AMF Top songs of the 1980s!
Re: AMF Top songs of the 1980s!
[109] Paul Simon - Graceland
Points: 0.081, W/L Pct: 51.88%
Finished #7 in the 1986 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 185, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 71
Polarization Index: 25.18
Shining like a national guitar:
Rob (4/300)
andyd1010 (14/300)
Dan (29/300)
Everybody sees you're blown apart:
Moonbeam (292/300)
StevieFan13 (239/249)
CupOfDreams (270/300)
Deciles:
Points: 0.081, W/L Pct: 51.88%
Finished #7 in the 1986 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 185, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 71
Polarization Index: 25.18
Shining like a national guitar:
Rob (4/300)
andyd1010 (14/300)
Dan (29/300)
Everybody sees you're blown apart:
Moonbeam (292/300)
StevieFan13 (239/249)
CupOfDreams (270/300)
Deciles:
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[108] The Replacements - I Will Dare
Points: 0.084, W/L Pct: 52.19%
Finished #27 in the 1984 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 153, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 112
Polarization Index: 22.41
How smart are you?:
Nassim (15/300)
Brad (26/300)
Let's count the rings around my eyes:
bonnielaurel (280/300)
Deciles:
Points: 0.084, W/L Pct: 52.19%
Finished #27 in the 1984 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 153, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 112
Polarization Index: 22.41
How smart are you?:
Nassim (15/300)
Brad (26/300)
Let's count the rings around my eyes:
bonnielaurel (280/300)
Deciles:
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[107] The Stranglers - Golden Brown
Points: 0.085, W/L Pct: 52.07%
Finished #9 in the 1981 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 217, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 123
Polarization Index: 22.13
Never a frown:
Rob (30/300)
No need to fight:
SL3 (280/300)
Listyguy (278/300)
Deciles:
Points: 0.085, W/L Pct: 52.07%
Finished #9 in the 1981 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 217, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 123
Polarization Index: 22.13
Never a frown:
Rob (30/300)
No need to fight:
SL3 (280/300)
Listyguy (278/300)
Deciles:
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[106] Michael Jackson - Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
Points: 0.096, W/L Pct: 52.31%
Finished #16 in the 1982 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 207, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 23.17
Mama say, mama sa, mama coo sa:
Elder (14/300)
maverick470 (12/246)
Live in Phoenix (21/300)
You're a vegetable:
SL3 (258/300)
Deciles:
Points: 0.096, W/L Pct: 52.31%
Finished #16 in the 1982 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 207, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 23.17
Mama say, mama sa, mama coo sa:
Elder (14/300)
maverick470 (12/246)
Live in Phoenix (21/300)
You're a vegetable:
SL3 (258/300)
Deciles:
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[105] The Stone Roses - Fools Gold
Points: 0.098, W/L Pct: 52.35%
Finished #10 in the 1989 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 38, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 27.21
Weighing the gold:
Craig (5/300)
Fred (1/20)
Rob (20/300)
The_Claw (21/300)
Andre (28/300)
I'm watching you sinking:
nicolas (276/300)
Deciles:
Points: 0.098, W/L Pct: 52.35%
Finished #10 in the 1989 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 38, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 27.21
Weighing the gold:
Craig (5/300)
Fred (1/20)
Rob (20/300)
The_Claw (21/300)
Andre (28/300)
I'm watching you sinking:
nicolas (276/300)
Deciles:
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Re: AMF Top songs of the 1980s!
