AMF Top songs of the 1980s!
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I've changed the inclusion for the lovers and haters slightly. If there is nobody who qualifies by placing the song in their top or bottom 10%, I'll add the highest and lowest vote for each song.
I will also update the first post with the currently revealed list so people don't have to scroll through everything if they just want a quick look at the results.
I will also update the first post with the currently revealed list so people don't have to scroll through everything if they just want a quick look at the results.
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Perhaps an explanation is called for when StevieFan ranks a Stevie album so low.Moonbeam wrote: ↑Thu Feb 13, 2020 5:49 am [190] Stevie Wonder - Master Blaster (Jammin')
Points: -0.230, W/L Pct: 44.62%
Finished #25 in the 1980 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 307, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 28.74
You're moving in the positive:
Nassim (8/300)
Hymie (19/300)
bonnielaurel (24/300)
They want us to join their fighting:
Chris K (295/300)
StevieFan13 (244/249)
Deciles:
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I am not a big fan of the Master Blaster song as indicated by my rating of 83. I enjoy listening to the song occasionally, but was disappointed with it after all of Stevie's fantastic songs in earlier years.
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Moonbeam I have to say this presentation is simply astounding! So much work for each individual album/song!
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This presentation beats all expectations Moonbeam!
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Songs were still major favorites at that mark, in my case. It's interesting to see how much the poll differentiated for each of us voters in terms of perceived quality of the pool of songs and albums. As for me, I liked most of the songs and albums.
It'd simply undoable, but it'd be interesting to see how the poll would've gone if there was a way to account for each individual's attitude towards each song in addition to ranking them.
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I had thought of having people rate the albums and songs instead of rank them, but that didn't go well when I tried it for another game, so I was hesitant. That's the way I've run the Prince polls and it has gone pretty well.babydoll wrote: ↑Thu Feb 13, 2020 9:01 pmSongs were still major favorites at that mark, in my case. It's interesting to see how much the poll differentiated for each of us voters in terms of perceived quality of the pool of songs and albums. As for me, I liked most of the songs and albums.
It'd simply undoable, but it'd be interesting to see how the poll would've gone if there was a way to account for each individual's attitude towards each song in addition to ranking them.
I agree that the pools of albums and songs were very strong - the songs in particular. My average rating for the songs is 7.898, almost the 8 mark I used as a minimum for personal favorites to include in my 80s lists!
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[170] XTC - Dear God
Points: -0.153, W/L Pct: 46.54%
Finished #13 in the 1986 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 206, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 106
Polarization Index: 23.63
My heart's here upon my sleeve:
Nassim (18/300)
CupOfDreams (27/300)
You're always letting us humans down:
Live in Phoenix (283/300)
Deciles:
Points: -0.153, W/L Pct: 46.54%
Finished #13 in the 1986 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 206, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 106
Polarization Index: 23.63
My heart's here upon my sleeve:
Nassim (18/300)
CupOfDreams (27/300)
You're always letting us humans down:
Live in Phoenix (283/300)
Deciles:
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[169] Peter Gabriel - In Your Eyes
Points: -0.152, W/L Pct: 46.40%
Finished #10 in the 1986 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 188, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 101
Polarization Index: 24.19
I see the light and the heat:
Listyguy (5/300)
Henry (6/300)
This emptiness fills my heart:
mileswide (280/300)
rumpdoll (265/292)
Deciles:
Points: -0.152, W/L Pct: 46.40%
Finished #10 in the 1986 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 188, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 101
Polarization Index: 24.19
I see the light and the heat:
Listyguy (5/300)
Henry (6/300)
This emptiness fills my heart:
mileswide (280/300)
rumpdoll (265/292)
Deciles:
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[168] Blondie - Rapture
Points: -0.151, W/L Pct: 46.36%
Finished #18 in the 1980 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 152, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 25.14
People hypnotized:
Moonbeam (8/300)
Henrik (26/300)
Almost comatose:
ordinaryperson (150/169)
Deciles:
Points: -0.151, W/L Pct: 46.36%
Finished #18 in the 1980 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 152, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 25.14
People hypnotized:
Moonbeam (8/300)
Henrik (26/300)
Almost comatose:
ordinaryperson (150/169)
Deciles:
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[167] Tears for Fears - Shout
Points: -0.146, W/L Pct: 46.61%
