with critics lauding
the music and the political feat
[Music]
some topics include the vegetarianism
stance of the title track and also anti
corporal punishment songs aimed at the
government it was an emotionally charged
and musically diverse thrill-ride
and one of the best records of the year
number five Whitney Houston
I finally to come home and the album
that started this stars worldwide fame
Whitney Houston featured the singer at
her most tender and emotional
[Music]
inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame
this album introduced the world to
Whitney’s powerful voice and has been
claimed as one of the best debut albums
ever receiving four Grammy nominations
and shattering commercial records left
and right the album has sold over 25
million copies as it was first released
[Music]
showcasing the early stages in the
career of a pop music legend Whitney
Houston was no doubt a defining album
and voice of the year
1985
[Music]
number four no jacket required bill
Collins
a rare successful solo act Phil Collins
previously from the classic rock band
Genesis released no jacket required in
January and became a major hit with
audiences and critics all four of the
singles charted within the top ten and
it has sold over 25 million copies
signifying a fantastic commercial appeal
[Music]
it was also a favorably reviewed with
critics praising the instrumentation in
particular the heavy drumming winning
the Grammy for album of the year
collins created an 80s classic with his
blend of soft rock and new wave sounds
[Music]
number three Rain Dogs Tom Waits
[Music]
regarded as one of the best albums by
the experimental rock legend Tom Waits
Rain Dogs is known particularly for its
wide range of musical genres he
channeled his inner Springsteen for
songs like downtown train and then would
bring in the conga drums for tracks like
jockey full of bourbon it’s a musical
gift that keeps on givin
featuring the killer guitar skills of
Keith Richards and the signature vocals
of Tom Waits
Rolling Stone pitchfork and slant
magazine have all called Rain Dogs one
of the greatest albums of the 1980s
[Music]
[Music]
number two brothers in arms’ dire
straits
[Music]
dire straits had the world in the palm
of their hands in 1985 due in no small
part to the release of brothers-in-arms
[Music]
it was an immediate commercial success
spending 7 weeks at number one in the US
and tend to top the UK charts eventually
becoming one of the highest selling
albums ever
[Music]
it was also critically acclaimed and won
two Grammys and a Brit Award with Mark
Knopfler’s signature voice and his
shredding guitar dire straits created a
true Rock classic
[Music]
before we look at our top album of 1985
here are a few honorable mentions
[Music]
[Applause]
one
go back to your
[Music]
[Music]
yeah
[Music]
number one songs from the big chair
Tears for Fears an album that perfectly
represents the mid 80s songs from the
big chair was Tears for Fears
best-selling album and one of the 80s
best with their trademark vocals and
synthesizers the band helped popularize
the new waves onra and created the
signature musical sound of the 1980s
[Music]
it was an immediate hit with five huge
singles that still received massive
airplay today it helped define a sound
for a generation and the dreamy music
still sounds great
thirty years later
[Music]
do you agree with our list what album
from 1985 is your favorite
four more rocking top 10s published
every day be sure to subscribe to
watchmojo.com
[Music]
you
[Music]
in a year that gave us Live Aid and vh1
these are the albums that shine the
brightest welcome to watchmojo.com and
today we’re counting down our picks for
the top ten albums of 1985
[Music]
for this list we’re looking at the
critically acclaimed and commercially
successful and counting down what we
consider to be the seminal albums of
1985
[Music]
number 10 pounds of love Kate Bush
[Music]
after the disappointment that was her
previous album the dreaming hounds of
love returned bush to the public eye
specifically in the UK word became her
second album to go to number one on the
UK album chart
[Music]
some you
with the first side featuring many hit
singles including one of her most
popular running up that hill the second
half contains a story of a person alone
in the ocean creating a complex and
diverse album for listeners
Bush transcended pop with this album and
many consider it to be a classic in the
genre
number nine psycho candy the Jesus and
Mary Chain
she takes
a truly influential album that not many
mainstream listeners have heard of
psycho candy helped pave the way for a
future generation
with this debut albums the band turned
the pop music genre on its head through
the use of heavy guitar feedback
creating a unique mix that influence the
shoegazing and alternative rock scene in
the 1990s often considered one of the
greatest albums of all time
the Jesus and Mary Chain created a
musical gem that eventually reached gold
certification in the United Kingdom as
well as some recognition from the film
world
[Music]
number eight the head on the door the