[104] Prince - The Cross
Points: 0.106, W/L Pct: 52.47%
Finished #12 in the 1987 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: Unranked, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 29.86
Sweet song of salvation:
Moonbeam (4/300)
The_Claw (14/300)
Romain (18/300)
Bang Jan (20/300)
sonofsamiam (25/300)
No love, no hope in sight:
Neil (282/300)
Deciles:
Points: 0.106, W/L Pct: 52.47%
Finished #12 in the 1987 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: Unranked, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 29.86
Sweet song of salvation:
Moonbeam (4/300)
The_Claw (14/300)
Romain (18/300)
Bang Jan (20/300)
sonofsamiam (25/300)
No love, no hope in sight:
Neil (282/300)
Deciles:
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[103] The Clash - Rock the Casbah
Points: 0.111, W/L Pct: 52.63%
Finished #10 in the 1982 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 67, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 107
Polarization Index: 24
The in-crowd say it's cool:
Hymie (2/300)
The Shareef don't like it:
rumpdoll (278/292)
ordinaryperson (159/169)
Deciles:
Points: 0.111, W/L Pct: 52.63%
Finished #10 in the 1982 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 67, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 107
Polarization Index: 24
The in-crowd say it's cool:
Hymie (2/300)
The Shareef don't like it:
rumpdoll (278/292)
ordinaryperson (159/169)
Deciles:
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[102] Prince and the Revolution - Raspberry Beret
Points: 0.114, W/L Pct: 52.70%
Finished #5 in the 1985 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 168, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 45
Polarization Index: 24.29
Cause baby I'm the most:
Romain (10/300)
He told me several times that he didn't like my kind:
Henry (260/300)
Deciles:
Points: 0.114, W/L Pct: 52.70%
Finished #5 in the 1985 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 168, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 45
Polarization Index: 24.29
Cause baby I'm the most:
Romain (10/300)
He told me several times that he didn't like my kind:
Henry (260/300)
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[101] The Waterboys - The Whole of the Moon
Points: 0.118, W/L Pct: 52.80%
Finished #12 in the 1985 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 226, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 26.33
You saw the whole of the moon:
Rob (7/300)
BryanBehar (14/300)
SL3 (24/300)
I saw the crescent:
Romain (267/300)
Deciles:
Points: 0.118, W/L Pct: 52.80%
Finished #12 in the 1985 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 226, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 26.33
You saw the whole of the moon:
Rob (7/300)
BryanBehar (14/300)
SL3 (24/300)
I saw the crescent:
Romain (267/300)
Deciles:
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Re: AMF Top songs of the 1980s!
Wow, "Atlantic" City and "Rockin' in the Free World" had a major fall! Particularly sad about the latter, obviously.
Moonbeam, you need to edit the "Fools Gold" entry.
Moonbeam, you need to edit the "Fools Gold" entry.
Re: AMF Top songs of the 1980s!
[100] R.E.M. - So. Central Rain (I'm Sorry)
Points: 0.125, W/L Pct: 53.04%
Finished #13 in the 1984 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 342, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 24.82
The ocean sang:
Andre (4/300)
BryanBehar (9/300)
Brad (15/300)
A girl without a dream:
Moonbeam (284/300)
Deciles:
Points: 0.125, W/L Pct: 53.04%
Finished #13 in the 1984 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 342, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 24.82
The ocean sang:
Andre (4/300)
BryanBehar (9/300)
Brad (15/300)
A girl without a dream:
Moonbeam (284/300)
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[99] Metallica - One
Points: 0.127, W/L Pct: 52.94%
Finished #6 in the 1988 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 191, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 132
Polarization Index: 29.75
Oh please, God, wake me:
Nassim (6/300)
maverick470 (15/246)
Bang Jan (25/300)
nicolas (25/300)
Landmine has taken my sight, taken my speech, taken my hearing, taken my arms, taken my legs, taken my soul, left me with life in hell:
Dan (297/300)
phil (295/300)
babydoll (284/300)
Deciles:
Points: 0.127, W/L Pct: 52.94%
Finished #6 in the 1988 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 191, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 132
Polarization Index: 29.75
Oh please, God, wake me:
Nassim (6/300)
maverick470 (15/246)
Bang Jan (25/300)
nicolas (25/300)
Landmine has taken my sight, taken my speech, taken my hearing, taken my arms, taken my legs, taken my soul, left me with life in hell:
Dan (297/300)
phil (295/300)
babydoll (284/300)
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[98] Cocteau Twins - Lorelei
Points: 0.127, W/L Pct: 53.06%
Finished #21 in the 1984 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 708, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 26.53
And we can make love:
rumpdoll (16/292)
ordinaryperson (10/169)
phil (19/300)
Guilty girl, Guilty boy:
mileswide (285/300)
nicolas (283/300)
Nassim (282/300)
Deciles:
Points: 0.127, W/L Pct: 53.06%
Finished #21 in the 1984 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 708, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 26.53
And we can make love:
