Ep. 134 - Turning Back the Dial: The Albums and Memories of 1984

Milk Crates and Turntables. A Music Discussion Podcast

Remember that time we dusted off our acid-wash jeans and teased our hair to the heavens? Mark Smith and Luke Colicchio from the Music Relish Show join me to rewind to 1984, an epic year that stamped its mark on our cultural identity. Together, we crack open the time capsule, laughing and sharing the quirks and soundtracks of our youth.
We're cranking up the volume on a year that introduced us to Van Halen's synths and the drum beats that echoed in The Pretenders' halls. The albums that dropped in '84 weren't just music; they were the narratives of our lives, from Simple Minds to R.E.M., and every unexpected earworm in between. Alongside Mark and Lou, we dissect the hits and the deep cuts, offering up a buffet of anecdotes and insights that celebrate the vinyls and cassettes which defined an era.
Strap on your nostalgia goggles as we regale you with tales of concerts missed and mosh pits conquered. From the electrifying charge of live acts like U2 to the warm nostalgia of a John Lennon tune, we traverse a soundscape that's varied. This episode isn't just a trip down memory lane—it's a testament to the timeless bonds we forge through music, shared across the airwaves to your eager ears. Join us for a chat that's as much about where we've been as it is about where those tunes have taken us.