590. REM - Document

Release Date: 1987
Label: IRS

This is one of the REM albums I already own. I imagine it was in some kind of sale when I bought it.

Rating: 8/10

518. REM - Murmur

Release Date: 1983
Label: IRS

One of the most influential bands from the past thirty years, whether you like them or not. 'Murmur' is their debut album and already there are clear signs of the band's talent.

Rating: 9/10

481. The Go-Go's - Beauty and the Beat

Release Date: 1981
Label: IRS

Belinda Carlisle is one of my favourite pop singers from the 1980s. At least I think 'Heaven...' , 'Cirle in the Sand' and 'Leave a Light On' are great songs. Therefore, I enjoyed this album. It clearly influenced a lot of the 80s pop that came after (e.g. Bananarama) and that's no bad thing. Having said that, they are just throwaway songs - no more, no less.

Rating: 7/10

457. The Cramps - Songs The Lord Taught Us

Release Date: 1980
Label: IRS

The Lord should've taught them different songs.

Rating: 3/10