rumpdoll (16/292)
ordinaryperson (10/169)
phil (19/300)
Guilty girl, Guilty boy:
mileswide (285/300)
nicolas (283/300)
Nassim (282/300)
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[97] The Jam - Town Called Malice
Points: 0.140, W/L Pct: 53.43%
Finished #14 in the 1982 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 142, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 26.20
I'd sooner put some joy back:
Hymie (9/300)
Dan (19/300)
Brad (20/300)
DaveC (25/300)
I'm almost stone cold dead:
Live in Phoenix (293/300)
Deciles:
Points: 0.140, W/L Pct: 53.43%
Finished #14 in the 1982 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 142, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 26.20
I'd sooner put some joy back:
Hymie (9/300)
Dan (19/300)
Brad (20/300)
DaveC (25/300)
I'm almost stone cold dead:
Live in Phoenix (293/300)
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[96] The Sugarcubes - Birthday
Points: 0.144, W/L Pct: 53.47%
Finished #15 in the 1987 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 96, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 117
Polarization Index: 27.36
Painting huge books:
DaveC (7/300)
SL3 (7/300)
Neil (14/300)
babydoll (16/300)
Thread worms on a string:
CupOfDreams (275/300)
Deciles:
Points: 0.144, W/L Pct: 53.47%
Finished #15 in the 1987 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 96, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 117
Polarization Index: 27.36
Painting huge books:
DaveC (7/300)
SL3 (7/300)
Neil (14/300)
babydoll (16/300)
Thread worms on a string:
CupOfDreams (275/300)
Deciles:
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[95] The Smiths - What Difference Does It Make?
Points: 0.153, W/L Pct: 53.65%
Finished #12 in the 1984 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 194, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 24.81
But still I'd leap in front of a flying bullet for you:
SL3 (25/300)
CupOfDreams (30/300)
But now you make me feel so ashamed:
bonnielaurel (292/300)
Deciles:
Points: 0.153, W/L Pct: 53.65%
Finished #12 in the 1984 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 194, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 24.81
But still I'd leap in front of a flying bullet for you:
SL3 (25/300)
CupOfDreams (30/300)
But now you make me feel so ashamed:
bonnielaurel (292/300)
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[94] Kraftwerk - Computer Love
Points: 0.155, W/L Pct: 53.60%
Finished #11 in the 1981 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 289, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 61
Polarization Index: 28.13
I call this number for a data date:
Moonbeam (7/300)
Nassim (26/300)
Another lonely night:
Listyguy (295/300)
FrankLotion (189/198)
andyd1010 (282/300)
Deciles:
Points: 0.155, W/L Pct: 53.60%
Finished #11 in the 1981 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 289, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 61
Polarization Index: 28.13
I call this number for a data date:
Moonbeam (7/300)
Nassim (26/300)
Another lonely night:
Listyguy (295/300)
FrankLotion (189/198)
andyd1010 (282/300)
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[93] David Bowie - Let's Dance
Points: 0.165, W/L Pct: 53.99%
Finished #19 in the 1983 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 88, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 20.75
Color lights up your face:
Romain (40/300)
Break my heart in two:
sonofsamiam (275/300)
Deciles:
Points: 0.165, W/L Pct: 53.99%
Finished #19 in the 1983 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 88, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 20.75
Color lights up your face:
Romain (40/300)
Break my heart in two:
sonofsamiam (275/300)
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[92] The Clash - Should I Stay or Should I Go
Points: 0.178, W/L Pct: 54.24%
Finished #12 in the 1982 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 62, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 23.27
I'll be here 'til the end of time:
Dexter (16/300)
Hymie (22/300)
Henry (23/300)
There will be trouble:
sonofsamiam (236/300)
Deciles:
Points: 0.178, W/L Pct: 54.24%
Finished #12 in the 1982 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 62, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 23.27
I'll be here 'til the end of time:
Dexter (16/300)
Hymie (22/300)
Henry (23/300)
There will be trouble:
sonofsamiam (236/300)
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[91] Talking Heads - The Great Curve
Points: 0.178, W/L Pct: 54.15%
Finished #7 in the 1980 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: Unranked, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 72
Polarization Index: 28.89
Moving by remote control:
Bang Jan (1/300)
Elder (2/300)
Henrik (7/300)
Listyguy (12/300)
sonofsamiam (21/300)
Seems like the world knows nothing at all:
SL3 (299/300)
Neil (286/300)
nicolas (273/300)
Deciles:
Points: 0.178, W/L Pct: 54.15%
Finished #7 in the 1980 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: Unranked, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 72
Polarization Index: 28.89
Moving by remote control:
Bang Jan (1/300)
Elder (2/300)
Henrik (7/300)
Listyguy (12/300)
sonofsamiam (21/300)
Seems like the world knows nothing at all:
SL3 (299/300)
Neil (286/300)
nicolas (273/300)
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Re: AMF Top songs of the 1980s!
