Rock (1980s) (Reference)

The reference list includes records that have been obtained and/or rated (in blue) as well as many other records that have been recommended from various sources.

ABC [1982– ]

• The Lexicon of Love [1982, Mercury], B+
• Beauty Stab [1983, Mercury], B+(*)
• Absolutely [1990, Mercury]
• The Best of ABC (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1982–87, Mercury], B–

The A-Bones [1988– ]

• The Life of Riley [1991, Norton]

Paula Abdul (1962– )

• Greatest Hits [(2000), Virgin]

Barry Adamson (1958– )

• Moss Side Story [1989, Mute]

The Adolescents [1981– ]

• The Adolescents [1981, Frontier]

Afghan Whigs [1988– ]

• Congregation [1991, Sub Pop]
• Gentlemen [1993, Elektra], B+
• What Jail Is Like [1994, Elektra]
• Black Love [1996, Elektra]
• 1965 [1998, Columbia]
• Do to the Beast [2014, Sub Pop], B+(**)

Age of Chance [1987–1990]

• Crush Collision [1987, Virgin], B+

Agent Orange [1981– ]

• Living in Darkness [1981, Rhino]
• This Is the Voice [1986, Enigma]

The Alarm [1984–1991]

• Strength [1985, IRS]
• Standards [(1990), IRS]
• The Best of the Alarm and Mike Peters [(1998), EMI]

Alien Sex Fiend [1983– ]

• Drive My Rocket: Collection, Vol. 1 [(1994), Cleopatra]
• I'm Her Frankenstein: Collection, Vol. 2 [(1995), Cleopatra]
• The Singles 1983–1995 [1983–95, Anagram]
• Fiend at the Controls [(1998), 13th Moon]

All [1988–2000]

• Allroy Sez [1988, Cruz]
• Problematic [2000, Epitaph]

GG Allin (1956–93)

• Freaks, Faggots, Drunks and Junkies [1988, Awareness]
• The Troubled Troubadour + Bonus Tracks [1982–90, Mountain], C
• Hated (Original Soundtrack) [1993, Performance]

Marc Almond (1959– )

• Stories of Johnny [1985, Some Bizarre]
• A Woman's Story [1986, Virgin]
• Mother First and Her Five Daughters [1987, Some Bizarre]
• Stars We Are [1988, Capitol]
• Jacques [1989, Some Bizarre]
• Twelve Years of Tears [(1993), Sire]

Alphaville [1984– ]

• The Singles Collection [(1988), Atlantic]

Altered Images [1981–1983]

• Happy Birthday [1981, Portrait]
• Collected Images [(1984), Epic]
• I Could Be Happy: The Best of Altered Images [(1997), Epic/Legacy]

Dave Alvin (1955– )

• Romeo's Escape [1987, Epic], B+
• Blue Blvd. [1991, Hightone], B+(***)
• Museum of Heart [1993, Hightone], B
• King of California [1994, Hightone], A
• Interstate City [1996, Hightone], B+
• Blackjack David [1998, Hightone], A–
• Live From Austin TX [1999, New West], B+(**)
• Out in California [2001, Hightone]
• Public Domain: Songs From the Wild Land [2000, Hightone], B–
• West of the West [2006, Yep Roc]
• Dave Alvin and the Guilty Women [2008, Yep Roc], B+(**)
• Eleven Eleven [2011, Yep Roc], A–
• w/Phil Alvin: Common Ground: Dave and Phil Alvin Play and Sing the Songs of Big Bill Broonzy [2014, Yep Roc], A–
• w/Phil Alvin: Lost Time [2015, Yep Roc], B+(*)
• w/Jimmie Dale Gilmore: Downey to Lubbock [2018, Yep Roc], A–
• The Third Mind: The Third Mind [2020, Yep Roc], A–
• From an Old Guitar: Rare and Unreleased Recordings [(2020), New West], B+(***)
• The Third Mind: The Third Mind / 2 [2023, Yep Roc], B+(***)
• w/Jimmie Dale Gilmore: TexiCali [2024, Yep Roc], A–

Phil Alvin (1953– )

• Unsung Stories [1986, Slash], B+
• County Fair 2000 [1994, Hightone], A–

American Music Club [1986–1995]

• California [1988, Frontier]
• Everclear [1991, Alias]

Laurie Anderson (1947– )

• Big Science [1982, Nonesuch], A–
• Mister Heartbreak [1984, Warner Brothers], A–
• The United States Live [1984, Warner Brothers, 5 LP], A
• Home of the Brave [1986, Warner Brothers], A
• Strange Angels [1989, Warner Brothers], A+
• Bright Red / Tightrope [1994, Warner Brothers], B
• The Ugly One With the Jewels [1995, Warner Brothers], B
• Talk Normal: The Laurie Anderson Anthology [1982–95, Rhino, 2 CD], A–
• Life on a String [2001, Nonesuch]
• Homeland [2010, Nonesuch], B+(***)
• Heart of a Dog [2015, Nonesuch], A–
• w/Kronos Quartet: Landfall [2018, Nonesuch], A–
• w/Tenzin Choegyal, Jesse Paris Smith: Songs From the Bardo [2019, Smithsonian Folkways], B+(***)
• Amelia [2024, Nonesuch], A–

Thomas Anderson

• Alright It Was Frank — And He's Risen from the Dead and Gone Off with his Truck [1988, Out There], A–
• Blues for the Flying Dutchman [1993, Dutch East], B+
• Moon Going Down [1996, Marilyn]
• Bolide [1998, Red River], A–
• Norman, Oklahoma [2003, Red River]
• The Moon in Transit (Four-Track Demos, 1996–2009) [1996–2009, Out There], A–
• On Becoming Human: Four-Track Love Songs [2013, Out There], A–
• Heaven [2016, Out There], B+(***)
• My Songs Are the House I Live In [2017, Out There], A–
• Analog Summer (Four-Tracks and Then Some) [2020, Out There], B+(**)
• Ladies and Germs [2021, Out There], A–
• The Debris Field: Lo-Fi Flotsam and Raged Recriminations, 2000–2021 [2020–2021, Out There], A–
• Hello, I'm From the Future [2024, Out There], A–

Angry Samoans [1980–1988]

• Inside My Brain [1980, Triple X]
• Back from Samoa [1982, Triple X], A–
• Yesterday Started Tomorrow [1986, PVC, EP]
• Gimme Samoa: 31 Garbage-Pit Hits [1980–86, PVC], A–
• STP Not LSD [1988, PVC], B
• The Unboxed Set [1980–88, Triple X]

Anthrax [1984– ]

• Among the Living [1987, Megaforce]

Antietam [1985– ]

• Burgoo [1990, Triple X]
• Rope-a-Dope [1994, Homestead]
• Victory Park [2004, Carrot Top], B

Anti-Nowhere League [1982– ]

• We Are ... The League [1982, WXYZ]
• The Best of the Anti-Nowhere League [(1993), Cleopatra]

Steve Arrington (1956– )

• Steve Arrington's Hall of Fame: I [1983, Atlantic]
• Steve Arrington's Hall of Fame: Positive Power [1984, Atlantic]
• Dancin' in the Key of Life [1985, Atlantic], B+(***)
• The Jammin' National Anthem [1986, Atlantic]
• Down to the Lowest Terms: The Soul Sessions [2019–2020, Stones Throw], B+(*)

Arsenal [1989–1990]

• Factory Smog [1990, Touch & Go]

Art of Noise [1984– ]

• (Who's Afraid of) The Art of Noise [1984, Island]
• In Visible Silence [1986, China/Polydor], B+(***)
• In No Sense? Nonsense! [1987, Chrysalis]
• The Best of the Art of Nosie [(1988), China/Polydor]

Artists United Against Apartheid [1985– ]

• Sun City [1985, Manhattan], A–

Asia [1982– ]

• Asia [1982, Geffen]
• Then and Now [(1990), Geffen]

Sweet Pea Atkinson (1945–2020)

• Don't Walk Away [1982, Island], B+

Au Pairs [1981–1983]

• Playling With a Different Sex [1981, Human]
• Sense and Sensuality [1982, Kamera], B

Aztec Camera [1983– ]

• High Land, Hard Rain [1983, Sire], A
• Knife [1984, Sire], B+
• Love [1987, Sire], A–
• Stray [1990, Sire], B
• Dreamland [1993, Sire]

Babyface (1959– )

• Tender Lover [1989, Solar]
• A Closer Look [1991, Epic]
• For the Cool in You [1993, Epic]
• The Day [1996, Epic], B+
• The Essential Babyface [1989–97, Epic], B+
• A Collection of His Greatest Hits [1989–2000, Epic], B+
• Face 2 Face [2001, Arista], B+
• Love Songs [(2001), Sony]
• Grown and Sexy [2005, Arista]
• Playlist [2007, Mercury]
• Return of the Tender Lover [2015, Def Jam], B+(***)

Bad Brains [1982– ]

• Bad Brains [1982, ROIR], B+(**)
• Rock for Light [1983, PVC], B
• I Against I [1986, SST], B–
• The Youth Are Getting Restless [1987, Caroline]
• Attitude: The ROIR Session [(1989), Ineffect]
• Banned in D.C.: Bad Brains Greatest Riffs [1979–89, Caroline], B+
• Omega Sessions [1997, Victory]

Bad Livers [1992– ]

• Hogs on the Highway [1997, Sugar Hill]

Bad Religion [1982– ]

• How Could Hell Be Any Worse? [1982, Epitaph]
• Into the Unknown [1983, Epitaph], B–
• 80–85 [1981–85, Epitaph]
• Suffer [1988, Epitaph]
• No Control [1989, Epitaph]
• Against the Grain [1990, Epitaph]
• Generator [1992, Epitaph]
• Recipe for Hate [1993, Epitaph]
• Stranger Than Fiction [1994, Atlantic]
• All Ages [1982–94, Epitaph], B
• The Gray Race [1996, Atlantic]
• No Substance [1998, Atlantic]
• The New America [2000, Atlantic]
• The Empire Strikes First [2004, Epitaph]
• True North [2013, Epitaph], B+(*)

Philip Bailey (1951– )

• Chinese Wall [1984, Columbia], A–
• The Best of Philip Bailey: A Gospel Collection [(1991), Word]
• Love Will Find a Way [2019, Verve], B+(*)

Anita Baker (1958– )

• The Songstress [1983, Elektra]
• The Rapture [1986, Elektra]
• My Everything [2004, Blue Note], B–
• Christmas Fantasy [2005, Blue Note], B–

Bananarama [1983– ]

• Deep Sea Skiving [1983, London]
• The Greatest Hits Collection [(1988), London], B

The Bangles [1982–1988]

• All Over the Place [1984, Columbia], B+
• Different Light [1986, Columbia]
• Greatest Hits [1984–88, Columbia], B+
• We Are the '80s [1984–88, Columbia/Legacy], B
• Doll Revolution [2003, Koch]

Lester Bangs (1949–82)

• Jook Savages on the Brazos [1981, Live Wire], A–
• "Birdland" with Lester Bangs [1986, Bacchus], B

Bark Psychosis [1988– ]

• Hex [1994, Caroline]
• Independency [(1994), 3rd Stone]

Toni Basil (1950– )

• The Best of Toni Basil: Mickey and Other Love Songs [(1994), Razor & Tie]

The Bats [1984– ]

• Compiletely Bats [1984–86, Communion], B+(**)
• Daddy's Highway [1987, Communion]
• Fear of God [1992, Mammoth]
• Silverbeat [1993, Mammoth/Flying Nun]

The Beakers [1980–1981]

• Four Steps Toward a Cultural Revolution [1980–81, K], B

The Beat Farmers [1985–1995]

• Loud and Plowed and ... Live!! [1990, Curb]
• The Best of the Beat Farmers [(1995), Curb]

Beat Happening [1983–1992]

• 1983–85 [1983–85, K]
• Jamboree [1988, Sub Pop]
• Dreamy [1991, Sub Pop]
• You Turn Me On [1992, Sub Pop]

The Beautiful South [1989– ]

• Welcome to the Beautiful South [1989, Go! Discs], A+
• Choke [1990, Go! Discs], B+
• 0898 Beautiful South [1992, Go! Discs], A
• Miaow [1994, Go! Discs], A–
• Carry On Up the Charts: The Best of the Beautiful South [1989–94, Polygram], A–
• Blue Is the Colour [1996, Ark], A
• Quench [1998, Polygram], A–
• BBC Sessions [1989–98, UMVD, 2 CD], B+(**)
• Painting It Red [2000, Ark 21], A–
• Golddiggas: Head Nodders and Pholk Songs [2004, Sony Music UK], A–
• Superbi [2006, Sony BMG], A–

Regina Belle (1964– )

• Stay With Me [1989, Columbia]
• Love Songs [1989–95, Columbia/Legacy], B–
• Lazy Afternoon [2004, Peak]

Sandra Bernhard

• Without You I'm Nothing [1989, Capitol], B+

Cindy Lee Berryhill

• Who's Gonna Save the World? [1987, Rhino]
• Naked Movie Star [1989, Rhino]

The Bevis Frond [1987– ]

• Triptych [1988, Woronzow]
• A New River Head [1991, Reckless]
• North Circular [1997, Flydaddy]
• Live at the Great American Music Hall, San Francisco [1999, Flydaddy]

Jello Biafra (1958– )

• No More Cocoons [1987, Alternative Tentacles]
• Last Scream of the Missing Neighbors [1990, Alternative Tentacles]
• Beyond the Valley of the Gift Police [1994, Alternative Tentacles]
• If Evolution Is Outlawed, Only Outlaws Will Evolve [1998, Alternative Tentacles]
• w/The Melvins: Sieg Howdy [2005, Alternative Tentacles]
• The Audacity of Hype [2009, Alternative Tentacles]
• White People and the Damage Done [2013, Alternative Tentacles], B+(*)

Big Audio Dynamite [1985– ]

• This Is Big Audio Dynamite [1985, Columbia], A–
• No. 10, Upping St. [1986, Columbia], B
• Tighten Up Vol. '88 [1988, Columbia], B
• Planet BAD: Greatest Hits [(1995), Columbia]

Big Black [1983–1992]

• Racer-X [1984, Homestead], B+
• Atomizer [1986, Homestead]
• Songs About Fucking [1987, Touch & Go], A–
• The Rich Man's Eight-Track Tape [1986–87, Touch & Go]

Big Country

• Through a Big Country: Greatest Hits [(1990), Mercury]
• Live: Without the Aid of a Safety Net [1995, Compulsion]
• Driving to Damascus [1999, Pinnacle]

Big Head Todd and the Monsters [1989–1998]

• Sister Sweetly [1993, Giant]

Big Stick [1988– ]

• Hoochie Koo Time [1991, Blast First]
• Drag Racing Underground [1991, Albertine], B+
• Some of the Best of Big Stick [1985–91, Drag Racing Underground, EP], B+(**)

Bim Skala Bim [1986– ]

• Bones [1991, Unsigned]

Birdsongs of the Mesozoic [1984– ]

• Magnetic Flip [1984, Ace of Hearts], B+
• Sonic Geology [(1988), Rykodisc], B+

The Birthday Party [1980–1983]

• Prayers on Fire [1981, 4AD]
• The Definitive Missing Link Recordings 1979–1982 [1979–82, Missing Link]
• Hits [(1992), 4AD]
• Mutiny / The Bad Sed [(1997), Thirsty Ear]

Black Flag [1981–1986]

• Damaged [1981, SST], B+(**)
• In My Head [1985, SST]
• Who's Got the 10–1/2? [1986, SST], B+
• Wasted . . . Again [1978–86, SST], A–

