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