The Latin pop group’s English-language album cemented their foothold in the American pop scene due to the success of lead single “Conga.” 42: RPM – Revoluções por Minuto
The rock band’s highly anticipated debut pairs high-end production with roots music to create a technically brilliant and soulful record. It was also a year in which a variety of well-known bandleaders embarked on solo careers, including Roxy Music’s Bryan Ferry and The Police’s Sting.įrom the irresistible pop of Robert Palmer and the thrash metal of Megadeth to LL Cool J’s foundational Def Jam debut, here are the best albums of 1985.Ĭlick to load video 44: Lone Justice – Lone Justice In addition to raising vital funds, these songs and events resulted in some of music’s most iconic moments – from Queen’s career-altering performance at Live Aid to the star-filled music video for “We Are the World,” featuring everyone from Paul McCartney and Diana Ross to Willie Nelson and Lionel Richie (who co-wrote the song with Michael Jackson).īut while youth culture reigned supreme on MTV, with newer acts like Madonna, Whitney Houston, Tears for Fears, and Duran Duran ruling the airwaves, established artists like Phil Collins, George Strait, and Luther Vandross proved their staying power on the charts. Throughout the year, musicians gathered en-masse to show their support for a variety of global causes through collaborative singles (“Sun City,” “We Are the World”) and concerts (Live Aid, Farm Aid). Designated by the UN as “International Youth Year,” 1985 certainly proved the power of youth culture – specifically when it came to musicians using albums and their voices for change.
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