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| A Once in a Generation Metal Band | Ep. 260: Mastodon | 20 oct. 2026 | 01:00:27 | |
Today we're discussing every album by legendary metal band Mastodon. Formed by Troy Sanders, Brent Hinds, Bill Kelliher, and Brann Dailor, Mastodon is one of the most creative and constantly evolving metal bands of all time. Albums like Leviathan and Crack the Skye blended incredible technicality, bizarre and unique melodies, as well as complex story concepts. Their most recent album, Marrow Deep, is the band's first album without Brent, following his departure and subsequent death in 2025. Despite the loss, Mastodon continues to push and evolve.
Intro 00:00 How They Formed 00:14 9 Song Demo 3:49 Eric Leaves 5:28 Call of the Mastodon 6:04 Remission 8:23 Leviathan 11:51 Blood Mountain 15:11 Crack the Skye 17:44 Brent's VMAs Incident 21:34 Jonah Hex EP 24:58 The Hunter 27:22 Once More 'Round the Sun 32:46 Emperor of Sand 35:44 Cold Dark Place EP 41:18 Hushed and Grim 43:59 Brent Leaves 48:29 Brent's Death 49:15 Marrow Deep 51:05 Brent's Estate Sues Mastodon 54:24 Alex's Final Thoughts 58:48 Outro 59:42 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My Top 77 Album Recommendations: https://every-album-ever.kit.com/0ee90183d0
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---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mike's Picks: Crack the Skye (2009) -- Best Album Blood Mountain (2006) -- Personal Favorite Hushed and Grim (2021) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite
Alex's Picks: Leviathan (2004) -- Best Album Crack the Skye (2009) -- Personal Favorite Hushed and Grim (2021) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite | |||
| Who Loves the Sun, Artistic Curiosity, and Staying DIY | Chat Pile Interview | 13 oct. 2026 | 00:34:46 | |
Today we're interviewing the amazing Chat Pile. With their nu-metal-infused brand of sludge metal, Chat Pile is one of the most interesting and unique heavy bands working today. And now, members Stin, Luther Manhole, Raygun Busch, and Cap'n Ron are walking us through their latest album, Who Loves the Sun, as well as their general philosophies and methods when making music.
Intro 00:00 Life on the Road 1:14 Who Loves the Sun 3:57 PEN I S MALL 4:14 Family Funeral 4:51 Expressing Chat Pile's Softer Side 6:13 The Band's DIY Approach 8:14 Chat Pile's Drum Sound 12:12 Reflecting on Their First EP 14:56 Developing Ray's Vocal Style 18:02 Melvins Influence 19:37 Which Songs Don't Make the Cut 20:11 Mike and Stin's Overlapping Backgrounds 23:35 Finding New Music and Staying Curious 25:08 What They're Looking Forward to on Tour 28:41 Closing Thoughts 31:15 Outro 32:18 First Ever Live Performance of "Same Rules" 33:00 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My Top 77 Album Recommendations: https://every-album-ever.kit.com/0ee90183d0
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| The Best Post-Rock Album Ever Made | Lift Your Skinny Fists by Godspeed You! Black Emperor | 06 oct. 2026 | 00:23:56 | |
Today we're discussing Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas to Heaven, as well as Slow Riot For New Zero Kanada by Godspeed You! Black Emperor. This is the second episode in our Godspeed discography series and we're breaking down both of these records, as well as all the history surrounding them. In a nutshell, they're two of the best records ever made and Godspeed is incredible. But you probably already knew that if you're reading this.
Intro 00:00 Where We Left Off 00:14 Slow Riot For New Zero Kanada EP 00:47 Moya 2:12 BBF3 4:17 Their Feelings Toward the Media 8:25 Lift Your Skinny Fists... 14:05 Removing Their Albums from Streaming 16:06 Lift Your Skinny Fists Review 16:31 Final Thoughts 21:35 Outro 22:45 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My Top 77 Album Recommendations: https://every-album-ever.kit.com/0ee90183d0
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| No One Took Them Seriously | Ep. 259: B*tch Magnet | 29 sept. 2026 | 00:22:21 | |
Today we're breaking down every album by Bitch Magnet, one of the most underrated post-hardcore bands of all time. Made up of core members Sooyoung Park, Jon Fine, and Orestes Morfin, Bitch Magnet didn't make a huge splash during their initial run in the late 80s/early 90s. But a successful reunion in 2011 reminded the world of just how ahead of their time they were. This is an essential band for any post-hardcore fan and one of the most underrated bands we've covered on this channel.
Intro 00:00 Origins 00:19 The First Lineup 1:37 The Band Name 2:14 The Early Gigs 2:40 Jay Leaves 2:51 Orestes Joins 3:26 Summer in Atlanta 4:47 Star Booty 6:27 Umber 9:43 Jon Gets Kicked Out 13:08 Jon Rejoins 15:06 Ben Hur 15:50 Orestes Leaves 18:11 Breakup 19:30 Reunion 20:04 Outro 21:23 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My Top 77 Album Recommendations: https://every-album-ever.kit.com/0ee90183d0
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| The Album That Started It All | Live at the Witch Trials by The Fall | 22 sept. 2026 | 00:13:08 | |
Today we're discussing Live at the Witch Trials, the first album by legendary post-punk band The Fall. Before The Fall became completely run by vocalist and founding member Mark E. Smith, there was a lot more collaboration and democracy. And while that didn't last long, it resulted in one hell of a great record.