Finished #18 in the 1984 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 280, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 24.37
If I could change your mind:
bonnielaurel (25/300)
These are the things I can do without:
maverick470 (240/246)
FrankLotion (190/198)
mileswide (278/300)
Brad (277/300)
Elder (274/300)
Deciles:
Points: -0.146, W/L Pct: 46.61%
Finished #18 in the 1984 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 280, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 24.37
If I could change your mind:
bonnielaurel (25/300)
These are the things I can do without:
maverick470 (240/246)
FrankLotion (190/198)
mileswide (278/300)
Brad (277/300)
Elder (274/300)
Deciles:
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[166] Madonna - Like a Virgin
Points: -0.144, W/L Pct: 46.55%
Finished #16 in the 1984 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 26, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 28.41
Feels so good inside:
babydoll (2/300)
Didn't know how lost I was:
CupOfDreams (295/300)
maverick470 (238/246)
Nassim (289/300)
sonofsamiam (283/300)
Deciles:
Points: -0.144, W/L Pct: 46.55%
Finished #16 in the 1984 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 26, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 28.41
Feels so good inside:
babydoll (2/300)
Didn't know how lost I was:
CupOfDreams (295/300)
maverick470 (238/246)
Nassim (289/300)
sonofsamiam (283/300)
Deciles:
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[165] Peter Gabriel - Games Without Frontiers
Points: -0.142, W/L Pct: 46.80%
Finished #24 in the 1980 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 259, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 22.63
It's a knockout:
Henrik (43/300)
Shouting out rude names:
andyd1010 (289/300)
Nassim (284/300)
maverick470 (225/246)
Deciles:
Points: -0.142, W/L Pct: 46.80%
Finished #24 in the 1980 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 259, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 22.63
It's a knockout:
Henrik (43/300)
Shouting out rude names:
andyd1010 (289/300)
Nassim (284/300)
maverick470 (225/246)
Deciles:
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[164] INXS - Need You Tonight
Points: -0.142, W/L Pct: 46.50%
Finished #22 in the 1987 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 176, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 27.12
You're one of my kind:
Neil (29/300)
Can't take it all:
sonofsamiam (292/300)
Deciles:
Points: -0.142, W/L Pct: 46.50%
Finished #22 in the 1987 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 176, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 27.12
You're one of my kind:
Neil (29/300)
Can't take it all:
sonofsamiam (292/300)
Deciles:
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[163] Fugazi - Waiting Room
Points: -0.140, W/L Pct: 46.58%
Finished #14 in the 1988 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 63, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 26.86
I'm gonna fight for what I wanna be:
BryanBehar (10/300)
babydoll (18/300)
Nassim (25/300)
CupOfDreams (29/300)
Everybody's always down:
Henrik (290/300)
Deciles:
Points: -0.140, W/L Pct: 46.58%
Finished #14 in the 1988 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 63, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 26.86
I'm gonna fight for what I wanna be:
BryanBehar (10/300)
babydoll (18/300)
Nassim (25/300)
CupOfDreams (29/300)
Everybody's always down:
Henrik (290/300)
Deciles:
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[162] Leonard Cohen - Hallelujah
Points: -0.140, W/L Pct: 46.78%
Finished #19 in the 1984 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 107, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 22.43
It pleased the Lord:
Rob (13/300)
andyd1010 (29/300)
You don't really care for music, do you?:
Henry (292/300)
Dan (278/300)
babydoll (273/300)
Deciles:
Points: -0.140, W/L Pct: 46.78%
Finished #19 in the 1984 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 107, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 22.43
It pleased the Lord:
Rob (13/300)
andyd1010 (29/300)
You don't really care for music, do you?:
Henry (292/300)
Dan (278/300)
babydoll (273/300)
Deciles:
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[161] Hüsker Dü - Pink Turns to Blue
Points: -0.138, W/L Pct: 46.67%
Finished #25 in the 1984 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 595, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 27.43
Celebrating every day the way she thought it should be:
CupOfDreams (1/300)
Brad (11/300)
sonofsamiam (22/300)
Bang Jan (26/300)
Myself (30/300)
Too much dope:
nicolas (294/300)
Neil (278/300)
bonnielaurel (277/300)
Deciles:
Points: -0.138, W/L Pct: 46.67%
Finished #25 in the 1984 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 595, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 27.43
Celebrating every day the way she thought it should be:
CupOfDreams (1/300)
Brad (11/300)
sonofsamiam (22/300)
Bang Jan (26/300)
Myself (30/300)
Too much dope:
nicolas (294/300)
Neil (278/300)
bonnielaurel (277/300)
Deciles:
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I'm proud of "Like a Virgin" doing better than "Borderline" and "Live to Tell" (which I thought were generally more better received on here than "Like a Virgin"). Though I'm not surprised that I'm the only one that's a "biggest fan" of that one.
