The Best of 1983 Rock Music

What were the best rock albums of 1983? This was a great year for rock music, with many classic albums being released. Here are our picks for the best of 1983.

1983 in review: the year in rock music

1983 was an amazing year for rock music, with a huge variety of artists releasing great music. Here are some of the best albums and songs from that year.

Albums:
-The Police, Synchronicity
-The Smiths, The Smiths
-U2, War
-Michael Jackson, Thriller
-David Bowie, Let’s Dance

Songs:
-“Smells Like Teen Spirit,” Nirvana
-“Purple Haze,” Jimi Hendrix
-“Time Stand Still,” Rush

The best albums of 1983

Rock music in 1983 was marked by a strong sense of deprivation and disillusionment. The singles charts were filled with synth-pop groups like Duran Duran and Culture Club, while the album charts were dominated by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie. But there was still some great rock music being made, even if it didn’t always reflect the zeitgeist. Here are 10 of the best albums released in 1983.

1) “The Blue Mask” by Lou Reed: Reed’s best album since 1972’s “Transformer,” “The Blue Mask” is a dark, intense look at love and addiction, with some of the most personal lyrics Reed has ever written.

2) “Meat Is Murder” by The Smiths: The Smiths’ second album is even better than their debut, with Morrissey’s literate, witty lyrics set to Johnny Marr’s jangly guitar melodies.

3) “Roxanne Roxanne” by UTFO: This Brooklyn hip-hop group had one of the biggest hits of the year with their ode to a female rapper who wouldn’t give them the time of day.

4) “Let It Be” by The Replacements: This Minneapolis band’s third album is a masterpiece of touchingly real songs about drunkenness, heartbreak, and exile.

5) “Piece Of Cake” by Cake: This Sacramento-based band (no relation to the ’90s alt-rock group) released one of the most underrated albums of the 1980s, a perfect blend of country, folk, and pop.

6) “Psychocandy” by The Jesus & Mary Chain: One of the most influential albums of the 1980s, this Scottish band’s debut combined feedback-drenched guitars with sweet pop melodies.

7) “Purple Rain” by Prince: Simply put, one of the greatest albums ever made, this soundtrack to Prince’s 1984 film is an electrifying mix of rock, R&B, funk, and pop.

8) “Hounds Of Love” by Kate Bush: Bush’s fifth album is a double LP consisting of two distinct sides: the uptempo pop side (“Running Up That Hill”) and the atmospheric ballad side (“Cloudbusting”).

9) “Rain Dogs” by Tom Waits: Waits’ eighth album is a cynical yet somehow life-affirming look at outcasts and misfits set against a backdrop of jazz, blues, and rockabilly.

The best songs of 1983

There was a lot of great music released in 1983, making it a tough year to narrow down the best of the best. Here are ten of the most popular and influential songs of that year.

-“Smooth Criminal” by Michael Jackson
-“Every Breath You Take” by The Police
-“Flashdance… What a Feeling” by Irene Cara
-“Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson
-“Beat It” by Michael Jackson
-“Hungry Like the Wolf” by Duran Duran
-“Maneater” by Hall & Oates
-“Tainted Love” by Soft Cell
-“Karma Chameleon” by Culture Club
-“Material Girl” by Madonna

The best rock concerts of 1983

In 1983, some of the hottest rock concerts were held throughout the United States. From stopovers in small towns to massive stadiums, these shows provided fans with unforgettable experiences. Here are five of the best rock concerts of 1983.

1) David Bowie at McNichols Sports Arena in Denver, Colorado
On May 28th, 1983, David Bowie took the stage at McNichols Sports Arena in Denver, Colorado. This was his first stop on the Serious Moonlight Tour and he did not disappoint. The 20-song set included hits like “Modern Love” and “Let’s Dance” as well as fan favorites like “Diamond Dogs” and “Rebel Rebel.”

2) Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
On July 7th and 8th, 1983, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band performed two sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden in New York City. This was during their Born in the U.S.A. Tour and marked the first time Springsteen had performed at the venue since 1975. The setlist for each show was identical and included songs from Born in the U.S.A., as well as fan favorites like “Rosalita” and “Born to Run.”

