July 16, 2026

Summer Albums of 1986: R.E.M., Genesis, the Cure and More Turn 40

The summer of 1986 gave us blockbuster albums from some of the decade’s biggest and most influential artists. Steve and Brad revisit records turning 40 this season from R.E.M., Genesis, the Smithereens, the Cure and more. Plus, a couple of classic “seggies,” the latest news from The ’80s Cruise and an update on Steve’s Stuck in the ’80s podcast book.

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