Huey Lewis And The News – Sports

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"Sports" is the third studio album by the American rock band Huey Lewis and the News, released on September 15, 1983. 

The album was a major commercial breakthrough for Huey Lewis and the News, establishing them as a prominent act in the 1980s pop rock scene. It features a catchy, polished sound with rock and pop rock elements. The album is known for its mainstream appeal and positive, upbeat energy. 

"Sports" reached number 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, remaining on the charts for 160 weeks. It was certified 7x Platinum by the RIAA. It also performed well internationally. 

The album spawned four top-ten hits on the Billboard Hot 100: "Heart and Soul", "I Want a New Drug", "The Heart of Rock & Roll", and "If This Is It". 

The album includes 9 tracks: 

The album was produced by Huey Lewis and the News. 

"Sports" is available on vinyl LP, including a 40th Anniversary edition released on black vinyl. You can find it from various retailers such as uDiscover Music and Discogs. 

"Sports" is considered by many to be one of the best albums of the 1980s. Some critics praised the album's sound quality and professionalism, calling it "clean and crisp". Other reviews mention the tight production and strong instrumentation. However, some note that the sound is typical of the 80s and might be considered "thin".