Best Album of 1984

[Big Generator]

For me it's "Ride The Lightning" by Metallica.

 

[JN21]

Can't believe this hasn't been said yet

Let it Be - The Replacements

probably one of the best albums of the 80's

 

[Drummer Chris]

First Place= Van Halen 1984
Second Place goes to Deep Purple Perfect Strangers

 

[JIMI B]

The one that most readily comes to mind......

1984 - Van Halen

Sorry to point it out but van halen's 1984 was actually released in 1983 without a doubt my choice would have to be twisted sister -stay hungry

 

[Martin Q. Blank]

Sorry to point it out but van halen's 1984 was actually released in 1983

According to AllMusicGuide, "1984" was released January 9th, 1984.

http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&token=&sql=10:f9dgylkjxpsb

 

[Big Generator]

It has to be..."Street Talk" by Steve Perry.

 

[Music Wench]

Hmmmm....I didn't know he had a solo album....

 

[Nirvanadude]

Man, I started these threads and now I'm having a hell of a time coming up with answers.

Oh, hang on...there's a real clear choice here:

Have to agree to a point with you on Purple Rain Martin- It is a great album. I still play it in it's entirety from time to time. And I still pick up something new from it.

My choice, however, would be the Police Synchronicity (or was it released in 1983?)

 

[Big Generator]

Hmmmm....I didn't know he had a solo album....

Yes - and he released another one in 1994. "Street Talk" is a classic in the AOR genre...and a major reason for the tensions building to a critical level within Journey during the mid-80s. Perry decided to record a solo album partly to get back at Neal Schon who had been working with Sammy Hagar and Jan Hammer. And the revenge was sweet...."Street Talk" was a massive commercial success. Those were the days....

 

[Gearjammer]

According to AllMusicGuide, "1984" was released January 9th, 1984.

http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&token=&sql=10:f9dgylkjxpsb

Thanks for saving me some research Martin. That's the way I remember it. so, as it stands, my choice for Best album of 1984 remains, 1984.