Intro 00:00 Band Formation 00:50 The First Lineup 1:23 Band Name Origin 3:08 Their Forgotten First Drummer 3:30 Recording the First Single 4:03 Start of the Crazy Lineup Changes 5:03 Bingo-Master's Break-Out! 6:30 Live at the Witch Trials 7:05 Album Review 7:59 After the Album 10:52 Outro 12:16 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My Top 77 Album Recommendations: https://every-album-ever.kit.com/0ee90183d0
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| These Albums Shouldn't Have Existed | The Modern Dance + Dub Housing by Pere Ubu | 15 sept. 2026 | 00:17:17 | |
Today we're discussing The Modern Dance and Dub Housing by post-punk pioneers Pere Ubu. Led by vocalist and only constant member David Thomas (before his death in 2025), Pere Ubu is considered one of the first ever American post-punk bands, forming in 1975. The Modern Dance and Dub Housing, the band's first two records, are considered classics and essential in shaping the entire genre.
Intro 00:00 David Thomas Origins 00:22 Rocket from the Tombs 00:48 Pere Ubu Formation 4:13 Their First Two Singles 5:09 Peter Laughner Leaves 5:27 The Modern Dance 6:01 Review (The Modern Dance) 7:24 Dub Housing 10:30 Review (Dub Housing) 12:08 Aftermath 14:52 David's Death 15:21 Outro 15:59 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My Top 77 Album Recommendations: https://every-album-ever.kit.com/0ee90183d0
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| The Masters of Indie Songwriting | Ep. 258: Swervedriver | 08 sept. 2026 | 00:33:08 | |
Today we're discussing every album by Swervedriver. Led by sole consistent members Adam Franklin and Jimmy Hartridge, Swervedriver is often lumped in with other shoegaze bands of the time, but has an identity entirely their own. Heavy, catchy, emotional, and expertly written.
Intro 00:00 Shake Appeal 00:27 Swervedriver Forms 1:31 Getting Signed to Creation 2:59 Son of Mustang Ford EP 4:25 Rave Down EP 5:54 Sandblasted EP 6:39 Raise 7:46 Signing to A&M 10:12 Reel to Real EP 10:34 Graham Runs Away 11:29 Never Lose That Feeling EP 12:33 Adi Leaves 13:39 Mezcal Head 14:35 Ejector Seat Reservation 17:38 Oasis Makes a Mess 19:52 A&M Screws Them 20:57 Creation Screws Them 21:23 Geffen Steps In 21:47 Space Travel, Rock 'n' Roll EP 22:45 99th Dream 23:08 Then They Break Up 26:22 Reunion 26:33 I Wasn't Born to Lose You 27:07 Future Ruins 29:12 Crowdfunding Screws Them 30:05 The World's Fair EP 31:13 Raise 35th Anniversary Tour 32:07 Outro 32:17 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My Top 77 Album Recommendations: https://every-album-ever.kit.com/0ee90183d0
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| The Album That Changed Post-Rock Forever | F# A# ∞ by Godspeed You! Black Emperor | 01 sept. 2026 | 00:16:03 | |
Today we're discussing F# A# ∞ (aka F Sharp A Sharp Infinity), the debut album by post-rock legends Godspeed You! Black Emperor. This is the first episode in our Godspeed series where we will cover each of their studio albums and their histories. This episode covers the formation of the band and the release of one of the most beloved post-rock albums of all time.
Intro 00:00 Origins and Formation 00:15 The Band Name 00:58 Hotel2Tango and Recording 1:06 The Album's Lineup 2:13 Original Vinyl Release 3:03 1998 CD Release 3:38 The Dead Flag Blues 4:43 28 Days Later Connection 8:58 East Hastings 10:27 Providence 11:45 Field Recordings 13:56 After the Album 14:49 Outro 15:08 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My Top 77 Album Recommendations: https://every-album-ever.kit.com/0ee90183d0
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| The Most Bizarre Punk Band of All Time | Ep. 257: Rudimentary Peni | 25 août 2026 | 00:34:34 | |
Today we're discussing every album by British punk band Rudimentary Peni. While technically considered anarcho punk, RP was far stranger and musically unpredictable--a direction spearheaded by singer/guitarist Nick Blinko. Blinko also produces the band's album art, giving them a brilliant and inimitable signature. While Peni's music has gotten far less adventurous in recent years, their mark as one of the most unique bands of all time remains.
