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EP 44: 1986 vs. 2026: Do Bon Jovi, Great White, and Fastway Still Hold Up?

Welcome to the Say What You Will Podcast. Do these 80's Rock albums still hold up today? 
Great White | Shot in the DarkAre blues-rockers from L.A. are finally finding their stride?  We’re breaking down the transition from their heavy metal roots to that soulful, gritty sound that’s starting to define them.
Fastway | Trick or Treat (Soundtrack)Is Fast Eddie Clarke is back, providing the sonic backbone for the ultimate heavy metal horror flick?  It’s raw, it’s crunchy, and it’s unapologetically loud.
Bon Jovi | Slippery When WetHave the Jersey boys officially arrived? This album is currently detonating across the airwaves, shifting the landscape of rock from the club to the stadium.
 
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EP 43: January 1986 Hard Rock Review. Do they hold up?

Is it a "Classic" or just "Classic Rock"? This month, we’re hopping in the IROC and heading back exactly 40 years to January 1986.
The synths were creeping in and the legends were at a crossroads. We’re deep-diving into three major releases that defined the era:
Ozzy Osbourne – The Ultimate Sin: Does Shot in the Dark still hit as hard without Daisley?
Black Sabbath – Seventh Star: Was it a Sabbath album or a Tony Iommi solo project, or something else entirely?
Quiet Riot – QR III: Can the kings of the Sunset Strip keep the momentum going?
We’re asking the tough question: Do these records still hold their weight in the modern era, or are they better left on the shelf? Join us as we settle the debate on whether these 1986 staples actually hold up today.
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EP 42: 1985 Year In Review of Rock

Gather ‘round the Yule log, grab a stiff eggnog (you’ll need it), and join us for our final broadcast of the year! We’re unwrapping the sonic gift that was 1985—though, much like that itchy sweater from your aunt, some of these albums should have come with a gift receipt.
In this holiday special, we dive deep into the year of big hair, bigger synths, and some truly questionable career choices.
🎁 What’s Under the Tree:
The "Naughty or Nice" List (Top 5 Albums): We reveal our top picks from 1985. Since we both ended up with almost the exact same list, we had a sobering realization: either we’re soulmates, or 1985 was a barren wasteland of "meh" that made us cling to the few good records like a life raft.
The 1985 Bracket Challenge: We put the heavy hitters head-to-head in a single-elimination tournament. It’s like March Madness, but with more spandex and higher vocal registers.
The 1985 Ultimate Band Draft: Forget the 12 Days of Christmas; we’re talking about the Ultimate Free Agency Draft. We built the greatest supergroups 1985 could possibly assemble. Who’s the frontman? Who’s on the skins? Who gets coal in their stocking?
Rock Jeopardy: We test our festive wits in a round of 1985 trivia. Spoiler alert: our brains are about as fried as a Christmas ham.
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EP 41: November 1985 - Does It Still Shred? (Aerosmith, Yngwie, & UFO)

Grab your tight pants, cold beer and set the dial for the wild end of 1985! Are these questionable November 1985 production choices? Tune in for laughs and gags as we revisit these three albums released at the end of 1985, do they hold up today?
Do they still deserve a spot on your current playlist? 
Aerosmith – Done with Mirrors: The 'comeback' album after the original lineup reunited. Was it a return to form, or a stumble on the way back to the top?
Yngwie J. Malmsteen – Marching Out: Neoclassical shred unleashed! We tackle the speed, the scales, and the sheer audacity of this instrumental masterpiece (and its vocal tracks).
UFO – Misdemeanor: The British veterans try their hand at the mid-'80s sound. Does this era of UFO deserve a second look, or should it stay locked in the archive?
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EP 40: Dokken, Twisted Sister & W.A.S.P. — 40 Years Later

This month, we're setting the time circuits to 40 years ago to revisit a monster month for metal: October/November 1985. We’re spinning three classics and putting them to the test:
Dokken - Under Lock and Key
 
Twisted Sister - Come Out and Play
 
W.A.S.P. - The Last Command
Join the debate as we tackle two timeless questions: Is there a connection between long songs and bad songs? And as we hit the peak of '80s metal, we have to ask... when exactly did rock artists start to get soft?
Tune in and find out which of these albums still holds up and which should have stayed in 1985.
 
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EP 40: Shock Me: A Salute to the Spaceman Ace Frehley

Here we are again, paying tribute to another rock legend: Ace "Spaceman" Frehley.
This week, we sit down to share our insights on the iconic guitarist who helped shape rock and roll and inspired legions of players around the world. We dig into what made his style so influential, from his bluesy, melodic solos to his unmistakable stage presence. To wrap it all up, we debate, discuss, and finally reveal our definitive Top 5 Ace tunes.
In This Episode, We Cover:
A Tribute to the Spaceman: Why we felt the need to honor the one-and-only Ace Frehley.
Global Influence: Discussing Ace's massive impact on guitarists and bands that followed.
The "Ace" Style: What makes his playing so unique and recognizable?
The Main Event: We count down our personal Top 5 Ace Frehley Tunes of all time.
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EP 39: A Look Back in 1985 at Kiss, Faith No More & Y&T - do they hold up today?

This month, we reviewed Kiss - Asylum, Faith No More - We Care A Lot, and Y&T - Down For The Count. Do these three albums still hold up 40 years later? We discuss the latest rock news, have some laughs, and reminisce about the Boston '80s & '90s Rock Scene and a new Facebook group bringing us back in time. 
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EP 38: August '85 - Black 'n Blue's "Without Love" & DIO's "Sacred Heart" - Do they hold up?

This month on the "Say What You Will" podcast, we're diving back into the summer of '85 to revisit two albums that hit the airwaves: Black 'n Blue's sophomore release, "Without Love," and DIO's third solo album, "Sacred Heart." Hosts Dennis, Mark, and Derek have some spirited disagreements about these records. Do they still hold up today, or have they lost their luster over time? What's your take?
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Ep 37: Remembering Ozzy Osbourne

RIP to the Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne. Today, we're honoring a true legend, the only way we know how: with some wild stories and a countdown of our top five Ozzy songs.
 
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EP 36: RUSH, Saxon and Kix - albums in 1985. Do they hold up today?

Alright, history buffs and music fanatics, let's fire up the DeLorean and punch in "Summer of '85." The year is 2025, and we're looking back exactly 40 years to a time when mid-July meant blazing sun, sandy toes, and car stereos absolutely blaring. And what was on those stereos, you ask? A trio of albums that were practically stapled to every boombox and walkman: Kix's Midnight Dynamite, Rush's Power Windows, and Saxon's Innocence is No Excuse.
Now, four decades later, a burning question arises: were these albums genuinely good, timeless masterpieces that deserve their place in the rock 'n' roll hall of fame? Or, were we perhaps just a little too "hydrated" on those '85 beach days to truly discern musical genius from… well, good vibes? We're not here to judge (much), but one thing's for sure: they definitely laid down the soundtrack for a whole lot of summer shenanigans.
So, queue up your preferred streaming service, dust off those old cassettes, and decide for yourself. Were these the real deal, or just a symptom of peak '80s nostalgia?
We also reviewed the big Back To The Beginning concert and all the talent paying tribute to Black Sabbath...or was it Ozzy.
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