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TOP 100 Ultimate 80's Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Album List #50-41
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Blow My FuseBlow My Fuse by Kix
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#50: The biggest seller for this Baltimore Based Band, fetured the smash title track, along with the power ballad staple " Don't Close Your Eyes"
Fire of Unknown OriginFire of Unknown Origin
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#49: Behind the strength of the hit " Burning for You", the BOC released their best seller since "Agents of Fortune", and scor3ed big in the early 80s
AfterburnerAfterburner by ZZ Top
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#48: The 3rd 80s release by this texas trio featured 3 top 40 hits and their most polished album ever.
For Those About to Rock We Salute YouFor Those About to Rock We Salute You by AC/DC
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#48: The only #1 album for Australia's ultimate metal band was this followup to " Back in Black", @ hits from this album followed.
Blowing Up DetroitBlowing Up Detroit by John Palumbo
#47: The best solo effort from CTS front man John Palumbo, was full of the CTS sound. The title Track & " Drifting Back to Motown" became moderate hits, but thgis album is a solid gem throughout.
Lap of LuxuryLap of Luxury by Cheap Trick
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#46: The return of the bands original line up signaled a return to form for one the best hard rockers of the late 70s. Featuring the power balled classic " The Flame" this album went top 10, and the single #1.
Permanent WavesPermanent Waves by Rush
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#45: The power trio from Canada opened up the 80s with this rocker featuring the hit, " Spirit of The Radio"
Allied ForcesAllied Forces by Triumph
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#44: Another power trio here, feturing the hit " Magic Power" as well as the title track, this album was Triumph's greatest...uhm..Triumph.
Bad AnimalsBad Animals by Heart
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#43: Heart's 2nd #1 album in a row featured 4 hits...among them the #1 power ballad, " Alone"
Now & ZenNow & Zen by Robert Plant
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#42: 5th solo effort from the front man of Led Zepplin, feaured 3 top 40 hits: Heaven Knows, Tall Cool One & Ship of Fools. His best & most successful solo work.
Rebel YellRebel Yell by Billy Idol
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#41: thounderous and full of hits, this album made Billy Idol a household name in the 80s