Intro 00:00 Band Origins 00:22 Nick Blinko 00:35 The Magits 2:24 The Band's Early Days 3:09 Origin of the Name Rudimentary Peni 3:37 Their Hatred for Live Shows 3:55 First Demo 5:08 Self-Titled EP 5:47 Farce EP 8:21 Death Church 11:14 Grant Gets Cancer 14:33 Cacophony 15:04 Pope Adrian 37th Psychristiatric 21:41 Nick's First Book 25:00 Echoes of Anguish EP 26:13 The Underclass EP 27:21 Archaic EP 27:59 No More Pain EP 29:15 Great War 30:28 Final Thoughts/Recent Work 32:28 Outro 33:28 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My Top 77 Album Recommendations: https://every-album-ever.kit.com/0ee90183d0
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---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mike's Picks: Cacophony (1988) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Pope Adrian 37th Psychristiatric (1995) -- Worst Album No More Pain EP (2008) -- Least Favorite
Albums discussed this episode... Rudimentary Peni EP (1981) Farce EP (1982) Death Church (1983) Cacophony (1988) Pope Adrian 37th Psychristiatric (1995) Echoes of Anguish EP (1998) The Underclass EP (2000) Archaic EP (2004) No More Pain EP (2008) Great War (2021) | |||
| A Pop Punk Masterpiece | Milo Goes to College by Descendents | 18 août 2026 | 00:19:33 | |
Today we're discussing Milo Goes to College by the Descendents. Widely considered one of the most influential pop punk albums ever made, Milo Goes to College blends hardcore punk with strong melodies and at times heartfelt lyrics. Driven by drummer Bill Stevenson and singer Milo Aukerman, Descendents are largely responsible for what we now consider pop punk
Intro 00:00 How They Formed 00:12 Tony Joins 3:13 Ride the Wild/It's a Hectic World 4:39 Milo Joins 5:08 Coffee Joins 6:06 Fat EP 6:54 Milo Goes to College Recording/Cover Art 8:15 Album Review 9:08 Then Milo Actually Goes to College 14:40 Bill Joins Black Flag 15:54 What Happened to Frank 16:14 Milo Returns/Reformation 16:49 Tony Leaves 17:00 The Final Lineup 17:20 Milo Goes BACK to College/ALL 17:35 More Recent News 17:53 Outro 18:23
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| Motörhead Wouldn't Exist without This Album | Warrior on the Edge of Time by Hawkwind | 11 août 2026 | 00:21:18 | |
Today we're discussing Warrior on the Edge of Time by pioneering space rock band Hawkwind. Warrior on the Edge of Time is the band's fifth album and their last with Lemmy Kilmister, who went on to form Motörhead after his firing. The events that led up to this, however, are a roller coaster of psychedelics, mayhem, and alleged backstabbing.
Intro 00:00 How They Formed 00:13 Getting Signed 00:41 Where the Name Hawkwind Came From 1:46 Their First Album 3:06 Isle of Wight Festival 4:10 Robert Calvert, X In Search of Space 6:33 Lemmy Kilmister Joins 7:18 Stacia the Nude Dancer 8:02 Silver Machine 9:21 Space Ritual 11:00 Urban Guerrilla 12:04 Their First US Tour 12:46 Album Review 13:23 Second US Tour and More Mayhem 17:08 Lemmy's Gone, Nik's Gone, Stacia's Gone 18:45 Calvert Goes Nuts 19:11 Outro 19:47 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My Top 77 Album Recommendations: https://every-album-ever.kit.com/0ee90183d0
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| This Album Completely Changed What We Thought Punk Was | Metal Box by Public Image Ltd. | 04 août 2026 | 00:23:48 | |
Today we're dissecting Metal Box/Second Edition by Public Image Limited (or PiL for short). Formed by John Lydon (formerly Johnny Rotten) directly after leaving the Sex Pistols, PiL is an ever-changing beast of a band that continued to push the boundaries of rock music in strange and unexpected ways. Metal Box is one of the most influential albums of all time and even now, it's an album unlike any other.
Intro 00:00 PiL Origins 00:22 Leaving Punk Behind 3:15 What Is Metal Box? 6:08 Recording the Album 7:37 The Songwriting 8:31 The Sound of the Album 11:03 Accidents on the Record 13:11 Swan Lake/Death Disco 13:51 Album Review 15:56 American Bandstand 18:10 Second Edition 19:27 After the Album 20:52 Death of Nora Foster and Eurovision 21:04 Closing Thoughts/Outro 22:11 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My Top 77 Album Recommendations: https://every-album-ever.kit.com/0ee90183d0
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| There's No Way LCD Soundsystem Was Influenced by This | Ep. 256: Six Finger Satellite | 28 juil. 2026 | 00:34:38 | |
Today I'm breaking down every album by Six Finger Satellite. Formed in Providence, RI in 1988, Six Finger Satellite were an insane noise rock band unlike any other. James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem was their sound engineer and eventual producer, until he inadvertently contributed to their breakup. Just crazy.
Intro 00:00 Band Origins 00:40 Getting Signed to Sub Pop 2:54 Weapon EP 4:47 The Pigeon Is the Most Popular Bird 6:28 Machine Cuisine EP 12:14 Severe Exposure 16:46 Paranormalized/James Murphy 20:43 Law of Ruins 24:39 The First Breakup 27:23 Half Control 29:11 A Good Year For Hardness 30:49 Outro 33:42
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Mike's Picks: Severe Exposure (1995) -- Best Album The Pigeon Is the Most Popular Bird (1993) -- Personal Favorite Machine Cuisine EP (1994) -- Worst Record, Least Favorite
Albums discussed this episode... Weapon EP (1992) The Pigeon Is the Most Popular Bird (1993) Machine Cuisine EP (1994) Severe Exposure (1995) Paranormalized (1996) Law of Ruins (1998) Half Control (2009) A Good Year For Hardness (2009) | |||
| The First Ever Indie Album Is Still the Best | You're Living All Over Me by Dinosaur Jr. | 21 juil. 2026 | 00:18:02 | |
Today we're discussing Dinosaur Jr's first album, You're Living All Over Me. Released in 1987 on SST records, You're Living All Over Me is one of the most beloved rock albums of all-time and largely responsible for the formation of alt rock, indie, and shoegaze. Here, J Mascis, Lou Barlow, and Murph crafted some of the most original and impassioned rock, with no shortage of hooks, as well as ear-piercing chaos.