Wow! You were even able to get the lyrics to a Cocteau Twins song? I always heard most of their 80s work was impossible to translate to any language let alone English. Good job.
Re: AMF Top songs of the 1980s!
[90] Roxy Music - More Than This
Points: 0.190, W/L Pct: 54.33%
Finished #7 in the 1982 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 93, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 73
Polarization Index: 26.21
As free as the wind:
Live in Phoenix (11/300)
Chris K (21/300)
BryanBehar (22/300)
Who can say where we're going:
Rob (276/300)
Deciles:
Points: 0.190, W/L Pct: 54.33%
Finished #7 in the 1982 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 93, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 73
Polarization Index: 26.21
As free as the wind:
Live in Phoenix (11/300)
Chris K (21/300)
BryanBehar (22/300)
Who can say where we're going:
Rob (276/300)
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[89] Dead Kennedys - Holiday in Cambodia
Points: 0.196, W/L Pct: 54.76%
Finished #16 in the 1980 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 89, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 25.95
The people are one:
Brad (5/300)
mileswide (7/300)
CupOfDreams (8/300)
You suck like a leech:
Dan (293/300)
Deciles:
Points: 0.196, W/L Pct: 54.76%
Finished #16 in the 1980 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 89, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 25.95
The people are one:
Brad (5/300)
mileswide (7/300)
CupOfDreams (8/300)
You suck like a leech:
Dan (293/300)
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[88] Bruce Springsteen - I'm on Fire
Points: 0.198, W/L Pct: 54.56%
Finished #17 in the 1984 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 149, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 23.67
I can take you higher:
Nassim (24/300)
bonnielaurel (30/300)
A freight train running through the middle of my head:
mileswide (299/300)
Romain (284/300)
Deciles:
Points: 0.198, W/L Pct: 54.56%
Finished #17 in the 1984 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 149, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 23.67
I can take you higher:
Nassim (24/300)
bonnielaurel (30/300)
A freight train running through the middle of my head:
mileswide (299/300)
Romain (284/300)
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[87] Don Henley - The Boys of Summer
Points: 0.204, W/L Pct: 54.83%
Finished #9 in the 1984 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 87, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 28
Polarization Index: 28.77
My love for you will still be strong:
Listyguy (7/300)
Nassim (21/300)
SL3 (30/300)
Remember how you made me crazy:
Romain (290/300)
DaveC (287/300)
Elder (282/300)
Deciles:
Points: 0.204, W/L Pct: 54.83%
Finished #9 in the 1984 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 87, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 28
Polarization Index: 28.77
My love for you will still be strong:
Listyguy (7/300)
Nassim (21/300)
SL3 (30/300)
Remember how you made me crazy:
Romain (290/300)
DaveC (287/300)
Elder (282/300)
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[86] Billy Bragg - A New England
Points: 0.225, W/L Pct: 55.31%
Finished #11 in the 1983 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 129, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 119
Polarization Index: 28.97
I loved you then as I love you still:
BryanBehar (3/300)
SL3 (8/300)
Brad (9/300)
DaveC (10/300)
sonofsamiam (16/300)
Nassim (19/300)
Listyguy (29/300)
I don't feel bad about letting you go:
Live in Phoenix (299/300)
The_Claw (273/300)
Deciles:
Points: 0.225, W/L Pct: 55.31%
Finished #11 in the 1983 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 129, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 119
Polarization Index: 28.97
I loved you then as I love you still:
BryanBehar (3/300)
SL3 (8/300)
Brad (9/300)
DaveC (10/300)
sonofsamiam (16/300)
Nassim (19/300)
Listyguy (29/300)
I don't feel bad about letting you go:
Live in Phoenix (299/300)
The_Claw (273/300)
