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Albums First Released in 1985

Digital recording and the compact disc became more visible in 1985, while stadium pop, indie rock and goth moved in different directions. Notable albums first released in 1985 include Brothers in Arms by Dire Straits, Songs from the Big Chair by Tears For Fears, Psychocandy by The Jesus and Mary Chain and The Head on the Door by The Cure.

Dire Straits became a global stadium act, Tears for Fears made expansive pop, the Jesus and Mary Chain buried melodies in distortion, and the Cure found a clearer route into the mainstream.

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Our Pick of the Year: Brothers in Arms by Dire Straits

Brothers in Arms became closely associated with the early CD era, but its songs work independently of format. Money for Nothing, Walk of Life and the title track balance sharp guitar playing with spacious production. The album's quiet passages and wide dynamics also explain why it remains a common system-testing record.

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