Os Melhores Discos

01. Arthur Russell – World Of Echo (Upside/Rough Trade, 1986) 02. Virgo – Virgo (Radical, 1989) 03. Godflesh – Streetcleaner (Earache, 1989) 04. Manuel Gottsching – E2-E4 (Inteam GmbH, 1984) 05. Kate Bush – The Hounds Of Love (EMI, 1985) 06. Monoton – Monotonprodukt07 (Monoton, 1982) 07. Minor Threat – Out Of Step (Dischord, 1983) 08. Kraftwerk – Computer World (EMI/Kling Kland, 1981) 09. Too $hort – Born To Mack (Sire, 1987) 10. Steve Roach – Structures From Silence (Fortuna, 1984) 11. Cocteau Twins – Head Over Heels (4AD, 1983) 12. Alexander Robotnick – Ce N’est Qu’Un Debut (Materiali Sonori, 1984) 13. Coil – Horse Rotivator (Force & Form, 1988) 14. Tom Waits – Rain Dogs (Island, 1985) 15. 808 State – Newbuild (Creed, 1988) 16. Ultramagnetic MCs – Critical Beatdown (Next Plateaux, 1988) 17. Young Marble Giants – Colossal Youth (Rough Trade, 1980) 18. Glenn Branca – The Ascension (99 Records, 1981) 19. Mr Fingers – Ammnesia (Jack Trax, 1989) 20. The Smiths – ...

Los mejores 100 discos de la década de los ochenta según Rockdelux. Una guía útil para orientarse en el revival actual de los sonidos de aquella década. De Prince a John Zorn, en una selección heterogénea y con mucha miga. Un pequeño comentario para cada uno de ellos y, al final, la relación de los redactores y colaboradores de Rockdelux participantes en esta selección hecha en abril de 1990. En abril de 1990, Rockdelux escogió los 100 mejores elepés de la década de los ochenta. Y se impuso la evidencia de un Prince con cinco discos –entre ellos, el primero–, seguido muy de lejos por una retahíla de nombres que colocaron dos elepés entre el centenar: Talking Heads, Public Enemy, R.E.M., The Smiths, Tom Waits, The Jesus & Mary Chain, Elvis Costello, Pixies, New Order, Lou Reed, Nick Cave, Sonic Youth, Miles Davis y Van Morrison. Por años, ganó 1980 con 19 elepés –generalizando, más de un elepé y medio al mes de los publicados en ese año se ganaron la eternidad–; le siguieron 1...

It's said that the 1980s are responsible for the worst fashion, fads, and music of any decade of the 20th century. But as we see the decade recycled and updated with post-millennial minimalism, it's becoming clear that the 1980s had more to offer than we've given them credit for. As the calendar left the classless earthtones and polyester of the 1970s behind, musicians looked to the future for inspiration in new genres. With this feature, Pitchfork seeks to prove that, amidst the smooth-jazz of Kenny G, the vanilla soul of Hall & Oates, and the white-trash hair-rock of Warrant, lay a revolution in sound. It is to the vision and perseverance of many of these artists that we owe the roots of hip-hop, synth-pop, and most notably for this publication, alternative and indie rock. Respect is due. 100: Minor Threat Out of Step [Dischord; 1984] Reagan's future-blind ass was deregulating everything and cocaine had our parents in its blurry grasp. These District of Columbia r...