Zenyatta Mondatta — 1980

A peak of reggae-tinged new wave, home to 'Don't Stand So Close to Me'. Tuneful and beloved. A high point. A 1980 record that fills in the story between the landmarks.

On vinyl: '80s originals are plentiful and usually affordable; reissues tend to be cleaner but pricier.

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