Jared Clay

This album refined the sound of the 1980s down to its essence and encapsulated the fears of nuclear war from the 30-year period before its production. In return, it became a staple in the music industry as one of the most disliked albums by Jefferson Starship. Citing a loss of authenticity from what the band was previously producing, many found this album annoying to listen to. But although the sound of the album was found more commercialized, it still contained the powerful and sharp vocals of Grace Slick, one of the band's original members. Because of the strong inflections of Slick and the production direction of Peter Wolf (who helped produce the album and finalized its overall sound), the album has withstood the test of time and remains the perfect reflection of what the "80s hippy rock" genre promoted during its heyday. The album features a theme that continues throughout each song and finalizes the story in the last two songs "Showdown" and "Champion." If you want to feel like you're in the 80s again, or just need a pick-me-up soundtrack for your day, give Nuclear Furniture a listen. 9.2/10