Blake Babies [1987–1991]

• Nicely, Nicely [1987, Mammoth]
• Earwig [1989, Mammoth]
• Sunburn [1990, Mammoth], A–
• Innocence and Experience [1986–91, Mammoth], B+(***)

Blancmange [1982– ]

• Believe You Me [1985, Sire]
• Second Helpings: The Best of Blancmange [(1990), London]

The Blasters [1980–1985]

• American Music [1980, Hightone], B+
• The Blasters [1981, Slash], B+
• Non Fiction [1983, Slash], A
• Hard Line [1985, Slash], A
• The Blasters Collection [1980–85, Slash], A
• Testament: The Complete Slash Recordings [1981–85, Rhino, 2 CD]
• Live: Going Home [2003, Shout Factory], B+

Peter Blegvad

• The Naked Shakespeare [1983, Virgin]
• King Strut and Other Stories [2003, Silvertone]

The Blow Monkeys [1984– ]

• She Was Only a Grocer's Daughter [1987, RCA]
• Choices: The Singles Collection [(1989), RCA]

The Blue Nile [1984– ]

• Hats [1989, A&M]

The Bluebells [1984–1992]

• Sisters [1984, London]
• Singles Collection [(1998), Polygram UK]

Blues Busters [1983–1986]

• Busted [1986, Highwater]

The BoDeans [1986– ]

• Love and Hope and Sex and Dreams [1986, Slash]
• Go Slow Down [1993, Slash]

Michael Bolton (1954– )

• Soul Provider [1989, Columbia]
• Time, Love and Tenderness [1991, Columbia]
• Greatest Hits 1985–1995 [1985–95, Columbia]
• The Essential Michael Bolton [1987–99, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], B–
• Bolton Swings Sinatra [2006, Concord], C+

Bon Jovi [1984– ]

• Slippery When Wet [1986, Mercury]
• New Jersey [1988, Mercury]
• Cross Road [(1994), Mercury]

Bongwater [1988– ]

• Double Bummer [1988, Shimmy-Disc]
• The Big Sell-Out [1992, Shimmy-Disc]

Boredoms [1988– ]

• Soul Discharge [1990, Shimmy Disc]
• Pop Tatari [1993, Reprise]
• Super AE [1998, Birdman], B+(**)
• Visual Creation Newsun [2001, Birdman]
• Rebore, Vol. 0 [2001, WEA International]

Boss Hog [1989– ]

• White Out [2000, In the Red]

Bow Wow Wow [1981–1983]

• We Are the '80s [1980–82, RCA/Legacy], B
• Girl Bites Dog [1993, EMI]
• The Best of Bow Wow Wow [(1996), RCA]

Boy George

• A Night In With Boy George: A Chillout Mix [2002, Moonshine], B

Billy Bragg (1957– )

• Life's a Riot With Spy vs Spy [1983, Go! Discs, EP]
• Brewing Up [1984, Go! Discs]
• Back to Basics [1983–85, Go! Discs], B–
• Talking with the Taxman About Poetry [1986, Go! Discs]
• Don't Try This at Home [1991, Go! Discs]
• w/Wilco: Mermaid Avenue [1998, Elektra], A
• w/Wilco: Mermaid Avenue, Vol. 2 [2000, Elektra/Asylum], B+
• w/Wilco: Mermaid Avenue, Vol. III [1998–2000, Nonesuch], B+(**)
• w/Wilco: Mermaid Avenue: The Complete Sessions [1998–2000, Nonesuch, 3CD], A–

The Brains [1980–1982]

• The Brains [1980, Mercury], A–

Edie Brickell (1966– )

• Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars [1989, Geffen]

Bobby Brown (1969– )

• Don't Be Cruel [1988, MCA], A–
• Dance! ... Ya Know It! [1989, MCA], B
• w/Bell Biv Devoe, Ralph Tresvant: New Edition Solo Hits [(1996), MCA]
• Greatest Hits [(2000), MCA]

Julie Brown

• Goddess in Progress [1984, Rhino], A–
• Trapped in the Body of a White Girl [1987, Sire], B

Buffalo Tom [1989– ]

• Let Me Come Over [1992, Beggars Banquet]
• A-Sides from 1988–1999 [1988–99, Beggars Banquet]

T Bone Burnett (1948– )

• Truth Decay [1980, Takoma], B+
• Trap Door [1982, Warner Brothers, EP], B+(**)
• Proof Through the Night [1983, Warner Brothers], B+
• T Bone Burnett [1986, Dot], B+(**)
• The Talking Animals [1988, Columbia]
• The Criminal Under My Own Hat [1992, Columbia], A–
• Twenty Twenty: The Essential T Bone Burnett [1976–2003, Columbia/DMZ/Legacy, 2 CD], B+(**)
• The True False Identity [2006, DMZ/Columbia], A–
• Tooth of Crime [2008, Nonesuch], B+(**)

Bush Tetras

• Boom in the Night: Original Studio Recordings 1980–1983 [1980–83, ROIR], B+(***)
• Rhythm and Paranoia: The Best of Bush Tetras [1980–2019, Wharf Cat, 2CD], B+(**)

Butthole Surfers [1983– ]

• Butthole Surfers [1983, Alternative Tentacles, EP], B+(**)
• Live PCPPEP [1984, Alternative Tentacles], B+
• Psychic ... Powerless ... Another Man's Sac [1985, Touch & Go], B
• Rembrandt Pussyhorse [1986, Touch & Go], B–
• Locust Abortion Technician [1987, Touch & Go]
• Hairway to Steven [1988, Touch & Go]
• Pioughd [1991, Rough Trade]
• Independent Worm Salon [1993, Capitol], B+
• Electriclarryland [1996, Capitol], B+(*)

David Byrne (1952– )

• Songs from the Broadway Production of "The Catherine Wheel" [1981, Warner Brothers], A–
• Music for "The Knee Plays" [1985, ECM], B+
• The Knee Plays [1985, Nonesuch], A–
• Rei Momo [1989, Luaka Bop], B–
• Uh-Oh [1992, Luaka Bop], B–
• David Byrne [1994, Luaka Bop], A–
• Live From Austin TX [2001, New West], B+(***)
• w/Brian Eno: Everything That Happens Will Happen Today [2006–2008, Todomundo], B–
• w/Fatboy Slim: Here Lies Love [2010, Nonesuch, 2 CD], B+(*)
• w/St. Vincent: Love This Giant [2012, 4AD], B+(*)
• American Utopia [2018, Nonesuch], B

Chris Cacavas [1988– ]

• Junkyard Love [1992, Heyday]
• Bumbling Home From the Star [2002, Normal]

Camper Van Beethoven [1985–1990]

• Telphone Free Landslide Victory [1985, IRS], B+
• II and III [1986, IRS], B+
• Camper Van Beethoven [1986, IRS], A
• Vampire Can Mating Oven [1987, Pitch a Tent], B+
• The Third Album Plus Vampire Can Mating Oven [1986–87, Pitch a Tent], A–
• Our Beloved Revolutionary Sweetheart [1988, Virgin], B+
• Key Lime Pie [1989, Virgin], B
• Cigarettes and Carrot Juice: The Santa Cruz Years [(2002), SpinArt]
• La Costa Perdida [2013, 429 Records], B
• El Camino Real [2014, 429 Records], B+(**)

Belinda Carlisle (1958– )

• Her Greatest Hits [(1992), MCA]

Paul Carrack (1951– )

• One Good Reason [1987, Chrysalis]
• The Carrack Collection [(1988), Chrysalis]
• Collection: Twenty-One Good Reasons [(1994), Chrysalis]

Peter Case (1954– )

• The Man with the Blue Post Modern Fragmented Neo-Traditionalist Guitar [1989, Geffen]
• Sings Like Hell [1993, Vanguard], A–
• Torn Again [1995, Vanguard]
• Doctor Moan [2024, Sunset Blvd.], B

Nick Cave (1957– )

• From Her to Eternity [1984, Mute]
• The Firstborn Is Dead [1985, Mute]
• Kicking Against the Pricks [1986, Mute]
• Your Funeral . . . My Trial [1986, Mute]
• Tender Prey [1988, Mute]
• The Good Son [1990, Mute]
• Henry's Dream [1992, Mute]
• Let Love In [1994, Mute]
• Murder Ballads [1996, Mute]
• The Boatman's Call [1997, Mute/Reprise]
• The Best of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds [(1998), Mute/Reprise]
• The Secret Life of the Love Song / The Flesh Made Word [1999, Mute]
• No More Shall We Part [2001, Reprise]
• Abbatoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus [2004, EMI]
• Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!! [2008, Anti-]
• Push the Sky Away [2013, Bad Seeds], B
• Skeleton Tree [2016, Bad Seeds], B–
• Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds: Ghosteen [2019, Bad Seeds], B
• w/Warren Ellis: Carnage [2021, AWAL], B
• Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds: Wild God [2024, Bad Seed/Play It Again Sam], C+

Celibate Rifles [1982– ]

• The Turgid Miasma of Existence [1986, Hot]
• Roman Beach Party [1987, What Goes On]
• Blind Ear [1989, True Tone]
• Platters du Jour [1990, Hot]
• Spaceman in a Satin Suit [1994, Hot]

Celtic Frost [1984– ]

• Morbid Tales [1984, Noise]
• To Mega Therion [1985, Sanctuary]
• Into the Pandemonium [1987, Sanctuary]
• Monotheist [2006, Century Media]

Cerrone (1952– )

• Love in C Minor [1976, Cotillion]

Exene Cervenka (1956– )

• Old Wives' Tales [1989, Rhino], B

Chameleons UK [1983– ]

• Script of the Bridge [1983, Statik]
• What Does Anything Mean? Basically [1985, Statik]
• Strange Times [1986, Geffen]

Champaign [1981–1991]

• Modern Heart [1983, Columbia]

Change [1980– ]

• The Glow of Love [1980, RFC/Warner Brothers], B+(**)
• Miracles [1981, Atlantic]
• The Very Best of Change [(1998), Rhino]

Tracy Chapman (1964– )

• Tracy Chapman [1988, Elektra], A–
• Crossroads [1989, Elektra], B

The Chesterfield Kings [1983– ]

• Here Are the Chesterfield Kings [1983, Mirror]
• Stop! [1985, Mirror]

Billy Childish (1959– )

• 50 Albums Great [1991, Hangman]
• I Am the Billy Childish [1991, Sub Pop]
• The Original Chatham Jack [1992, Sub Pop]

Toni Childs (1958– )

• Union [1988, A&M], B+

The Chills [1987– ]

• Kaleidoscope World [1982–84, Homestead], B+(*)
• The Lost EP [1988, Homestead, EP]
• Brave Worlds [1988, Homestead], B+
• Submarine Bells [1990, Slash], A
• Soft Bomb [1992, Slash], A
• Martin Phillips and the Chills: Sunburnt [1996, Flying Nun]
• Somewhere Beautiful [2011–2012, Fire], B+(**)
• Silver Bullets [2015, Fire], A–
• Snow Bound [2018, Fire], B+(**)
• Scatterbrain [2021, Fire], B+(***)

China Crisis [1982– ]

• Flaunt the Imperfection [1985, Warner Brothers]
• Acoustically Yours [1995, Telegraph]
• China Crisis Collection: The Very Best of China Crisis [(1997), Virgin]

Christian Death [1982– ]

• Only Theatre of Pain [1982, Epitaph]
• Jesus Points the Bones at You? [(1992), Century Media]

Chumbawamba [1986– ]

• Pictures of Starving Children Sell Records [1986, Agit Prop]
• Anarchy [1994, Ten Little Indians]
• Tubthumper [1997, Uptown]
• Uneasy Listening [1986–98, EMI]
• Wysiwyg [2000, EMI], B+
• Readymades [2002, MCA]

The Church [1981– ]

• Starfish [1988, Arista], B+

The Circle Jerks [1981– ]

• Group Sex [1981, Epitaph]
• Golden Shower of Hits [(1983), Rhino]

The Clean [1981– ]

• Compilation [1981–82, Homestead], B+
• Vehicle [1990, Rough Trade], B+
• Anthology [1981–96, Merge, 2 CD], B+

Cleaners from Venus [1981–1990]

• Blow Away Your Troubles [1981, Captured Tracks], B+(**)
• In the Golden Autumn [1983, (no label)]
• The Cleaners From Venus, Vol. 2 [1983–85, Captured Tracks, 4CD]
• Living with Victoria Grey [1986, (no label)]
• Town and Country [1988, RCA]
• Number 13 [1990, Man at the Off]

George Clinton (1940– )

• Computer Games [1982, Capitol], A
• You Shouldn't-Nuf Bit Fish [1983, Capitol], A
• Some of My Best Jokes Are Friends [1985, Capitol], B+
• w/Parliament, Funkadelic: Mothership Connection (Live from the Summit, Houston, Texas) [1985, Capitol], A–
• R&B Skeletons in the Closet [1986, Capitol], B
• The Best of George Clinton [1982–86, Capitol], A–
• Greatest Funkin' Hits [(1982), Capitol], A–
• The Cinderella Theory [1989, Paisley Park], B+
• Hey Man . . . Smell My Finger [1993, Paisley Park], B
• T.A.P.O.A.F.O.M. [1996, 550 Music]
• Live and Kickin' [1997, Intersound, 2 CD]
• Dope Dogs [1998, Dogone], A–

Cocteau Twins [1982– ]

• Treasure [1984, 4AD]
• Blue Bell Knoll [1988, 4AD]

Lloyd Cole (1961– )

• Rattlesnake [1984, Capitol]
• 1984–1989 [1984–89, Capitol]
• Collection [(1998), Polygram]

Edwyn Collins (1959– )

• Gorgeous George [1994, Bar/None]
• Home Again [2007, EMI]
• Losing Sleep [2011, Heavenly], B

Phil Collins (1951– )

• Face Value [1981, Atlantic]
• No Jacket Required [1985, Atlantic]
• Hits [(1998), Atlantic]

Colorblind James Experience [1987– ]

• Colorblind James Experience [1987, Fundamental], B+

Shawn Colvin (1956– )

• Steady On [1989, Columbia]
• Fat City [1992, Columbia]
• A Few Small Repairs [1996, Columbia], A–
• Whole New You [2001, Columbia]
• w/Steve Earle: Colvin and Earle [2016, Fantasy], B

Comsat Angels [1980– ]

• Waiting for a Miracle [1980, Polydor]
• Sleep No More [1981, Polydor]
• My Mind's Eye [1992, Caroline]
• Time Considered as a Helix of Semi-Precious Stones [(1992), RPM]

Concrete Blonde [1987– ]

• Bloodletting [1990, IRS]
• Recollection: The Best of Concrete Blonde [(1996), IRS]

The Connells [1986– ]

• Boylan Heights [1987, TVT]
• One Simple Word [1990, TVT]
• Still Life [1998, TVT]

Loren Mazzacane Connors

• In Pittsburgh [1989, Dexter's Cigar]
• Hell's Kitchen Park [1993, Family Vineyard]
• A Possible Dawn [1997, Hat Hut]
• Airs [1999, Red Cone]

Consolidated [1985– ]

• The Myth of Rock [1985, Nettwerk]
• Friendly Fascism [1989, Nettwerk]

Julian Cope (1957– )

• My Nation Underground [1988, Island]
• Peggy Suicide [1991, Island]
• Floored Genius: The Best, Vol. 1 (1979–1991) [1979–91, Island]
• Floored Genius: The Best, Vol. 2 (1983–1991) [1983–91, Dutch East]
• 20 Mothers [1995, Echo]

