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JULY 18, 2009

Forgotten '80s album classics: Queen's 'The Game'

Somebody explain why nobody talks about Queen's 1980 album The Game anymore? The 10 songs on it practically define the end of the '70s and start of the '80s in so many ways.

I can't imagine rollerskating as a teen without Another One Bites The Dust, but this song -- Play The Game -- is my official SIT80s earworm of the weekend. (Because trust me, you don't want track No. 2 off the album -- Dragon Attack -- as your earworm. Click the link. But you have been warned.)

The Game is up next as the Stuck in the '80s podcast honors the classic albums of the '80s. But first we want your opinion: What are the best tracks? Worst tracks? Underrated tunes? Where does this album stand among '80s albums? How many of you owned it when it first came out?

Tell us your Queen stories! You know it will make you feel better. And rest in peace, Freddie Mercury. We got your back.

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Relive the '80s music, movies and culture with Tampa Bay Times entertainment news editor Steve Spears. A teen during the greatest decade ever, Steve is obsessed with everything from Duran Duran to Journey, John Hughes to John Cusack, and parachute pants to Reaganomics.

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