Classic Rock’s 3 Greatest Albums of 1983

1. Synchronicity — The Police
A polished blend of rock, new wave, reggae and sophisticated pop. Features Every Breath You Take, King of Pain and Wrapped Around Your Finger. Widely considered the band’s masterpiece and one of the defining albums of the 1980s.

2. Texas Flood — Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble
A blues-rock landmark that revitalized the genre for a new generation. Includes Pride and Joy, Texas Flood and Love Struck Baby. One of the greatest debut albums in blues-rock history.

3. Eliminator — ZZ Top
A seamless blend of Texas boogie, hard rock and MTV-era production. Features Gimme All Your Lovin’, Sharp Dressed Man, and Legs. One of the best-selling and most influential rock albums of the decade.

Honorable Mentions

Pyromania — Def Leppard
Murmur — R.E.M.
War — U2
90125 — Yes
Rebel Yell — Billy Idol