Drafting The Epic Albums of 1971

In this episode of Past Tens: A Top 10 Time Machine, hosts Dave and Milt, alongside special guest Alan Frost, conduct a time-traveling draft to select the best albums of 1971. The draft features iconic records from The Who, Led Zeppelin, Marvin Gaye, The Rolling Stones, Joni Mitchell, Elton John, Carole King, and more. AI assistant Sabrina also participates, contributing to the eclectic and spirited musical debate. The episode highlights personal stories, historical significance, and classic tracks from a formative year in rock and roll history.

Topics

01:06 Listener Mail and Record Store Memories

03:58 Drafting the Best Albums of 1971

05:42 Introducing the Teams and Draft Order

13:24 First Round Picks: The Who and Led Zeppelin

25:03 Second Round Picks: Rolling Stones and The Doors

33:36 Sabrina and Alan's Picks: Marvin Gaye and Yes

39:53 The Peak of Classic Rock

41:01 Progressive Rock and Its Pioneers

42:49 Rod Stewart's Signature Album

47:17 Elton John's Madman Across the Water

50:58 The Allman Brothers at Fillmore East

55:44 Carole King's Tapestry

58:14 David Bowie's Hunky Dory

01:10:20 John Lennon's Imagine

01:14:24 Isaac Hayes' Shaft Soundtrack

01:16:41 Wawa Guitar and Wawa Watson

01:16:58 Podcast Banter and Quotes

01:17:41 New Rochelle High School Alumni

01:18:33 Simpsons Voice Actor Retires

01:20:00 Funkadelic's Maggot Brain

01:22:53 Sly and the Family Stone's Classic

01:25:33 Billy Joel's Cold Spring Harbor

01:30:04 Don McLean's American Pie

01:33:04 Soul Train Theme Song

01:35:36 All in the Family Theme Song

01:39:38 Draft Recap and Final Thoughts