Deciles:
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[85] Elvis Costello and The Attractions - I Want You
Points: 0.226, W/L Pct: 55.42%
Finished #12 in the 1986 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 266, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 50
Polarization Index: 32.63
I love you more than I can tell:
The_Claw (3/300)
mileswide (19/300)
Henrik (21/300)
DaveC (24/300)
Listyguy (26/300)
Romain (27/300)
Brad (29/300)
A waste of breath:
Nassim (291/300)
Live in Phoenix (278/300)
Deciles:
Points: 0.226, W/L Pct: 55.42%
Finished #12 in the 1986 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 266, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 50
Polarization Index: 32.63
I love you more than I can tell:
The_Claw (3/300)
mileswide (19/300)
Henrik (21/300)
DaveC (24/300)
Listyguy (26/300)
Romain (27/300)
Brad (29/300)
A waste of breath:
Nassim (291/300)
Live in Phoenix (278/300)
Deciles:
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[84] Depeche Mode - Never Let Me Down Again
Points: 0.230, W/L Pct: 55.40%
Finished #11 in the 1987 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 180, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 27.86
We're flying high:
rumpdoll (9/292)
SL3 (10/300)
Chris K (14/300)
Romain (19/300)
Neil (24/300)
Moonbeam (26/300)
We're watching the world pass us by:
Rob (294/300)
Deciles:
Points: 0.230, W/L Pct: 55.40%
Finished #11 in the 1987 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 180, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 27.86
We're flying high:
rumpdoll (9/292)
SL3 (10/300)
Chris K (14/300)
Romain (19/300)
Neil (24/300)
Moonbeam (26/300)
We're watching the world pass us by:
Rob (294/300)
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[83] U2 - Pride (In the Name of Love)
Points: 0.244, W/L Pct: 55.61%
Finished #7 in the 1984 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 56, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 47
Polarization Index: 23.87
One man come in the name of love:
Henry (26/300)
Chris K (30/300)
One man to overthrow:
Henrik (280/300)
Deciles:
Points: 0.244, W/L Pct: 55.61%
Finished #7 in the 1984 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 56, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 47
Polarization Index: 23.87
One man come in the name of love:
Henry (26/300)
Chris K (30/300)
One man to overthrow:
Henrik (280/300)
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[82] New Order - True Faith
Points: 0.247, W/L Pct: 55.75%
Finished #8 in the 1987 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 79, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 27.19
I feel so extraordinary:
Andre (3/300)
Bang Jan (11/300)
Myself (20/300)
Chris K (26/300)
A world that's so demanding:
nicolas (287/300)
bonnielaurel (272/300)
Deciles:
Points: 0.247, W/L Pct: 55.75%
Finished #8 in the 1987 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 79, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 27.19
I feel so extraordinary:
Andre (3/300)
Bang Jan (11/300)
Myself (20/300)
Chris K (26/300)
A world that's so demanding:
nicolas (287/300)
bonnielaurel (272/300)
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[81] Joy Division - Atmosphere
Points: 0.252, W/L Pct: 55.90%
Finished #14 in the 1980 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 103, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 120
Polarization Index: 29.20
Walking on air:
CupOfDreams (2/300)
SL3 (3/300)
Andre (8/300)
The_Claw (29/300)
Worn like a mask of self-hate:
bonnielaurel (296/300)
Live in Phoenix (289/300)
Deciles:
Points: 0.252, W/L Pct: 55.90%
Finished #14 in the 1980 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 103, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 120
Polarization Index: 29.20
Walking on air:
CupOfDreams (2/300)
SL3 (3/300)
Andre (8/300)
The_Claw (29/300)
Worn like a mask of self-hate:
bonnielaurel (296/300)
Live in Phoenix (289/300)
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Bad understanding of how the graph works.
