This is the heart of the collection. From my very first hits in 1984 to the end of the 80s, this is the soundtrack of a time that shaped me. Pick a year to get started.

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1984

The year-end chart for 1984 was dominated by international synth-pop, film soundtracks and global hits. Read more →

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1985

A mix of global pop-rock and European synth-disco from artists like Bryan Adams, Foreigner, Modern Talking, and Sandra. Read more →

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1986

Europe’s global anthem “The Final Countdown” took the number one spot on the Tracks year-end chart, creating cultural confidence for Sweden. Other domestic acts like Style and Roxette competed with international hits. Read more →

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1987

A significant presence of Swedish artists like Style and Trance Dance, along with the rising popularity of Roxette, laid the groundwork for what would become known as the “Swedish music miracle”. Read more →

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1988

Roxette’s album Look Sharp! was a massive domestic triumph, and Mauro Scocco’s solo debut solidified his status as a key figure in Swedish pop. Read more →

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1989

A decade of music culminated in Roxette’s global breakthrough. The Tracks chart showed a strong Swedish-language scene alongside international mega-hits from artists like Madonna and The Bangles. Read more →