Episode 17 - 1980 Part 2

Marty and Kris come roaring back with part 2 of the start a new
decade, 1980! The guys talk about Marty's birthday (0:33) and
Kris berates him for being younger than him for 3 weeks,
Pre-COVID recording (2:39) John Lennon's death being a dark
shadow hanging over the year (4:55) Marty talks about how Prog
Rock was nearly inescapable during the late 70's/early 80's
(14:37) We then move into the charts (16:22) What the hell was up
with Christopher Cross? (18:58) A mini podcast inside of a
podcast about the Police (20:01) Mickey Gilley, gold chains, and
Urban Cowboy (28:36) We then dive head first into LA Punk
Stalwarts X, and their scorching debut, *Los Angeles*. (51:27).
Thanks again for listening, be sure to check out
patreon.com/albumoftheyear. Our new episode day has been moved to
Wednesdays, so be on the lookout!