The Rock of 1988

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