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The first MMMH full-length episode in 2 years! Michael Douglas discusses one of his all time faves: the criminally underestimated Donna Summer album Another Place And Time.

Michael Douglas shares these two lesser known soundtrack songs from the mid-1980s ... in a word or two, polished pop. Enjoy.

He's Back! That's right. Michael Douglas is back with another season (#3) of the podcast, Music Makes Me High! He kicks off the season with the classic, seminal New Wave album from 1982, Forever Now, from the Psychedelic Furs, his intro into early 1980s alternative music. Enjoy!

In this edition of the podcast, Michael Douglas discusses his second fave Simply Red album, A New Flame, and how it was a refreshing release in the summer of 1989, perfectly complementing other major releases during that period.

On this episode of the podcast, Michael Douglas discusses the eponymous effort from the New Jack/R&B duo Damian Dame, a largely coherent album whose content never had a successor. He talks about what could've been ... had the duo's life not been eerily cut short.

On this episode of the Music Makes Me High! podcast, Michael Douglas recounts his decision to buy Janet Jackson's eponymous debut album on vinyl 40 years ago, and why, despite its faults, it is an essential album to him ... as the album firmly announced to the world Janet Jackson could, indeed, sing on her own!

Join Michael Douglas on this edition of the MMMH podcast, as he discusses one of his essential albums from the 1980s, Reckless, from Bryan Adams.  Among other things, he explains why this album captures the pop/rock hybrid to perfection right smack dab in the middle of the 1980s -- perfecting the energy and sound of music within pop culture zeitgeist at the time.

Michael Douglas gives his reasons for appreciating these two tracks from Rupert Holmes' 1979 album, Partners In Crime.

On this edition of the podcast, Michael Douglas gleefully describes why he likes this game-changer (Rapture) from one of the 1980's finest female voices in jazz/R&B, Anita Baker.

Michael Douglas gives his reasons for appreciating these two tracks from Kenny Rogers' 1983 album Eyes That See In The Dark.

Michael Douglas takes the listener into a favorite album of his that can essentially please anyone ... Heart In Motion, from Amy Grant.

On a Music Makes Me High Podcast Quick Take, Michael Douglas is on board with this track by The Weeknd.

On the first episode of the podcast's second season, Michael Douglas takes you into the rationale behind George Benson's earnest foray into mid-1980s R&B and the mildly significant effect it had on his career from that point onward.

The final episode of Season One, that's right ... the season finale. Michael Douglas discusses Teddy Pendergrass's classic 1988 album Joy. Though the collection houses only 8 tracks, it represents a transition for Pendergrass, bridging the first stage of his career and its tumult with the subsequent understated creative strength of the latter aspect of his storied time in the spotlight.

Michael Douglas discusses the now-classic Mac album Tango In The Night, his love of the production, melodies, and the earnest effort by the band in putting the project together -- as we last knew them in happier times. Included is an Entertainment Tonight interview with the band upon the album's release. (Source - YouTube)

Michael Douglas discusses the debut album from a group that is a little bit of a needle-in-a-haystack nowadays.  The group is Z'Looke, and the album is Take U Back To My Place.  Included are snippets of a recent interview from one of the bandmates. (Source - YouTube)

Michael Douglas discusses his love-hate relationship with an album from a band whose ambitions with this album just may have lead to its breakup, which could not have happened at a better time.

Michael Douglas recounts his experiences with what he feels is the most crucial title in the R&B band's catalog.

Michael Douglas discusses his ambivalence -- but ultimate endearment of -- Gary Wright's The Right Place.

Michael Douglas discusses "the greatest greatest hits" album of all time. 

Michael Douglas discusses Patti LaBelle's herald collection of the 1990s, Burnin', an album which finds her in peak form and still lures him to this day.

Michael Douglas discusses Daryl Hall and John Oates' most successful commercial album, H2O, complete with interspersed interview footage from a 1982 MTV special on the closing days of session recording for the album, specifically the track, "Go Solo". It's a solid album and a solid podcast episode. 

Michael Douglas discusses the 12th Diana Ross album which heralded a new post-Diana (1980 album) era, Why Do Fools Fall In Love.

Michael Douglas waxes fondly on the album that introduced him to Linda Ronstadt as a teenager, Mad Love.

Michael Douglas discusses one of his favorite artist compilations, Themes, from Vangelis.

Michael Douglas discusses Keith Sweat's follow up (I'll Give All My Love To You) to his debut album (Make It Last Forever).

Michael Douglas recalls one of his favorite soundtracks, playing some of the tracks from the Bright Lights Big City soundtrack from 1988.

Michael Douglas will be discussing the 1980 album from The Jacksons --Triumph -- one of his all time favorites. The 9-track set represents the post-Motown act at the peak of their performance, with classic tracks, "Can You Feel It" and "Lovely One" included. Quite fitting for an initial podcast episode. 

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