I really liked the albums pool a lot, in my opinion. A good portion I'm not sure I would've voted for in their respective years, but I'm happy I got the chance to listen and rank them. Even Appetite for Destruction which is in my bottom 30% was still an album I liked quite a bit.
What I suggested is a lot of work, which is why I said it is undoable. I mean, ranking and rating? Eeks. Nonetheless, an interesting possibility. And rating seems to work a lot better with an artist's discography than a poll like this, in my opinion.Moonbeam wrote: ↑Thu Feb 13, 2020 9:13 pmI had thought of having people rate the albums and songs instead of rank them, but that didn't go well when I tried it for another game, so I was hesitant. That's the way I've run the Prince polls and it has gone pretty well.babydoll wrote: ↑Thu Feb 13, 2020 9:01 pmSongs were still major favorites at that mark, in my case. It's interesting to see how much the poll differentiated for each of us voters in terms of perceived quality of the pool of songs and albums. As for me, I liked most of the songs and albums.
It'd simply undoable, but it'd be interesting to see how the poll would've gone if there was a way to account for each individual's attitude towards each song in addition to ranking them.
I agree that the pools of albums and songs were very strong - the songs in particular. My average rating for the songs is 7.898, almost the 8 mark I used as a minimum for personal favorites to include in my 80s lists!
I really liked the albums pool a lot, in my opinion. A good portion I'm not sure I would've voted for in their respective years, but I'm happy I got the chance to listen and rank them. Even Appetite for Destruction which is in my bottom 30% was still an album I liked quite a bit.
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Loving the presentation, Moonbeam - especially the graphs and quotes. The negative quote for Hallelujah is too good.
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Somehow, I thought I was ranking Cohen's "Everybody Knows." Clearly a "senior" moment for me.Moonbeam wrote: ↑Thu Feb 13, 2020 9:22 pm [162] Leonard Cohen - Hallelujah
Points: -0.140, W/L Pct: 46.78%
Finished #19 in the 1984 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 107, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 22.43
It pleased the Lord:
Rob (13/300)
andyd1010 (29/300)
You don't really care for music, do you?:
Henry (292/300)
Dan (278/300)
babydoll (273/300)
Deciles:
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Thanks for all the effort going into this, Moonbeam. It's all very interesting.
It's brutal.
I'm getting on in years, but it wasn't a senior moment for me. I just happened to hear the mind-blowing Jeff Buckley cover first. The Leonard Cohen original didn't have nearly the same effect on me and was a bit disappointing in comparison. Still, I'm very glad he wrote and recorded it and inspired the Buckley cover.Henry wrote: ↑Thu Feb 13, 2020 11:03 pmSomehow, I thought I was ranking Cohen's "Everybody Knows." Clearly a "senior" moment for me.Moonbeam wrote: ↑Thu Feb 13, 2020 9:22 pm [162] Leonard Cohen - Hallelujah
Points: -0.140, W/L Pct: 46.78%
Finished #19 in the 1984 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 107, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 22.43
It pleased the Lord:
Rob (13/300)
andyd1010 (29/300)
You don't really care for music, do you?:
Henry (292/300)
Dan (278/300)
babydoll (273/300)
Deciles:
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...will keep us together.
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At the risk of repeating myself, it's worth noting that Buckley was actually inspired by John Cale's cover version of the song, and in fact appropriates the alternate Cohen-penned verses Cale used into his (Buckley's) own version. A minor point maybe, but worth giving some credit to Cale's intermediary interpretation of the song.
Terrific presentation, Moonbeam!
Terrific presentation, Moonbeam!
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Not a minor point. I didn’t know this, so thanks for the insight.Brad wrote: ↑Fri Feb 14, 2020 2:17 am At the risk of repeating myself, it's worth noting that Buckley was actually inspired by John Cale's cover version of the song, and in fact appropriates the alternate Cohen-penned verses Cale used into his (Buckley's) own version. A minor point maybe, but worth giving some credit to Cale's intermediary interpretation of the song.