Intro 00:00 Dino Jr./J Mascis Origins 00:30 Deep Wound 2:42 Deep Wound Breakup 3:31 Birth of Dino Jr. 4:20 Dinosaur self-titled 6:19 You're Living All Over Me Review 7:34 Immediate Response to the Album 11:33 The Album Title Origin 12:20 Tensions Between J and Lou 12:32 Bug 13:08 Signing to a Major 14:16 Dino Jr. Breakup/Reunite 14:45 Outro 16:14
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| The First Wave of Anarchist Punks | Ep. 255: Zounds | 14 juil. 2026 | 00:32:10 | |
I'm breaking down every album by anarcho punk band Zounds. Formed in Reading, Berkshire, England by Steve Lake in 1977, Zounds were closely associated with other anarcho punk bands like Crass, Flux of Pink Indians, and The Mob. After initially breaking up in 1982, Zounds reformed in 2001 and continued until their final breakup in 2025.
Intro 00:00 Band Origins 00:27 Where the Name "Zounds" Came From 3:30 The Early Days 4:16 Lyrical Themes 6:02 Musical Influences 7:51 Meeting Crass 9:27 Can't Cheat Karma 7" 11:05 Demystification 7" 16:33 The Curse of Zounds 17:29 Dancing 7" 20:40 More Trouble Coming Every Day 7" 22:32 La Vache Qui Rit EP 23:08 Their First Breakup 24:45 Alone 7" 26:16 The Redemption of Zounds 27:25 Their Final Breakup 30:05 Closing Thoughts/Outro 30:37
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Tom Osman's stuff: Music on Spotify, Apple, Website ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mike's Picks: Can't Cheat Karma 7" -- Best Record, Personal Favorite The Redemption of Zounds -- Worst Album, Least Favorite
Albums discussed this episode... Can't Cheat Karma 7" (1980) Demystification 7" (1981) The Curse of Zounds (1981) Dancing 7" (1982) More Trouble Coming Every Day 7" (1982) La Vache Qui Rit 7" (1983) The Redemption of Zounds (2011) | |||
| The Most Underrated Metal Band of All Time | Nothingface by Voivod | 07 juil. 2026 | 00:18:07 | |
This week we're discussing Nothingface, the fifth album by prog, experimental metal band Voivod. Nothingface was Voivod's major label debut and marked a departure from thrash metal to more avant garde metal, leading to it becoming one of their most beloved albums.
Intro 00:00 How They Formed 1:42 Their Influences 3:23 The Voivod Concept 5:04 The Band's Early Years 6:46 Nothingface Review 8:47 Post-Nothingface 14:20 Piggy's Death - Now 15:13 Outro 16:16
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| The Overlooked Masters of Noise Rock | Ep. 254: Laughing Hyenas | 30 juin 2026 | 00:38:02 | |
I listened to every album by Laughing Hyenas. Formed in Ann Arbor, Michigan by John Brannon (of hardcore punk band Negative Approach) and Larissa Strickland (of L-Seven) in 1984, Laughing Hyenas were a noise rock band who fused elements of garage rock, punk, blues, and Birthday Party insanity. Their struggles with heroin led to chaos as the years went on, including Brannon vomiting on Drew Barrymore right before a show. Intro 00:00 Laughing Hyenas Origins 1:23 Merry Go Round EP 7:32 You Can't Pray a Lie 11:53 Life of Crime 18:04 Crawl EP 23:00 Hard Times 26:05 Breakup/Puking on Drew Barrymore 31:33 Aftermath 34:26 Outro 36:25 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My Top 77 Album Recommendations:
Mike's Picks: You Can't Pray a Lie (1989) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Hard Times (1995) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite
Albums discussed this episode... Merry Go Round EP (1987) You Can't Pray a Lie (1989) Life of Crime (1990) Crawl EP 1992) Hard Times (1995) | |||
| Butthole Surfers Are BACK and Paul Leary Explains How | 23 juin 2026 | 01:37:15 | |
We interviewed Paul Leary, guitarist and founding member of the Butthole Surfers, and he walked us through each of their albums, one-by-one. Made up of core members Paul Leary, Gibby Haynes, and King Coffey, the Butthole Surfers are one of the most beloved and extraordinarily weird bands in history. But after some major-label drama in the early 00s, they are finally releasing the original version of their final album as it was intended by the band (After the Astronaut, out June 26).
