The 1981 Albums Draft

In this episode of Past Tens, Dave and Milt are joined by time machiner Derek Volk for another thrilling fantasy draft, this time focusing on the best albums of 1981. The trio, along with Sabrina the Robot, dive deep into the musical landscape, selecting iconic records ranging from Rush's 'Moving Pictures' to Stevie Nicks' 'Bella Donna.' Along the way, they discuss memorable TV themes and movie soundtracks from the same year, including 'Hill Street Blues' and 'Raiders of the Lost Ark.' With picks that include classics by Billy Squier, The Police, and Journey, this episode is a nostalgic ride through the early '80s rock and pop scene.

Topics

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:11 Special Guest Introduction

02:15 Rock and Roll Draft Setup

02:24 Robbie Williams Movie Discussion

04:47 Draft Rules and Team Names

12:42 First Round Picks

31:15 Second Round Picks

34:56 A Comedic Misunderstanding

35:13 Derek's Album Pick: Sticks, Paradise Theater

35:25 Discussing the Human League

35:29 Analyzing Sticks' Paradise Theater

39:53 Billy Joel's Songs in the Attic

45:10 Duran Duran's Self-Titled Album

50:46 Billy Squire's Don't Say No

56:21 Van Halen's Fair Warning

59:45 Tom Petty's Hard Promises

01:03:21 The Police's Ghost in the Machine

01:07:30 The Go-Go's Beauty and the Beat

01:11:34 Bob Dylan's Shot of Love

01:17:21 Fourth Round Picks Begin

01:17:41 Celebrating Pat Benatar's Precious Time

01:21:17 Rick Springfield's Working Class Dog

01:25:17 Foreigner's Album and Concert Memories

01:29:01 Genesis and the Importance of Abacab

01:32:13 Greatest American Hero Theme Song

01:36:28 Journey's Escape and Overplayed Hits

01:39:15 Final Picks and Reflections