...will keep us together.
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Some of these quotes make me laugh out loud. I hope nobody takes offense - we all will get our fair share of praise and our fair share of roasting through this process.
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[160] Melle Mel - White Lines (Don't Don't Do It)
Points: -0.126, W/L Pct: 47.03%
Finished #12 in the 1983 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 92, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 27.76
Something of a phenomenon:
mileswide (4/300)
Hymie (14/300)
phil (30/300)
Twice as bitter as salt:
Listyguy (288/300)
DaveC (285/300)
Deciles:
Points: -0.126, W/L Pct: 47.03%
Finished #12 in the 1983 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 92, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 27.76
Something of a phenomenon:
mileswide (4/300)
Hymie (14/300)
phil (30/300)
Twice as bitter as salt:
Listyguy (288/300)
DaveC (285/300)
Deciles:
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[159] N.W.A - Straight Outta Compton
Points: -0.126, W/L Pct: 46.97%
Finished #7 in the 1988 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 53, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 139
Polarization Index: 29.02
My rep gets bigger:
rumpdoll (11/292)
mileswide (14/300)
Dan (21/300)
Dexter (30/300)
sonofsamiam (30/300)
The police are gonna have to come and get me:
Chris K (300/300)
Henry (295/300)
Romain (275/300)
Nassim (273/300)
Deciles:
Points: -0.126, W/L Pct: 46.97%
Finished #7 in the 1988 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 53, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 139
Polarization Index: 29.02
My rep gets bigger:
rumpdoll (11/292)
mileswide (14/300)
Dan (21/300)
Dexter (30/300)
sonofsamiam (30/300)
The police are gonna have to come and get me:
Chris K (300/300)
Henry (295/300)
Romain (275/300)
Nassim (273/300)
Deciles:
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[158] David Sylvian and Ryuichi Sakamoto - Forbidden Colours
Points: -0.122, W/L Pct: 47.15%
Finished #23 in the 1983 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 749, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 22.42
My life believes in you once again:
Myself (18/300)
SL3 (29/300)
A lifetime away from you:
Neil (300/300)
Chris K (291/300)
Deciles:
Points: -0.122, W/L Pct: 47.15%
Finished #23 in the 1983 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 749, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 22.42
My life believes in you once again:
Myself (18/300)
SL3 (29/300)
A lifetime away from you:
Neil (300/300)
Chris K (291/300)
Deciles:
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[157] The Replacements - Bastards of Young
Points: -0.122, W/L Pct: 47.16%
Finished #18 in the 1985 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 225, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 104
Polarization Index: 26.75
On the ladder of success:
BryanBehar (2/300)
Elder (12/300)
Nassim (17/300)
Brad (21/300)
God, what a mess:
Henrik (294/300)
bonnielaurel (284/300)
nicolas (275/300)
Deciles:
Points: -0.122, W/L Pct: 47.16%
Finished #18 in the 1985 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 225, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 104
Polarization Index: 26.75
On the ladder of success:
BryanBehar (2/300)
Elder (12/300)
Nassim (17/300)
Brad (21/300)
God, what a mess:
Henrik (294/300)
bonnielaurel (284/300)
nicolas (275/300)
Deciles:
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[156] Tom Waits - Jockey Full of Bourbon
Points: -0.120, W/L Pct: 47.25%
Finished #17 in the 1985 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 357, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 76
Polarization Index: 26.69
Admire the view from the top of the mast:
nicolas (9/300)
Henrik (24/300)
I'm full of bourbon and I can't stand up:
Live in Phoenix (298/300)
Henry (294/300)
babydoll (281/300)
Deciles:
Points: -0.120, W/L Pct: 47.25%
Finished #17 in the 1985 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 357, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 76
Polarization Index: 26.69
Admire the view from the top of the mast:
nicolas (9/300)
Henrik (24/300)
I'm full of bourbon and I can't stand up:
Live in Phoenix (298/300)
Henry (294/300)
babydoll (281/300)
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[155] U2 - Bad
Points: -0.120, W/L Pct: 47.17%
Finished #11 in the 1984 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 283, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 116
Polarization Index: 28.5
I'm wide awake:
