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To define an era is to be etched in history as unforgettable.
It was a truly magical period when the biggest names ever released hit after hit.
One unmistakable aspect of the era is that the sounds and sights uniquely belong to it.
The song explores themes of power and control that resonated with the global climate.
Instead of something traditional,the band opted to mix real-life elements with animated features.
The video has become legendary.
It was even parodied in the hit FOX animated seriesFamily Guy.
Overall, it has been viewed over two billion times on YouTube.
The video has become legendary and has been viewed over two billion times on YouTube.
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Beyond the incredible music video, the song itself showcases lead singer Morten Harket’s impressive vocal range.
The album’s title track, “Master of Puppets,” became an anthem for the band.
There was no party you’d go to at this time without this song playing.
Both had significant success prior to the release, so this was a true meeting of minds.
It’s even been labeled byRolling Stoneas one of the 500 greatest songs ever.
The song represents everything ’80s athletics, as it was used as the main theme for Rocky III.
The song chronicles119 significant events in politics, sports, science, and culture dating back to 1949.
Journey created a timeless classic and did so through the true art of storytelling.
Although the song transcends generations, it belongs to the ’80s, having debuted in 1981.
Cyndi Lauper took the world by storm and became the face of channels like MTV.
The album featured a slew of hits, including “Billie Jean” and “Beat It.”
However, whatMichael Jackson’s albumis arguably best known for is the song “Thriller.”
Michael Jackson completely revolutionized the way music videos, which he called “short films”, were done.
Here are the 10 best he ever made.
The theatrical video may have been a risk, but it paid off.
It set the stage for what would be possible in music for generations to come.
As an artist, Michael Jackson cannot belong to just one decade.
However, “Thriller” can, and it will always be remembered as an innovative 1980s classic.
