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"? Steve Earle Suzanne Vega Tracy Chapman Tom Waits

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? Elvis Costello and the Attractions Richard and Linda Thompson The Feelies The Specials

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? "Little Creatures"/Talking Heads "In My Tribe"/10,000 Maniacs "Murmur"/REM "Cosmic Thing"/B 52's

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 Thriller Bad Dangerous

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

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"? "Uh-Huh"/John Cougar Mellencamp "Graceland"/Paul SImon "Midnight Love"/Marvin Gaye "Oh Mercy"/Bob Dylan

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 Dire Straits The Pretenders Talking Heads

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 Revolution The Revolvers The Revelation The Repeaters

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