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[80] Tom Waits - Downtown Train
Points: 0.282, W/L Pct: 56.69%
Finished #7 in the 1985 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 270, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 34
Polarization Index: 26.92
Shining like a new dime:
Listyguy (8/300)
BryanBehar (16/300)
andyd1010 (27/300)
Thorns without the rose:
Henry (298/300)
rumpdoll (268/292)
Deciles:
Points: 0.282, W/L Pct: 56.69%
Finished #7 in the 1985 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 270, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 34
Polarization Index: 26.92
Shining like a new dime:
Listyguy (8/300)
BryanBehar (16/300)
andyd1010 (27/300)
Thorns without the rose:
Henry (298/300)
rumpdoll (268/292)
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[79] The Pogues - Fairytale of New York
Points: 0.282, W/L Pct: 56.60%
Finished #7 in the 1987 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 80, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 74
Polarization Index: 29.82
This year's for me and you:
BryanBehar (1/300)
StevieFan13 (8/249)
Rob (15/300)
Neil (16/300)
mileswide (18/300)
phil (20/300)
You scumbag, you maggot:
rumpdoll (291/292)
ordinaryperson (168/169)
Henrik (279/300)
Myself (270/300)
Deciles:
Points: 0.282, W/L Pct: 56.60%
Finished #7 in the 1987 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 80, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 74
Polarization Index: 29.82
This year's for me and you:
BryanBehar (1/300)
StevieFan13 (8/249)
Rob (15/300)
Neil (16/300)
mileswide (18/300)
phil (20/300)
You scumbag, you maggot:
rumpdoll (291/292)
ordinaryperson (168/169)
Henrik (279/300)
Myself (270/300)
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[78] The Cure - Lullaby
Points: 0.287, W/L Pct: 56.80%
Finished #14 in the 1989 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 271, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 39
Polarization Index: 29.15
I will only love you more:
Henrik (1/300)
Nassim (1/300)
rumpdoll (18/292)
Moonbeam (20/300)
Craig (24/300)
Romain (25/300)
StevieFan13 (22/249)
Looking for the victim shivering in bed:
Neil (287/300)
Chris K (279/300)
Deciles:
Points: 0.287, W/L Pct: 56.80%
Finished #14 in the 1989 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 271, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 39
Polarization Index: 29.15
I will only love you more:
Henrik (1/300)
Nassim (1/300)
rumpdoll (18/292)
Moonbeam (20/300)
Craig (24/300)
Romain (25/300)
StevieFan13 (22/249)
Looking for the victim shivering in bed:
Neil (287/300)
Chris K (279/300)
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[77] The Jesus and Mary Chain - Just Like Honey
Points: 0.290, W/L Pct: 56.85%
Finished #3 in the 1985 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 47, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 30.28
Moving up and so alive:
Neil (4/300)
CupOfDreams (13/300)
BryanBehar (20/300)
mileswide (24/300)
maverick470 (23/246)
Eating up the scum:
StevieFan13 (248/249)
babydoll (288/300)
ordinaryperson (162/169)
Live in Phoenix (281/300)
Cold Butterfly (28/30)
Deciles:
Points: 0.290, W/L Pct: 56.85%
Finished #3 in the 1985 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 47, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 30.28
Moving up and so alive:
Neil (4/300)
CupOfDreams (13/300)
BryanBehar (20/300)
mileswide (24/300)
maverick470 (23/246)
Eating up the scum:
StevieFan13 (248/249)
babydoll (288/300)
ordinaryperson (162/169)
Live in Phoenix (281/300)
Cold Butterfly (28/30)
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[76] U2 - Where the Streets Have No Name
Points: 0.291, W/L Pct: 56.69%
Finished #10 in the 1987 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 74, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 60
Polarization Index: 27.78
Sunlight on my face:
andyd1010 (6/300)
Henry (7/300)
Craig (15/300)
maverick470 (20/246)
phil (26/300)
nicolas (28/300)
I want to run, I want to hide:
Brad (293/300)
Myself (271/300)
Deciles:
Points: 0.291, W/L Pct: 56.69%
Finished #10 in the 1987 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 74, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 60
Polarization Index: 27.78
