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Tom’s Top 5’s: Albums of 1981

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Tom Emanuel

1981 was a big year in the history of rock music. First, it was the year that arena rock exploded. Escape (Journey). 4 (Foreigner). Paradise Theater (Styx). Hi Infidelity (REO Speedwagon – released at the end of 1980, but went on to … Continue reading →

Posted in Top 5's | Tagged ABBA, Alturas de Macchu Picchu, Bad for Good, Electric Light Orchestra, ELO, Euro pop, Jim Steinman, Los Jaivas, Meat Loaf, Moving Pictures, prog, progressive rock, Rush, The Visitors, Time, Top 5 Albums of 1981 | 1 Comment

Tom’s Top 5’s: Albums of 1980

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Tom Emanuel

As a Beatles fan, perhaps 1980’s primary musical significance for me is that it was the year we lost John Lennon. Which would be awful no matter the circumstances, but it’s especially tragic seeing as how John had just returned … Continue reading →

Posted in Top 5's | Tagged ABBA, Alan Parsons, Alan Parsons Project, art rock, Dire Straits, Duke, Euro pop, Gaucho, Genesis, John Lennon, Mark Knopfler, progressive rock, Steely Dan, Super Trouper, Top 5 Albums of 1980, Turn of a Friendly Card | 2 Comments

Tag Archives: Euro pop

Tom’s Top 5’s: Albums of 1981

Tom’s Top 5’s: Albums of 1980

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