Rock had dominated the 70s and its stranglehold continued into the next decade, thanks in a large part to the MTV revolution, which ensured a constant stream of new bands could be beamed directly into the homes of music fans in the US and beyond.
But not every band could be as huge as Dire Straits or Guns N’ Roses. For every multi-million selling album, there were thousands upon thousands that barely left a mark.
But lack of success doesn’t necessarily mean lack of quality. Some absolutely classic albums slipped through the cracks in that wild decade, destined to unfairly languish in obscurity. Some have been belatedly heralded as classics, but many others remain long-forgotten curios known to all but the most ardent connoisseur.
Here are five of those records that would score a perfect 10/10 if they came out today.
