Why were they so awesome? Sure, they were often cheesy as hell, but they were fun as hell to watch.

a-ha

Alison Moyet

Depeche Mode

Duran Duran

Erasure

New Order

OMD

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Original Launch Date: August 1st, 1981
(I actually didn't know that Mtv turned 40 this month. That's news to me!)
Here's apparently the first 2 hours of Mtv EVER!!??!!

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Hello, yo. I’m readying myself to present my 5th installment of “EqG Tales”. This time, it’s a tribute to the 80s.

Original Air Date: December 17, 1989

That alone has made my year! Just....damn! Crazy how it's still on the air to this day!
(this is just the intro for season 1)

Featuring Aquaman's "Frozen"

A thrilling story about Cozy Glow and her schemes - and how the best laid plans of pegasi and alicorns can often go astray. And it's the first place winner of the 2021 Everfree Northwest Iron Author contest! Be sure to check out the author's other works.

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"Here's something from a movie from the 80s! We've got something big coming your way Canterlot High!"

References and ideas are happening!

And I think this song would be pretty good for Amethyst's 80s playlist.

This burned my eyes since i had to stare at it for three hours as i drew it, now its manditory you enjoy it.

16. Duran Duran Rio 1982

A Phenomenal Duran Duran Album! I enjoy so many of the songs on this classic album, even the songs that are played on the radio all the fuckin’ time! It’s that good!

17. AC/DC Back In Black 1980

The Best AC/DC Album Ever Created! From Hells Bells to Rock N Roll Ain’t Noise Pollution, it’s fuckin’ epic! Like what the fuck more needs to be said about this epic album!?

18. Rush Signals 1982

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Or how about some more 80s nostalgia.

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41. The Alan Parsons Project The Turn of a Friendly Card 1980

Games People Play is one of the best APP songs of all time! Time is a very soft & sweet song for those who like soft & slow songs you’re gonna love this track. The Turn of a Friendly Card trilogy is a great series of songs that I can totally see it being inspired by those long ass song from band like Genesis, Rush, Pink Floyd, etc.

42. Fleetwood Mac Tango in the Night 1987

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31. Rush Power Windows 1985

This album is built different! It’s truly somethin’ else! I loved listening to it back in the days & had some good memories with it. Now I know that hardcore Rush fans probably don’t like this album, but it does mean quite a bit to me!

32. Def Leppard High 'N' Dry 1981

Even though this is their second album, this is the beginning for me. This album is very AC/DC esc, very hard rockin’ & I love it!

33. Oingo Boingo Dead Man’s Party 1985

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21. The Outfield Play Deep 1985

🎵I Don’t Wanna Lose Your Love Tonight!🎵

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Today marks an important shock to the system. At 80 stories and probably climbing, really.

Go check out my latest eh? (No, I'm not even trying to hide this being shameless self promo.)

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So this idea came to me when I was watching "RogersBase’s Top 50 favorite anime of all time". He made two of these videos, one back in 2021 & the other one earlier this year, so the 2023 video sparked the idea of: Hey if this dude can make a Top 50’s list then why the hell can’t I? Well I don’t watch a lot of anime but I do listen to a lot of music & 80’s music is the one I always come back to so I’ll a list about that! So basically I came up with the idea of: Top 50 of

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Date Of Release: March 22, 1987

Anthrax is a thrash metal band that formed in Queens, New York City, New York, 1981. The band's members consist of: (Among The Living lineup)

• Joey Belladonna (Vocals)
• Scott Ian (Rhythm Guitarist)
• Dan Spitz (Lead Guitarist)
• Frank Bello (Bassist)
• Charlie Benante (Drummer)

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Thought I’d take a moment to talk a little bit about Pinkie Pie and the Search for the Missing Adventure and the backstory behind it.

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Before I start can I just say how badass this album art is? Like seriously, I'm a real sucker for cyperpunk stuff.

Date of Release: September 29, 1986

Iron Maiden are a English Heavy Metal band that formed in Leyton, East London in 1975. The band consists of members:

• Steve Harris (Bass, Keyboard)
• Bruce Dickinson (Lead Vocals)

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