Listen "The Rock of 1988"
Episode Synopsis
Dave and Milt delve into the week of March 12, 1988, examining the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart. They analyze songs from artists like Mike Oldfield, George Thorogood, and INXS, and critique what has aged well and what hasn't. Highlights include discussions on Aerosmith's 'Angel,' John Cougar Mellencamp's 'Check It Out,' and David Lee Roth's 'Damn Good.' They also explore notable tracks that didn't make the top 10, with a focus on the three-name artists in their 'Playdate' segment.
Topics
01:29 Listener Reactions and Feedback
07:32 Time Machine: March 12th, 1988
08:40 Mainstream Rock Chart: 1988
40:24 Controversial Jokes and Boundaries
40:45 Discussing Michael Hutchence and Family Guy
41:36 Rock Countdown and In Excess
42:44 Kingdom Come and Led Zeppelin Comparisons
50:44 Sting's Solo Career and Grammy Nominations
59:25 David Lee Roth's Solo Hits and Career
01:08:48 Play Date: Artists with Three Names
01:21:30 Debating Song Titles and Expressions
01:21:32 The Beastie Boys and Clarifications
01:22:15 Colloquial Expressions and Ivy League
01:22:53 At the End of the Day: A New Expression
01:23:24 Comedy and Self-Deprecation
01:24:15 John Cougar Mellencamp and Brad Pitt
01:28:07 Aerosmith's Ballads and Comebacks
01:34:45 Guitar Hero and Aerosmith's Success
01:40:28 Robert Plant's Solo Career
01:45:00 Recap and Reflections
Topics
01:29 Listener Reactions and Feedback
07:32 Time Machine: March 12th, 1988
08:40 Mainstream Rock Chart: 1988
40:24 Controversial Jokes and Boundaries
40:45 Discussing Michael Hutchence and Family Guy
41:36 Rock Countdown and In Excess
42:44 Kingdom Come and Led Zeppelin Comparisons
50:44 Sting's Solo Career and Grammy Nominations
59:25 David Lee Roth's Solo Hits and Career
01:08:48 Play Date: Artists with Three Names
01:21:30 Debating Song Titles and Expressions
01:21:32 The Beastie Boys and Clarifications
01:22:15 Colloquial Expressions and Ivy League
01:22:53 At the End of the Day: A New Expression
01:23:24 Comedy and Self-Deprecation
01:24:15 John Cougar Mellencamp and Brad Pitt
01:28:07 Aerosmith's Ballads and Comebacks
01:34:45 Guitar Hero and Aerosmith's Success
01:40:28 Robert Plant's Solo Career
01:45:00 Recap and Reflections
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