Intro 00:00 The Band's Early Days 1:36 Butthole Surfers EP 4:48 Psychic... Powerless... Another Man's Sac 15:22 Matador Records Revisionist History 16:43 Lineup Changes 19:10 Rembrandt Pussyhorse 27:00 Their Insane Live Shows 28:23 Locust Abortion Technician 33:50 Getting Screwed by Alternative Tentacles 36:21 Recording Locust 37:39 Hairway to Steven 42:21 Jeff Pinkus, Butthole Bassists 45:36 Kathleen the Nude Dancer 49:11 The Worst Vans of All Time 51:42 piouhgd 53:07 Being on the Larry Sanders Show 55:41 Independent Worm Saloon/Screwed by Touch and Go 57:09 Major Label Changes 58:30 Major Label Buttholes 1:05:46 Electriclarryland and "Pepper" 1:08:53 Weird Revolution 1:16:23 After the Astronaut 1:19:47 Paul's Production Career 1:22 How Paul Keeps Busy 1:27:56 The Butthole Surfers Documentary 1:29:34 Rob Reiner's Final Day Was Watching Butthole Surfers 1:32:27 Closing Thoughts, Outro 1:34:22
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| Before Grunge There Was…Blues Punk? | feedtime Review | 16 juin 2026 | 00:15:16 | |
I listened to the self-titled debut album by feedtime. Originally formed in 1979, feedtime was a noise rock band from Sydney, Australia who is credited with helping to create grunge music. Kurt Cobain, as well as Mark Arm and Steve Turner of Mudhoney have each cited feedtime as being influences to their sound.
Intro 00:00 feedtime Review 1:31
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| Breaking Down Every Album by the Greatest Mathcore Band | Ep. 253: Botch | 09 juin 2026 | 00:36:48 | |
I listened to every album by mathcore band Botch. Made up of musicians who would go on to form Minus the Bear, Russian Circles, and Sumac, Botch was a brutal and excitingly technical band. A must listen for fans of Dillinger Escape Plan, Coalesce, or just rad heavy music in general.
Intro 00:00 How They Formed 3:26 Unifying Themes Redux 5:25 Matt Bayles 12:39 American Nervoso 14:43 We Are the Romans 22:56 An Anthology of Dead Ends EP 28:36 The Reunion 34:15 Outro 35:30
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Mike's Picks: We Are the Romans (1999) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Unifying Themes Redux (2002) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite | |||
| His Failed Project with Kurt Cobain Led to This | Bubblegum by Mark Lanegan | 02 juin 2026 | 00:21:05 | |
I listened to Bubblegum by Mark Lanegan. Released in 2004, Bubblegum is Lanegan's sixth solo album, and was released well after his primary band, Screaming Trees had disbanded. The dizzying number of collaborators on Bubblegum include PJ Harvey, Josh Homme, as well as Duff McKagan and Izzy Stradlin of Guns 'N' Roses.
Intro 00:00 Lanegan's Origins 00:21 When He Discovered Punk 1:43 Relationship w/Kurt Cobain, Going Solo 3:55 Bubblegum Review 9:12 Lanegan's Death 19:15 Outro 20:35
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| Their Music Sent People into a Blind Rage | Ep. 252: Arab on Radar | 26 mai 2026 | 01:30:47 | |
I interviewed Jeff Shneider (aka "Mr. Clinical Depression"), guitarist of Arab on Radar, and he walked me through each of their albums, one-by-one. Arab on Radar was a noise rock band from the 90s and early 00s who was so abrasive and offensive that concert attendees literally physically attacked them for their music.
Intro 00:00 The Pseudonyms 2:42 How the Band Formed 4:54 The Stolen Singles 10:20 Queen Hygiene II 15:10 Rough Day at the Orifice 30:08 Soak the Saddle 36:04 People's Violent Reactions 40:36 Writing Soak the Saddle, Touring 44:26 Yahweh or the Highway 59:22 Breakup/Reformation/Breakup Again 1:06:19 Jeff's Favorite AOR Album 1:14:03 Jeff's Current Projects 1:16:06 Mike's Album Picks 1:21:15 Outro 1:29:50
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Albums discussed this episode... The Stolen Singles (Comp, 2003) Queen Hygiene II (1997) Rough Day At The Orifice (1998) Soak The Saddle (2000) Yahweh Or The Highway (2001) | |||
| I'm Begging You to Listen to This Band | Ep. 251: Deep Turtle | 19 mai 2026 | 00:26:20 | |
I listened to every album by Deep Turtle and you should, too. Deep Turtle was an insane and unpredictable experimental prog band from Pori, Finland in the 90s and early 00s. And that's about all I know. Mysterious, hilarious, and too good to be forgotten once you've heard them.
Who Are Deep Turtle? 00:00 Searching For Info Online 2:38 Rip-Off Dokumento 5:15 There's a Vomitsprinkler in My Liverriver 12:41 The Peel Session 17:56 Tutina! 18:30 Recommend Me Some Albums 19:30 Turkele 21:20 Breakup 23:54 Outro 25:37
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| I Spent 21 Hours Listening to Every Godflesh Album | Ep. 250: Godflesh | 12 mai 2026 | 02:01:19 | |
Today we're discussing every album by the mighty Godflesh. Made up of core members Justin Broadrick and GC Green, Godflesh are pioneers of industrial metal and one of the heaviest bands of all time. Hugely influential and beloved by so many, Godflesh's career is roller coaster of unexpected turns, while still retaining a consistent brutality throughout. Some of these albums are the best metal albums of all time. Strap in.
