The 1988 Albums Draft

Dave and Milt, along with guest Mike O'Neill, embark on a nostalgic journey through a rock and roll draft of the top albums of 1988. The draft order reveals the teams, including a unique AI participant named Sabrina. The hosts passionately discuss iconic albums such as Public Enemy's 'It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back,' U2's 'Rattle and Hum,' N.W.A.'s 'Straight Outta Compton,' and Tracy Chapman's impactful debut. Additional discussions feature notable picks like Metallica’s '...And Justice for All,' Living Colour's 'Vivid,' Bobby Brown's 'Don't Be Cruel,' and more. The episode is filled with anecdotes, lively banter, and deep dives into the songs and albums that defined the year. The final round concludes with surprising picks and overlooked gems, leaving listeners eager to join future drafts and become part of the community.

Topics

02:27 Remembering Judy

03:53 ABC's of Rock: Drafting Top Albums of 1988

04:27 Guest Introduction: Mikey O'Neal

08:01 Draft Order and Team Names

12:34 First Round Picks

20:52 Second Round Picks

28:27 Third Round Picks

45:04 Nostalgic Camp Memories

45:40 Hair Bands and Heavy Metal

48:45 Living Color's Impact

51:45 Metallica's Iconic Album

54:41 Prince's Playful Genius

58:44 Bobby Brown's New Jack Swing

01:01:09 Rod Stewart's Return

01:04:36 Paula Abdul's Pop Hits

01:08:09 Salt-N-Pepa's Dance Anthems

01:10:41 EPMD's Hip Hop Debut

01:14:19 Run DMC's Tougher Than Leather

01:18:15 Queensrÿche's Progressive Metal

01:20:44 Draft Recap and Final Thoughts