Moving Pictures came after Permanent Waves. That didn't suck.
I enjoyed the 80's, because I was 17-27 years old during that time. Seems like I was mostly listening to 70's music, though.
But I don't think it is genuine to dismiss the entire decade musically, since a number of artists offered us some gems. For instance, in addition to SRV and Rush, Dire Straits, Genesis, Yes, The Who, Pete Townsend, Richard Thompson, Peter Gabriel, Joe Jackson, John Hiatt, Lyle Lovett, U2 and Paul Simon all did some of their best work in the 80's.
I *like* distorted guitar solos.