Intro 00:00 Who Are Godflesh? 2:16 Which Records We Skipped 3:54 Overall Thoughts About the Band 6:54 How They Formed 9:45 Godflesh EP 14:00 Streetcleaner 23:39 Tiny Tears EP 29:26 Slavestate EP 31:56 Pure 37:30 Selfless 45:29 Songs of Love and Hate 52:34 'Us and Them' 1:01:05 Messiah EP 1:09:05 Hymns 1:13:20 Decline & Fall EP 1:27:19 A World Lit Only by Fire 1:32:08 Post Self 1:37:17 Purge 1:45:44 Broadrick's Health/The Future of Godflesh 1:51:04 Outro 1:58:30
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Mike's Picks: Streetcleaner (1989) -- Best Album Hymns (2001) -- Personal Favorite Purge (2023) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite
Tom's Picks: Streetcleaner (1989) -- Best Album Godflesh EP (1988) -- Personal Favorite Hymns (2001) -- Worst Album Selfless (1994) -- Least Favorite
Albums we discussed this episode... Godflesh EP (1988) Streetcleaner (1989) Slavestate EP (1991) Pure (1992) Selfless (1994) Songs of Love and Hate (1996) 'Us and Them' (1999) Messiah EP (recorded 1994, 2000) Hymns (2001) Decline & Fall EP(2014) A World Lit Only by Fire (2014) Post Self (2017) Purge (2023) | |||
| That Time Chino from Deftones Made a Supergroup with Isis | Palms Review | 08 mai 2026 | 00:15:23 | |
Today we're discussing the one and only album by Palms, the supergroup made up of Chino Moreno of Deftones, and Aaron Harris, Jeff Caxide, and Bryant Clifford Meyer of Isis. Despite Deftones and Isis both being relatively heavy bands, Palms, on the other hand, is an entirely different animal. This project is distinctly unique and probably not what you're expecting.
Intro 00:00 How Did They Form? 38:04 Album Review 2:57 Outro 14:01
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| The Scariest Prog Band of All Time | Of Natural History by Sleepytime Gorilla Museum | 28 avr. 2026 | 00:17:46 | |
Today we're discussing Of Natural History by Sleepytime Gorilla Museum. This band is nuts. Like really nuts. You can generally categorize them as prog music, but the result is so much more theatrical, textural, and downright terrifying. Made up of core members and multi-instrumentalists Nils Frykdahl, Carla Kihlstedt, and Dan Rathbun, SGM is nothing short of amazing and completely unique.
Intro 00:00 Band Members 00:59 Album Release 2:27 The Band's Look 3:10 Of Natural History Review 4:12 Outro 16:37
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| There's No Way This Is Actually Good | Relentless by Pentagram | 21 avr. 2026 | 00:17:23 | |
Today we're discussing Relentless, the debut album by Pentagram. Most people are familiar with this band because of the viral video of singer Bobby Liebling staring at what we can only imagine is God. But Pentagram formed in the early 70s and is credited with pioneering doom metal. Bobby Liebling, on the other hand, has a backstory to match his face. But how well does the album actually hold up?
Intro/Who Is Bobby Liebling? 00:00 Pentagram's Early Days 00:52 The Kiss Debacle 2:45 Another Squandered Opportunity 4:11 The Documentary and His Second Chance 4:37 More Controversy 5:02 The Worst Son on the Planet 5:45 The Viral Video 6:23 Relentless Review 7:09 Outro 15:49
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| Steve Albini's Favorite Noise Band | Ep. 249: Zeni Geva | 14 avr. 2026 | 01:18:36 | |
Today we're interviewing Mitsuru Tabata and he's walking us through every album by Japanese noise metal band Zeni Geva. Formed by KK Null in 1987, Zeni Geva was a metal band like no other, blending sludge, doom, prog, and noise to create a spectacularly brutal sound. And now Tabata is here to give us all the insight into this amazing band.
Who Is Zeni Geva? 00:00 Relationship with Steve Albini 1:01 Origin of the Band Name 2:45 Correcting a Longtime Online Mistake 3:40 How to Kill 4:33 Maximum Love + Fuck 6:06 Maximum Money Monster 8:07 Total Castration 11:55 Nai-Ha/Superunit 17:02 Desire for Agony 21:42 Freedom Bondage 25:23 10,000 Light Years 36:26 Tabata's Final Days w/ ZG 48:49 Tabata's Favorite ZG Album 51:32 Mike and Tom's Album Picks 55:05 Outro 1:16:31
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Mike's Picks: Freedom Bondage (1995) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite How to Kill (1987) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite
Tom's Picks: 10,000 Light Years (2001) -- Best Album Desire for Agony (1993) -- Personal Favorite Maximum Love and Fuck (1989) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite
Albums discussed this episode... How to Kill (1987) Maximum Love and Fuck (1989) Maximum Money Monster (1990) Total Castration (1991) Nai-Ha/Superunit (1993/1996) Desire for Agony (1993) Freedom Bondage (1995) 10,000 Light Years (2001) | |||
| The Punk Band Who Invented Extreme Metal | Ep. 248: Amebix | 07 avr. 2026 | 00:50:52 | |
Today we're discussing every album by Amebix. Credited with almost single-handedly pioneering crust punk, Amebix were a band like no other. They began as bitter punk before evolving into brutal metal, influencing bands like Neurosis, Sepultura, and Faith No More in the process. Led by Rob "the Baron" Miller (who is now a world-renowned swordsmith) and his brother, Chris "Stig" Miller, Amebix were one of the gnarliest punk bands in history.
