1987 Albums: Prince, Paul, Poison, Pandemonium

What this episode covers

<div><span >Dave and Milt dissect the Billboard Top 10 albums, including 'iconic' works such as 'The Final Countdown' by Europe, 'Graceland' by Paul Simon, 'Tango in the Night' by Fleetwood Mac, 'Sign o' the Times' by Prince, 'Licensed to Ill' by the Beastie Boys, 'Slippery When Wet' by Bon Jovi, and 'The Joshua Tree' by U2. The discussion not only delves into the background and the stories behind these albums but also addresses broader themes like cultural appropriation, the effect of MTV, and the transition in sound for bands like Bon Jovi. Can you tell this summary was written by AI? So what. I'm trying to get this 2 hour+ podcast posted. Gimme a break. Anyway, by combining personal anecdotes, insights into the controversies of the time such as the apartheid-era South Africa visit by Paul Simon for 'Graceland', and listener interactions, the episode presents a nostalgic and insightful review of 1987 as a pivotal year in music history.</span><br></div><p><span >Here are the topics covered. This is a goofy podcast, so the list summarized by AI in a formal list looks like borderline gibberish. We hope you enjoy it.</span></p><div>00:00 Welcome to Past Tens: A Journey Through Billboard's Top Hits</div><div>00:52 The Art of Killing Time: A Casual Chat</div><div>02:35 Listener Interactions: Feedback and Fun Facts</div><div>07:57 Diving into 1987: A Special Episode with a Twist</div><div>17:00 The Final Countdown: Analyzing Whitesnake's Iconic Album</div><div>36:50 Tawny Kitaen: More Than Just a Music Video Vixen</div><div>41:44 Rock Legends and Hair Metal Nostalgia</div><div>42:18 The Simpsons' Take on Hair Metal Bands</div><div>42:45 Whitesnake and the Era of Classic Rock</div><div>44:26 Bryan Adams' Musical Journey</div><div>49:36 Prince's Iconic Album: Sign of the Times</div><div>01:05:32 The Fusion of African and Pop Music by Paul Simon</div><div>01:16:37 Poison's Glam Metal Impact</div><div>01:23:23 Beastie Boys Break Records with License to Ill</div><div>01:25:38 Controversial Lyrics and Album Titles</div><div>01:27:12 Musical Innovation and Sampling Mastery</div><div>01:28:31 Unreleased Tracks and Online Discoveries</div><div>01:35:25 Transition to Bon Jovi's Breakthrough</div><div>01:42:33 The Return of Richie Sambora to Bon Jovi</div><div>01:45:11 Album Chart Countdown and Reflections</div><div>02:02:37 Rating the Week: A Musical Time Capsule</div><p>02:02:47 Milt's dog farts</p>