1985's Essential Rock Albums
Music became ubiquitous during the decade. Our immersion was total, and the buy-in authentic.
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The 101 Rock + Metal Songs With Over 1 Billion Spotify Streams
Some of the biggest hits ever.
Best '80s Album: Round 2
After scoring some impressive round-one victories, 16 albums move on to even tougher battles.
Dire Straits Add 1985 Live Album to Expanded ‘Brothers in Arms’
The three-disc set included the band's full 1985 concert in San Antonio.
The Best Rock Songs of 1985: The Mixtape
It's only fitting that we share with you the best rock songs of 1985 the way we did it back then .... with a mixtape.
Stories Behind 11 Infamous Family Feuds
Oh brother!
Rock + Metal Lyrics That Didn't Age All That Well
Um, I'm not sure that line still works . . .
Rock Lyrics That Didn't Age All That Well
You definitely can’t say THAT anymore!
When Mark Knopfler and Sting Connected for ‘Money for Nothing’
Dire Straits frontman recalls perfect match for Police counterpart’s voice - and doesn’t regret having to share writing credits.
What Song Calms You Down?
There's something about hearing the right music that soothes the soul when you're having a bad day.
Dire Straits Inducted Into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
With a minimalist sound that sold a lot of records, Dire Straits, one of the most commercially successful rock bands of all time, joined an elite club tonight.