The Album Years: Exploring Music History

In this podcast episode, the hosts introduce 'The Album Years,' a show dedicated to discussing the history and significance of music albums. They emphasize their love for music, especially the history and context surrounding each album. The focus of the podcast is on one year per episode and the albums released during that year. The hosts also reveal their preference for lesser-known albums and their desire to bring attention to underrated or unconventional music. The episode covers various albums from 1980, including Van Morrison's 'Common One,' Talking Heads' 'Remain in Light,' Ryuichi Sakamoto's 'B2 Unit,' and The Cure's 'Seventeen Seconds.' They discuss the unique qualities, artistic vision, and influences of each album, highlighting their impact and relevance within their respective genres.