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Dean Winchester · 10-14-2003, 08:41 PM

which is your fave of this year? Even tho it's nearly 20 years ago, much of this music is still classic. Which album is your fave of the following choices

TJL · 10-14-2003, 08:51 PM

Tough choices, but I would go with U2.

The title track is the best song ever.

That's right, I said it. EVER!

vashti1999 · 10-14-2003, 11:42 PM

Seeing as how I took my username from liner notes of the album released previous to it, I had to pick Purple Rain. I like some of the others, but 1984 became Prince's year with the three-pack punch of single/album/movie When Doves Cry/Purple Rain

dandelion wine · 10-14-2003, 11:44 PM

Prince's "Purple Rain."

There was great music from that year!

~*Hannah_Lee*~ · 10-15-2003, 12:21 AM

I went with Metallica since they are my favorite out of that list.

Lady T · 10-15-2003, 12:27 AM

PURPLE RAIN

SBTB Geek · 10-15-2003, 12:56 PM

Purple Rain.

Kay Scarpetta · 10-15-2003, 10:18 PM

'Ride the Lightening' by Metallica and 'Stay Hungry' by Twisted Sister.

'Purple Rain' by Prince is a close second

ABlairican Pie · 10-15-2003, 10:29 PM

"Ride The Lightning" by Metallica.

I was about to vote for "Stay Hungry" by Twisted Sister, but I don't know if I can vote multiple times. Btw, 1984 was a big year for Ratt as well as a lot of other L.A. bands, surprising to not see them up there.

Faith · 10-16-2003, 04:03 PM

Metallica- " Ride the Lightning

musicradio77 · 10-16-2003, 05:49 PM

Madonna "Like a Virgin". I have it on vinyl and on CD. What about these albums that doesn't go to the poll:

1. Wham! "Make It Big"
2. Julio Inglesias "1100 Bel Air Place"
3. Diana Ross "Swept Away"
4. Michael Jackson "Farewell My Summer Love"
5. DeBarge "In a Special Way"

vashti1999 · 10-17-2003, 12:54 AM

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Originally posted by BrooklynGuy78
Madonna "Like a Virgin". I have it on vinyl and on CD. What about these albums that doesn't go to the poll:

2. Julio Inglesias "1100 Bel Air Place"

dlemond · 10-17-2003, 02:15 PM

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Originally posted by TJL
Tough choices, but I would go with U2.

The title track is the best song ever.

That's right, I said it. EVER!

The best song on the album by far, an unheralded classic that always stirred up an emotion in me.

The rest of the album I can actually take or leave.

Another of U2's best songs that never gets its props is "Red Hill Mining Town," from The Joshua Tree.

ABlairican Pie · 10-17-2003, 08:44 PM

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Originally posted by dlemond
The best song on the album by far, an unheralded classic that always stirred up an emotion in me.

The rest of the album I can actually take or leave.

Another of U2's best songs that never gets its props is "Red Hill Mining Town," from The Joshua Tree.

I always had a theory about U2: you ever kind of notice that when they came out with a "mediocre" album, you knew that the one to follow was going to blow everyone away?

1. "Boy" --Okay, first album, but before the album came out were a bunch of singles you could only find on imports and demos. Nothing great on these import singles, but it showed their potential. "Boy" was the crowning moment when all the energy of those really came together on a killer debut.

2. "October" --The "sophomore slump" album. Kind of forced together because of stolen lyrics in their first American tour in Portland, OR. Bono was pressed to come out with something, and he started to sing about his faith in God, and really succeeded in making one of the most vibrant Christian albums in the world. It wasn't perfect, but it was fresh, and it showed U2 about to deliver on its potential.

3. "War" --The first masterpiece of U2. The album that knocked everyone away. The songs were urgent, biting, painful. "Sunday Bloody Sunday" and "New Years Day"--who in the world was playing guitar like the Edge?? The songs were angry, searching, and expressed hope in the end.

4. "The Unforgettable Fire" --New producers Eno and Lanois. New direction, more of Eno's and Lanois' creation. A band that was experimenting. Except for "Pride", there were no big anthems. "Bad" was to become a concert staple, however, as evidenced on "Wide Awake In America" and the Live Aid concert.