Sunlight on my face:
andyd1010 (6/300)
Henry (7/300)
Craig (15/300)
maverick470 (20/246)
phil (26/300)
nicolas (28/300)
I want to run, I want to hide:
Brad (293/300)
Myself (271/300)
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[75] Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls
Points: 0.306, W/L Pct: 57.05%
Finished #9 in the 1985 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 58, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 64
Polarization Index: 22.79
Just you wait till I get you home:
Elder (25/300)
Call the police there's a mad man around:
phil (282/300)
Deciles:
Points: 0.306, W/L Pct: 57.05%
Finished #9 in the 1985 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 58, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 64
Polarization Index: 22.79
Just you wait till I get you home:
Elder (25/300)
Call the police there's a mad man around:
phil (282/300)
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[74] Madonna - Into the Groove
Points: 0.318, W/L Pct: 57.31%
Finished #11 in the 1985 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 20, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 69
Polarization Index: 25.07
I hope this feeling never ends tonight:
babydoll (10/300)
Neil (17/300)
Dan (25/300)
Myself (25/300)
mileswide (26/300)
I'm tired of dancing here all by myself:
Rob (271/300)
Deciles:
Points: 0.318, W/L Pct: 57.31%
Finished #11 in the 1985 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 20, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 69
Polarization Index: 25.07
I hope this feeling never ends tonight:
babydoll (10/300)
Neil (17/300)
Dan (25/300)
Myself (25/300)
mileswide (26/300)
I'm tired of dancing here all by myself:
Rob (271/300)
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[73] R.E.M. - The One I Love
Points: 0.320, W/L Pct: 57.46%
Finished #13 in the 1987 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 78, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 36
Polarization Index: 22.36
Fire!:
Chris K (18/300)
The one I've left behind:
FrankLotion (185/198)
SL3 (279/300)
Deciles:
Points: 0.320, W/L Pct: 57.46%
Finished #13 in the 1987 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 78, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 36
Polarization Index: 22.36
Fire!:
Chris K (18/300)
The one I've left behind:
FrankLotion (185/198)
SL3 (279/300)
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[72] Pixies - Here Comes Your Man
Points: 0.323, W/L Pct: 57.52%
Finished #13 in the 1989 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 244, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 25.95
Out by the fire breathing:
Brad (19/300)
maverick470 (19/246)
BryanBehar (28/300)
DaveC (30/300)
A big, big stone fall and break my crown:
Moonbeam (279/300)
bonnielaurel (276/300)
Deciles:
Points: 0.323, W/L Pct: 57.52%
Finished #13 in the 1989 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 244, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 25.95
Out by the fire breathing:
Brad (19/300)
maverick470 (19/246)
BryanBehar (28/300)
DaveC (30/300)
A big, big stone fall and break my crown:
Moonbeam (279/300)
bonnielaurel (276/300)
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[71] Bruce Springsteen - Dancing in the Dark
Points: 0.328, W/L Pct: 57.71%
Finished #6 in the 1984 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 118, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 29.55
A love reaction:
Live in Phoenix (9/300)
Dan (15/300)
Henry (16/300)
Nassim (23/300)
Rob (23/300)
Hymie (24/300)
andyd1010 (25/300)
There's a joke here somewhere and it's on me:
mileswide (294/300)
SL3 (294/300)
Romain (286/300)
sonofsamiam (277/300)
Elder (271/300)
Deciles:
Points: 0.328, W/L Pct: 57.71%
Finished #6 in the 1984 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 118, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 29.55
A love reaction:
Live in Phoenix (9/300)
Dan (15/300)
Henry (16/300)
Nassim (23/300)
Rob (23/300)
Hymie (24/300)
andyd1010 (25/300)
There's a joke here somewhere and it's on me:
mileswide (294/300)
SL3 (294/300)
Romain (286/300)
sonofsamiam (277/300)
Elder (271/300)
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Re: AMF Top songs of the 1980s!
