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80 of the 80s Music Podcast


We're going back in time! This is the counting-down. This is the over-analysis. These are the best songs from the best artists from the best decade in pop music history: The 1980s! This is the 80 of the ‘80s Music Podcast - with your semi-confrontational hosts: (“Rapid Fire Lady”) AK-47 and (“Ex-DJ”) CK-1.

Apr 1, 2024

What’s the most iconic 80sish album from the most iconic 80sish band? I think you know, but when it comes to their best song… hear us out.

It's us who makes the noise.

It's us who makes the noise.

:00: Pun-e intro
:02: Duran and then Duran
:04: Waffles & other honorable mentions
:09: Album countdown 5 to 2
:24: Commercial break
:27: Of course #1 is…
:33: Now we’re talking for free (It’s new religion)
:40: Even more albums / Sympathy for those guitarists
:47: Out of chime

Featured Links:
Arcadia's "The Flame" music video
Annie Zaleski's Rio 33 1/3 book
Classic Albums Rio documentary
Permanent Record Podcast: Rio pt. 1
80sography Podcast

Hey, we’re now posting on the first day of each quarter (at 8:00 AM EST). Like, #27 will be on July 1st / #26 on October 1 / #25: January 1, 2025, etc.

We want to hear from you! 80ofthe80s@gmail.com