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1980 is a pivotal moment in music history where a new decade coincided with major technological and cultural shifts that would impact the music world.

To start off 1980, the boys face off in a battle of the bands with a selection of artists to see who would come to define the 80s. Ryan and Bobby make the case that artists like Blondie, The Talking Heads, Diana Ross and more are the biggest icons.

The 1980 Playlist 

In the last episode of 1991, the boys rank their favorite albums of the year and then build an essential playlist of the best songs of the year.

The 1991 Essential Playlist

The boys give out superlatives for one of the most pivotal years in music. Listen to hear who is overrated, underrated, dangerously cheesy, and more.

The 1991 Playlist

In 1991 My Bloody Valentine released one of the most iconic cult classic albums of all time with Loveless. The boys discuss why this album is so legendary in this episode of the Boys are Back in Time. 

In the second episode of 1991 the boys check in on the Billboard and do their best to guess the Grammy winners. Pop music in 1991 leaned heavily on Hollywood and feels lost in the space between the 80s power ballad and the bubble gum pop that would come later in the decade. 

Kicking off a new year, Bryan, Bobby and Ryan dive into 1991 with a discussion on the impact of the Grunge scene on American music, the immortal staying power of Nirvana and their '91 album Nevermind, plus a breakdown of songs by 2pac, Ice Cube, and other rap artists from one of hip-hops golden years!

The 1991 Playlist

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