Greg Copeland

• Empire State [2024, Franklin & Highland, EP], B+(**)

Corrosion of Conformity [1983– ]

• Animosity [1985, Combat]
• Blind [1991, Combat]
• Corrosion of Conformity [2012, Candlelight], B

The Country Rockers [1989– ]

• Free Range Chicken [1989, Telstar]

Cowboy Junkies [1986– ]

• The Trinity Session [1988, RCA], B–
• Pale Sun, Crescent Moon [1993, RCA]
• Studio: Selected Studio Recordings 1986–1995 [1986–95, RCA]

The Cows [1987– ]

• Taint Pluribus Taint Unum [1987, Treehouse]
• Cunning Stunts [1991, Amphetamine]
• Sexy Pee Story [1993, Amphetamine]

The Creatures [1981– ]

• Boomerang [1989, Geffen]
• A Bestiary of ... The Creatures [(1998), Polygram]

Marshall Crenshaw (1953– )

• Marshall Crenshaw [1982, Warner Brothers], A–
• Field Day [1983, Warner Brothers], A–
• Downtown [1985, Warner Brothers], A
• Mary Jean and Nine Others [1987, Warner Brothers], B
• Good Evening [1989, Warner Brothers], A–
• Life's Too Short [1991, MCA], A–
• Collection [(1991), MCA]
• Live . . . My Truck Is My Home [1994, Razor & Tie], B
• Miracle of Science [1996, Razor & Tie]
• The 9 Volt Years: Battery Powered Home Demos and Curios [(1998), Razor & Tie], B+
• #447 [1999, Razor & Tie], B
• This Is Easy: The Best of Marshall Crenshaw [(2000), Rhino]
• What's in the Bag? [2003, Razor & Tie]
• Jaggedland [2009, 429], B+(***)
• The Wild, Exciting Sounds of Marshall Crenshaw: Live in the 20th and 21st Century [1983–2018, Sunset Blvd, 2CD], B+(*)

Crime and the City Solution [1985– ]

• Just South of Heaven [1985, Mute]
• Paradise Discotheque [1990, Mute]

Cristina (1956–2020)

• Cristina [1980, ZE], A–
• Doll in the Box [1980, ZE], A–
• Sleep It Off [1984, ZE], A–

Christopher Cross (1951– )

• Christopher Cross [1980, Warner Brothers]
• The Best of Christopher Cross [(1993), Alex]

Crowded House [1986– ]

• Temple of Low Men [1988, Capitol]
• Woodface [1991, Capitol]
• The Recurring Dream: The Very Best of Crowded House [(1996), Capitol]

Julee Cruise (1956–2022)

• Floating Into the Night [1989, Warner Brothers], B

The Cucumbers [1983–2004]

• The Cucumbers [1983, Fake Doom, EP], A–
• Who Betrays Me . . . and Other Happier Songs [1985, Fake Doom], B+
• The Fake Doom Years (1983–1986) [1983–86, Lifeforce], A–
• The Cucumbers [1987, Profile], A
• Where We Sleep Tonight [1994, Zero Hour], B
• Total Vegitility [1999, Home Office], B+(**)
• All Things to You [2004, Fictitious]
• The Desk Drawer Tapes [1988–2005, Life Force], B+(**)
• Old Shoes [2023, self-released, EP], A–

The Cult [1984–1995]

• Electric [1987, Beggars Banquet]
• High Octane Cult [(1996), Warner Brothers]
• Pure Cult: The Singles 1984–1995 [1984–95, Beggars Banquet]

Culture Club [1982–1986]

• Kissing to Be Clever [1982, Virgin]
• Colour By Numbers [1983, Virgin], B
• At Worst: The Best of Boy George and Culture Club [(1993), Virgin]

Current 93 [1983– ]

• Dogs Blood Rising [1984, Laylah]
• All the Pretty Little Horses [1997, Import]
• Black Ships Ate the Sky [2006, Durtro]

Holger Czukay (1938– )

• Rome Remains Rome [(1987), Virgin]

Dag Nasty [1986–1992]

• Field Day [1988, Giant], B+

Danny and Dusty [1985– ]

• The Lost Weekend [1985, A&M], B+

Terence Trent D'Arby (1962– )

• Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D'Arby [1987, Columbia], A–
• Neither Fish Nor Flesh [1989, Columbia], B+
• Terence Trend D'Arby's Symphony or Damn [1993, Columbia]
• Do You Love Me Like You Say: The Very Best of Terence Trent D'Arby (The Hits) [1987–95, Columbia/Legacy], A–

David and David

• Boomtown [1986, A&M], B+

Danielle Dax

• Dark Adapted Eye [1988, Sire], B

Taylor Dayne (1962– )

• Tell It to My Heart [1988, Arista]
• Greatest Hits [(1995), Arista]

The dB's [1981– ]

• Stands for Decibels [1981, Albion]
• Repercussion [1981, Albion], B+
• Like This [1984, Bearsville], A–
• The Sound of Music [1987, IRS], B
• Falling Off the Sky [2012, Bar/None], B

The Dead C [1987– ]

• Harsh 70's Reality [1992, Siltbreeze]
• White House [1995, Siltbreeze]
• Repent [1996, Siltbreeze]
• Tusk [1997, Siltbreeze]

Dead Can Dance [1984– ]

• Spleen and Ideal [1985, 4AD]
• Within the Realm of a Dying Sun [1987, 4AD]
• Serpent's Egg [1988, 4AD]
• Aion [1990, 4AD]
• A Passage in Time [(1991), Rykodisc]
• Into the Labyrinth [1993, 4AD]
• Momento [1985–96, Rhino/4AD], C–

The Dead Kennedys [1980–1991]

• Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables [1980, Cleopatra], B+
• Plastic Surgery Disasters / In God We Trust [1982, Alternative Tentacles]
• Give Me Convenience or Give Me Death [1987, Alternative Tentacles]

The Dead Milkmen [1985– ]

• Big Lizard in My Backyard [1985, Enigma], A–
• Bucky Fellini [1987, Enigma], B
• Beelzebubba [1988, Enigma], B
• Death Rides a Pale Cow [(1997), Restless]

Dead Moon [1988–2006]

• In the Graveyard [1988, M'lady's]
• Stranded in the Mystery Zone [1991, Music Maniac]
• Live at Satyricon [1993, Voodoo Doughnut]
• Echoes of the Past [(2006), Sub Pop, 2CD]

Death [1987– ]

• Human [1991, Relativity/Combat]
• Individual Thought Patterns [1993, Combat]
• The Sound of Perseverance [1997, Nuclear Blast]

DeBarge [1981–1985]

• The DeBarges: The DeBarges [1981, Motown]
• All This Love [1982, Motown], B+(***)
• In a Special Way [1983, Motown], A–
• Rhythm of the Night [1985, Motown], B+(*)
• The Best of DeBarge (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1982–86, Motown], B+(*)
• The Ultimate Collection [1982–87, Motown], B+(**)

Chico DeBarge (1966– )

• Long Time No See [1997, Kedar/Universal]

El DeBarge (1961– )

• El DeBarge [1986, Gordy], B+(*)
• Gemini [1989, Motown], B
• In the Storm [1992, Warner Brothers]
• Heart, Mind and Soul [1994, Warner Brothers], B
• Second Chance [2010, Geffen], B+(**)

Def Leppard [1980– ]

• Pyromania [1983, Mercury]
• Hysteria [1987, Mercury]
• Vault: Def Leppard's Greatest Hits [(1995), Mercury]

Carmaig DeForest

• I Shall Be Released [1987, Good Foot], B+
• Death Groove Love Party [1993, Knitting Factory]
• El Camino Real [1997, St. Francis]

Defunkt [1980– ]

• In America [1988, Antilles]
• Heroes [1990, DIW], B

Del Amitri [1985– ]

• Waking Hours [1989, A&M]
• Change Everything [1992, A&M]
• Hatful of Rain: The Best of Del Amitri [(1998), A&M]

Delerium [1988– ]

• Morpheus [1989, Cleopatra]
• Karma [1997, Nettwerk]

The Del-Lords [1984– ]

• Frontier Days [1984, EMI America], B+
• Johnny Comes Marching Home [1986, EMI America], B
• Based on a True Story [1988, Enigma], B
• Get Tough: The Best of the Del-Lords [1984–90, Restless], B+(***)
• Elvis Club [2013, MRI], B+(*)

The Dentists

• Some People Are on the Pitch They Think It's All Over It Is Now [1985, Trouble in Mind], B+(*)

Depeche Mode [1981– ]

• Speak and Spell [1981, Sire], B
• A Broken Frame [1982, Sire], B–
• Construction Time Again [1983, Sire], B
• Some Great Reward [1984, Sire], B+(*)
• Catching Up With Depeche Mode [1980–85, Sire], B+(**)
• The Singles 81–85 [1981–85, Mute]
• Black Celebration [1986, Sire], B
• Music for the Masses [1987, Sire], B+
• Violator [1990, Sire/Reprise], B
• Songs of Faith and Devotion [1993, Sire/Reprise], B–
• Ultra [1997, Warner Brothers]
• The Singles 86–98 [1986–98, Reprise]
• Memento Mori [2023, Columbia/Mute], B–

Descendents [1981– ]

• Milo Goes to College [1982, New Alliance], B+(***)
• Bonus Fat [1980–81, New Alliance, EP], B+(**)
• Two Things at Once [1980–82, SST], A–
• Somery [1981–87, SST], B+(***)
• Everything Sucks [1996, Epitaph], B

Dexy's Midnight Runners [1980– ]

• Searching for the Young Soul Rebels [1980, EMI]
• It Was Like This [1980, EMI]
• Too-Rye-Ay [1982, Mercury]
• Don't Stand Me Down [1985, Mercury]

DFX2

• Emotion [1983, MCA], A–

Dharma Bums [1989–1991]

• Bliss [1990, Frontier]

Dicks [1980– ]

• Kill From the Heart / Hate the Police [1980–83, Alternative Tentacles], B+(***)
• These People / Peace? [1980–86, Alternative Tentacles], B+(**)

Died Pretty [1984– ]

• Free Dirt [1986, What Goes On]
• Lost [1989, Beggars Banquet]

Dinosaur Jr. [1987– ]

• Dinosaur [1985, Homestead]
• You're Living All Over Me [1987, SST], B+(**)
• Bug [1988, SST], B
• Fossils [(1991), SST, EP]
• Green Mind [1991, Blancy y Negro]
• Whatever's Cool With Me [(1991), Sire/Warner Brothers]
• Where You Been [1993, Blanco y Negro]
• Without a Sound [1994, Sire/Warner Brothers]
• Hand It Over [1997, Reprise]
• Beyond [2007, Fat Possum]
• Farm [2009, Jagjaguwar], B–
• I Bet on Sky [2012, Jagjaguwar]
• Give a Glimpse of What Yet Not [2016, Jagjaguwar], B+(*)
• Sweep It Into Space [2021, Jagjaguwar], B+(*)

Dirty Looks [1980–1981]

• Dirty Looks [1980, Stiff], B+

Divinyls [1983– ]

• Desperate [1983, Chrysalis], B+
• Essential Divinyls [(1991), Chrysalis]

Divine Horsemen [1984–1987]

• Devil's Rider [1986, SST]

Don Dixon (1950– )

• Most of the Girls Like to Dance but Only Some of the Boys Like To [1981–85, Enigma], B+
• Romeo at Julliard [1987, Enigma], B
• Chi-Town Budget Show [1988, Restless], B+(*)

D.O.A. [1980– ]

• Something Better Change [1980]
• War on 45 [1982, Alternative Tentacles, EP], A–
• Bloodied but Unbowed: The Damage to Date [1980–84, Restless]
• Let's Wreck the Party [1985, Alternative Tentacles]
• True (North) Strong and Free [1987, Profile]
• Murder [1990, Resteless]
• Northern Avenger [2008, Sudden Death]

Thomas Dolby (1958– )

• The Golden Age of Wireless [1983, Capitol], B–

Anna Domino (1955– )

• East and West [1984, Les Disques du Crépuscle, EP], B+(***)
• East and West + Singles [1984, Les Disques du Crépuscle], A–
• "Rythm" [1985, Les Disques du Crépuscle]
• Anna Domino [1986, Factory], B+(**)
• This Time [1987, Les Disques du Crépuscle], B+(**)
• Colouring in the Edge and the Outline [1989, Giant, EP]
• Favorite Songs from the Twilight Years 1984–1990 [1984–90, Janken Pon]

The Donner Party [1987– ]

• The Donner Party [1988, Pitch a Tent], B+

Doves [1998– ]

• Lost Souls [2000, Astralwerks]

Will Downing (1963– )

• Come Together as One [1989, Verve], B
• A Dream Fulfilled [1991, Verve], B+(*)

Dramarama [1985– ]

• Cinéma Verité [1985, Chameleon], A–
• Box Office Bomb [1987, Chameleon], A–
• Stuck in Wonderamaland [1989, Chameleon], B
• Live at China Club [1990, Chameleon]
• Vinyl [1991, Chameleon]
• Hi-Fi Sci-Fi [1993, Chameleon], B+
• The Best of Dramarama: 18 Big Ones [(1996), Rhino]
• Everybody Dies [2005, 33rd Street]
• Color TV [2020, Pasadena], A–

The Dream Syndicate [1982–1989]

• The Days of Wine and Roses [1982, Slash], B+
• The Medicine Show [1984, A&M]
• Tell Me When It's Over: The Best of Dream Syndicate [(1992), Rhino]
• The Universe Inside [2020, Down There], B+(*)

Dream Theater [1989– ]

• When Dream and Day United [1989, Mechanic]
• Images and Words [1992, EastWest/Elektra]
• Awake [1994, EastWest/Elektra]
• Train of Thought [2003, EastWest/Elektra]
• Black Clouds and Silver Linings [2009, Roadrunner]

Drivin' n' Cryin' [1986– ]

• Scarred but Smarter [1986, Island]
• Fly Me Courageous [1991, Island]
• The Essential Live Drivin' n' Cryin' [1999, Intersound]

Dumptruck [1983–1987]

• D Is for Dumptruck [1983, Big Time], B

Duran Duran [1981– ]

• Duran Duran [1981, Capitol]
• Rio [1982, Capitol], B–
• Seven and the Ragged Tiger [1984, Capitol]
• Decade: Greatest Hits [(1989), Capitol]
• Greatest [(1998), Capitol]
• All You Need Is Now [2010, Tape Modern], B

Sheila E. (1959– )

• In the Glamorous Life [1984, Warner Brothers], A–
• Romance 1600 [1985, Paisley Park]
• Sheila E. [1987, Paisley Park], B+

Echo and the Bunnymen [1980– ]

• Crocodiles [1980, Sire]
• Heaven Up Here [1981, Sire], B+
• Ocean Rain [1984, Sire]
• Songs to Learn and Sing [(1985), Sire]
• Ballyhoo [(1997), WEA]
• Crystal Days: 1979–1999 [1979–99, Rhino, 4 CD]

Bernard Edwards (1953–96)

• Glad to Be Here [1983, Atlantic], A–

Einstürzende Neubauten [1980– ]

• Halber Mensch [1985, Some Bizarre]
• Strategies Against Architecture '80-'83 [1980–83, Mute], B–
• Fünf auf der Nach oben Offenen Richterskala [1987, Some Bizarre]
• Strategies Against Architecture II [(1991), Elektra]

Eleventh Dream Day [1988– ]

