Rolling Stone Top Ten Albums of the Eighties

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1. At number ten on the "Rolling Stone" magazine's list of the 100 Greatest Albums of the Eighties is the debut album by a folk singer whose music was was discovered while being broadcast at Station WMFO at Tufts University. Which artist's eponymous debut album contained songs such as "For My Lover" and the acapella "Behind the Wall"? Suzanne Vega Steve Earle Tom Waits Tracy Chapman

2. The number nine album on the "Rolling Stone" magazine's Top 100 Albums of the Eighties is titled "Shoot Out the Lights". Who is the artist? The Specials Elvis Costello and the Attractions Richard and Linda Thompson The Feelies

3. Number eight on the "Rolling Stone" Top 100 Albums of the Eighties features the premier album for an Athens, Georgia, based band. Which album rated number eight? "Murmur"/REM "Cosmic Thing"/B 52's "In My Tribe"/10,000 Maniacs "Little Creatures"/Talking Heads

4. Michael Jackson took the number seven spot on the Rolling Stone Top 100 Albums of the Eighties. Which of his albums took the honor? Off the Wall Dangerous Bad Thriller

5. Number six on the "Rolling Stone" Top 100 Albums of the Eighties was by Bruce Springsteen. Which album is given this recognition? The River Nebraska Born in the U.S.A. Tunnel of Love

6. The number five album on "Rolling Stone" Top 100 Albums of the Eighties is by a solo artist and features songs such as "I Know What I Know" and "Homeless"? "Oh Mercy"/Bob Dylan "Uh-Huh"/John Cougar Mellencamp "Graceland"/Paul SImon "Midnight Love"/Marvin Gaye

7. The number four entry on the "Rolling Stone" Top 100 Albums of the Eighties is titled "Remain in Light". Who recorded this album? The Replacements Talking Heads The Pretenders Dire Straits

8. Holding down the number three spot on "Rolling Stone" Top 100 Albums of the Eighties is "Joshua Tree" by U2. Which country is the band from? Ireland Wales Northern Ireland Scotland

9. The number two album on "Rolling Stone" magazine's Top 100 Albums of the Eighties is by Prince. The album is "Purple Rain". The credits list Prince and which band? The Repeaters The Revelation The Revolution The Revolvers

10. The number one album on "Rolling Stone" magazine's Top 100 Albums of the Eighties is by a British band. The album contains such songs as "Jimmy Jazz" and "The Right Profile". What is the album title? Centerfield Building the Perfect Beast Pyromania London Calling