1987 Albums: Prince, Paul, Poison, Pandemonium

Dave and Milt dissect the Billboard Top 10 albums, including 'iconic' works such as 'The Final Countdown' by Europe, 'Graceland' by Paul Simon, 'Tango in the Night' by Fleetwood Mac, 'Sign o' the Times' by Prince, 'Licensed to Ill' by the Beastie Boys, 'Slippery When Wet' by Bon Jovi, and 'The Joshua Tree' by U2. The discussion not only delves into the background and the stories behind these albums but also addresses broader themes like cultural appropriation, the effect of MTV, and the transition in sound for bands like Bon Jovi. Can you tell this summary was written by AI? So what. I'm trying to get this 2 hour+ podcast posted. Gimme a break. Anyway, by combining personal anecdotes, insights into the controversies of the time such as the apartheid-era South Africa visit by Paul Simon for 'Graceland', and listener interactions, the episode presents a nostalgic and insightful review of 1987 as a pivotal year in music history.

Here are the topics covered. This is a goofy podcast, so the list summarized by AI in a formal list looks like borderline gibberish. We hope you enjoy it.

00:00 Welcome to Past Tens: A Journey Through Billboard's Top Hits00:52 The Art of Killing Time: A Casual Chat02:35 Listener Interactions: Feedback and Fun Facts07:57 Diving into 1987: A Special Episode with a Twist17:00 The Final Countdown: Analyzing Whitesnake's Iconic Album36:50 Tawny Kitaen: More Than Just a Music Video Vixen41:44 Rock Legends and Hair Metal Nostalgia42:18 The Simpsons' Take on Hair Metal Bands42:45 Whitesnake and the Era of Classic Rock44:26 Bryan Adams' Musical Journey49:36 Prince's Iconic Album: Sign of the Times01:05:32 The Fusion of African and Pop Music by Paul Simon01:16:37 Poison's Glam Metal Impact01:23:23 Beastie Boys Break Records with License to Ill01:25:38 Controversial Lyrics and Album Titles01:27:12 Musical Innovation and Sampling Mastery01:28:31 Unreleased Tracks and Online Discoveries01:35:25 Transition to Bon Jovi's Breakthrough01:42:33 The Return of Richie Sambora to Bon Jovi01:45:11 Album Chart Countdown and Reflections02:02:37 Rating the Week: A Musical Time Capsule

02:02:47 Milt's dog farts