• Lived to Tell [1991, Atlantic], B+
• El Moodio [1993, Atlantic]
• Eighth [1997, Thrill Jockey]

The Embarrassment [1979–1990]

• Death Travels West [1983, Fresh Sounds], B+
• Retrospective [1979–83, Fresh Sounds], A–
• Heyday 1979–1983 [1979–83, Bar/None, 2 CD], A–
• God Help Us [1990, Bar/None], B+

The English Beat [1980–1983]

• I Just Can't Stop It [1980, IRS], A–
• Wha'ppen? [1981, IRS], A–
• Special Beat Service [1982, IRS], A
• What Is Beat? [(1983), IRS], A–
• w/Dave Wakeling: Here We Go Love [2018, Here We Go], B–

Erasure [1985– ]

• Wonderland [1986, Sire]
• The Innocents [1988, Sire]
• Abba-esque [1992, Mute], B
• Erasure Pop!: The First 20 Hits [(1992), Sire]
• The Neon [2020, Mute], B

ESG [1981–1991]

• Come Away With ESG [1983, 99]
• A South Bronx Story [(2000), Universal Sound]
• Step Off [2002, Soul Jazz]

Melissa Etheridge (1961– )

• Melissa Etheridge [1988, Island]
• Skin [2001, Island], B

E.U. [1986–1996]

• Livin' Large [1989, Virgin], B

Eurythmics [1981– ]

• In the Garden [1981, RCA]
• Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) [1983, RCA/Legacy], B+(*)
• Touch [1983, RCA]
• Be Yourself Tonight [1985, RCA/Legacy], B
• Revenge [1986, RCA]
• Savage [1987, RCA]
• We Too Are One [1989, Arista]
• Greatest Hits [1982–90, Arista], B+(**)

Everything but the Girl [1984– ]

• Idlewild [1988, Blancy y Negro]
• Amplified Heart [1994, Atlantic]
• The Best of Everything But the Girl [1982–94, Blancy y Negro]
• Walking Wounded [1996, Atlantic], B+(***)
• Temperamental [1999, Atlantic], B
• Fuse [2023, Virgin], B+(*)

The Ex [1980– ]

• Disturbing Domestic Peace [1980, Ex], B+(**)
• History Is What's Happening [1982, Ex], A–
• Tumult [1983, Ex], B+(***)
• Blueprints for a Blackout [1984, Ex], B+(*)
• Pokkeherrie [1985, Ex], B+(***)
• 1936, the Spanish Revolution [1986, Ex, EP], B+(**)
• Too Many Cowboys [1986, Ex], B+(***)
• Hands Up! You're Free [1983–86, Ex], A–
• Aural Guerrilla [1988, Fist Puppet], B+
• Joggers and Smoggers [1989, Fistpuppet], B+(*)
• Dead Fish [1989, Ex, EP], B+(*)
• Singles, Period: The Vinyl Years 1980–1990 [1980–90, Ex], A–
• w/Tom Cora: Scrabbling at the Lock [1991, Ex], B+(***)
• w/Tom Cora: And the Weathermen Shrug Their Shoulders [1993, Ex], B+(**)
• Mudbird Shivers [1995, Ex], B+(***)
• Instant [1995, Ex, 2 CD], A–
• Starters Alternators [1998, Touch & Go], B+(**)
• Ex Orkest: Een Rondje Holland [2000, Ex], B+(*)
• Dizzy Spells [2000, Touch & Go], A–
• Turn [2004, Touch & Go, 2CD], A–
• 30 [1980–2006, Ex, 2CD], B+(***)
• Catch My Shoe [2010, Ex], B+(**)
• w/Brass Unbound: Enormous Door [2013, Ex], A–
• The Ex at Bimhuis (1991–2015) [1991–2015, Ex, 2CD], B+(***)
• 27 Passports [2018, Ex], A

Exposé [1986– ]

• Exposure [1986, Arista]
• What You Don't Know [1989, Arista]
• Greatest Hits [(1995), Arista]

Donald Fagen (1948– )

• The Nightfly [1982, Warner Brothers], A
• Kamakiriad [1993, Reprise], B–
• Morph the Cat [2006, Reprise]
• Sunken Condos [2012, Reprise], B+(**)

Jad Fair (1954– )

• Daniel Johnston and Jad Fair [1989, 50 Skidillion Watts]
• w/Kramer: The Sound of Music [1990, Shimmy Disc]
• w/Shapir O'Rama: We Are the Rage [1997, Avant]
• w/Yo La Tengo: Strange But True [1998, Matador]
• w/Samuel Lock Ward: Happy Hearts [2023, Kill Rock Stars], B+(**)

Faith No More [1985–1998]

• Introduce Yourself [1987, Slash]
• The Real Thing [1989, Slash]
• Angel Dust [1992, Slash]

Falco (1957–98)

• Einzelhaft [1982, A&M], B

Tav Falco (1945– )

• Tav Falco/Panther Burns: 10th Anniversary Live LP: Midnight in Memphis [1989, New Rose], B+(**)

The Fastbacks [1982– ]

• ... and His Orchestra [(1987), Pop Llama]
• Very Very Powerful Motor [1990, Pop Llama]
• Zucker [1993, Sub Pop]
• The Day That Didn't Exist [1999, SpinArt]

The Fatima Mansions [1989– ]

• Viva Dead Ponies [1991, Radioactive], B–

Feedtime [1985–1989]

• Shovel [1986, Rough Trade], B

The Feelies [1980–1991]

• Crazy Rhythms [1980, A&M], A–
• The Good Earth [1986, Coyote], B+
• Only Life [1988, A&M], B+
• Time for a Witness [1991, A&M], A
• Here Before [2011, Bar/None], B+(*)
• In Between [2017, Bar/None], B+(**)
• Some Kinda Love: Performing the Music of the Velvet Underground [2018, Bar/None], B+(**)

Felt [1981– ]

• Forever Breathes the Lonely Word [1986, Creation]
• Me and a Monkey on the Moon [1989, Cherry Red]
• Bubblegum Perfume [(1990), Creation]
• Absolute Classic Masterpieces [(1992), Futurist]

F/i

• The Past Darkly / The Future Lightly: Rare & Unreleased 1983–1989 [1983–89, Lexicon Devil, 2CD], B+

The Fibonaccis [1981–1987]

• Civilization and Its Discotheques [1987, Restless], B–
• Repressed: The Best of the Fibonaccis 1981–1987 [1981–87, Restless]

Fine Young Cannibals [1985–1990]

• Fine Young Cannibals [1985, IRS], B+(**)
• The Raw and the Cooked [1989, IRS], A
• The Finest: The Rare and the Remixed [1985–89, MCA]

Tim Finn (1952– )

• Tim Finn [1989, Capitol]
• Before and After [1993, Capitol]

Fishbone [1985– ]

• Truth and Soul [1988, Columbia]
• The Reality of My Surroundings [1991, Columbia]

The Fixx [1982– ]

• Reach the Beach [1983, MCA]
• Ultimate Collection [(1999), MCA]

The Flaming Lips [1985– ]

• In a Priest Driven Ambulance [1990, Restless]
• A Collection of Songs Representing an Enthusiasm for Recording . . . By Amateurs [1985–90, Restless]
• The Day They Shot a Hole in the Jesus Egg [1989–91, Rykodisc/Restless, 2CD]
• Hit to Death in the Future Head [1992, Warner Brothers]
• Transmissions from the Satellite Heart [1993, Warner Brothers]
• Clouds Taste Metallic [1995, Warner Brothers]
• Zaireeka [1997, Warner Brothers]
• The Soft Bulletin [1999, Warner Brothers], B
• Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots [2002, Warner Brothers], B+(***)
• Ego Tripping at the Gates of Hell [2003, Warner Brothers]
• At War With the Mystics [2006, Warner Brothers]
• Embryonic [2009, Warner Brothers], B+(**)
• The Dark Side of the Moon [2009, Warner Brothers]
• The Flaming Lips and Heady Fwends [2012, Warner Brothers]
• The Terror [2013, Warner Brothers], B+(**)
• With a Little Help From My Fwends [2014, Warner Brothers], B+(**)
• American Head [2020, Warner], B+(*)

Flesh for Lulu [1984– ]

• Big Fun City [1985, Statik]
• Long Life the New Flesh [1987, Capitol]

Flipper [1982– ]

• Album: Generic Flipper [1982, Def American], A–
• Gone Fishin' [1984, Subterranean], B
• Sex Bomb Baby! [1988, Subterranean], B+

A Flock of Seagulls [1982– ]

• A Flock of Seagulls [1981, Jive/Novus], B+(**)
• Listen [1983, Jive]
• The Best of a Flock of Seagulls [1982–85, Jive], A–
• We Are the '80s [1981–86, Jive/Legacy], B+(***)

Foetus [1981– ]

• Nail [1985, Thirsty Ear]
• Thaw [1988, Self]
• Sink [(1990), Wax Trax]
• Flow [2001, Thirsty Ear]

Dredd Foole

• Dredd Foole and the Din: Songs in Heat 1982 [1982, Corbett vs. Dempsey], B+(*)

Samantha Fox (1966– )

• Touch Me [1986, Jive]
• Greatest Hits [(1992), Jive]

Fra Lippo Lippi [1984–1987]

• Songs [1985–86, Rune Arkiv], B–
• Light and Shade [1987, Virgin]

Frankie Goes to Hollywood [1984– ]

• Welcome to the Pleasuredome [1984, ZTT/Island]
• Bang! The Greatest Hits of Frankie Goes to Hollywood [(1994), ZTT/Island]

French Frith Kaiser Thompson

• Live, Love, Larf and Loaf [1987, Rhino], B+

Frightwig [1984–1995]

• Cat Farm Faboo [1984, Subterranean]

Front Line Assembly [1987– ]

• Tactical Neural Implant [1992, Third Mind]

Front 242 [1981– ]

• Official Version [1987, Epic]
• Back Catalogue [(1987), Wax Trax]
• Front by Front [1988, Epic]
• Tyranny (For You) [1991, Epic]

Mitchell Froom

• A Thousand Days [2005, Kontextrecords], B

Fugazi [1988– ]

• Repeater [1990, Dischord], B
• 13 Songs [(1990), Dischord]
• Steady Diet of Nothing [1991, Dischord]
• The Argument [2001, Dischord]

Fun Boy Three [1982– ]

• Waiting [1983, Chrystalis]
• The Best of Fun Boy Three [(1984), Chrysalis]

Jimmy G. and the Tackheads

• Federation of Tackheads [1985, Capitol], A–

Galaxie 500 [1987–1991]

• Today [1988, Rough Trade], B
• On Fire [1989, Rough Trade], B
• This Is Our Music [1990, Rykodisc]
• Galaxie 500 [(1996), Rykodisc]
• Portable Galaxie 500 [(1998), Rykodisc]

Game Theory [1982–1990]

• Lolita Nation [1987, Enigma]
• Tinker to Evers to Chance: Selected Highlights 1982–1989 [1982–89, Enigma]

Gang Green [1986– ]

• Older ... (Budweiser) [1989, Roadrunner]

GBH [1981– ]

• Clay Years 1981–1984 [1981–84, Combat]

Gear Daddies [1988–1994]

• Billy's Live Bait [1990, Polydor]

Bob Geldof (1954– )

• Vegetarians of Love [1990, Atlantic]
• Great Songs of Indifference: The Best of Bob Geldof and the Boomtown Rats [(1997), Columbia,]
• Sex, Age and Death [2002, Koch International]

Gene Loves Jezebel [1981– ]

• Immigrant [1984, Situation]
• Discover [1986, Geffen]
• Voodoo Dollies: The Best of Gene Loves Jezebel [(1999), Beggars Banquet]

General Public [1984– ]

• All the Rage [1984, IRS]

The Georgia Satellites [1985–1989]

• Georgia Satellites [1986, Elektra]
• Let It Rock: The Best of the Georgia Satellites [(1993), Elektra]

Giant Sand [1985– ]

• Valley of Rain [1985, Fire]
• Ballad of a Thin Line Man [1986, Fire]
• Storm [1988, Demon]
• The Love Songs LP [1988, Homestead]
• Giant Songs: The Best of Giant Sand [(1989), Demon]
• Ramp [1992, Restless], A–
• Center of the Universe [1993, Restless], B–
• Glum [1994, Imago]
• Purge and Slouch [1994, Restless]
• Giant Songs: The Best of Giant Sand, Vol. 2 [(1995), Demon]
• Chore of Enchantment [2000, Thrill Jockey]
• Giant Sand Is All Over the Map [2004, Thrill Jockey]
• Blurry Blue Mountain [2010, Fire]
• Tucson: A Country Rock Opera [2012, Fire]
• Heartbreak Pass [2015, New West], B+(*)

Debbie Gibson (1970– )

• Out of the Blue [1987, Atlantic]
• Electric Youth [1989, Atlantic]
• Greatest Hits [(1996), Atlantic]

Johnny Gill (1967– )

• Johnny Gill [1990, Motown], B

Girls Against Boys [1989– ]

• Venus Luxure No. 1 Baby [1994, Touch & Go]
• House of GVSB [1996, Touch & Go], A
• Freak*on*ica [1998, DGC], B+

Girlschool [1980– ]

• The Best of Girlschool [(1994), Castle]

The Godfathers [1986– ]

• Birth, School, Work, Death [1988, Epic]
• More Songs About Love and Hate [1989, Epic]
• Birth, School, Work, Death: The Best of the Godfathers [(1996), Epic/Legacy]

Godflesh [1988– ]

• Streetcleaner [1990, Combat]

The Go-Go's [1981–1985]

• Beauty and the Beat [1981, IRS], B
• Talk Show [1984, IRS], B
• Go-Go's Greatest [1990, IRS], B+
• Return to the Valley of the Go-Go's [(1994), IRS]

The Golden Palominos [1983– ]

• The Golden Palominos [1983, Celluloid], B
• Visions of Excess [1985, Celluloid], B
• Blast of Silence (Axed My Baby for a Nickel) [1986, Celluloid], B–

Goo Goo Dolls [1987– ]

• Superstar Car Wash [1993, Warner Brothers]

Government Cheese [1985–1995]

• Government Cheese: 1985–1995 [1985–95, Cedar Creek, 2CD], B+(***)

The Grapes of Wrath [1986–1992]

• Treehouse [1987, Capitol]
• Now and Again [1989, Capitol]

Great Plains [1984–1987]

• Born in a Barn [1984, Homestead], B
• Naked at the Buy, Sell and Trade [1985, Homestead], B+
• Sum Things Up [1987, Homestead], A–
• Length of Growth 1981–1989 [1981–89, Old 3C, 2CD], B+

Green on Red [1982–1993]

• Gravity Talks [1983, Slash], B+
• Gas Food Lodging [1985, Enigma], B
• Here Come the Snakes [1989, Restless], B

Green River [1985–1988]

• Dry as a Bone [1986, Sub Pop]
• Rehab Doll [1988, Sub Pop]

Guided by Voices [1987– ]

• Vampire on Titus [1993, Scat]
• Bee Thousand [1994, Scat]
• Alien Lanes [1995, Matador], B
• King Shit and the Golden Boys [1995, Scat]
• Do the Collapse [1999, TVT]
• Suitcase: Failed Experiments [(2000), Luna]
• Earthquake Glue [2003, Matador]
• The Best of Guided by Voices: Human Amusements at Hourly Rates [(2003), Matador]
• Live From Austin TX [2004, New West, 2 CD], B
• Let's Go Eat the Factory [2012, GBV], B

Gun Club [1981–1996]