3) Van Halen at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C.
On September 3rd, 1983, Van Halen brought their 1984 Tour to RFK Stadium in Washington D.C.. This was one of only four stadium shows on the tour and it did not disappoint fans who braved the heat to see one of rock’s hottest bands of the time. The setlist included songs from 1984 as well as fan favorites like “Jump” and “Panama.”

4) AC/DC at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, Florida
AC/DC kicked off their Flick of the Switch Tour with a stop at Tampa Stadium on September 15th, 1983. This was one of only two stadium shows on the tour and it was a homecoming of sorts for frontman Angus Young who grew up in Sydney, Australia but now calls Florida home. The setlist included songs from Flick of the Switch as well as classics like “Highway to Hell” and “For Those About to Rock (We Salute You).”
5) Judas Priest at Long Island Arena in Commack, New York
On October 28th Judas Priest brought their Defenders of Faith Tour to Long Island Arena in Commack , New York . This was one of only two arena shows on the tour , which mostly consisted of stadium dates . The setlist for this show was similar to other shows on the tour , but it also included a few surprises like a cover of George Thorogood’s “Bad to

The biggest rock news stories of 1983

The early eighties was an interesting time for rock music. disco was on the way out while a new breed of British bands were storming the charts. Classic rock giants were releasing some of their most iconic albums while hair metal and hard rock were just getting started. Here are some of the biggest rock news stories of 1983.

-David Bowie releases “Let’s Dance”
-Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” becomes the best-selling album of all time
-The Police release “Synchronicity”
-Van Halen release “1984”
-Mötley Crüe release “Shout at the Devil”
-Metallica release “Kill ‘Em All”

The best rock music videos of 1983

1983 was a great year for rock music, with many iconic videos being released. Here are some of the best rock music videos of 1983.

– ” MX ” by Coil
– “Soma” by The Skull
– ” Euthanasia ” by Mercyful Fate
– ” sucks ” by Soilwork
– ” Cancer Bats – Hail Destroyer”

The best rock albums of 1983 (by genre)

It was a great year for rock music, with a wide variety of genres represented. Here are some of the best rock albums of 1983, organized by genre.

Alternative/Indie Rock:
-R.E.M., Murmur
-The Smiths, The Smiths
-The Cure, Pornography

Classic Rock:
-The Who, Quadrophenia (live)
-Led Zeppelin, Coda
-Bob Dylan, Infidels

Hard Rock/Heavy Metal:
-Iron Maiden, Piece of Mind
-Motorhead, Another Perfect Day
-Dio, Holy Diver

The best new rock bands of 1983

It was a great year for new rock bands, with many becoming household names. Here are some of the best new rock bands of 1983.

Eurythmics: This British duo released their debut album, “In the Garden,” in 1981, but they really broke through in 1983 with their second album, “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This),” which spawned the hit title track.

Duran Duran: Another British band, Duran Duran became superstars with their second album, “Rio,” which featured the iconic hits “Hungry Like the Wolf” and “Rio.”

The Police: One of the most successful bands of the 1980s, The Police released their fifth studio album, “Synchronicity,” in 1983. It featured the hits “Every Breath You Take” and “Wrapped Around Your Finger.”

Huey Lewis and the News: This American band released their debut album, “Sports,” in 1983. It featured the massive hit single “The Power of Love,” which was used in the movie “Back to the Future.”

The best rock albums of 1983 (by region)

1983 was a great year for rock music, with a wide variety of sounds and styles coming out of different regions. Here are some of the best albums from that year, organized by region.

Northeast:
-Talking Heads, Speaking in Tongues
-Bruce Springsteen, Born in the USA
-R.E.M., Murmur

South:
-Prince, 1999
-ZZ Top, Eliminator
-The Police, Synchronicity

Midwest:
-Michael Jackson, Thriller
-U2, War
-Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Long After Dark

The best rock albums of 1983 (by label)

1983 was a great year for rock music, with a wide range of styles and genres represented among the year’s best albums. Here are some of the best rock albums of 1983, organized by label.

Epic Records:
-Zebra – Zebra III
-Saxon – Power & the Glory
-Krokus – Headhunter
-Ratt – Out of the Cellar

MCA Records:
-Van Halen – 1984
-Whitesnake – Slide It In
-Bryan Adams – Cuts Like a Knife
-Journey – Frontiers

RCA Records:
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