Who Are Amebix? 00:00 How They Formed 2:32 Who's the Enemy EP 7:45 Winter EP 13:04 No Sanctuary 17:05 Arise! 24:37 Monolith 31:44 The First Breakup 34:46 The Baron Becomes a F*cking Swordsmith 36:12 The Reunion 38:44 Sonic Mass 40:10 The Last Breakup 46:22 Outro 49:31
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Mike's Picks: No Sanctuary (1983) -- Best Album Winter EP (1983) -- Personal Favorite Who's the Enemy EP (1982) -- Worst Record Monolith (1987) -- Least Favorite
Albums discussed this episode... Who's the Enemy EP (1982) Winter EP (1983) No Sanctuary (1983) Arise! (1985) Monolith (1987) Sonic Mass (2011) | |||
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| I Never Saw This Coming | An Undying Love for a Burning World by Neurosis | 31 mars 2026 | 00:15:37 | |
Today we're discussing An Undying Love for a Burning World, the latest album by Neurosis. It's been 4 years since the band publicly parted ways with founding member Scott Kelly over his admitted abuse toward his family. Since then, the future of Neurosis has been a mystery. But without warning they dropped this album, which features Kelly's full-time replacement, Aaron Turner (Isis, Sumac). Get ready, this album is an absolute beast.
Intro 00:00 The Scott Kelly Disaster 00:29 The Drummer's Cryptic Messages 2:28 The Surprise Album Drop 3:12 The Legend, Aaron Turner 4:09 The Album Review 5:52 The Album's Production 13:18 Outro 14:07
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| They Broke His Contract, So He Sent Them His B*tthole | Ocean Machine by Devin Townsend | 24 mars 2026 | 00:47:44 | |
Today we're discussing Ocean Machine: Biomech by the great Devin Townsend. Ocean Machine was Townsend's first solo record, but its origins go all the way back, even before Strapping Young Lad. More importantly though, the making of this beloved record was bonkers. It's a miracle we even have it. Some of these stories sound made up, but I assure you, it's all real.
Intro 00:00 Some Devy Context 1:57 The Origins of Ocean Machine 3:59 The Noisescapes Demo 5:47 When He Joined Steve Vai 7:35 The First Broken Promise 8:44 Splitting the Demo in Half 11:10 The B*tthole Incident 11:36 Strapping Young Lad Gets Signed 13:52 Ocean Machine Gets Another Bite 14:22 A Last Ditch Effort 15:12 The First Re-Recording 15:49 The Spain Catastrophe 19:04 Antonio Banderas? 20:12 The Second Re-Recording 20:47 Stealing His Own Record 21:55 The Final Mix 23:49 Another Attempt to Get Signed 25:00 Going Indie 26:06 It Finally Gets Signed 27:39 Ocean Machine Analysis 28:43 Closing Thoughts/Outro 45:03
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| The Band with Literally 77 Drummers | Ep. 247: Boredoms | 17 mars 2026 | 02:32:46 | |
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This week we're discussing every album by Boredoms. Formed by vocalist and sole consistent member Yamatsuka Eye (aka Yamantaka Eye, aka Yamataka Eye), Boredoms are one of the most unbelievable bands on the planet. They began as brutal, incredibly abrasive noise, then evolved into psychedelic, experimental krautrock with multiple drummers. How many drummers? Sometimes 3, sometimes 12, sometimes 77, and sometimes 88. There's never been a band like Boredoms before or since.
Intro 00:00 Who Are Boredoms? 6:38 How Robert Discovered Them 8:22 Crazy Japanese Noise Rock Bands 9:22 Hanatarash: The Most Dangerous Band in the World 14:54 How Boredoms Formed 22:34 An*l by An*l EP 23:25 Osorezan no Stooges Kyo 28:56 Soul Discharge 42:00 Pop Tatari 53:30 Chocolate Synthesizer 1:10:13 Super æ 1:30:37 Vision Creation Newsun 1:44:56 Seadrum/House of Sun 1:57:46 77 Boa Drum, 88 Boa Drum 2:03:30 111 Boa Drum 2:17:00 When We Saw Them Live 2:18:04 Where Are They Now? 2:27:16 Closing Thoughts/Outro 2:29:01
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Mike's Picks: Soul Discharge (1989) -- Best Album Vision Creation Newsun (1999) -- Personal Favorite Seadrum/House of Sun (2004) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite
Robert's Picks: Super ae (1998) -- Best Album Osorezan no Stooges Kyo (1988) -- Personal Favorite Pop Tatari [Reprise version] (1992) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite
Albums we discussed this episode... Anal by Anal EP (1986) Osorezan no Stooges Kyo (1988) Soul Discharge (1989) Pop Tatari (1992) Chocolate Synthesizer (1994) Super æ (1998) Vision Creation Newsun (1999) Seadrum/House of Sun (2004) | |||
| Arson, Wrongful Imprisonment, and a Failed Masterpiece | Forever Changes by Love | 10 mars 2026 | 00:46:09 | |
Today we're discussing the legendary Forever Changes by Love. We're also doing a deep dive into the tragic story of singer and main songwriter Arthur Lee. Forever Changes is widely considered one of the best albums ever made, but it was a massive failure when it released. Later in life, Lee had many run-ins with the law, culminating in his wrongful imprisonment in 1996. He then died at the age of 61 in 2006.
