In the mood for some synth-based pop songs? In the late 1970s and 1980s, the synth hook was incredibly common among hits.

These songs — a mix of singles and album tracks — reflect the turning tide: Rock, metal, alternative, pop, new wave and dance music all vie for a position in the best songs of 1986. There may not ...

If you're a fan of 1980s music, then you probably immediately start singing along when the song "The Safety Dance" comes on. It was such a staple of that time period, and it's such a classic tune that ...