I seem to like a lot of polarizing songs...
Re: AMF Top songs of the 1980s!
Dang the longer I watch this the more I wish I’d voted! Here Comes Your Man and Dancing in the Dark are two of my all time favorite!
"The better a singer's voice, the harder it is to believe what they're saying."
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[70] Suzanne Vega - Luka
Points: 0.331, W/L Pct: 57.72%
Finished #18 in the 1987 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 141, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 25.88
I live upstairs from you:
bonnielaurel (7/300)
BryanBehar (13/300)
nicolas (26/300)
phil (29/300)
Andre (30/300)
Maybe it's because I'm crazy:
CupOfDreams (284/300)
Chris K (278/300)
Deciles:
Points: 0.331, W/L Pct: 57.72%
Finished #18 in the 1987 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 141, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 25.88
I live upstairs from you:
bonnielaurel (7/300)
BryanBehar (13/300)
nicolas (26/300)
phil (29/300)
Andre (30/300)
Maybe it's because I'm crazy:
CupOfDreams (284/300)
Chris K (278/300)
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[69] Julee Cruise - Falling
Points: 0.331, W/L Pct: 57.84%
Finished #18 in the 1989 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 468, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 27.49
Your kiss so soft:
phil (4/300)
babydoll (11/300)
Henrik (12/300)
rumpdoll (22/292)
Elder (26/300)
Don't let yourself be hurt this time:
andyd1010 (263/300)
Deciles:
Points: 0.331, W/L Pct: 57.84%
Finished #18 in the 1989 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 468, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 27.49
Your kiss so soft:
phil (4/300)
babydoll (11/300)
Henrik (12/300)
rumpdoll (22/292)
Elder (26/300)
Don't let yourself be hurt this time:
andyd1010 (263/300)
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[68] The Jam - That's Entertainment
Points: 0.339, W/L Pct: 58.06%
Finished #13 in the 1980 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 68, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 59
Polarization Index: 26.22
Thinking about your holidays:
Brad (1/300)
CupOfDreams (6/300)
Chris K (19/300)
StevieFan13 (16/249)
Dexter (25/300)
A kick in the balls:
Live in Phoenix (270/300)
Deciles:
Points: 0.339, W/L Pct: 58.06%
Finished #13 in the 1980 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 68, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 59
Polarization Index: 26.22
Thinking about your holidays:
Brad (1/300)
CupOfDreams (6/300)
Chris K (19/300)
StevieFan13 (16/249)
Dexter (25/300)
A kick in the balls:
Live in Phoenix (270/300)
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[67] Depeche Mode - Personal Jesus
Points: 0.344, W/L Pct: 58.11%
Finished #5 in the 1989 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 69, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 75
Polarization Index: 29.75
Someone who cares:
Moonbeam (9/300)
The_Claw (11/300)
Romain (12/300)
ordinaryperson (9/169)
maverick470 (14/246)
Craig (29/300)
You need to confess:
Myself (298/300)
babydoll (291/300)
Deciles:
Points: 0.344, W/L Pct: 58.11%
Finished #5 in the 1989 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 69, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: 75
Polarization Index: 29.75
Someone who cares:
Moonbeam (9/300)
The_Claw (11/300)
Romain (12/300)
ordinaryperson (9/169)
maverick470 (14/246)
Craig (29/300)
You need to confess:
Myself (298/300)
babydoll (291/300)
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[66] A-ha - Take On Me
Points: 0.346, W/L Pct: 58.05%
Finished #8 in the 1984 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 81, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 23.96
I'll be coming for your love:
maverick470 (10/246)
Dan (13/300)
Romain (13/300)
But that's me stumbling away:
CupOfDreams (297/300)
Brad (284/300)
Deciles:
Points: 0.346, W/L Pct: 58.05%
Finished #8 in the 1984 Poll
AM 1980s Rank: 81, Previous 1980s Poll Rank: Unranked
Polarization Index: 23.96
I'll be coming for your love:
maverick470 (10/246)
Dan (13/300)
Romain (13/300)
But that's me stumbling away:
CupOfDreams (297/300)
Brad (284/300)
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