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YEAR: 1985

albums are in italics, songs in quotes

1) "Take on Me" by A-Ha

2) "(How to Be A) Millionaire" by ABC

3) Strength by Alarm, The

4) "Silent Night" by Bon Jovi

5) "Beat's So Lonely" by Charlie Sexton

6) Boy in the Box by Corey Hart

7) "In Between Days" by Cure, The

8) "Love Theme from St. Elmo's Fire" by David Foster

9) Brothers in Arms by Dire Straits

10) Cinema Verite by Dramarama

11) "Life In A Northern Town" by Dream Academy

12) "Bring on the Dancing Horses" by Echo and the Bunnymen

13) "We Care A Lot" by Faith No More

14) Fine Young Cannibals by Fine Young Cannibals

15) "Together In Electric Dreams" by Giorgio Moroder

16) "You Belong To The City" by Glenn Frey

17) Heart by Heart

18) "Bittersweet" by Hoodoo Gurus

19) Nervous Night by Hooters, The

20) "No One is to Blame" by Howard Jones

21) "Power of Love" by Huey Lewis and the News

22) Listen Like Thieves by INXS

23) "Centerfield" by John Fogerty

24) Scarecrow by John Mellencamp

25) "St. Elmo's Fire" by John Parr

26) Hounds of Love by Kate Bush

27) "Eighties" by Killing Joke

28) "Something About You" by Level 42

29) "Home Sweet Home" by Motley Crue

30) "Broken Wings" by Mr. Mister

31) "Sentimental Street" by Night Ranger

32) Flip by Nils Lofgren

33) "Dead Man's Party" by Oingo Boingo

34) Play Deep by Outfield, The

35) "Everytime You Go Away" by Paul Young

36) "West End Girls" by Pet Shop Boys

37) No Jacket Required by Phil Collins

38) "Raspberry Beret" by Prince

39) Fables of the Reconstruction by R.E.M.

40) Tim by Replacements, The

41) "After the Fire" by Roger Daltry

42) "(Glad I'm) Not a Kennedy" by Shona Laing

43) Once Upon a Time by Simple Minds

44) The Dream of the Blue Turtles by Sting

45) "Marlene On The Wall" by Suzanne Vega

46) Little Creatures by Talking Heads

47) Songs From The Big Chair by Tears For Fears

48) "Lay Your Hands On Me" by Thompson Twins

49) "Voices Carry" by Til Tuesday

50) This Is the Sea by Waterboys, The

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COLUMNS

BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 4/6/26

Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Ali Zanders, Sam Tunkel, Brian Westervelt, Jay Ingstrup, A Halo Called Fred, Damfino, Regency Club, and Night Windows. Plus a look back at "This American Life" by Diego Allessandro.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Promises" by Dave Vargo



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 04/02/2026



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from March 31 to April 6, 2026






 

MORE NEWS


The The Band Band presents The Last Walz Celebration 50th Anniversary 2026 Tour at The Newton Theatre

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The The Band Band presents The Last Walz Celebration 50th Anniversary 2026 Tour at The Newton Theatre on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Doors are at 7:00pm; showtime is 8:00pm.


Keith Carne releases "Magenta Light"



Rick Wakeman LIVE! at bergenPAC



Clover Stieve releases "How Big Can I Dream"



Bassist Martin Wind Adds Piano to His Gravity Trio for Area Performances






 

UPCOMING SHOWS

State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey proudly presents The Sound Studio Series, an immersive musical experience that places concertgoers at the very heart of the performance. Held in STNJ's intimate Studio space, limited to just 80 attendees, The Sound Studio Series features a dynamic mix of both classical and rock performances. Each concert concludes with an exclusive post-show meet-and-greet with the artists, offering fans a rare opportunity to connect directly with the performers. Tickets for the series are $20-$30.


MPAC presents Women of Americana: A Celebration of American Music



Bassist Martin Wind Adds Piano to His Gravity Trio for Area Performances



Newton Theatre presents GRUNGEFEST: Tributes to Pearl Jam & Chris Cornell






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