Lists of Bests: Pitchfork Media's "Top 100 Albums of the 1980s" http://www.listsofbests.com/list/54 It's said that the 1980s are responsible for the worst fashion, fads, and music of any decade of the 20th century. But as we see the decade recycled and updated with post-millennial minimalism, it's becoming clear that the 1980s had more to offer than we've given them credit for. As the calendar left the classless earthtones and polyester of the 1970s behind, musicians looked to the future for inspiration in new genres. With this feature, Pitchfork seeks to prove that, amidst the smooth-jazz of Kenny G, the vanilla soul of Hall & Oates, and the white-trash hair-rock of Warrant, lay a revolution in sound. It is to the vision and perseverance of many of these artists that we owe the roots of hip-hop, synth-pop, and most notably for this publication, alternative and indie rock. Respect is due. 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The Smiths</div> Surfer Rosa http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/64139 <div id="position">7</div><div class="item-image" style="padding:3px;float:left;"><a href="http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/64139"><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41079B240YL._SL75_.jpg" /></a></div><div style="font-size: 12px;"> by Pixies</div> Rain Dogs http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/60193 <div id="position">8</div><div class="item-image" style="padding:3px;float:left;"><a href="http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/60193"><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51k7iW58xsL._SL75_.jpg" /></a></div><div style="font-size: 12px;"> by Tom Waits</div> It Takes a Nation of Millions http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/64114 <div id="position">9</div><div class="item-image" style="padding:3px;float:left;"><a href="http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/64114"><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Z8N7XWSTL._SL75_.jpg" /></a></div><div style="font-size: 12px;"> by Public 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