The 1987 Albums Draft

Dave and Milt are joined by special guests Bruce and Adam, embarking on an album draft reminiscing about the iconic year of 1987. They select their favorite albums including U2's 'The Joshua Tree,' Prince's 'Sign O' the Times,' Guns N' Roses' 'Appetite for Destruction,' and many more. The discussion spans influential albums from diverse genres, highlighting the personal and cultural significance of artists like George Michael, Bruce Springsteen, and Aerosmith. The episode also covers significant rap releases like Eric B. and Rakim's 'Paid in Full' and LL Cool J's 'Bigger and Deffer,' and touches on surprising picks like Foster and Lloyd's self-titled album. This vibrant and nostalgic conversation offers deep dives and personal anecdotes, painting a rich picture of the music landscape in 1987.

Topics

01:01 Concert Experiences and James Taylor

02:01 ABC's of Rock: Drafting Albums by Year

02:56 Introducing the Guests

05:45 Drafting the Best Albums of 1987

36:04 Discussing Iconic Christmas Albums

39:28 George Michael's 'Faith' Album

43:06 Springsteen's 'Tunnel of Love'

48:41 INXS 'Kick' Album

50:54 Michael Jackson's 'Bad' Album

01:07:16 Billy Joel's Russian Concert

01:10:29 Eric B. & Rakim's 'Paid in Full'

01:14:06 Funny College Radio Show Stories

01:14:16 The Impact of Rap Music in the South

01:14:41 Roommate Surprise and Radio Shoutouts

01:15:19 Unexpected Encounters and Famous Connections

01:16:13 The Struggle to Start a Rap Show

01:16:57 REM's Breakthrough Album: Document

01:20:37 Sting's Introspective Album: Nothing Like the Sun

01:23:13 Fleetwood Mac's Last Album: Tango In The Night

01:26:44 LL Cool J's Breakthrough: Bigger and Deffer

01:31:00 Foster and Lloyd: A Country Music Revelation

01:34:39 Whitney Houston's Iconic Album: Whitney

01:38:04 Draft Recap and Final Thoughts