The 5 Best Pop Albums of 1989 Katie Watkins ( Music Journalist) 3/01/2011 1- Bros - The Time The Time is the second release and follow up album by Bros, it was released 1/10/1989 and has certified Gold with sales over 100,000 by BPI and has amassed sales over 4 Million worldwide. The album is incredible with Matt Goss once again showcasing his amazing vocals, with a new more rock /pop feel the album has some quality tracks like Too Much, Streetwise, Don't Bite the Hand and Sister. Bros have always been underrated band yet their success speaks for itself . 2- Madonna Like a Prayer Like a Prayer is the fourth studio album by American recording artist Madonna , released on March 21, 1989 by Sire Records . Madonna worked with Stephen Bray , Patrick Leonard , and Prince on the album wh...