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Fleetwood Mac - Tango in the Night
Fleetwood Mac falls apart in spectacular style with 1987's Tango in the Night.

Tracy Chapman - Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman's debut album ignites a quiet revolution, and becomes a classic.

Thin Lizzy - Jailbreak
The Boys are definitely Back in Town, as Thin Lizzy unleash Jailbreak.

Phil Collins - Face Value
Phil Collins sets the template for the 80s with his debut solo album, Face Value.

The Pogues - Rum, Sodomy and the Lash
The Pogues come into full bloom on their classic second album.

The Smiths - Meat Is Murder
Humour and horror combine as The Smiths unleash their first masterpiece, Meat Is Murder.

Marillion - Brave
Marillion go underground and defy the odds with their progressive masterpiece Brave.

Blondie - Parallel Lines
Blondie sneak disco into punk on Parallel Lines.

Metallica - Metallica
The masters of metal change direction with The Black Album.

Neil Young and Crazy Horse - Rust Never Sleeps
Neil Young strikes a chord with punk on Rust Never Sleeps.