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She's So Unusual
by Cyndi Lauper
The 410th greatest album of all time
She's So Unusual is Cyndi Lauper's 1983 solo debut that blends new wave, synth-pop and pop rock into a vibrant, theatrical pop record. It pairs playful, idiosyncratic vocals with bright synthesizer textures and jangly guitar, balancing upbeat, singalong songs with more intimate ballads. The album is notable for establishing Lauper's distinctive pop persona and for bringing a quirky, expressive sensibility to mainstream 1980s pop music.
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