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15 Classic Albums That Are (Somehow) Now 40 Years Old
A look at some incredible albums that are now over-the-hill
The influence from the 1970s is still there, but new musical styles, bands, and artists are taking center stage. A wide range of incredible albums are being released on a weekly basis. But which ones would stand the test of time and go on to be considered classics?
On today’s journey, we travel back to the year 1982 and look back on 15 classic albums that are now, somehow, 40 years old.
If these albums were people, they’d officially be over the hill. They’d be suffering from back pain and possibly driving minivans. They would definitely have to be upping their fiber intake. But these albums came out during a changing musical landscape.
And 1982 is a very unique year in music history: as this was the only time that four different physical formats existed at the same time.
Some of your favorites may not be in this list, but these 15 albums that generally represent what was a truly incredible year for music. This list also features some of the top albums of the entire 1980s and a few of the best in music history. The theme that exists through this episode is the incredibly wide range of musical styles and artists all existing in a single year.