cure the head on the door proved to be
the cures breakthrough into mainstream
success entering the top 20 in many
different countries and earning critical
acclaim upon its release
the band’s sixth release it marked the
return of bassist simon gallup and was
eventually certified gold in the UK and
the US among other countries
[Music]
featuring the gothic rock and post-punk
sound the band is famously known for
songs like in-between days and close to
me became major hits from the band with
both songs trading on the Billboard Hot
100
[Music]
number seven Tim the replacement
[Music]
after the critical success that was the
independently released leaded be The
Replacements followed up that 1984 album
by signing to major label sire and
releasing Tim only a year later
[Applause]
the alternative punk rock band made a
splash in critical circles in 1985
appearing on many year-end and eventual
best of all time lists despite its lack
of commercial success
[Music]
it only peaked at number 183 on the
Billboard 200 but the music is what
makes an album not the coffee sold the
album’s contrast between jangle pop and
window shattering rock created a unique
sonic landscape one that influenced rock
and roll for years to come
[Music]
number six Meat Is Murder
dismiss Meat Is Murder was every bit as
politically charged as the title makes
you believe and it’s all the more
impactful for it
the album was the most successful for
the band from England hitting number one
on the UK album chart and receiving
claim upon release with critics lauding
the music and the political feat
[Music]
some topics include the vegetarianism
stance of the title track and also anti
corporal punishment songs aimed at the
government it was an emotionally charged
and musically diverse thrill-ride
and one of the best records of the year
number five Whitney Houston
I finally to come home and the album
that started this stars worldwide fame
Whitney Houston featured the singer at
her most tender and emotional
[Music]
inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame
this album introduced the world to
Whitney’s powerful voice and has been
claimed as one of the best debut albums
ever receiving four Grammy nominations
and shattering commercial records left
and right the album has sold over 25
million copies as it was first released
[Music]
showcasing the early stages in the
career of a pop music legend Whitney
Houston was no doubt a defining album
and voice of the year
1985
[Music]
number four no jacket required bill
Collins
a rare successful solo act Phil Collins
previously from the classic rock band
Genesis released no jacket required in
January and became a major hit with
audiences and critics all four of the
singles charted within the top ten and
it has sold over 25 million copies
signifying a fantastic commercial appeal
[Music]
it was also a favorably reviewed with
critics praising the instrumentation in
particular the heavy drumming winning
the Grammy for album of the year
collins created an 80s classic with his
blend of soft rock and new wave sounds
[Music]
number three Rain Dogs Tom Waits
[Music]
regarded as one of the best albums by
the experimental rock legend Tom Waits
Rain Dogs is known particularly for its
wide range of musical genres he
channeled his inner Springsteen for
songs like downtown train and then would
bring in the conga drums for tracks like
jockey full of bourbon it’s a musical
gift that keeps on givin
featuring the killer guitar skills of
Keith Richards and the signature vocals
of Tom Waits
Rolling Stone pitchfork and slant
magazine have all called Rain Dogs one
of the greatest albums of the 1980s
[Music]
[Music]
number two brothers in arms’ dire
straits
[Music]
dire straits had the world in the palm
of their hands in 1985 due in no small
part to the release of brothers-in-arms
[Music]
it was an immediate commercial success
spending 7 weeks at number one in the US
and tend to top the UK charts eventually
becoming one of the highest selling
albums ever
[Music]
it was also critically acclaimed and won
two Grammys and a Brit Award with Mark
Knopfler’s signature voice and his
shredding guitar dire straits created a
true Rock classic
[Music]
before we look at our top album of 1985
here are a few honorable mentions
[Music]
[Applause]
one
go back to your
[Music]
[Music]
yeah
[Music]
number one songs from the big chair
Tears for Fears an album that perfectly
represents the mid 80s songs from the
big chair was Tears for Fears
best-selling album and one of the 80s
best with their trademark vocals and
synthesizers the band helped popularize
the new waves onra and created the
signature musical sound of the 1980s
[Music]
it was an immediate hit with five huge
singles that still received massive
airplay today it helped define a sound
for a generation and the dreamy music
still sounds great
thirty years later
[Music]
do you agree with our list what album
from 1985 is your favorite
four more rocking top 10s published
every day be sure to subscribe to
watchmojo.com
[Music]
you
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