The 1987 Albums Draft

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