The 1987 Albums Draft

What this episode covers

<p><span >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.</span><br></p><p><span >Topics</span></p><p><span >01:01 Concert Experiences and James Taylor</span><br></p><p>02:01 ABC's of Rock: Drafting Albums by Year</p><p>02:56 Introducing the Guests</p><p>05:45 Drafting the Best Albums of 1987</p><p>36:04 Discussing Iconic Christmas Albums</p><p>39:28 George Michael's 'Faith' Album</p><p>43:06 Springsteen's 'Tunnel of Love'</p><p>48:41 INXS 'Kick' Album</p><p>50:54 Michael Jackson's 'Bad' Album</p><p>01:07:16 Billy Joel's Russian Concert</p><p>01:10:29 Eric B. &amp; Rakim's 'Paid in Full'</p><p>01:14:06 Funny College Radio Show Stories</p><p>01:14:16 The Impact of Rap Music in the South</p><p>01:14:41 Roommate Surprise and Radio Shoutouts</p><p>01:15:19 Unexpected Encounters and Famous Connections</p><p>01:16:13 The Struggle to Start a Rap Show</p><p>01:16:57 REM's Breakthrough Album: Document</p><p>01:20:37 Sting's Introspective Album: Nothing Like the Sun</p><p>01:23:13 Fleetwood Mac's Last Album: Tango In The Night</p><p>01:26:44 LL Cool J's Breakthrough: Bigger and Deffer</p><p>01:31:00 Foster and Lloyd: A Country Music Revelation</p><p>01:34:39 Whitney Houston's Iconic Album: Whitney</p><p>01:38:04 Draft Recap and Final Thoughts</p>