The 1980s pulsed with an electric energy that transformed not just music, but the entire cultural landscape of America. This was the decade when MTV revolutionized how we consumed music, when ...

The era of 1980s pop music might just be the most mutually despised genre of all time. People who agree with this notion seemingly believe the genre to be overdone, shallow, overly corny, cliché, and ...

You know the phrase “time heals all wounds.” With enough time, one’s pain will fade. The same can be true for overplayed songs you once tried to avoid. You may even require a dash of irony—though not ...

This is one of our favorite topics of discussion at NPR Music: What was the worst and best decade for pop music? We'll post a survey later asking you what you think, but I say the worst is the '80s.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There’s something about ‘80s pop music that still resonates with fans of all ages. From Michael Jackson to Madonna, this decade ...

There is a special magic required to break into the Billboard Top 10 charts. Be it a simple, infectious groove and a singalong chorus or something more nebulous, like the Muse's passing interest, ...

The '80s were cool. They were also a really long time ago, so it would be super impressive if you remember any of the iconic pop culture of the decade that's spread out among these five quizzes, let ...