Every Album Ever with Mike Mansour & Alex Volz – Details, episodes & analysis

This week we're discussing every album by Dazzling Killmen. While they were peers of bands like Scratch Acid and the Jesus Lizard, and worked with Steve Albini numerous times, the Killmen were impossible to compare. Equal parts noise rock, punk, and math rock, their music is ferocious, complex, and unmeasurably tight. If you're into noisy aggressive music at all, you simply must hear them. They are legends who don't get nearly enough credit.

Closing track: "Agitator" from Face of Collapse (1994)

Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever

Merch
https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/

Mike’s EP:
Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,

Instagram:
Mike @pandermonkey
Alex @everyalbumalex
Tom @tomosmansounds

History Tom’s stuff:
Music on Spotify, Apple
Podcast on Spotify, YouTube
Substack
Website

Mike and Alex's Picks:
Face of Collapse (1994) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite
Recuerda (1996) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode...
Dig Out the Switch (1992)
Face of Collapse (1994)
Recuerda (1996)

This week we're discussing every album by Metallica from 1983 to 1988. That's right, all the thrash albums. This era highlights not only some of their most ferocious and technical material (and let's face it, BEST albums), but also their time with legendary bassist Cliff Burton before his tragic death. Everyone and their mom has heard these albums, but now it's time to hear them again.

Closing track: "Dyers Eve" from ...And Justice for All (1988)

Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever

Merch
https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/

Mike’s EP:
Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,

Instagram:
Mike @pandermonkey
Alex @everyalbumalex
Tom @tomosmansounds

History Tom’s stuff:
Music on Spotify, Apple
Podcast on Spotify, YouTube
Substack
Website

Mike's Picks:
Master of Puppets (1986) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite
Kill 'Em All (1983) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite

Alex's Picks:
Master of Puppets (1986) -- Best Album
...And Justice for All (1988) -- Personal Favorite
Kill 'Em All (1983) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode...
Kill 'Em All (1983)
Ride the Lightning (1984)
Master of Puppets (1986)
...And Justice for All (1988)

This week we're discussing WAR., the newest album by noise rock band WHORES. This album hits insanely hard. If you find yourself in the mood for noise rock with a healthy dosage of sludge metal mixed in there, you'll have a hard time finding a better album than this one this year. Crank this one loud, folks.

Closing track: "Quitter's Fight Song"

Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever

Merch
https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/

Mike’s EP:
Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,

Instagram:
Mike @pandermonkey
Alex @everyalbumalex
Tom @tomosmansounds

History Tom’s stuff:
Music on Spotify, Apple
Podcast on Spotify, YouTube, Apple
Substack
Website

This week we’re discussing Ants From Up There by Black Country, New Road. If you haven’t heard of these guys, they’re spastic, unpredictable, and surprisingly emotional post-rock from the UK. This is a fascinating album on its own, but days before its release, singer/guitarist Isaac Wood left the band. While they are continuing without him, you have to hear this album to fully appreciate what that means.

Ants From Up There by Black Country, New Road:
https://open.spotify.com/album/4ZGAjDHKwwcMZSkDALzlSO?si=b09fb9aca9be4df3

Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever

Merch
https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/

Mike’s EP:
Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,

Instagram:
Mike @pandermonkey
Alex @motherpuncher

History Tom’s stuff:
Debut album on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple
Substack
Instagram
Twitter
Facebook

This week we’re discussing every album by DRI, the Dirty Rotten Imbeciles. Led by singer Kurt Brecht and guitarist Spike Cassidy, DRI helped to pioneer crossover thrash (the hybrid of hardcore punk and thrash metal). They were the most explosive and speedy punk band in their formative years, but they quickly transitioned seamlessly into one of the best and most respected thrash bands. Play them loud and try not to speed if you do it while driving.

Closing track: “Nursing Home Blues” from Dealing with It! (1985)

Spotify episode playlist
https://open.spotify.com/user/motherpuncherinc

Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever

Merch
https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/

Mike’s EP:
Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,

Instagram:
Mike @pandermonkey
Alex @motherpuncher

History Tom’s stuff:
Debut album on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple
Substack
Instagram
Twitter
Facebook

Mike’s Picks:
Dealing with It! (1985) — Best Album
Dirty Rotten EP/LP (1983) — Personal Favorite
Full Speed Ahead (1995) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Alex’s Picks:
Thrash Zone (1989) — Best Album
Definitions (1992) — Personal Favorite
4 of a Kind (1988) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode…
Dirty Rotten EP/LP (1983)
Dealing with It! (1985)
Crossover (1987)
4 of a Kind (1988)
Thrash Zone (1989)
Definitions (1992)
Full Speed Ahead (1995)

This week we're taking a break from discographies to talk about the latest album by Russian Circles--Gnosis. For those who don't know, Russian Circles is an instrumental post-metal trio made up of Mike Sullivan (guitar), Dave Turncrantz (drums), and Brian Cook (bass). We're fans and we think you should be, too. If you like the band, chances are you'll like the new album, but it's probably safe to say it won't be winning over any skeptics.

