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

This week we're discussing private music, the latest album by Deftones. This band needs no introduction and has rarely disappointed over the course of their career since the late 90s. People are raving about this new album, but Mike and Alex are split on it.

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Patreon

https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever

Merch

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

Mike's EP:

Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,

Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey

Alex on Bluesky @octatron3030

Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds

History Tom's stuff:

Music on Spotify, Apple

Podcast on Spotify, YouTube

Substack

Website

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This week we're discussing every album by The Damned from 1977 to 1986. Pioneers of punk (and goth to a degree), The Damned are a band more talented and even more insane than most others. They defined the chaos of first generation punk in the late 70s, yet still managed to put out some of the most legendary albums of the era. Dave Vanian, Captain Sensible, Rat Scabies, and Brian James, before his departure, left a legacy filled with speed, booze, and countless memorable riffs.

Intro/Band Overview 00:00

Damned Damned Damned 22:33

Music for Pleasure 40:55

Machine Gun Etiquette 52:21

The Black Album 1:11:10

Strawberries 1:28:44

Phantasmagoria 1:44:17

Anything 1:59:00

Outro 2:09:29

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Patreon

https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever

Merch

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

Mike's EP:

Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,

Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey

Alex on Bluesky @octatron3030

Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds

History Tom's stuff:

Music on Spotify, Apple

Podcast on Spotify, YouTube

Substack

Website

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Mike's Picks:

Machine Gun Etiquette (1979) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite

Phantasmagoria (1985) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite

Alex's Picks:

Machine Gun Etiquette (1979) -- Best Album

Damned Damned Damned (1977) -- Personal Favorite

Anything (1986) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode...

Damned Damned Damned (1977)

Music for Pleasure (1977)

Machine Gun Etiquette (1979)

The Black Album (1980)

Strawberries (1982)

Phantasmagoria (1985)

Anything (1986)

This week we're discussing every album by Daniel Striped Tiger. Named after the puppet from Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood, Daniel Striped Tiger is a ferocious post-hardcore band from Boston. This is the first time Mike and Alex have heard the band and let's just say they were delighted. We might be biased here on this podcast, but this band never went wrong throughout their entire career.

Intro/Band Overview 00:00

Reflecting on Brent Hinds's Death 4:26

More Band History 10:03

Condition 20:14

Capital Cities 36:41

Certain Stuff 49:51

No Difference 1:01:42

Outro 1:08:54

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Patreon

https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever

Merch

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

Mike's EP:

Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,

Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey

Alex on Bluesky @octatron3030

Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds

History Tom's stuff:

Music on Spotify, Apple

Podcast on Spotify, YouTube

Substack

Website

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Mike and Alex's Picks:

Capital Cities (2007) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite

Certain Stuff (2009) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode...

Condition (2005)

Capital Cities (2007)

Certain Stuff (2009)

No Difference (2011)

This week we're discussing Ram, the brand new album by Wheeler Walker Jr. We've been fans of Wheeler back when he was just Ben Hoffman of The Ben Show. But he's since adopted the brilliant, foul mouthed, outlaw country persona of WWJR, putting out awesome country records. Ram showcases his first stab at rock. And let's just say we hope you like ZZ Top.

Closing track: "Sniffer's Row"

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

History Tom's stuff:
New album on Bandcamp
Debut album on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple
Substack
Website

This week we're discussing every album by stoner metal pioneers, Sleep. No band in existence has paid tribute to Black Sabbath and cannabis more than Sleep. Made up of core members Al Cisneros (Om) and Matt Pike (High on Fire), Sleep is as brutal as they come. Sleep's Holy Mountain and Dopesmoker are both legendary metal albums that will beat you down while simultaneously ripping a bong.

