The 1984 Albums Draft

Dave and Milt, alongside special guests Anton and  Joy, dive into the 1984 music scene by conducting a fantasy draft of the best albums from that year. The lively discussion highlights major albums like Prince's 'Purple Rain', Van Halen's '1984', Bruce Springsteen's 'Born in the USA', and Madonna's 'Like a Virgin'. The guests add their unique picks including Bryan Adams' 'Reckless', Talking Heads' 'Stop Making Sense', and Stevie Ray Vaughan's 'Couldn't Stand the Weather'. This engaging episode revisits iconic music and memories from a landmark year in music history.

 

Topics

 

01:01 SNL Reunion and 80s Nostalgia

04:44 Rock Fantasy Draft 1984 Begins

06:05 Introducing the Guests

14:01 Drafting the Top Albums of 1984

49:14 Unexpected Choices and Musical Surprises

49:46 Teen Favorites and Canadian Rock

51:31 Concert Stories and Nostalgia

52:54 The Evolution of Music Listening

54:07 Talking Heads and Avant-Garde Music

58:36 The Pretenders and Rock Legends

01:02:30 Michael Jackson's Billie Jean revelation

01:03:50 Run DMC and the Birth of Hip Hop

01:08:47 Tina Turner's Iconic Comeback

01:11:02 Reflecting on 1984's Musical Titans

01:13:25 The Who's Last Live Album

01:16:51 The Cars' Heartbeat City

01:22:22 Spinal Tap's Parody Perfection

01:26:06 Footloose Soundtrack and 80s Dance

01:29:19 REM's College Rock Anthem

01:34:20 Queen's Comeback with 'The Works'

01:35:48 Live Aid and Queen's Iconic Performance

01:37:09 Round 5 Begins: High Fives and Music Trivia

01:38:41 Don Henley's 'Building the Perfect Beast'

01:43:17 The Smiths' Debut Album

01:46:07 Wham! and the Pop Sensation of 1984

01:50:21 Duran Duran's Live Album

01:53:23 Final Round: The Go-Go's and Chicago

02:00:08 Stevie Ray Vaughan and Morris Day

02:06:14 Draft Recap and Final Thoughts