• Mother Juno [1987, Red Rhino]

Guns N' Roses [1986–1993]

• Appetite for Destruction [1987, Geffen], B
• Use Your Illusion I [1991, Geffen]
• Use Your Illusion II [1991, Geffen]
• The Spaghetti Incident [1993, Geffen], A–

Guy [1988– ]

• Guy [1988, MCA], B+(*)
• The Future [1990, MCA], B+(**)

GWAR [1988– ]

• Scumdogs of the Universe [1990, Metal Blade]
• America Must Be Destroyed [1991, Metal Blade]

Half Japanese [1980– ]

• 1/2 Gentlemen / Not Beasts [1980, Armageddon, 3 LP], B–
• Sing No Evil [1984, Iridescence], B+
• Music to Strip By [1987, 50 Skadillion Watts], B
• Charmed Life [1988, 50 Skadillion Watts], B+
• The Band That Would Be King [1989, 50 Skadillion Watts], B–
• Fire in the Sky [1993, Safe House]
• Greatest Hits [(1995), Safe House, 2 CD], A–
• Overjoyed [2014, Joyful Noise], B+(***)

Jimmy Hall

• Build Your Own Fire [2007, Zoho], B+(*)

Hanoi Rocks [1981–1985]

• Two Steps from the Move [1984, Epic]
• The Best of Hanoi Rocks [(1985), Hanoi Rocks]
• Decadent Dangerous Delicious: The Best of Hanoi Rocks [(2000), Essential]

Happy Mondays [1987–1992]

• Pills 'n' Thrills and Bellyaches [1990, Elektra]
• Loads (and Loads More) [(1995), London]

John Wesley Harding (1965– )

• It Happened One Night [1988, Rhino]
• Here Comes the Groom [1989, Sire]
• Awake [1998, Zero Hour]

Jody Harris

• w/Robert Quine: Escape [1981, Lust/Unlust], B

Jerry Harrison (1949– )

• Casual Gods [1988, Sire], B

Debbie Harry (1945– )

• KooKoo [1981, Chrysalis], B
• Rockbird [1986, Geffen], B
• w/Blondie: Once More Into the Bleach [1988, Chrysalis], C
• Def Dumb and Blonde [1989, Sire], B+
• w/Blondie: The Complete Picture: The Very Best of Deborah Harry and Blondie [(1991), Chrysalis], A
• Necessary Evil [2007, Eleven Seven], B

Corey Hart (1962– )

• First Offense [1984, EMI America]
• The Singles [(1992), EMI America]

Grant Hart (1961–2017)

• Intolerance [1989, SST], B

Bonnie Hayes

• Bonnie Hayes and the Wild Combo: Good Clean Fun [1982, Slash], B+(***)
• Bonnie Hayes and the Wild Combo: Brave New Girl [1984, Bondage, EP]
• Good Clean Fun [1982–84, Blixa Sounds], B+(**)

Haysi Fantayzee

• Battle Hymns for Children Singing [1983, RCA]

Heaven 17 [1981– ]

• The Luxury Gap [1983, Virgin], B

Helmet [1989– ]

• Meantime [1992, Interscope]
• Betty [1994, Interscope]

Nona Hendryx (1944– )

• Nona [1983, RCA], B+
• The Art of Defense [1984, RCA]
• The Heat [1985, RCA]
• Skin Diver [1989, Private Music]
• Transformation: The Best of Nona Hendryx [(1999), Razor & Tie]
• Mutatis Mutandis [2012, Righteous Babe], B+(*)
• w/Gary Lucas: The World of Captain Beefheart [2017, Knitting Factory], A–

Don Henley (1947– )

• I Can't Stand Still [1982, Asylum]
• Building the Perfect Beast [1984, Geffen]
• The End of the Innocence [1989, Geffen]
• Actual Miles: Henley's Greatest Hits [1982–89, Geffen]
• Inside Job [2000, Warner Brothers]
• Cass County [2015, Capitol], B+(*)

Joe Henry (1960– )

• Short Man's Room [1992, Mammoth]
• Kindness of the World [1993, Mammoth]
• Trampoline [1996, Mammoth]
• Fuse [1999, Mammoth]
• Scar [2001, Mammoth]
• Tiny Voices [2003, Anti-]
• Civilians [2007, Anti-], B+(**)
• Blood From Stars [2009, Epitaph]
• Reverie [2011, Anti-], B+(*)
• Invisible Hour [2014, Work Song], B+(*)

Boo Hewerdine (1961– )

• w/Darden Smith: Evidence [1989, Compas]
• God Bless the Pretty Things [2009, Navigator], B+(*)

Howard Hewett (1955– )

Richard X. Heyman (1951– )

• Living Room!! [1988, Cypress]
• Hey Man! [1991, Sire]
• Cornerstone [1998, Permanent Press]
• X [2013, Turn-Up], B+(**)

Peter Himmelman

• Synesthesia [1989, Island]
• Skin [1994, 550 Music/Epic]
• Stage Diving [1995, Plump]

Robyn Hitchcock (1953– )

• I Often Dream of Trains [1984, Rhino]
• Fegmania! [1985, Rhino]
• Gotta Let This Hen Out [1985, Rhino]
• Element of Light [1986, Rhino]
• Globe of Frogs [1988, A&M]
• Eye [1990, Rhino]
• Greatest Hits [(1996), A&M]
• Jewels for Sophia [1999, Warner Brothers]
• Robyn Hitchcock [2017, Yep Roc], B+(*)

Jools Holland

• J.H. Meets Rock 'a' Boogie Billy [1984, A&M]
• A World of His Own [1990, IRS]

Jennifer Holliday (1960– )

• The Best of Jennifer Holliday [(1996), Geffen]

Honeymoon Suite [1986– ]

• The Singles [(1991), Warner Brothers]

Hoodoo Gurus [1983– ]

• Stoneage Romeos [1983, A&M]
• Mars Needs Guitars [1985, Elektra]
• Blow Your Cool! [1987, Elektra]
• Electric Soup: The Singles Collection [(1992), RCA]
• Bite the Bullet [(1998), Mushroom]

Bruce Hornsby (1954– )

• The Way It Is [1986, RCA]
• Scenes From the Southside [1988, RCA]
• Intersections 1985–2005 [1989–2005, RCA/Legacy, 4 CD+DVD], B
• Camp Meeting [2007, Legacy], B+(*)

The Horseflies [1987–1994]

• Human Fly [1987, MCA]

Hose [1983– ]

• Hose [1983, Def Jam, EP], B

A House [1988–1996]

• On Our Big Fat Merry-Go-Round [1988, Sire]
• I Am the Greatest [1992, Radioactive]

The Housemartins [1986– ]

• London 0 Hull 4 [1986, Elektra], A
• The People Who Grinned Themselves to Death [1987, Elektra], A
• Now That's What I Call Quite Good! [(1988), Go! Discs], A–

Whitney Houston (1963–2012)

• Whitney Houston [1985, Arista]
• Whitney [1987, Arista]
• I'm Your Baby Tonight [1990, Arista]
• My Love Is Your Love [1998, Arista]
• The Greatest Hits [(2000), Arista]
• Just Whitney [2002, Arista]

Human Sexual Response [1980– ]

• Fig. 14 [1980, Passport]
• In a Roman Mood [1981, Don't Fall Off the Mountain]

Hunters and Collectors [1983– ]

• Human Frailty [1986, IRS]
• Fate [1988, IRS]

Hüsker Dü [1981–1987]

• Land Speed Record [1981, SST], C+
• Everything Falls Apart [1982, Reflex, EP], B+(**)
• Everything Falls Apart and More [1982, Rhino]
• Metal Circus [1983, SST], A–
• Zen Arcade [1984, SST], B+
• New Day Rising [1985, SST], A–
• Flip Your Wig [1985, SST], B+
• Candy Apple Grey [1986, Warner Brothers], A–
• Warehouse: Songs and Stories [1987, Warner Brothers], B
• The Living End [(1994), Warner Brothers], C

Billy Idol (1955– )

• Billy Idol [1982, Chrysalis]
• Rebel Yell [1983, Chrysalis]
• Idol Songs: The Best of Billy Idol [(1988), Chrysalis]
• Charmed Life [1990, Chrysalis], B

Imagination

• Body Talk [1981, MCA], B+(**)
• In the Heat of the Night [1982, MCA], B+(***)
• New Dimension [1984, Elektra]

Indeep

• Last Night a D.J. Saved My Life! [1983, Sound of New York], B+

Incorporated Thang Band [1986–1988]

• Lifestyles of the Roach and Famous [1987, Warner Brothers], B

Indigo Girls [1986– ]

• Indigo Girls [1989, Epic], B–
• Nomads Indians Saints [1990, Epic]
• 1200 Curfews [1995, Epic]
• Come On Now Social [1999, Epic]
• Retrospective [1987–2000, Epic], C+
• Become You [2002, Epic]

James Ingram (1956– )

Inspiral Carpets [1989– ]

• Singles [1995, Mute]

INXS [1980– ]

• Kick [1987, Atlantic]

Chris Isaak (1956– )

• Silvertone [1985, Warner Brothers]
• Chris Isaak [1987, Warner Brothers], B
• Heart Shaped World [1989, Reprise]
• Speak of the Devil [1998, Warner Brothers]
• Wicked Ways: Anthology [(1998), Warner Brothers]
• Best of Chris Isaak [1985–2006, Wicked Game/Reprise], B–
• Beyond the Sun [2011, Vanguard], B

Isley Jasper Isley [1984–1987]

• Caravan of Love: The Best of Isley Jasper Isley [1984–87, Epic/Legacy], B

David J (1957– )

• Crocodile Tears and the Velvet Cosh [1985, Plain], B
• On Glass: The Singles [1983–85, Plain], B+(*)
• Songs From Another Season [1990, RCA]

Freddie Jackson (1956– )

• Rock Me Tonight [1985, Capitol]
• The Greatest Hits of Freddie Jackson [(1994), Capitol]

Janet Jackson (1966– )

• Control [1986, A&M], B+(*)
• Rhythm Nation: 1814 [1989, A&M], A–
• Janet [1993, Virgin], B+
• Design of a Decade 1986–1996 [1986–95, A&M], B+
• The Velvet Rope [1997, Virgin], A–
• All for You [2001, Virgin], B–
• Damita Jo [2004, Virgin]
• 20 Y.O. [2006, Virgin], C+
• Discipline [2008, Island]
• Unbreakable [2015, Rhythm Nation], B+(*)

Mick Jagger (1943– )

• Wandering Spirit [1993, Atlantic]
• Goddess in the Doorway [2001, Virgin]

James [1984– ]

• Seven [1992, Fontana]
• Laid [1993, Mercury]
• Millionaires [1999, Mercury]

Colin James (1964– )

• Colin James [1988, Virgin], B
• Colin James and the Little Big Band [1993, Virgin]
• Colin James and the Little Big Band II [1998, Elektra], A–
• Open Road [2021, Stony Plain], B+(*)
• Chasing the Sun [2024, Stony Plain], B

Jane's Addiction [1987–1991]

• Nothing's Shocking [1988, Warner Brothers], A–
• Ritual de lo Habitual [1990, Warner Brothers], B

Jason and the Scorchers [1982– ]

• Fervor [1983, EMI, EP], A–
• Lost and Found [1985, EMI], B
• The Essential Jason and the Scorchers [1984–85, Capitol], B+
• Both Sides of the Line [1983–85, EMI]
• Midnight Roads and Stages [1998, Mammoth]

The Jayhawks [1986– ]

• Blue Earth [1989, Twin/Tone], B+
• Hollywood Town Hall [1992, Def American], A–
• Tomorrow the Green Grass [1995, Def American], B+(*)
• Tomorrow the Green Grass [Legacy Edition] [1995, American/Legacy, 2CD], B
• Smile [2000, American]
• Rainy Day Music [2003, American/Lost Highway]
• Back Roads and Abandoned Hotels [2018, Legacy], B

Jellybean (1948– )

• Jellybean Rocks the House [1988, Chrysalis]

Jesus and Mary Chain [1985– ]

• Psycho Candy [1985, Reprise], A–
• Darklands [1987, Warner Brothers], B+
• Barbed Wire Kisses [1988–88, Def American], B–
• Automatic [1989, Warner Brothers], A
• Stoned and Dethroned [1994, Warner Brothers], A
• 21 Singles [1984–98, Warner Brothers/Rhino], A–
• Damage and Joy [2017, ADA/Warner], B+(**)
• Glasgow Eyes [2024, Fuzz Club], B+(**)

Jesus Jones [1989– ]

• Doubt [1991, SBK]

Jesus Lizard [1989–1999]

• Goat [1991, Touch & Go]
• Liar [1992, Touch & Go]
• Bang [(2000), Touch & Go]

The Jet Set [1983–1988]

• The Best of the Jet Set [(1995), Tangerine]

The Jets [1982– ]

• Magic [1987, MCA]
• Then and Now and Wow [(1998), K-Tel]

Joan Jett (1960– )

• Bad Reputation [1981, Blackheart], B+
• I Love Rock 'n' Roll [1981, Blackheart], B+
• Album [1983, Blackheart]
• Glorious Results of a Misspent Youth [1984, Blackheart], B+
• Up Your Alley [1988, Epic], A–
• The Hit List [1990, Epic], B
• Flashback [1979–93, Blackheart], A–
• Pure and Simple [1994, Warner Brothers]
• Fit to Be Tied: Great Hits by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts [1980–95, Mercury], A–
• Unvarnished [2013, Blackheart], B+(**)
• Bad Reputation [Music From the Original Motion Picture] [1976–2016, Legacy], A–

Evan Johns (1955– )

• Evan Johns and the H-Bombs [1986, Jungle]
• Rollin' through the Night [1986, Alternative Tentacles]
• Please, Mr. Santa Claus [1991, Rykodisc]

Eric Johnson (1954– )

• Live From Austin TX [1988, New West], B+(*)
• Ah Via Musicom [1990, Capitol]
• Seven Worlds [1998, ARK]

Daniel Johnston (1961–2019)

• The Early Recordings Volume 1 [1980–83, Dualtone, 2 CD], C
• Hi, How Are You [1983, Homestead]
• Continued Story [1985, Homestead]
• 1990 [1990, Shimmy Disc]
• Fun [1994, Atlantic]

Glenn Jones

• The Best of Glenn Jones [(1992), Jive]
• Greatest Hits: Giving Myself to You [(1998), Razor & Tie]

Marti Jones

• Unsophisticated Time [1985, A&M], A–
• Used Guitars [1988, A&M], B

Kajagoogoo [1983– ]

• Too Sky: The Singles . . . and More [(1993), EMI]
• The Very Best of Kajagoogoo [(1996), Alex]

Katrina and the Waves [1983– ]

• Katrina and the Waves [1985, Capitol], A–
• Waves [1986, Capitol], A–
• Break of Hearts [1989, SBK], B

Kid Creole and the Coconuts [1980– ]

• Off the Coast of Me [1980, Rainman], A–
• Fresh Fruit in Foreign Places [1981, Sire/ZE], A+
• Wise Guy [1982, Sire/ZE], A
• Doppelganger [1983, Sire/ZE], A–
• Going Places: The August Darnell Years 1976–1983 [1976–83, Strut], A–
• Lost Paradize Edits [1980–83, ZE], B+(*)
• In Praise of Older Women and Other Crimes [1985, Sire], A–
• Live in Paris 1985 [1985, Rainman], B+(*)
• I, Too, Have Seen the Woods [1987, Sire], B+
• Private Waters in the Great Divide [1990, Columbia], B
• Kid Creole Redux [1980–90, Sire], A
• The Best of Kid Creole and the Coconuts [(1990), Alex]
• You Shoulda Told Me You Were . . . [1991, Columbia], A
• To Travel Sideways [1993, Atoll], B
• Kiss Me Before the Light Changes [1994, Atoll]
• August Darnell: The Kid and I [1996, Initial]
• Nothin' Left but the Rest [1996], B+(**)
• The Conquest of You [1997, SPV], A–
• Too Cool to Conga! [2001, Rainman], B+
• I Wake Up Screaming [2011, Strut, 2CD], B+(*)

