Various Artists – 80s Rock of America Vinyl LP Record
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Compilation Introduction
80s Rock of America is a 16-track compilation that celebrates the powerful guitar-driven sound, unforgettable melodies and arena-sized anthems that defined the American rock scene during the 1980s. The compilation includes Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes (US No. 1, 1981), Don't Stop Believin' by Journey, More Than a Feeling by Boston, Because the Night by Patti Smith (co-written by Bruce Springsteen), We Built This City by Starship, Rosanna by Toto, Jessie's Girl by Rick Springfield, Centerfold by the J. Geils Band, Call Me by Blondie, Maneater by Hall & Oates, Don't Come Around Here No More by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Rush Hour by Jane Wiedlin (of the Go-Go's), Deadringer for Love by Meat Loaf, I Love You Suzanne by Lou Reed, Some Weird Sin by Iggy Pop and This Little Girl by Gary U.S. Bonds. The 16-track compilation gives a comprehensive survey of the hard rock, melodic rock and classic pop-rock that dominated American radio and MTV during the decade.
Tracklist Highlights
- Kim Carnes – Bette Davis Eyes — One of the most immediately distinctive and commercially dominant recordings of 1981; its combination of a warm, synth-influenced production and Carnes's completely assured vocal gives it a sustained commercial appeal that made it one of the defining recordings of the decade. US No. 1 (1981).
- Journey – Don't Stop Believin' — One of the most immediately recognisable and culturally significant rock recordings ever made; its combination of a driving, arena-rock production and Steve Perry's completely assured vocal gives it a sustained commercial appeal that has made it one of the most enduring recordings in rock history.
- Patti Smith – Because the Night — Co-written by Bruce Springsteen and one of the most immediately distinctive and commercially effective recordings in the Patti Smith catalogue; its combination of a driving, rock-influenced production and Smith's completely assured vocal gives it a sustained commercial appeal.
- Boston – More Than a Feeling — One of the most immediately distinctive and atmospherically expansive recordings in the AOR canon; its combination of a warm, layered production and Brad Delp's completely assured vocal gives it a sustained dramatic tension that has made it one of the most enduring recordings of the 1970s and 1980s.
- Starship – We Built This City — One of the most immediately recognisable and commercially dominant recordings of 1985; its combination of a driving, synth-rock production and Grace Slick's completely assured vocal gives it a sustained commercial appeal that made it one of the defining recordings of the era.
Record Details
- Artist: Various Artists
- Title: 80s Rock of America
- Format: Vinyl LP
- Genre: Rock / AOR / Pop Rock / Classic Rock / Various Artists
- Decade: 1980s
- Barcode: 5014585110363
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Condition: VG+/VG+ — see our Condition Grading Guide.
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