1985 – Page 15 – We Love the Eighties

Let’s Go All the Way

Theatre of Pain

Theatre of Pain is the third album by the heavy metal band Mötley Crüe, released on June 21, 1985 on the Elektra label. Released in the aftermath of singer Vince Neil’s arrest for manslaughter on a drunk driving charge, the album marked a step away from the traditional heavy metal sound of Too Fast For … Read more

Songs From the Big Chair

Songs from the Big Chair is the second album by the British rock band Tears for Fears. It was released in 1985 on Phonogram Records, and remains their highest selling album to date. The album peaked at no.2 in the UK (where it remained in the Top 10 for over six months and in the … Read more

Let’s Talk About Love: The 2nd Album

Let’s Talk About Love is the second album by Modern Talking which was released on 14 October 1985 in Germany and other territories. This album saw a release of only one single Cheri, Cheri Lady which is considered one of Modern Talking’s smash hits to date. The single peaked at No.1 in many countries including … Read more

The Fat Boys Are Back

Knee Deep in the Hoopla

Knee Deep in the Hoopla is the debut studio album by American AOR band Starship, the succeeding musical project to Jefferson Starship. It was released on September 10, 1985, through record label Grunt. Four singles were released from the album: the No. 1 hits “We Built This City” and “Sara”, “Tomorrow Doesn’t Matter Tonight” (No. … Read more

Living in the Background

The Dream of the Blue Turtles

The Dream of the Blue Turtles is the first solo album by British pop singer-songwriter Sting, released in the United States on 1 June 1985, a year after The Police had unofficially disbanded. Though less successful than any of The Police’s albums, it managed to reach number 3 in the UK Album Charts. It includes … Read more

Voices Carry

‘Til Tuesday’s debut album, Voices Carry, contains hip photo imagery (Aimee Mann’s smile on the back is priceless and beautiful) and excellent songwriting, all credited to drummer Michael Hausman, guitarist Robert Holmes, keyboard player Joey Pesce, and bassist/singer Aimee Mann. The follow-up would be more specific as to who wrote what. While most bands from … Read more

Brothers in Arms

Brothers in Arms is the fifth studio album by the British rock band Dire Straits, released in 1985. Brothers in Arms charted at number one worldwide, spending ten weeks at number one on the UK Album Chart (between 18 January and 22 March), nine weeks at number one on the Billboard 200 in the U.S. … Read more