Various Artists - Absolutely the Best of the 80's, Vol. 2 (CD)

All Music Guide

Absolutely The Best Of The 80's, Vol. 2 is the long awaited sequel to Absolutely The Best Of The 80's, Vol. 1. Eighteen slices of new wave/hair metal/pop/rock anthems/guilty pleasures await you, the seasoned listener. However, caution is recommended, as all of the lonely neonsplendor that is the Motels, the anklebreaking, roller skatescuffedgoodness of REO Speedwagon, and Poison, who are so blissfully unaware of what a godawful song "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" is that it's almost endearing, will undoubtedly cause pangs of nostalgia that could render even the casual observer green with posthigh schoolbreakup flashbacks. If this occurs, do not induce vomiting, just go back to track onethankfully it's "Rapture" by Blondieand hit repeat.

- James Christopher Monger, All Music Guide