Killing Joke [1981– ]

• Killing Joke [1981, EG]
• Revelations [1982, EG]
• Fire Dances [1983, EG]
• Incomplete Collection 1980–1985 [1980–85, EG]
• Extremities, Dirty and Various Repressed ... [1990, Noise]
• Laugh? I Near Bought One! [(1992), Plan]

King Missile [1987– ]

• The Way to Salvation [1991, Atlantic], A–
• Happy Hour [1992, Atlantic]
• Failure [1998, Shimmy Disc]

The Kingbees [1980–1982]

• The Kingbees [1980, Omnivore], B+(**)

Kevin Kinney

• MacDougal Blues [1990, Island]

Kix [1981–1995]

• Blow My Fuse [1988, Atlantic]

KMFDM [1986–1999]

• UAIOE [1989, Wax Trax], B+
• Naive [1990, Wax Trax]
• Angst [1993, Wax Trax], A–
• Retro [(1998), TVT]

The Knitters [1985– ]

• Poor Little Critter on the Road [1985, Slash], C+

Mark Knopfler (1949– )

• Local Hero [1983, Warner Brothers]
• Cal [1984, Polygram]
• The Princess Bride [1987, Warner Brothers]
• Screenplaying [(1993), Warner Brothers]
• Sailing to Philadelphia [2000, Warner Brothers]

Chris Knox (1952– )

• Songs of You and Me [1995, Caroline]
• Beat [2000, Thirsty Ear]

Cub Koda (1948–2000)

• Live at BLUES 1982 [1991, Wolf]
• Welcome to My Job: The Cub Koda Collection [(1993), Blue Wave]
• Abba Dabba Daba: A Bonanza of Hits [1994, Schoolkids]
• Noise Monkeys [(2000), J-Bird]

Konk

• The Sound of Konk [1981–88, Soul Jazz]

Lenny Kravitz (1964– )

• Let Love Rule [1989, Virgin]
• Mama Said [1991, Virgin]
• Are You Gonna Go My Way? [1993, Virgin]
• 5 [1998, Virgin]
• Greatest Hits [(2000), Virgin]
• Lenny [2001, Virgin]
• It Is Time for a Love Revolution [2008, Virgin]
• Black and White America [2011, Roadrunner], B+(*)

Laibach [1980– ]

• Opus Dei [1987, Wax Trax]
• Let It Be [1988, Mute]

Daniel Lanois

• Acadie [1989, Opal]
• Shine [2003, Anti]

Cyndi Lauper (1953– )

• She's So Unusual [1983, Portrait], A
• True Colors [1986, Portrait], B
• The Essential Cyndi Lauper [1983–96, Epic/Legacy], B+
• 12 Deadly Cyns [(1995), Epic]
• At Last [2003, Epic/Daylight], C–

The Leaving Trains [1984– ]

• Loser Illusion Pt. 0 [1991, SST], A–
• Favorite Mood Swings (Greatest Hits 1986–1995) [1986–95, SST], B+(***)

Legal Weapon

• Death of Innocence [1982, Triple X]
• Take Out the Trash [1991, Triple X]

Legendary Pink Dots [1981– ]

• Maria Dimension [1991, Play It Again Sam]
• Anthology [(1992), Play It Again Sam]

Lemonheads [1987– ]

• It's a Shame About Ray [1992, Atlantic]

LeRoi Brothers [1983– ]

• Check This Action [1983, Amazing]
• Forget About the Danger Think of the Fun [1984, Columbia]

Let's Active [1983–1988]

• Cypress [1984, IRS], B–

LeVert [1985– ]

• The Big Throwdown [1987, Atlantic]
• Just Coolin' [1988, Atlantic]

Lewis

• L'Amour [1983, Light in the Attic], B

Huey Lewis (1950– )

• Huey Lewis and the News [1980, Chrysalis]
• Picture This [1982, Chrysalis]
• Sports [1983, Chrysalis]
• Fore! [1986, Chrysalis]
• Small World [1988, Chrysalis]

Lilac Time [1987– ]

• The Lilac Time [1987, Mercury]
• Paradise Circus [1989, Fontana]
• And Love for All [1990, Fontana]
• Astronauts [1991, Creation]
• Looking for a Day in the Night [1999, SpinArt]

Liliput [1980–1983]

• LiLiPUT [1980–83, Off Course, 2 CD], A
• w/Kleenex: Live Recordings, TV-Clips and Roadmovie [1978–83, Kill Rock Stars, 2 CD+DVD], B+(*)

David Lindley (1944–2023)

• El Rayo-X [1981, Asylum], A
• Win This Record [1982, Elektra], A–
• Very Greasy [1988, Elektra], B+

Arto Lindsay (1953– )

• Envy [1984, Editions EG], A–
• Greed [1988, Virgin], A
• Lust [1991, Elektra], B
• O Corpo Sutil / The Subtle Body [1996, Bar/None], B+
• Hyper Civilizado [1996, Rykodisc], B+
• Mundo Civilizado [1997, Bar/None], A–
• Noon Chill [1998, Bar/None], B+
• Prize [1999, Righteous Babe], B+
• Invoke [2002, Righteous Babe], B+
• Salt [2004, Righteous Babe], A–
• Encyclopedia of Arto [1996–2012, Northern Spy, 2CD], A–
• Cuidado Madame [2017, Northern Spy], A–
• w/Joe McPhee, Ken Vandermark, Phil Sudderberg: Largest Afternoon [2019, Corbett vs. Dempsey], B+(**)

Linx [1981–1983]

• Intuition [1981, Chrysalis], B+(**)

Lio (1962– )

• Les Pop Songs [1980–91, ZE], B+(*)
• Les Ballades [1980–96, ZE], B

Liquid Liquid

• Liquid Liquid [(1997), Mo' Wax]

Lisa

• The Best of Lisa: Jump Shout [(1996), Hot]

Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam [1985– ]

• Straight Outta Hell's Kitchen [1991, Columbia], B–

Living Colour [1988–1995]

• Time's Up [1990, Epic], B
• Stain [1993, Epic], B–
• Everything Is Possible: The Very Best of Living Colour [1988–2003, Epic/Legacy], B

Local Boys [1983– ]

• Moments of Madness [1983, Island], A–

Lone Justice [1985–1986]

• Lone Justice [1984, Geffen]
• The World Is Not My Home [(1999), Geffen]

The Long Ryders [1983– ]

• Native Sons [1984, Frontier]
• The Long Ryders Anthology: Looking for Lewis and Clark [1985–87, Polygram, 2CD]
• September November [2023, Cherry Red], B+(**)

Loop [1987– ]

• Sonancy [2022, Cooking Vinyl], B+(***)

The Lords of the New Church [1982–1986]

• The Lords of the New Church [1982, IRS]
• Killer Lords [1985, IRS]

Love and Rockets [1985–1999]

• Express [1986, Beggars Banquet]
• Earth, Sun, Moon [1987, Beggars Banquet]
• Love and Rockets [(1989), Beggars Banquet], B

Love of Life Orchestra [1980– ]

• Geneva [1980, Infidelity], B–

Love Tractor [1982–1989]

• Themes from Venus [1989, DB]

Loverboy [1980–1989]

• Loverboy [1980, Columbia]
• Get Lucky [1981, Columbia/Legacy], B–
• We Are the '80s [1980–86, Columbia/Legacy], B–

L7 [1985–2000]

• L7 [1988, Epitaph], B+(***)
• Smell the Magic [1990, Sub Pop], A–
• Bricks Are Heavy [1992, Slash], A
• Wireless [1992, Easy Action], B+(***)
• Hungry for Stink [1994, Slash/Reprise], A
• The Beauty Process: Triple Platinum [1997, Warner Brothers], B+
• Pretend We're Dead: Best of L7 [1992–97, Warner Music Group], A
• Live Omaha to Osaka [1998, Man's Ruin], B+
• Fast and Frightening [1990–98, Easy Action, 2CD], B+(**)
• Slap-Happy [1999, Bong Load], B+(**)
• Scatter the Rats [2019, Blackheart], B+(***)

Gary Lucas (1952– )

• The Edge of Heaven [2002, Indigo]
• Gary Lucas' Fleischerei: Music From Max Fleischer Cartoons [2015, Cuneiform], A–
• The Essential Gary Lucas [1981–2020, Knitting Factory, 2CD], B+(*)

Lunachicks [1989– ]

• Binge and Purge [1993, Plan 9/Caroline]

Lydia Lunch (1959– )

• Queen of Siam [1980, ZE], B+
• Shotgun Wedding [1991, Triple X]
• Eight-Eyed Spy [(1997), Atavistic]
• Smoke in the Shadows [2004, Atavistic]

Lush [1989– ]

• Split [1994, 4AD/Reprise]
• Lovelife [1996, 4AD/Reprise]

The Lyres [1981– ]

• On Fyre [1984, Matador], B

Kirsty MacColl (1959–2000)

• Electric Landlady [1991, Charisma]
• The Essential Collection [(1993), Stiff]
• Galore [(1995), Capitol], B–
• What Do Pretty Girls Do? [(1998), Cleopatra]
• Tropical Brainstorm [2001, V2], B+

Madonna (1958– )

• Madonna [1983, Sire], A–
• Like a Virgin [1984, Warner Brothers], B+(**)
• True Blue [1986, Sire], A–
• You Can Dance [1987, Sire], A
• Like a Prayer [1989, Sire], A–
• The Immaculate Collection [1983–90, Sire], A+
• I'm Breathless [1990, Sire], A
• Erotica [1992, Maverick], A–
• Bedtime Stories [1994, Maverick], B
• Something to Remember [1984–95, Maverick], B
• Ray of Light [1998, Maverick], B+
• Music [2000, Maverick], A–
• GHV2: Greatest Hits Volume 2 [(2001), Maverick]
• American Life [2003, Maverick/Warner Bros.], B+
• I'm Going to Tell You a Secret [2004, Warner Brothers], A–
• Confessions on a Dance Floor [2005, Warner Brothers], A–
• The Confessions Tour [2007, Warner Brothers], A–
• Hard Candy [2008, Warner Brothers], B+(**)
• The Sticky and Sweet Tour [2008, Warner Brothers], B+(***)
• Celebration [1982–2009, Warner Brothers, 2 CD], A–
• MDNA [2011, Interscope], A–
• Rebel Heart [2015, Interscope], B+(***)
• Madame X [2019, Interscope], A–
• Finally Enough Love [1982–2019, Warner], B+(***)
• Finally Enough Love: 50 Number Ones [1982–2019, Warner, 2CD], b+(***)

Barbara Manning

• One Perfect Green Blanket / Lately I Keep Scissors [1989–91, Heyday], B+
• 1212 [1997, Matador]

Roger Manning

• Roger Manning [1988, Shanachie]

Marillion [1983– ]

• Script for a Jester's Tear [1983, Capitol]
• Misplaced Childhood [1985, Capitol]
• Season's End [1989, Capitol]
• Singles Collection [(1994), Alex]

Martha and the Muffins [1980– ]

• Metro Music [1980, DinDisc], A–
• Trance and Dance [1980, DinDisc], B
• Danseparc [1982, RCA], B
• Far Away in Time [1980–82, Virgin], A–

Mary's Danish [1985–1992]

• There Goes the Wonderstruck ... [1989, Chameleon]
• Circa [1991, Morgan Creek]
• American Standard [1992, Morgan Creek]

Nick Mason (1945– )

• Nick Mason's Fictitious Sports [1981, Sony], A–

Material [1981– ]

• One Down [1982, Restless], B+
• Seven Souls [1989, Virgin], B+
• The Third Power [1991, Axiom], B

Sarah McLachlan (1968– )

• Solace [1991, Arista]
• Fumbling Towards Ecstasy [1994, Arista]
• Surfacing [1997, Arista]
• Mirrorball: The Complete Concert [1999, Arista/Legacy, 2 CD], C+

Malcolm McLaren (1946– )

• Duck Rock [1983, Island]
• Fans [1984, Island]

Meat Puppets [1981– ]

• Meat Puppets II [1984, SST], B+
• Up on the Sun [1985, SST], B
• Huevos [1987, SST], B+
• Monsters [1989, SST], B+
• No Strings Attached [(1990), SST], B+
• Too High to Die [1994, London]

The Meatmen [1982– ]

• Stud Powercock: The Touch and Go Years [1981–84, Touch & Go]

Mecca Normal [1983– ]

• The First LP [1986, K], C+

Megadeth [1983– ]

• Peace Sells . . . But Who's Buying? [1986, Capitol]
• Rust in Peace [1990, Capitol]

Men at Work [1981– ]

• Business as Usual [1981, Columbia]
• Cargo [1983, Columbia]
• Contraband: The Best of Men at Work [(1996), Columbia]
• Brazil [(1998), Columbia/Legacy]

The Men They Couldn't Hang [1985– ]

• Silvertown [1989, Silvertone]
• Majestic Grill: The Best of the Men They Couldn't Hang [(1998), Demon]

The Mermen

• A Glorious Lethal Euphoria [1995, Mesa]
• Songs of the Cows [1996, Atlantic]

Metallica [1983– ]

• Kill 'Em All [1983, Elektra]
• Ride the Lightning [1984, Elektra]
• Master of Puppets [1986, Elektra]
• . . . And Justice for All [1988, Elektra]
• Metallica [1991, Elektra]
• S&M [1999, Elektra]
• St. Anger [2003, Elektra], C–

The Method Actors [1980–1981]

• This Is Still It [1980–81, Acute], B+(*)

George Michael (1963– )

• Faith [1987, Columbia], A–
• Ladies and Gentlemen: The Bestof George Michael [(1998), Sony, 2 CD]

Michel'le

• Michel'le [1989, Ruthless], B

Midnight Star [1980– ]

• No Parking on the Dance Floor [1983, Solar]

Mike and the Mechanics [1985–1991]

• Mike + the Mechanics [1985, Atlantic]
• The Living Years [1988, Atlantic]
• Hits [(1996), Virgin]

Ministry [1981– ]

• Twitch [1986, Sire]
• The Land of Rape and Honey [1988, Sire], B+
• A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Taste [1989, Sire]
• In Case You Didn't Feel Like Showing Up (Live) [1990, Sire], B+
• Psalm 69: The Way to Succeed and the Way to Suck Eggs [1992, Sire], B+
• Filth Pig [1996, Warner Brothers]
• Houses of the Molé [2004, Sanctuary]

Kylie Minogue (1968– )

• Kylie [1988, Geffen]
• Fever [2002, Capitol], B+(**)
• X [2007, Virgin]
• Aphrodite [2010, Astralwerks], B+(***)
• Disco [2020, BMG], B+(**)
• Tension [2023, BMG], B+(**)

Minor Threat [1981–1984]

• Out of Step [1983, Dischord]
• Complete Discography [(1988), Dischord]

The Minutemen [1980–1986]