The_Claw (7/300)
maverick470 (7/246)
Listyguy (21/300)
FrankLotion (14/198)
Nassim (22/300)
If I could throw this lifeless lifeline to the wind:
Brad (289/300)
Deciles:
Points: -0.120, W/L Pct: 47.17%
Finished #11 in the 1984 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 283, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 116
Polarization Index: 28.5
I'm wide awake:
The_Claw (7/300)
maverick470 (7/246)
Listyguy (21/300)
FrankLotion (14/198)
Nassim (22/300)
If I could throw this lifeless lifeline to the wind:
Brad (289/300)
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[154] Faith No More - Epic
Points: -0.117, W/L Pct: 47.27%
Finished #16 in the 1989 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 170, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 82
Polarization Index: 30.23
It's it:
Nassim (12/300)
SL3 (21/300)
Chris K (29/300)
What is it?:
Henrik (299/300)
Henry (283/300)
Elder (277/300)
Deciles:
Points: -0.117, W/L Pct: 47.27%
Finished #16 in the 1989 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 170, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 82
Polarization Index: 30.23
It's it:
Nassim (12/300)
SL3 (21/300)
Chris K (29/300)
What is it?:
Henrik (299/300)
Henry (283/300)
Elder (277/300)
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[153] Mission of Burma - That's When I Reach for My Revolver
Points: -0.116, W/L Pct: 47.25%
Finished #7 in the 1981 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 199, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 147
Polarization Index: 29.14
The secrets promised us, yeah:
mileswide (10/300)
Elder (13/300)
CupOfDreams (26/300)
The truth is not that comfortable, no:
Live in Phoenix (297/300)
Dan (291/300)
ordinaryperson (163/169)
Romain (276/300)
Deciles:
Points: -0.116, W/L Pct: 47.25%
Finished #7 in the 1981 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 199, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 147
Polarization Index: 29.14
The secrets promised us, yeah:
mileswide (10/300)
Elder (13/300)
CupOfDreams (26/300)
The truth is not that comfortable, no:
Live in Phoenix (297/300)
Dan (291/300)
ordinaryperson (163/169)
Romain (276/300)
Deciles:
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[152] Pretenders - Back on the Chain Gang
Points: -0.114, W/L Pct: 47.43%
Finished #23 in the 1982 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 208, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 21.92
Those were the happiest days of my life:
Live in Phoenix (10/300)
Like a pigeon from hell:
FrankLotion (193/198)
Deciles:
Points: -0.114, W/L Pct: 47.43%
Finished #23 in the 1982 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 208, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 21.92
Those were the happiest days of my life:
Live in Phoenix (10/300)
Like a pigeon from hell:
FrankLotion (193/198)
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[151] New Order - Temptation
Points: -0.113, W/L Pct: 47.35%
Finished #13 in the 1982 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 134, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 135
Polarization Index: 27.37
Heaven, a gateway, a hope:
Nassim (2/300)
mileswide (12/300)
SL3 (16/300)
Moonbeam (18/300)
Bolts from above hurt the people down below:
Rob (286/300)
bonnielaurel (283/300)
Henrik (275/300)
Deciles:
Points: -0.113, W/L Pct: 47.35%
Finished #13 in the 1982 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 134, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 135
Polarization Index: 27.37
Heaven, a gateway, a hope:
Nassim (2/300)
mileswide (12/300)
SL3 (16/300)
Moonbeam (18/300)
Bolts from above hurt the people down below:
Rob (286/300)
bonnielaurel (283/300)
Henrik (275/300)
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Re: AMF Top songs of the 1980s!
I don't even dislike it! I can just think of plenty of Stevie songs I like better. It ranked lower than it probably would've if I'd ranked all 300 songs. ("I Just Called to Say I Love You" still sucks. I'm a Stevie fan, not a Stevie Stan).
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I think a good fan knows when to admit their favorite artist might not have delivered the goods, while not necessarily crucifying them for it. '80s Stevie never did much for me, except (how ironic) Master Blaster and Happy Birthday. Don't ask me to defend I Just Called to Say I Love You or Ebony and Ivory. '60s and '70s Stevie is untouchable and there's fine stuff after that, but nothing as good as peak Stevie ('66-'76 or so).
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Re: AMF Top songs of the 1980s!