5. "The Joshua Tree" --one of the hugest, most important albums of the 80's. Full of U2's impressions of America, with a real American sound. One of U2's most Christian statements comes from the song "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For."

6. "Rattle and Hum" --more live overkill of the Americana phase of U2, now that they had become the biggest band of the 80's.
The studio songs are great, however.

7. "Achtung Baby" --At the dawn of the 90's, U2 shifts gears and direction with focusing on the re-opening of Europe at the end of the Cold War, with electronica and dance oriented music. Stil definitely U2 sound, with "The Fly" and "One."

8. "Zooropa" and "Pop" --they continue the dance-pop direction further with eleborate stage shows with videos, costumes, and glittering lemons, but by the end of the PopMart, the techno phase had reached its limit.

9. "All That You Can't Leave Behind" --U2 returns to their rock roots with songs like "Elevation", "A Beautiful Day", and "Walk On." What's next?

TJL · 10-18-2003, 04:57 AM

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Originally posted by dlemond
The best song on the album by far, an unheralded classic that always stirred up an emotion in me.

Me too. That song reminds me of a dear departed member of my family, so that U2 album will always be my favorite.

View Poll Results: what is your favorite album of 1984?
Prince "Purple Rain"	10	27.78%
Madonna "Like A Virgin"	6	16.67%
Tina Turner "Private Dancer"	0	0%
Sade "Diamond Life"	1	2.78%
Replacements "Let It Be"	0	0%
Metallica "Ride The Lightning"	6	16.67%
Eurythmics "Touch"	0	0%
The Cars "Heartbeat City"	0	0%
Bruce Springsteen "Born In The USA"	6	16.67%
U2 "The Unforgettable Fire"	1	2.78%
R.E.M. "Reckoning"	0	0%
Chicago "17"	3	8.33%
Bangles "All Over The Place"	2	5.56%
Twisted Sister "Stay Hungry"	0	0%
Don Henley "Building The Perfect Beast"	1	2.78%
Voters: 36. You may not vote on this poll

10-14-2003, 08:41 PM	#1
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	Favorite album of 1984 which is your fave of this year? Even tho it's nearly 20 years ago, much of this music is still classic. Which album is your fave of the following choices

10-14-2003, 08:51 PM	#2
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,591	Tough choices, but I would go with U2. The title track is the best song ever. That's right, I said it. EVER!
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10-14-2003, 11:44 PM	#4
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10-15-2003, 12:21 AM	#5
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10-14-2003, 11:42 PM	#3
vashti1999 NY METS - #1 Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 14, 2003 Location: The world's greatest city - New York City Posts: 11,404	Seeing as how I took my username from liner notes of the album released previous to it, I had to pick Purple Rain. I like some of the others, but 1984 became Prince's year with the three-pack punch of single/album/movie When Doves Cry/Purple Rain

10-15-2003, 12:27 AM	#6
Lady T Member Forum Star Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Posts: 17,361	PURPLE RAIN

10-15-2003, 12:56 PM	#7
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10-15-2003, 10:18 PM	#8
Kay Scarpetta Defy Gravity 8.26.05 Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Location: La Vie Boheme Posts: 28,013	'Ride the Lightening' by Metallica and 'Stay Hungry' by Twisted Sister. 'Purple Rain' by Prince is a close second
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10-15-2003, 10:29 PM	#9
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,620	Favorite 1984 album "Ride The Lightning" by Metallica. I was about to vote for "Stay Hungry" by Twisted Sister, but I don't know if I can vote multiple times. Btw, 1984 was a big year for Ratt as well as a lot of other L.A. bands, surprising to not see them up there.
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10-16-2003, 04:03 PM	#10
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10-16-2003, 05:49 PM	#11
musicradio77 Disney Expert Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 14, 2003 Location: Brooklyn, NY USA Posts: 6,475	Madonna "Like a Virgin". I have it on vinyl and on CD. What about these albums that doesn't go to the poll: 1. Wham! "Make It Big" 2. Julio Inglesias "1100 Bel Air Place" 3. Diana Ross "Swept Away" 4. Michael Jackson "Farewell My Summer Love" 5. DeBarge "In a Special Way"