Night Ranger

The decade had plenty of movers and shakers outside the glammed-up Sunset Strip scene.

It's only fitting that we share with you the best rock songs of 1985 the way we did it back then .... with a mixtape.

Well that's rad. These 31 rock and metal albums have hit the four decade mark. How many of these 1985 records have you listened to?

Some songs stand the test of time. Others remain behind in a certain time. These are the latter.

Let's break it down.

See what they had to say.

These songs rocked, then rolled over into the mainstream.

See where they're playing.

Fans brought their own thunder after the weather cancelation.

Four score and still going strong.