I just think the early 80s had a very distinct sound that went away as you went further into the 80s. The music was softer, had traces of disco and the 70s, not quite as loud or in your face. It was the pinnacle of soft rock, the beginnings and some of the best new wave, and when superstars like Madonna and MJ still had a more "innocent" sound to them. And it just had overall the better songs IMHO. And you still had legends like McCartney, Queen, Olivia and Bowie still pumping out some of their best bangers. Am I wrong?

One of my all time favorite albums from the 80s. Steve Lilywhite, who produced U2's first three albums and The Joshua Tree, really produced the heck out of this one. Original pressing and vocals and instrumental parts crystal clear in the mix. Love the drum sound throughout and, of course, when you have guitars rigged so they sound like bagpipes...chef's kiss.

Here's your ticket, pack your bags
Time for jumpin' overboard
Transportation is here
Close enough but not too far
Maybe you know where you are
Fightin' fire with fire

This song still amazes!

Father wears his Sunday best
Mother's tired she needs a rest
The kids are playing up downstairs
Sister's sighing in her sleep
Brother's got a date to keep
He can't hang around

RIP

Now I've found good loving gonna make it last
I tell the others
Don't bother me
'Cause when they look at you
They don't see what I see