Oh, Manchester, So Much To Answer For

earlier this year, I finally compiled my "top 80 of the '80s." admittedly, it's not complete; any time you attempt something of this breadth, you end up missing crucial stuff (hello, "i feel for you"!). but I still stand by my list, and like it a hell of a lot, so much so that I compiled it onto CD (a five-disc set; if you're interested in a copy, let me know). over the course of the next couple of days, I'm going to count down the entire 80 here, with comments. herewith, let the countdown commence!