Opus Albums Ranked

Opus is a pop-rock group from Graz, Austria. Formed in 1973, the group remains active today. The band is chiefly known for its 1985 single release, “Live Is Life”, which reached the Top 10 in several European countries. “Live Is Life” has been included in such ventures and projects as the official goal-scoring song for the New York Islanders 2010–2011 season, the Current TV series Deadliest Journeys on the episode “Siberia”, and the soundtrack to the 2011 film Take Me Home Tonight. It was also often played in the late 1990s at rallies of the Reform Party of Canada and for its leader, Preston Manning. Cover versions of this song have also been performed by Stargo, Laibach, the Hungarian band Tormentor, the Estonian band Kuldne Trio (“Laip on Laip”), Axxis, and Dolapdere Big Gang. Additionally, as a guest, DJ Ötzi released a version with the Hermes House Band in 2002, which reached #50 in the UK chart. The song was also the ‘warm-up’ song, before kick-off, for Napoli FC during the 1980s. Maradona played for Napoli during this time, and it is believed that he adored the song. Additionally, the song is played at the end of every New Hampshire Wildcats Men’s Ice Hockey game played at the Whittemore Center. Here are all Opus albums ranked.

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1. Live Is Life (1984)

“An 80’s song that I could not remember for a long time until I looked some of the lyrics up on the internet. Opus is an Australian Pop band from the 80’s and I believe this is there only hit. This song is still played at soccer games overseas. It is truly a great song, that reminds me of the best decade the 80’s”