I generally loathe "lists" and list journalism (summary: it's lazy), but ended up liking the time that was put into this. Plus it brought back some good memories.  I'll spoil the top 10.

10.  Cinderella - 'Long Cold Winter' (great record, but their debut was better)

9. Motley Crue - 'Too Fast For Love'

8. Kix - 'Blow My Fuse'

7. Faster Pussycat - 'Faster Pussycat'

6. Ratt - 'Out Of The Cellar'

5. Skid Row - 'Skid Row'

4. Motley Crue - 'Shout At The Devil' (great record, would probably be my #1)

3. Bon Jovi - 'Slippery When Wet'

2. Poison - 'Look What The Cat Dragged In'

1. Def Leppard - 'Hysteria'

I can only assume that Queensryche wasn't considered hair metal because 'Operation:Mindcrime' would easily be in my top 3.  Tesla, G-n-R, Kiss, and Scorpions would be in my top 10 as well.

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