However, there was something truly special about these bands in the ’80s.

There is something unique about the dark romanticism on which many songs in the genre are based.

One of the most famous bands to use this style is the Cure.

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Lead singer Robert Smith has become an iconic figure in the genre.

The album was a masterclass in crafting songs, as no track was under three minutes.

In fact, half of them were over six minutes, which was impressive.

Grey walls and a grey ceiling are visible in background as Aaron Paul stands in front of the camera wearing a grey shit with a black collar. He has on a black backpack. He has a spike in the front of his hair and a small mustache.

After its debut, it spent eight weeks as a number one hit on theBillboardHot 100.

Over time, it has been recognized as one of the most played songs in radio history.

The other tracks were able to hold their own.

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After all, “Synchronicity I” gets the record off to a great start and builds from there.

Since this is the band’s final album,there is added historical value.

It has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and has been preserved by the Library of Congress.

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They releasedParadise Theaterin 1981 and it quickly became a hit.

The record would spend a total of three weeks at the number one spot on theBillboard200.

It also markedthe fourth consecutive album for the band to be certified 3x platinum.

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Additionally, two singles reached the Top 10 of the covetedBillboardHot 100.

With Perry at the helm, they started to gain momentum, ending the ’70s and transitioning into 1980.

Then in 1981, everything clicked just as they had hoped.

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With the release ofEscape, the band had what they needed to ascend into superstardom.

The album featuredfour songs that ended up on theBillboardHot 100.

In addition, “Stone in Love” also became a staple of rock radio.

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Behind theirGreatest Hitsalbum,Escaperemains the best-selling.

1984would be lead singer David Lee Roth’s last album with the band until their final record in 2012.

However, there was no better way for him to exit than with what they had created.

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The album would eventually achieve diamond certification,standing right next to the debut as their greatest success ever.

They have consistently released hits throughout their 15 studio albums.

However,their greatest release is the 1987 record,The Joshua Tree.

Did it pay off?

The album has been nominated for many awards and appears on numerous all-time best lists.

With the success it achieved, this record has become a piece of music history.

It was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and preserved by the Library of Congress.

The recording of the album took three years for the band to complete.

Ultimately, they were able to come out on top and create an album that has become 12x platinum.

He has sold over 140 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time.

He has even been called “the embodiment of rock and roll” byRolling Stone.

The album kicks off with the title track and immediately draws attention.

Overall, it has reached an astonishing 17x platinum.

Impressively, the album reached the fourth spot on theBillboard200.

Currently,it holds a 27x platinum status, with an estimated 50 million copies sold worldwide.