Across
- 2. – Madonna’s career-launching second album
- 5. – Bowie’s haunting, brilliant LP
- 7. – Springsteen’s patriotic power album
- 10. – Def Leppard’s arena rock classic
- 12. – Peter Gabriel's biggest solo success
- 14. – Madonna’s emotional, stylish set
Down
- 1. – George Michael’s solo breakout
- 3. – Bryan Adams’ radio-dominating album
- 4. – Fleetwood Mac's sleek return
- 6. – Genesis’ pop-rock evolution
- 8. – Michael Jackson’s record-shattering release
- 9. – Thriller’s high-energy follow-up
- 11. – Duran Duran’s flashy masterpiece
- 12. – Prince’s Sign o’ the Times brilliance
- 13. – Prince’s royal rain soundtrack