I picked up a copy of Classic Rock about a month ago. It's a great rag just a little pricey.
Anyway they had an article on albums from 1980, which just got me thinking what is my favorite album from 1980.... there are so many to choose from.
I went with AC/DC - Back in Black as it was my initiation into the Metal Fraternity.... how bout you? make a choice don't wimp out....
to quote a friend of mine
'DECIDE'
snooloui Metal master
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Subject: Re: Albums of 1980 Wed Apr 07, 2010 12:26 pm
Classic Rock's great. As for my favourite album, it would be Wheels of Steel. I enjoy more songs that album than I do on any of the others.
manny mini boss
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Subject: Re: Albums of 1980 Wed Apr 07, 2010 12:33 pm
I choose 'Back In Black' because it is an incredible album and the band came back from a tragedy in an incredible manner. Losing a frontman like Bon Scott on a professional level is diffcult enough, but managing to pick the perfect frontman like Brian Johnson who was not a Bon clone and create 'Back In Black' a landmark album in the wake of such a loss is why this album got my vote.
exact33 The King
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Subject: Re: Albums of 1980 Wed Apr 07, 2010 12:42 pm
I am not sure i can choose. I could go with all of these:
AC/DC - Back In Black Iron Maiden - Iron Maiden Black Sabbath - Heaven and Hell Judas Priest - British Steel
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Subject: Re: Albums of 1980 Wed Apr 07, 2010 12:42 pm
just based on personal preference:
Heaven and Hell
with "Iron Maiden" running a close second.
manny mini boss
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Subject: Re: Albums of 1980 Wed Apr 07, 2010 12:45 pm
Wow, looking over that list of albums in 1980, they where all amazing and all still hold up pretty well.
ultmetal Administrator
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Subject: Re: Albums of 1980 Wed Apr 07, 2010 1:13 pm
Went with Heaven & Hell but I seriously considered Scream Dream, Ace of Spades and Cultosaurus Erectus.
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Lurideath Metal is in my blood
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Subject: Re: Albums of 1980 Wed Apr 07, 2010 1:20 pm
I went with Black Sabbath - Heaven and Hell.
Hamer12 Metal master
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Subject: Re: Albums of 1980 Wed Apr 07, 2010 1:39 pm
Ace of Spades!!!
JDC Metal novice
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Subject: Re: Albums of 1980 Wed Apr 07, 2010 1:44 pm
exact33 wrote:
I am not sure i can choose. I could go with all of these:
AC/DC - Back In Black Iron Maiden - Iron Maiden Black Sabbath - Heaven and Hell Judas Priest - British Steel
same here
Stender The lost Ramone
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Subject: Re: Albums of 1980 Wed Apr 07, 2010 1:51 pm
Iron maidens s/t.
XYZ Card-carrying Van Halen Freak
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Subject: Re: Albums of 1980 Wed Apr 07, 2010 1:54 pm
Women And Children First
Thrasher73 Much Cooler than the other 72
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Subject: Re: Albums of 1980 Wed Apr 07, 2010 2:07 pm
Went with Heaven and Hell.Could have easily picked Back in Black or Women and Children First.
thejokeriv Metal is my Life
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Subject: Re: Albums of 1980 Wed Apr 07, 2010 2:13 pm
Hard one!!!!! I went with back In black but it could easily have been Iron Maiden, Def Leppard, Black Sabbath, Ozzy, Van Halen, Motorhead or Judas Priest! What a year for Metal!!!!!
mc666 Master Sailboat
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Subject: Re: Albums of 1980 Wed Apr 07, 2010 2:18 pm
went with British Steel, although Ace of Spades kicks ass too!
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Gilbert Metal is Forever
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Subject: Re: Albums of 1980 Wed Apr 07, 2010 2:19 pm
All of them are amazing. I didn't see though Metallica's ride the lightning
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Subject: Re: Albums of 1980 Wed Apr 07, 2010 2:22 pm
Gilbert wrote:
All of them are amazing. I didn't see though Metallica's ride the lightning
That's because that album was -4 years old in 1980.
MetalRob331 Dinky Do
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Subject: Re: Albums of 1980 Wed Apr 07, 2010 2:23 pm
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