1988 was a year rich in cultural landmarks – from Die Hard to The Wonder Years and the start of Nike’s iconic ‘Just Do It’ campaign. Join us as we dig into some of our own personal favorite albums from the year.

Jane’s Addiction – Nothing’s Shocking (1988)

Anita Baker – Giving You the Best That I Got (1988)

Iron Maiden – Seventh Son of a Seventh Son (1988)

Other Diggins

The Murder Capital – Blindness (2025)

Nao – Jupiter (2025)

Brian Eno & Beatie Wolfe – Luminal (2025) & Lateral (2025)

Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXII (2025)

One Bad Son – OBS: The New Sh*t (2024)

Rival Sons – Pressure and Time (2011)

What do you think of these records? What’s your favorite album from 1988? Let us know on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, [email protected].

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