Welcome to part two of WorkTape’s trip back to 1984, a year packed to the brim with iconic albums and groundbreaking moments in music. In this episode, we discuss albums from the rise of hip-hop with Run-DMC's debut, to the resurgence of Tina Turner with her album "Private Dancer." We also dive into the influential sounds of new wave and alternative rock with bands like The Cure, Depeche Mode, and R.E.M. Tune in for an engaging discussion on the diverse musical landscape of 1984, reflecting on how these classic sounds continue to influence contemporary music 40 years on.

Episode Highlights:

• How did Run-DMC's debut album shape the future of hip-hop?
• How did Tina Turner's "Private Dancer" revive her career in the 80s?
• Is Chaka Khan's "I Feel For You" one of the best ballads of the decade?
• What makes Don Henley's "Boys of Summer" an enduring classic?
• How did The Cure's "The Top" mark a significant point in their career?