Closing track: "Giza Butler" from The Sciences (2018)

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

History Tom's stuff:
New album on Bandcamp
Debut album on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple
Substack
Website

Mike's Picks:
Dopesmoker (2003) — Best Album
Volume One (1991) — Personal Favorite
The Sciences (2018) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Alex's Picks:
Sleep's Holy Mountain (1992) — Best Album
Dopesmoker (2003) — Personal Favorite
Volume One (1991) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode…
Volume One (1991)
Sleep's Holy Mountain (1992)
Dopesmoker (1996, 1999, 2003)
The Sciences (2018)

This week we're discussing Mutants, the newest album by Mutoid Man. Led by Stephen Brodsky, who many should know from Cave In (among many other side projects), as well as his guest appearances with bands like Converge (not to mention his role on Two Minutes to Late Night), Mutoid Man is one of the absolute most fun metal bands around. Blending elements of countless metal subgenres, as well as 90s video game and cartoon nostalgia, Mutants is one of the coolest albums we've heard from this year. Catchy, diverse, expertly performed, and charming as hell. Give it a shot.

Closing track: "Setting Sun"

Mutants on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/album/2QiQ5gMwXyT5y0pY5DRV6P?si=f213b6d624524b8a

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

History Tom's stuff:
New album on Bandcamp
Debut album on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple
Substack
Website

This week we're discussing every album by the one and only Buddy Holly. Holly is truly one of the most influential musicians of all time and was responsible for popularizing rock 'n' roll in the late 50s. His tragic death at age 22 immortalized his legacy, but the question is: how well do his actual songs hold up? We're brutally honest here, no holding back.

Closing track: "Modern Don Juan" from That'll Be the Day (1958)

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

History Tom's stuff:
New album on Bandcamp
Debut album on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple
Substack
Website

Mike's Picks:
The "Chirping" Crickets (1957) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Buddy Holly (1958) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Alex's Picks:
Buddy Holly (1958) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
That'll Be the Day (1958) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode…
The "Chirping" Crickets (1957)
Buddy Holly (1958)
That'll Be the Day (1958)

This week we're discussing every album by NoMeansNo. Made up of core members and brothers Rob and John Wright, NoMeansNo helped pioneer math rock and post-hardcore, in addition to being possibly the only actual prog punk band ever. Their songwriting, arrangements, and performances were nothing short of legendary and decades ahead of their time. You guys wanted this episode, so get ready.

Closing track: "Junk" from Small Parts Isolated and Destroyed (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

History Tom's stuff:
New album on Bandcamp
Debut album on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple
Substack
Website

Mike's Picks:
Wrong (1989) — Best Album
Small Parts Isolated and Destroyed (1988) — Personal Favorite
All Roads Lead to Ausfahrt (2006) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Alex's Picks:
Wrong (1989) — Best Album
0 + 2 = 1 (1991) — Personal Favorite
Mama (1982) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode…
Mama (1982)
Sex Mad (1986)
Small Parts Isolated and Destroyed (1988)
The Day Everything Became Nothing EP (1988)
Wrong (1989)
0 + 2 = 1 (1991)
Why Do They Call Me Mr. Happy? (1993)
The Worldhood of the World (As Such) (1995)
Dance of the Headless Bourgeoisie (1998)
One (2000)
All Roads Lead to Ausfahrt (2006)
Tour EP 1 (aka Old) (2010)
Tour EP 2 (aka Jubilation) (2010)

This week we're discussing the latest album by Oxbow, Love's Holiday. Underground music nerds are already familiar with the reputation of singer Eugene S. Robinson and Oxbow, but for the uninitiated, they rule. Aggressive, noisy, and passionate, but with intricate musicality and poignant lyrical themes. Love's Holiday is an album about love, but holy hell will it mess you up.

Closing track: "The Second Talk"

Tom's full interview with Oxbow: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3kiiuZIWN2gSMZOmcHLEhO?si=1907437d8d5e4bb1

Love's Holiday on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1l2DnEVEFSC5NcDzLurPg2?si=6beef6ebca1540ac

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

History Tom's stuff:
New album on Bandcamp
Debut album on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple
Substack
Website

This week we're discussing Protomartyr's newest album, Formal Growth in the Desert. This band has been on our radar for a few years now, but this album shows a much darker side to the band. Truly heartbreaking songs that develop in brilliant ways over their short runtime. This isn't an album to brush over—there is some incredible songwriting here that deserves your attention.

Closing track: "Polacrilex Kid"

Formal Growth in the Desert on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4zvDpKZOVNq4m6OfsM6hbB?si=8e046de076b641d6

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

History Tom's stuff:
New album on Bandcamp
Debut album on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple
Substack
Website