• What Makes a Man Start Fires? [1982, SST], B+
• Post-Mersh, Vol. 1: The Punch Line / What Makes a Man Start Fires? [1981–82, SST]
• Buzz or Howl Under the Influence of Heat [1983, SST, EP], A–
• The Politics of Time [(1984), New Alliance], C+
• Double Nickels on the Dime [1984, SST], A
• Project: Mersh [1985, SST, EP], B+
• Post-Mersh, Vol. 2: Buzz or Howl under the Influence of Heat / Project Mersh [1983–85, SST], B+(**)
• 3-Way Tie (For Last) [1985, SST], A–
• Post-Mersh, Vol. 3: Paranoid Time / Bean-Spill / Tour-Spiel / The Politics of Time [1980–85, SST]
• Ballot Result [(1987), SST], A–

Miriodor [1984– ]

• Rencontres [1984, Cuneiform]
• Jonglieres Élastiques [1996, Cuneiform]
• Mekano [2001, Cuneiform]
• Parade + Live at Nearfest 2002 [1999–2005, Cuneiform, 2 CD], B–

Missing Persons [1982–1986]

• Spring Session M [1982, One Way]
• The Best of Missing Persons [(1987), Capitol]

Mission of Burma [1980–1983]

• Signals, Calls and Marches [1979–81, Rykodisc]
• Signals, Calls and Marches [Definitive Edition] [1979–81, Matador, CD+DVD], B+(*)
• Vs. [1982, Rykodisc]
• The Horrible Truth About Burma [Definitive Edition] [1983, Matador], B–
• Mission of Burma [(1988), Rykodisc]
• Onoffon [2004, Matador]
• The Obliterati [2006, Matador]
• The Sound the Speed the Light [2009, Matador]
• Unsound [2012, Fire]

The Mission UK [1986– ]

• God's Own Medicine [1986, Mercury]
• Sum and Substance [(1994), Mercury]

Mr. T Experience [1986– ]

• Milk, Milk, Lemonade [1992, Lookout]

Mofungo [1982–1989]

• Frederick Douglass [1985, Coyote], B+
• Messenger Dogs of the Gods [1986, Lost], A–
• End of the World, Part 2 [1987, Lost], B+
• Bugged [1988, SST], A–
• Work [1989, SST], A–

The Monochrome Set [1980– ]

• Volume! Brilliance! Contrast! [1978–86, Cherry Red]
• Tomorrow Will Be Long: The Best of the Monochrome Set [(1995), Caroline]

Moondog

• Demos [1989, Anthology], B–

John Moore (1964– )

• The John Moore Rock and Roll Trio: Roll Your Activator Volume 1 [2010, Greaser], B+(**)

Michael Monroe (1960– )

• Nights Are So Long [1987, Yahoo]

Meli'sa Morgan

• Do You Still Love Me? The Best of Meli'sa Morgan [(1996), Razor & Tie]

Junie Morrison

• Bread Alone [1980, Columbia], B+
• Evacuate Your Seats [1984, Island], B–

Morrissey (1959– )

• Viva Hate [1988, Sire]
• Bona Drag [(1990), Sire]
• Kill Uncle [1991, Sire]
• Your Arsenal [1992, Sire], B+
• Vauxhall and I [1994, Sire]
• Suedehead: The Best of Morrissey [(1997), EMI]
• You Are the Quarry [2004, Attack], B+
• Live at Earls Court [2005, Attack/Sanctuary]
• Years of Refusal [2009, Lost Highway/Attack]
• World Peace Is None of Your Business [2014, EMI/Harvest]

Mother Love Bone [1989–1992]

• Stardog Champion [(1990), Stardog]

Mötley Crüe [1981– ]

• Shout at the Devil [1983, Elektra]
• Dr. Feelgood [1989, Elektra]

Bob Mould (1961– )

• Workbook [1989, Virgin]
• Black Sheets of Rain [1990, Virgin]
• Egoverride [1996, Rykodisc]
• Bob Mould [1996, Rykodisc]
• Modulate [2002, Granary Music]
• District Line [2008, Anti]
• Silver Age [2012, Merge], B
• Beauty and Ruin [2014, Merge], B+(**)
• Patch the Sky [2016, Merge], B+(*)
• Sunshine Rock [2019, Merge], B+(**)
• Blue Hearts [2020, Merge], B+(*)

Mr. Big [1989– ]

• Lean Into It [1991, Atlantic]
• Big, Bigger, Biggest! The Best of Mr. Big [(1996), Eastwest]

Mudhoney [1988– ]

• Superfuzz Bigmuff (and Early Singles) [(1988), Sub Pop]
• Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge [1991, Sub Pop]
• Tomorrow Hit Today [1998, Warner Brothers]
• March to Fuzz [2000, 2 CD]

Peter Murphy (1957– )

• Deep [1990, Beggars Banquet]
• Wild Birds 1985–1995: The Best of the Beggars Banquet Years [(2000), Beggars Banquet]

My Bloody Valentine [1985– ]

• Isn't Anything [1988, Warner Brothers], B
• Glider [1990, Sire, EP], B–
• Tremolo [1991, Sire, EP], C+
• Loveless [1991, Sire], B
• MBV [2013, MBV], B–

Naked Raygun [1981–1991]

• Jettison [1988, Caroline]

Napalm Death [1987– ]

• From Enslavement to Obliteration [1988, Combat]
• Fear Emptiness Despair [1994, Earache/Columbia]

Nastyfacts

• Drive My Car + 2 [1981, Left for Dead, EP], A–

Negativland [1980– ]

• Escape from Noise [1987, SST], B–
• Helter Stupid [1989, SST], B
• Fair Use: The Story of the Letter U and the Numeral 2 [1995, Seeland]

Ivan Neville (1959– )

• If My Ancestors Could See Me Now [1988, Polydor]
• Touch My Soul [2023, The Funk Garage], B+(**)

New Age Steppers [1980– ]

• Massive Hits, Vol. 1 [(1994), On-U Sound]

New Edition [1983–1996]

• New Edition [1984, MCA]
• Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 [(1991), MCA]
• All the Number Ones [(2000), Hip-O]

New Model Army [1984– ]

• The Ghost of Cain [1986, Capitol], B+

New Order [1981– ]

• Movement [1981, Factory], B
• 1981–1982 [1981, Factus]
• Power, Corruption and Lies [1983, Qwest], B+
• Low Life [1985, Qwest], B+
• Brotherhood [1986, Qwest], A
• Substance 1987 [1982–87, Qwest, 2 CD], A
• Technique [1989, Qwest], B+
• BBC Radio 1 Live [1992, Import]
• Republic [1993, Qwest], B+(***)
• The Best of New Order [1981–93, Qwest], A–
• Get Ready [2001, Reprise], A–
• Retro [1981–2002, London, 4 CD], A–
• Waiting for the Sirens' Call [2003–2004, Warner Brothers], A–
• Lost Sirens [2003–2004, Rhino], B+(**)
• Singles [1981–2005, Rhino, 2 CD], A
• Music Complete [2015, Mute], A–
• NOMC15 [2015, Pledge Music, 2CD], B+(***)

Martin Newell (1953– )

• The Greatest Living Englishman [1993, Cherry Red]
• Martin Newell's Box of Old Humbug [1996, Humbug]

Colin Newman (1954– )

• A-Z [1980, Blanco y Negro]

Stevie Nicks (1948– )

• Bella Donna [1981, Modern]
• The Wild Heart [1983, Modern]
• Rock a Little [1985, Modern]
• Timespace: The Best of Stevie Nicks [1981–91, Modern]
• Trouble in Shangri-La [2001, Reprise]
• In Your Dreams [2011, Reprise], B
• 24 Karat Gold: Songs From the Vault [2014, Reprise], B+(*)

Nightingales [1982– ]

• Pigs on Purpose [1982, Cherry Red]
• For Fuck's Sake [2014, self-released]
• Mind Over Matter [2015, Louder Than War], B+(*)

Willie Nile (1949– )

• Willie Nile [1980, Razor & Tie]
• Streets of New York [2006, Reincarnate Music]
• American Ride [2013, Loud & Proud], B

Nine Inch Nails (1989– )

• Pretty Hate Machine [1989, TVT], A–
• Broken [1992, Halo Five]
• The Downward Spiral [1994, Interscope], B+
• The Fragile [1999, Interscope, 2 CD], B+(*)
• Things Falling Apart [2000, Interscope]
• With Teeth [2005, Nothing], B+(**)
• Year Zero [2007, Interscope], A–
• Ghosts I-IV [2008, Halo Twenty Six, 2 CD], A–
• The Slip [2008, The Null Corporation], B+(**)
• Hesitation Marks [2013, Halo], B+(*)

Nirvana [1989–1994]

• Bleach [1989, Sub Pop], B
• Nevermind [1991, DGC], B+
• Hormoaning [1990–91, DGC, EP], B+(**)
• Incesticide [1988–91, DGC], A–
• Live at Reading [1992, DGC], B
• In Utero [1993, DGC], B+
• From the Muddy Banks of the Wishkah [1989–94, Geffen], B
• MTV Unplugged in New York [1994, DGC], A–
• Sliver: The Best of the Box [1985–94, DGC], B+(*)

Nitzer Ebb [1985– ]

• That Total Age [1987, Geffen]
• Belief [1989, Geffen]
• So Bright, So Strong [(1988), Upfront]

Mojo Nixon (1957– )

• w/Skid Roper: Mojo Nixon and Skid Roper [1985, RBI]
• w/Skid Roper: Frenzy [1986, Restless]
• w/Skid Roper: Get Out of My Way [1986, Enigma, EP]
• w/Skid Roper: Bo-Day-Shus!! [1987, Enigma], B+
• w/Skid Roper: Root Hog or Die [1989, Enigma], A–
• Unlimited Everything [1990, Enigma]
• Otis [1991, Enigma]
• Whereabouts Unknown [1995, Ripe & Ready], A–
• Gadzooks!!! The Homemade Bootleg [1997, Needletime], B+(**)

NOFX [1988– ]

• Ribbed [1991, Epitaph]
• White Trash, Two Heebs and a Bean [1992, Epitaph], B+
• Punk in Drublic [1994, Epitaph], B–
• So Long and Thanks for All the Shoes [1997, Epitaph]
• War on Errorism [2003, Fat Wreck Chords], A–

The Nomads

• Outburst [1984, What Goes On], B+

NoMeansNo [1984– ]

• Wrong [1989, Alternative]

Klaus Nomi (1945–83)

• Klaus Nomi [1982, RCA]
• The Collection [(1994), Import]
• Eclipsed: The Best of Klaus Nomi [(1999), Razor & Tie]

Non-Fiction [1988–1992]

• Nonfiction [1988, Demon]
• In the Know [1992, Grand Slamm]

Billy Ocean (1950– )

• Suddenly [1984, Jive]
• Love Zone [1986, Jive]
• Greatest Hits [(1989), Jive]

Sinéad O'Connor (1966–2023)

• The Lion and the Cobra [1987, Chrysalis], B
• I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got [1990, Ensign], B+(**)
• So Far: The Best of Sinead O'Connor [1986–97, Capitol], B+(**)
• Faith and Courage [2000, Atlantic]
• Sean-Nós Nua [2002, Vanguard], B+

The Offspring [1989– ]

• Smash [1994, Epitaph]
• Americana [1998, Columbia], B+

Mary Margaret O'Hara

• Miss America [1988, Virgin]

Oh-OK

• The Complete Recordings [1982–84, Collector's Choice], A–

Oingo Boingo

• Only a Lad [1981, A&M]
• Dead Man's Party [1985, MCA]
• Skeletons in the Closet (Best of) [(1989), A&M]
• Best O'Boingo [(1992), MCA]

Alexander O'Neal (1953– )

• Alexander O'Neal [1985, Tabu]
• Hearsay [1986, Tabu], B+(**)
• My Gift to You [1988, Tabu]
• All Mixed Up [1988, Tabu], B+
• All True Man [1991, Tabu/Epic Associated]
• This Thing Called Love: The Greatest Hits of Alexander O'Neal [(1993), CBS]
• The Best of Alexander O'Neal [(1995), Motown]

Operation Ivy [1989–1990]

• Operation Ivy [(1991), Lookout]

Orange Juice [1980–1984]

• The Glasgow School [1978–81, Domino]
• . . . Coals to Newcastle [(2010), Domino, 7CD]

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark [1980– ]

• Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark [1980, Virgin], A–
• Organisation [1980, Virgin], A–
• Architecture and Morality [1981, Virgin], B
• Junk Culture [1984, A&M], B+
• Crush [1985, A&M]
• The Best of OMD [1979–88, A&M], A–
• The Singles [(1998), Virgin]
• History of Modern [2010, Blue Noise], B+(**)
• English Electric [2013, Relativity], B+(**)
• The Punishment of Luxury [2017, White Noise], B+(***)
• OMD: Bauhaus Staircase [2023, 100%], B+(**)

Jim O'Rourke (1969– )

• Bad Timing [1997, Drag City]
• Eureka [1999, Drag City]
• Halfway to a Threeway [2000, Drag City]
• Insignificance [2001, Import]
• Simple Songs [2015, Drag City]

Jeffrey Osborne (1948– )

• Jeffrey Osborne [1982, A&M]
• Aymuk [1982, A&M]
• Stay with Me Tonight [1983, A&M]

Ozzy Osbourne (1948– )

• Blizzard of Ozz [1980, Epic]
• Diary of a Madman [1981, Epic]
• Tribute [1987, Epic]
• Patient Number 9 [2022, Epic], B–

Oxbow [1989– ]

• Thin Black Duke [2017, Hydra Head], B+(*)
• An Eternal Reminder of Not Today: Live at Moers [2018, Trost], B+(***)

Ozric Tentacles [1984– ]

• Erpland [1990, Alex]
• Jurassic Shift [1993, IRS]
• Vitamin Enhanced [(1993), Alex]
• Sunrise Festival [2007, Snapper, CD+DVD], B

Jimmy Page (1944– )

• Coverdale / Page [1993, A&M]
• w/Black Crowes: Live at the Greek [2000, TVT]

Pajama Party [1989–1991]

• Up All Night [1989, Atlantic], B+(**)

Pantera

• Cowboys from Hell [1990, East West]
• Vulgar Display of Power [1992, East West]
• Singles 1991–1996 [1991–96, WEA International]

Vanessa Paradis

• Vanessa Paradis [1992, Polydor]

Charlie Peacock (1956– )

• Love Life [1991, Sparrow]
• Strangelanguage [1996, Forefront]
• Love Press Ex-Curio [2005, Runway], B+
• No Man's Land [2012, Twenty Ten], B+(*)

David Peaston

• Introducing ... David Peaston [1988, DGC]

Pebbles (1966– )

• Pebbles [1988, MCA]
• Straight from the Heart [1995, MCA]

Nia Peeples (1961– )

• Nothin' But Trouble [1988, Mercury]
• Nia Peeples [1991, Charisma]

Michael Penn (1959– )

• March [1989, RCA]

Pennywise [1989– ]

• About Time [1995, Epitaph]
• Full Circle [1997, Epitaph]

Peregrins [1989– ]

• Peregrins [1989, MCA]

Perfect Disaster [1985–1990]

• Asylum Road [1988, Genius]
• Up [1989, Fire], A
• Heaven Scent [1990, Fire], B

Steve Perry (1949– )

• Street Talk [1984, Columbia/Legacy], D
• For the Love of Strange Medicine [1994, Columbia/Legacy], C–
• Greatest Hits [1977–98, Columbia/Legacy], D+

Persian Gulf [1984–1986]

• Changing the Weather [1984, Raven], A

Pet Shop Boys [1986– ]