Gnosis by Russian Circles:
https://open.spotify.com/album/70f88hTacrgbDXCB8PkQhy?si=tc4hpv0NQD-AMIp5zYdQpw

Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever

Merch
https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/

Mike’s EP:
Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,

Instagram:
Mike @pandermonkey
Alex @motherpuncher

History Tom’s stuff:
Debut album on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple
Substack
Instagram
Twitter
Facebook

This week we’re discussing every album by Swans from 1982-1986. Led by the unpredictable and immensely talented Michael Gira (and accompanied by long-time collaborators Norman Westberg and Jarboe), Swans is a band that can’t possibly be described in a paragraph. Their musical range is unprecedented and continues to evolve today. However, this era of the band made some of the most punishing, brutal, and disturbing music ever made. Unlike anything and truly barbaric. Enter with caution.

Closing track: “Coward” from Holy Money (1986)

Spotify episode playlist
https://open.spotify.com/user/motherpuncherinc

Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever

Merch
https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/

Mike’s EP:
Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,

Instagram:
Mike @pandermonkey
Alex @motherpuncher

History Tom’s stuff:
Debut album on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple
Substack
Instagram
Twitter
Facebook

Mike’s Picks:
Filth (1983) — Best Album
Body to Body, Job to Job (1991) — Personal Favorite
Young God (1984) — Worst Record, Least Favorite

Alex’s Picks:
Greed (1986) — Best Album
Young God EP (1984) — Personal Favorite
Body to Body, Job to Job (1991) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode…
Swans EP (1982)
Filth (1983)
Cop (1984)
Young God EP (1984)
Body to Body, Job to Job (1991)
Greed/Time Is Money (Bastard) EP (1986)
Holy Money/A Screw EP (1986)

[ORIGINAL PATREON AIR DATE: 1/28/2022] This week we're tying up some loose ends by discussing White Zombie's God of Thunder EP. We really should've covered this on our White Zombie episode, but we didn't so here ya go. It's a solid EP that highlights the band's transition into the White Zombie we all know and love. Plus some hilariously entertaining vocals by Rob. We also talk endlessly about the Babe movies, wrestling entrances, interventions, and other stuff that doesn't matter. Be sure to check out our full episode on White Zombie if you haven't already!

Episode 53: White Zombie

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-53-white-zombie/id1477239952?i=1000489138358

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5HrTVgCxezG6vDcdyfeHbV?si=1c2bc1ffbcb24cd7

YouTube: https://youtu.be/w3glv8PqHSI

God of Thunder of Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1lJ3OY5wlsLDWYuVxOqohD?si=TnksvqRdTvWlQmJScTbpYQ

Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever

Merch
https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/

Mike’s EP:
Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,

Instagram:
Mike @pandermonkey
Alex @motherpuncher

This week we’re discussing every album by Thrice. If you’re a fan of this band, you’ll have to wait in line if you want to stab us. To say we didn’t enjoy our time with them might be an understatement. Thrice started out emo, then grew into a brutal post-metal band for about 5 minutes before maturing into standard alt rock. We go into excruciating detail.

Closing track: “The Flame Deluge” from The Alchemy Index Vols. I & II (2007)

Spotify episode playlist
https://open.spotify.com/user/motherpuncherinc

Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever

Merch
https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/

Mike’s EP:
Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,

Instagram:
Mike @pandermonkey
Alex @motherpuncher

History Tom’s stuff:
Debut album on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple
Substack
Instagram
Twitter
Facebook

Mike’s Picks:
Vheissu (2005) — Best Album
The Alchemy Index Vols. I & II (2007) — Personal Favorite
Identity Crisis (2000) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Alex’s Picks:
The Artist in the Ambulance (2003) — Best Album
The Alchemy Index Vols. III & IV (2008) — Personal Favorite
Major/Minor (2011) — Worst Album
Vheissu (2005) — Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode…
Identity Crisis (2000)
The Illusion of Safety (2002)
The Artist in the Ambulance (2003)
Vheissu (2005)
The Alchemy Index Vols. I & II (2007)
The Alchemy Index Vols. III & IV (2008)
Beggars (2009)
Major/Minor (2011)
To Be Everywhere Is to Be Nowhere (2016)
Palms (2018)
Horizons /East (2021)

This week we’re discussing every album by Catherine Wheel. Credited as one of the pioneers of shoegaze (which is technically true), Catherine Wheel never stopped growing musically within their lifetime. However, they never lost the essence of the 90s. Seriously, they’re one of the most 90s bands ever. Also, singer Rob Dickinson is Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson’s cousin. Whoa.

Closing track: “Broken Head” from Chrome (1993)

Spotify episode playlist
https://open.spotify.com/user/motherpuncherinc

Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever

Merch
https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/

Mike’s EP:
Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,

Instagram:
Mike @pandermonkey
Alex @motherpuncher

History Tom’s stuff:
Debut album on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple
Substack
Instagram
Twitter
Facebook

Mike’s Picks:
Chrome (1993) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Happy Days (1995) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Alex’s Picks:
Chrome (1993) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Adam and Eve (1997) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode…
Ferment (1992)
Chrome (1993)
Happy Days (1995)
Adam and Eve (1997)
Wishville (2000)