The top of the Billboard charts in the mid-80s is packed with a surprisingly diverse collection of stars like Whitney Houston, ZZ Top and Phil Collins. If you love squeaky clean production (and who doesn’t), get on your legwarmers and settle-in as we revisit some of the top albums from 1986.

Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms (Andy)

Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston (Don)

Janet Jackson – Control (Dude)

What do you think of these records? What’s your favorite album from 1986? Tell us on the Album Nerds Discord, albumnerds.com/discord or email us, podcast@albumnerds.com.

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