• Please [1986, EMI America], A–
• Please / Further Listening 1984–1986 [1984–86, Parlophone, 2 CD], A–
• Disco [1986, EMI America], B
• Actually [1987, EMI America], A
• Actually / Further Listening [1987, Parlophone, 2 CD], A–
• Introspective [1988, EMI America], A
• Introspective / Further Listening 1988–1989 [1988–89, Parlophone, 2 CD], A–
• Behavior [1990, EMI America], A+
• Behaviour / Further Listening 1990–1991 [1990–91, Parlophone, 2 CD], A–
• Discography: The Complete Singles Collection [1985–91, EMI America], A+
• Very [1993, Capitol], A+
• Very / Further Listening [1993, Parlophone, 2 CD], A–
• Disco 2 [1994, Capitol], B–
• Alternative [(1995), EMI, 2 CD], B+
• Bilingual [1996, Atlantic], A–
• Essential Pet Shop Boys: Limited Edition 1998 [(1998), EMI], B+
• Nightlife [1999, Parlophone/Sire], B+
• Release [2002, Sanctuary, 2CD], B+
• Disco 3 [2003, Sanctuary], A–
• Pop Art: The Hits [1985–2003, Parlophone, 2CD], A–
• Fundamental [2006, Rhino], B+(**)
• Yes [2009, Astralwerks], B+(***)
• Pandemonium Live [2009, Caroline, CD+DVD], B+(**)
• The Most Incredible Thing [2011, Parlophone, 2CD], B
• Elysium [2012, Astralwerks], A–
• Electric [2013, X2], B+(***)
• Super [2016, X2], A–
• Inner Sanctum [2018, X2], A–
• Agenda [2019, X2, EP], B+(**)
• Hotspot [2020, X2], B+(***)
• Smash: The Singles 1985–2020 [1985–2020, Parlophone, 3CD], A–
• Nonetheless [2024, Parlophone], A–

Peter and the Test Tube Babies [1983– ]

• The $hit Factory [1990, Triple X], B+

Bob Pfeifer

• After Words [1987, Passport], B

P-Funk All-Stars [1982–1983]

• Urban Dancefloor Guerillas [1983, Uncle Jam], B+

Sam Phillips (1962– )

• The Turning [1987, DCC]
• The Indescribable Wow [1988, Virgin]
• Cruel Inventions [1991, Virgin], A–
• Martinis and Bikinis [1994, Virgin], A
• Fan Dance [2001, Nonesuch]
• A Boot and a Shoe [2004, Nonesuch]
• Don't Do Anything [2008, Nonesuch]
• Push Any Button [2013, Littlebox], B+(*)

Phish [1988– ]

• A Picture of Nectar [1991, Elektra]
• A Live One [1995, Elektra]
• Billy Breathes [1996, Elektra]
• Slip, Stitch and Pass [1997, Elektra], B
• Hampton Comes Alive [(1999), Elektra]
• Farmhouse [2000, Elektra]

Pixies [1987–1991]

• Come On Pilgrim [1987, 4AD, EP], B+(*)
• Pixies [1987, SpinArt, EP]
• Surfer Rosa [1988, 4AD/Elektra], B+(*)
• Doolittle [1989, 4AD/Elektra], B
• Bossanova [1990, 4AD/Elektra], B+
• Trompe le Monde [1991, 4AD/Elektra], A–
• Pixies at the BBC [1988–91, Elektra]
• Death to the Pixies 1987–1991 [1987–91, Elektra]
• Best of Pixies: Wave of Mutillation [1987–91, 4AD], B+
• Indie Cindy [2014, Pixies]

Pizzicato Five [1985– ]

• Made in USA [1994, Matador]
• Big Hits and Jet Lags: 1991–1995 [1991–95, Triad/Columbia]
• Big Hits and Jet Lags: 1994–1997 [1994–97, Import]

Robert Plant (1948– )

• Pictures at Eleven [1982, Swan Song]
• Principle of Moments [1983, Es Paranza]
• Now and Zen [1988, Es Paranza]
• Dreamland [2002, Universal]
• w/Alison Krauss: Raising Sand [2007, Rounder], B+(*)
• Band of Joy [2010, Rounder], B+(*)
• w/Alison Krauss: Raise the Roof [2021, Rounder], B+(*)

The Plimsouls [1980–1983]

• The Plimsouls ... Plus [1980–81, Rhino]

The Pogues [1984– ]

• Rum Sodomy and the Lash [1985, MCA], A
• If I Should Fall from Grace with God [1988, Island], B+
• The Essential Pogues [(1991), Island]

Poi Dog Pondering [1989– ]

• Poi Dog Pondering [1989, Texas Hotel]
• The Best of Poi Dog Pondering (The Austin Years) [1989–91, Columbia/Legacy], B
• Soul Sonic Orchestra [2000, Platetectonic]

Buster Poindexter [1987– ]

• Buster Poindexter [1987, RCA], B
• Buster Goes Berserk [1989, RCA]
• Buster's Happy Hour [1994, Forward]
• Buster's Spanish Rocket Ship [1997, Island], B

Poison [1983–1993]

• Open Up and Say . . . Ahh! [1988, Capitol]
• Best of Ballads and Blues [1986–94, Capitol], B–
• Poisin's Greatest Hits: 1986–1996 [1986–96, Capitol]

The Pontiac Brothers [1985–1992]

• Doll Hut [1985, Frontier]
• Johnson [1988, Frontier]

The Pooh Sticks [1988– ]

• Formula One Generation [1990, Sympathy for the Record Industry], B+
• The Great White Wonder [1991, Zoo], A–
• Million Seller [1993, Zoo], B

Pop Will Eat Itself [1986–1996]

• Box Frenzy [1987–88, Sanctuary/Castle], B
• Now for a Feast! [(1988), Rough Trade]
• This Is the Day . . . This Is the Hour . . . This Is This! [1989, RCA]
• Dos Dedos Mis Amigos [1994, Interscope]

Pop-O-Pies [1982–1993]

• Pop-O-Anthology 1984–1993 [1984–93, www.pop-o-pie.com], B

Genesis P-Orridge (1950–2020)

• w/Astrid Monroe: When I Was Young [2001, Important], B+(**)

The Posies [1988– ]

• Dear 23 [1990, DGC]
• Amazing Disgrace [1996, DGC], B+(*)

Pretenders [1980– ]

• Pretenders [1980, Sire], B+
• Learning to Crawl [1984, Sire], A–
• The Singles [(1987), Sire], A
• Packed! [1990, Sire], B+
• Last of the Independents [1994, Sire], B+
• ¡Viva el Amor! [1999, Warner Brothers], A–
• Loose Screw [2002, Artemis], A–
• Break Up the Concrete [2008, Shangri-La Music], B+(***)
• Live in London [2009, E1/Stroboscopic], B+(***)
• Alone [2016, BMG], B+(*)
• Hate for Sale [2020, BMG], B+(***)
• Relentless [2023, Rhino], B+(*)

Prefab Sprout [1984–1990]

• Two Wheels Good [1985, Epic]
• From Langley Park to Memphis [1988, Epic]
• Protest Songs [1989, Epic]
• Jordan: The Comeback [1990, Epic]
• A Life of Surprises: The Best of Prefab Sprout [(1992), Epic]
• Steve McQueen (Legacy Edition) [1985–2006, Legacy, 2CD], B

Primal Scream [1987– ]

• Sonic Flower Groove [1987, Elevation]
• Screamadelica [1991, Sire]
• Vanishing Point [1997, Reprise], B+
• XTRMNTR [2000, Astralwerks], A–
• More Light [2013, First International], A–
• Chaosmosis [2016, First International/Ignition], B+(**)

The Primitives [1986–1989]

• Lovely [1988, RCA], A–
• Pure [1989, RCA], B

The Proclaimers [1987– ]

• Sunshine on Leith [1988, Chrysalis]

Prong [1987– ]

• Beg to Differ [1990, Epic]
• Cleansing [1994, Epic]
• Rude Awakening [1996, Epic]

The Psychedelic Furs [1980– ]

• The Psychedelic Furs [1980, Columbia], A–
• Talk Talk Talk [1981, Columbia], A–
• Forever Now [1982, Columbia], B+
• Mirror Moves [1984, Columbia], B+
• All of This and Nothing [1980–88, Columbia], A
• Should God Forget: A Retrospective [1979–91, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A–
• Made of Rain [2020, Cooking Vinyl], B+(*)

Psychic TV [1982– ]

• The Origin of the Species [(1998), Invisible]

Pulnoc [1989– ]

• Live at P.S. 122 [1989, bootleg], A–
• Pulnoc [1991, Globus International], A
• City of Hysteria [1991, Arista], A
• w/Elliott Sharp, Gary Lucas: Live in New York [1991, Globus International], A–

Pulp [1983–2001]

• Pulpintro: The Gift Recordings [(1993), Island]
• His 'n' Hers [1994, Island]
• Different Class [1995, Island], A–
• This Is Hardcore [1998, Island], B
• We Love Life [2001, Island]
• Hits [1992–2002, Island/Chronicles], B

The Pursuit of Happiness [1988– ]

• Love Junk [1988, Capitol], B

Pussy Galore [1986–1990]

• Right Now! [1987, Caroline], B
• Corpse Love: The First Year [(1992), Plan]

Queensrÿche [1984– ]

• Operation: Mindcrime [1988, Capitol]
• Empire [1990, Capitol]

Robert Quine (1942– )

• w/Fred Maher: Basic [1984, EG], B+

Rain Parade [1983–1986]

• Emergency 3rd Rail Power Trip [1983, Restless]

Lee Ranaldo (1956– )

• Scriptures of the Golden Eternity [1995, Drunken Fish]
• Oasis of Whispers [2005, Alien8]
• Four Guitars Live [2006, Important]
• Between the Times and the Tides [2012, Matador], B+(*)
• Lee Ranaldo and the Dust: Last Night on Earth [2013, Matador], B
• Electric Trim [2017, Mute], B+(*)
• w/Raül Refree: Names of North End Women [2020, Mute], B+(*)

Rank and File [1982–1987]

• Sundown [1982, Collectors' Choice], A–
• Long Gone Dead [1984, Collectors' Choice], A
• Rank and File [1987, Rhino], B–

Rapeman [1988–1989]

• Two Nuns and a Pack Mule [1989, Touch & Go]

The Rattlers [1979–1985]

• Rattled! [1985, Bacchus], B+

The Rave-Ups [1985–1990]

• Town and Country [1985, Fun Stuff], B+(***)
• The Book of Your Regrets [1988, Epic], B+
• Chance [1990, Epic]

Red Hot Chili Peppers [1984– ]

• Red Hot Chili Peppers [1984, EMI America]
• Freaky Styley [1985, EMI America]
• Blood Sugar Sex Magik [1991, Warner Brothers], B
• What Hits? [(1992), EMI America]
• Californication [1999, Warner Brothers]
• By the Way [2002, WEA]
• Unlimited Love [2022, Warner], B

Red Lorry Yellow Lorry [1982– ]

• Smashed Hits [(1987), Red Rhino], A–
• Generation: The Best of Red Lorry Yellow Lorry [(1994), Cleopatra], B+

Redd Kross [1980– ]

• Teen Babes From Monsanto [1984, Enigma, EP]
• Neurotica [1987, Big Time]
• Third Eye [1990, Atlantic]
• Researching the Blues [2012, Merge], C+
• Show World [1997, Polygram]

The Reducers [1984– ]

• Let's Go [1984, Rave On], B+

The Reivers [1985–1991]

• Translate Slowly [1985, DB]
• End of the Day [1989, Capitol]

R.E.M. [1982– ]

• Chronic Town [1982, IRS], B+
• Murmur [1983, IRS], B+
• Reckoning [1984, IRS], B
• Fables of the Reconstruction [1985, IRS]
• Lifes Rich Pageant [1986, IRS], B–
• Dead Letter Office [(1987), IRS], C+
• Document [1987, IRS], A–
• Eponymous [(1988), IRS], B+
• Green [1988, Warner Brothers], B+
• Out of Time [1991, Warner Brothers], A–
• Automatic for the People [1992, Warner Brothers], B+
• Monster [1994, Warner Brothers], A–
• New Adventures in Hi-Fi [1996, Warner Brothers], B+(***)
• Up [1998, Warner Brothers], B
• Reveal [2001, Warner Brothers]
• In Time: The Best of R.E.M. [1988–2003, Warner Brothers]
• Accelerate [2008, Warner Brothers], B+(***)
• Collapse Into Now [2011, Warner Brothers], B

René and Angela

• René and Angela [1980, Capitol], B
• Street Called Desire [1985, Mercury], B+(***)

The Replacements [1981–1991]

• Sorry Ma, Forgot to Take Out the Trash [1981, Twin/Tone], B
• Stink ("Kids Don't Follow" Plus Seven) [1982, Twin/Tone, EP], B+(**)
• Hootenanny [1983, Twin/Tone], B+
• Let It Be [1984, Twin/Tone], A
• Tim [1985, Sire], A
• For Sale: Live at Maxwell's 1986 [1986, Rhino, 2CD], B+(**)
• Pleased to Meet Me [1987, Sire], A–
• Don't Tell a Soul [1989, Sire], B
• All Shook Down [1990, Sire], B+(*)
• All for Nothing / Nothing for All [1985–90, Reprise, 2CD], B+(***)
• Don't You Know Who I Think I Was? The Best of the Replacements [1981–2006, Sire/Reprise/Rhino], B+(***)
• Songs for Slim [2013, New West, EP], B+(*)

Revolting Cocks [1986– ]

• Big Sexy Land [1986, Wax Trax], B+
• Beers, Steers and Queers [1990, Wax Trax]

Keith Richards (1943– )

• Talk Is Cheap [1988, Virgin], B
• Main Offender [1992, Virgin]
• Vintage Vinos [1988–92, Mindless], B–
• Crosseyed Heart [2015, Virgin], B

Lionel Richie (1949– )

• Lionel Richie [1982, Motown]
• Can't Slow Down [1983, Motown]
• Back to Front [(1992), Motown]

Stan Ridgway

• Mosquitos [1989, Geffen]
• The Best of Stan Ridgway: Songs That Made This Country Great [(1992), IRS]
• Black Diamond [1995, New West], B
• Holiday in Dirt [(2002), New West]

Will Rigby (1956– )

• Paradoxaholic [2002, Diesel Only], A–

Cheryl Pepsii Riley

Rites of Spring

• Rites of Spring [1985, Dischord]
• End on End [1991, Dischord]

Robbie Robertson (1943–2023)

• Robbie Robertson [1987, Geffen], C+

Rockpile [1979–1980]

• Seconds of Pleasure [1980, Columbia/Legacy], A–

Nile Rodgers (1952– )

• Adventures in the Land of the Good Groove [1983, Mirage], A
• B-Movie Matinee [1985, Warner Brothers], A–

Henry Rollins (1961– )

• Big Ugly Mouth [1987, Quarterstick]
• Sweatbox [1989, Quarterstick]
• The End of Silence [1992, Imago]
• Deep Throat [1992, Quarterstick]
• Human Butt [1992, Quarterstick, 2 CD]
• Rollins: The Boxed Life [1993, Imago]
• Live at McCabe's [Quarterstick]
• Henry Rollins in Eric the Pilot [2.13.61]

The Romantics [1980– ]

• The Romantics [1980, Epic]
• In Heat [1983, Nemporer]
• King Biscuit Flower Hour [1983, King Biscuit]
• What I Like About You (and Other Romantic Hits) [(1990), Nemperor]