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80s Rock

Dive into a treasure trove of nostalgic anthems with the "80s Rock" playlist, a collection that's equal parts gritty guitar riffs and infectious melodies. A journey back to the decade where rock showed its incredible diversity, this playlist packs in some serious legends. From the guitar-heavy opening of AC/DC's "Back In Black" to the synth-laden sounds of Tears For Fears' "Shout," it captures the full spectrum of 80s rock. You've got anthems like "Born in the U.S.A." by Bruce Springsteen that tell stories of the heartland, alongside tracks like "Welcome To The Jungle" by Guns N' Roses that depict a wilder, untamed aspect of the era.

The playlist doesn't shy away from showcasing the evolution of rock throughout the decade, mixing the hard-hitting with the euphoric, and sometimes, the downright rebellious. There's the electrifying "Sledgehammer" by Peter Gabriel and Van Halen's unapologetically loud "Panama - 2015 Remaster," giving you a taste of the technological innovation in sound. Heartfelt ballads like "Summer Of '69" by Bryan Adams contrast the gritty "I Want A New Drug" by Huey Lewis & The News, proving that the 80s could hit every emotional note. Whether it's for a trip down memory lane or a desire to experience the eclectic sounds of 80s rock for the first time, this playlist serves as the perfect soundtrack to rock out to the decade's biggest hits and hidden gems.

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54-40 1 track
AC/DC 2 tracks
Adam Lambert 1 track
Aerosmith 3 tracks
Asia 1 track
Beastie Boys 1 track
Big Country 1 track
Billy Idol 4 tracks
Blondie 1 track
Bob Marley & The Wailers 1 track
Bon Jovi 4 tracks
Bruce Springsteen 2 tracks
Bryan Adams 3 tracks
Crowded House 1 track
Danzig 1 track
David Bowie 3 tracks
Def Leppard 3 tracks
Dire Straits 1 track
Don Henley 1 track
Echo & the Bunnymen 1 track
Eric 'ET' Thorngren 1 track
Europe 1 track
Extreme 1 track
Generation X 1 track
Glass Tiger 1 track
Gowan 1 track
Guns N' Roses 3 tracks
Heart 1 track
Helene Fischer 1 track
Huey Lewis & The News 2 tracks
Hüsker Dü 1 track
INXS 2 tracks
Iggy Pop 1 track
Jane's Addiction 1 track
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts 1 track
John Lennon 1 track
John Mellencamp 4 tracks
Journey 1 track
KISS 3 tracks
Kim Mitchell 3 tracks
Loverboy 1 track
Max Webster 1 track
Midnight Oil 1 track
Ozzy Osbourne 1 track
Pat Benatar 1 track
Peter Gabriel 2 tracks
Poison 2 tracks
Queen 6 tracks
R.E.M. 4 tracks
Ramones 1 track
Robbie Robertson 1 track
Robert Palmer 2 tracks
Run–D.M.C. 1 track
Rush 3 tracks
Scorpions 2 tracks
Simple Minds 1 track
Steve Miller Band 1 track
Talking Heads 1 track
Tears For Fears 1 track
The Buggles 1 track
The Clash 1 track
The J. Geils Band 1 track
The Jesus and Mary Chain 1 track
The Jim Carroll Band 1 track
The Kinks 2 tracks
The Northern Pikes 2 tracks
The Police 3 tracks
The Psychedelic Furs 1 track
The Pursuit Of Happiness 1 track
The Rolling Stones 1 track
The Smithereens 1 track
The Tragically Hip 3 tracks
The Waterboys 1 track
Tom Petty 2 tracks
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers 1 track
Traveling Wilburys 1 track
Twisted Sister 1 track
U2 4 tracks
Van Halen 2 tracks
Whitesnake 1 track