EPISODE · Jun 9, 2025 · 1H 6M
S3E17: MJ Region 4v13(Collins/Stewart)
from The 80s-est · host The 80s-est
Welcome to today's episode, where our battle perfectly encapsulates the beautiful chaos of 80s reinvention!In this corner, we have Phil Collins' 1984 powerhouse ballad, 4-seed "Against All Odds,” a song so commercially unstoppable it turned a former Genesis drummer into America's favorite heartbroken crooner, complete with Phil’s signature mix of emotional devastation and pristine production. Facing off against this juggernaut is Rod Stewart's 13-seed, "Young Turks," a fascinating artifact from 1981 when the perpetually adaptive rocker was desperately trying to shed his disco-era spandex for synthesizer-friendly respectability. Who did it better? Collins' mastery of the decade's emotional grandiosity, or Stewart's willingness to completely reinvent himself in pursuit of cultural relevance? VOTE!! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the80sest.substack.com
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S3E17: MJ Region 4v13(Collins/Stewart)
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