Bon Jovi-Slippery When Wet (1986)

For many it was the best hard rock album of the 80s, especially because of the popularity that this album would generate, a statement perhaps exaggerated when checking the endless list of great albums that came out in that decade, but even so, this is undoubtedly the best work by one of the bands that best knew how to combine addictive songs with contagious refrains and great melodies, all with a plus of pop sound that made them tremendously popular.
"Slippery When Wet" is full of compositions with a spectacular commercial vein, highlighting above all of them "Livin'On A Prayer" and "You Give Love A Bad Name", two huge songs that were the creative pinnacle of Bon Jovi.
The rest maintained a very high level like the epic "Wanted Dead Or Alive", or the rock "Raise Your Hands" and "Wild In The Streets" where he showed the influence of his mentor Bruce Springsteen.

Grobschnitt-Rockpommel´s Land (1977)

In 1977 came the fifth album from the German band Grobschnitt, considered by many to be one of the most brilliant progressive rock recordings ever made. Conceived as a concept album, based around the naive story of a clever young man traveling through magical lands and finding wisdom and peace of mind, it is ultimately nothing more than a palpable display of the ironic humor of this German group. On this release, the lineup; Stefan Danielak (guitars and vocals), Gerd-Otto Kühn (guitars and backing vocals), Volker Kahrs (keyboards), Wolfgang Jäger (bass), and Joachim Ehrig (drums and percussion), showcases its most symphonic and intense side, with abundant guitar riffs and solos underpinned by atmospheric synthesizers, all tied together by a cohesive concept. However, it's also true that compared to their previous releases, they lose some of their defining characteristics, such as their extroverted music and humorous lyrics, while their effective hard rock guitars become more melodic and ethereal. Despite the simplicity of its story, musically it presents an inexhaustible source of creativity, which, from the opening track "Ernie's Reise", which establishes the album's main focus, through the intricate, somber soundscape of "Severity Town", the soothing and relaxed "Anywhere", and the progressive symphonic epic "Rockpommel's Land", makes this work a sumptuous and splendid example of progressive rock from the 1970s.

Krokus-Metal Rendez-Vous (1980)

Despite sometimes being accused of merely copying the Australian band AC/DC, Krokus forged a fruitful career filled with great moments that have gone down in the annals of world heavy metal with outstanding works such as "Metal Rendez-Vous", "Hardware", "Headhunter", and "One Vice At A Time". While it's true that their roots lie in the energetic and visceral hard rock of the bands led by the Young brothers, it's also true that they embellished it with the metallic sound of their guitars and intricate arrangements, transforming their style into a devastating and addictive heavy rock. In 1980, this Swiss band cemented their reputation with the release of their fourth album, "Metal Rendez-Vous". The lineup, comprised of vocalist Marc Storace, guitarists Fernando von Arb and Tommy Kiefer, bassist Chris von Rohr, keyboardist Jürg Naegeli, and drummer Freddy Steady, showcased their full stylistic maturity with a series of incendiary tracks such as "Heatstrokes", "Come On", "Lady Double Dealer", "Bedside Radio", and the frenetic "Back Seat Rock 'n' Roll". These contrasted sharply with the evocative ballad "Streamer" and the complex "Fire". The album became one of their greatest creative and commercial achievements, earning four platinum records and enormous sales across Europe.

David Gilmour-About Face (1984)

Once Roger Waters' relationship with the rest of Pink Floyd ended after the album "The Final Cut", guitarist David Gilmour focused his efforts on creating his second solo album. Far removed from Waters' political or social activism, Gilmour concentrated solely on showcasing his musical talent without engaging with his former bandmate's controversial messages. "About Face" reveals the musical sensibility of an excellent guitarist in an accessible and thoroughly enjoyable work. Melancholic atmospheres set the overall tone of the album, as exemplified by the emotive "Out Of The Blue" and the radiant "Love On The Air", where he receives invaluable assistance from Steve Winwood on keyboards. Winwood, along with other prominent musicians such as Jon Lord, Jeff Porcaro, Bob Ezrin, Roy Harper, Ray Cooper, Pino Palladino, and Michael Kamen, comprises the extensive list of guest musicians on the album's recording. The nods to his main band are present in the progressive "Blue Light" and "Near the End", while the more predictable eighties-inspired "Until We Sleep" and "All Lovers Are Deranged", put a worthy conclusion to an effort that is more appealing and less pretentious for the average listener than the vindictive schemes of the brilliant but irascible Roger Waters.