I Just Called To Say I Love You is a banger, don’t @ me
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Moonbeam, I just wanted to add my voice to the choir of praises. We already were expecting another rollout from you filled by brilliance, exactness, attention to detail and a huge amount of work. But this takes to whole thing to another level, the graphics and especially the love-hate quotes are simply awesome. With an only problem: you set te bar too high for the young members of the forum volunteering for he following polls. Quoting Romain, your presentation crushes all other presentations ever created. Sorry for the hyperbolic tone but these are my feelings.
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Re: AMF Top songs of the 1980s!
Also I want to echo that this is truly a killer presentation Moonbeam, I’ve been refreshing the page all day in anticipation for more of your amazing details!
Re: AMF Top songs of the 1980s!
Thanks for the feedback, everyone! I have a lot of love for the 80s and it makes it feel worth it to give them their due!
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[150] Michael Jackson - Thriller
Points: -0.107, W/L Pct: 47.35%
Finished #8 in the 1982 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 106, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 68
Polarization Index: 29.39
Cause I can thrill you more than any ghost would ever dare try:
bonnielaurel (1/300)
Henrik (4/300)
Myself (4/300)
Nassim (16/300)
The foulest stench is in the air:
Rob (299/300)
ordinaryperson (164/169)
mileswide (275/300)
Brad (273/300)
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Points: -0.107, W/L Pct: 47.35%
Finished #8 in the 1982 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 106, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 68
Polarization Index: 29.39
Cause I can thrill you more than any ghost would ever dare try:
bonnielaurel (1/300)
Henrik (4/300)
Myself (4/300)
Nassim (16/300)
The foulest stench is in the air:
Rob (299/300)
ordinaryperson (164/169)
mileswide (275/300)
Brad (273/300)
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[149] Modern English - I Melt with You
Points: -0.105, W/L Pct: 47.56%
Finished #21 in the 1982 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 251, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 27.19
It's getting better all the time:
StevieFan13 (15/249)
Hymie (30/300)
You should know better:
DaveC (283/300)
Deciles:
Points: -0.105, W/L Pct: 47.56%
Finished #21 in the 1982 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 251, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 27.19
It's getting better all the time:
StevieFan13 (15/249)
Hymie (30/300)
You should know better:
DaveC (283/300)
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[148] Elvis Costello and the Attractions - Beyond Belief
Points: -0.090, W/L Pct: 47.86%
Finished #19 in the 1982 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 1039, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 105
Polarization Index: 28.13
She's been suitably stunning:
Brad (2/300)
Bang Jan (5/300)
sonofsamiam (9/300)
Do you have to be so cruel to be callous:
rumpdoll (276/292)
Rob (277/300)
Deciles:
Points: -0.090, W/L Pct: 47.86%
Finished #19 in the 1982 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 1039, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 105
Polarization Index: 28.13
She's been suitably stunning:
Brad (2/300)
Bang Jan (5/300)
sonofsamiam (9/300)
Do you have to be so cruel to be callous:
rumpdoll (276/292)
Rob (277/300)
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[147] Talk Talk - It's My Life
Points: -0.087, W/L Pct: 48.02%
Finished #26 in the 1984 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 308, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 22.82
Funny how I find myself in love with you:
ordinaryperson (6/169)
Funny how I blind myself, I never knew:
mileswide (292/300)
Deciles:
Points: -0.087, W/L Pct: 48.02%
Finished #26 in the 1984 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 308, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 22.82
Funny how I find myself in love with you:
ordinaryperson (6/169)
Funny how I blind myself, I never knew:
mileswide (292/300)
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[146] Neneh Cherry - Buffalo Stance
Points: -0.086, W/L Pct: 48.02%
Finished #17 in the 1988 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 114, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 30.18
It's sweetness that I'm thinking of:
rumpdoll (4/292)
bonnielaurel (14/300)
mileswide (15/300)
Yo man what do you expect, the guy's a gigolo man:
Listyguy (298/300)
Henry (285/300)
Romain (285/300)
Bang Jan (282/300)
Chris K (272/300)
SL3 (271/300)
Deciles:
Points: -0.086, W/L Pct: 48.02%
Finished #17 in the 1988 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 114, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 30.18
It's sweetness that I'm thinking of:
rumpdoll (4/292)
bonnielaurel (14/300)
mileswide (15/300)
Yo man what do you expect, the guy's a gigolo man:
Listyguy (298/300)
Henry (285/300)
Romain (285/300)
Bang Jan (282/300)
Chris K (272/300)
SL3 (271/300)
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