Intro 00:00 Problems at the Very Beginning 1:08 Origin of the Album's Title 2:18 Chaos While Recording 2:55 Lee's Inspiration for the Album 5:56 Then the Album Bombed 8:22 Analyzing the Music 15:20 Lee's Connection to Jimi Hendrix 29:39 He Wore a Wig? 31:35 Origin of the Name "Love" 31:50 Love After Forever Changes 32:33 Lee's Imprisonment and Death 33:38 Outro 42:48
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| How a Group of Children Inspired a Generation of Music | Ep. 246: Squirrel Bait | 03 mars 2026 | 00:40:37 | |
This week we're discussing every album by Squirrel Bait. Formed in Louisville in the early 80s, Squirrel Bait was a huge influence on what would eventually become emo. While their sound is far closer to Washington DC emo-core bands like Rites of Spring and Embrace, they made a significant impact within their short existence. Members of Squirrel Bait later went on to form Slint, Bastro, and Gastr Del Sol, among others.
[I realize at one point I accidentally say "Alex MacKaye" instead of "Alec." I'm sure there are other errors in this video, but that's the only one driving me crazy.]
Intro 00:00 Who Is Squirrel Bait? 2:21 "Squirrelbait Youth" 5:54 The First Demo 7:19 The Legend of Britt Walford 7:58 The Second Demo 11:27 How They Got Signed 14:38 Self-titled EP 19:56 Skag Heaven 24:54 How They Broke Up 30:42 What the Members Went on to Do 35:03 Closing Thoughts/Outro 37:04
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| The Most Volatile Man in Music History: Mark E. Smith | This Nation's Saving Grace by The Fall | 24 févr. 2026 | 00:46:50 | |
This week we're discussing This Nation's Saving Grace by The Fall. More than that, we're doing a deep dive into singer Mark E. Smith's most unbelievable stories. The man was a miserable, mean, abusive wrecking ball of a person, but his stories are funnier than anything you've ever heard. This Nation's Saving Grace is one of The Fall's most beloved albums, so we're digging into all of it here.
Intro 00:00 The Insanity of Mark E. Smith 2:45 His Awkward Interviews 4:38 That Time NME Tried to Give Him an Award 5:52 When He Dissed Sonic Youth 6:42 When He Dissed Pavement 7:35 When He Dissed Morrissey 8:18 When He Dissed Kate Bush 8:52 When He Dissed LCD Soundsystem 9:31 When He Assaulted Mumford & Sons 11:21 Member Drama and Lineup Changes 12:15 Chaos Onstage 14:34 His Hatred of Dancing 19:16 His Hatred of Cute Animals 20:17 Smith and the N Word 21:58 He Might Have Been Actually Nuts 23:14 This Nation's Saving Grace Analysis 24:09 Closing Thoughts 42:27 Outro 43:35
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| The Forgotten Punk Band Who Influenced EVERYONE | Ep. 245: Die Kreuzen | 17 févr. 2026 | 02:05:03 | |
Today we're interviewing drummer Erik Tunison and author Sahan Jayasuriya to discuss every album by Die Kreuzen. While the band began as ferocious hardcore punk in the early 80s, they quickly evolved. With every subsequent record, they were always a few years ahead of their time, pioneering genres like noise rock, alt rock, and grunge. Now, Erik and Sahan (author of Don't Say Please: The Oral History of Die Kreuzen) are here to tell us the entire fascinating story of Die Kreuzen.
Intro/Band Overview 00:00 How Did the Band Form? 8:19 Cows and Beer 13:57 Self-Titled 24:28 October File 39:09 Century Days 53:42 Gone Away 1:13:52 Cement 1:22:47 How Did they Break Up? 1:30:11 Life After Die Kreuzen 1:42:21 Mike's Album Picks 1:52:05 Outro 2:02:05
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Albums discussed this episode... Cows and Beer EP (1983) Die Kreuzen (1984) October File (1986) Century Days (1988) Gone Away (1989) Cement (1991) | |||
| Arrests, Heroin, and Barely Singing in Tune | Tender Prey by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds | 10 févr. 2026 | 01:02:26 | |
Today we're discussing Tender Prey by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. This is one of Nick Cave's most legendary albums for the simple fact that it contains "The Mercy Seat," his most famous song (also covered by Johnny Cash). But there's so much more to it. The substance abuse and subsequence chaos behind the scenes, the strange production style, and the eclectic songwriting make this one of Nick Cave's absolute weirdest albums.
Intro 00:00 The Making of/Dissecting the Music 3:21 Closing Thoughts/Outro 58:28
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| SNL, Film...Then She Suddenly Disappeared | Ep. 244: Suburban Lawns | 03 févr. 2026 | 00:43:49 | |
This week we're discussing every album by Suburban Lawns. Formed in 1978 in Long Beach, CA, the story of Suburban Lawns is definitely a weird one. A surreal Saturday Night Live appearance, an unlikely friendship with the director of Silence of the Lambs, and the sudden disappearance of their singer, Su Tissue--it's all real. Their history is as strange and unpredictable as their music, and we're dissecting it all here.
Intro/Band Overview 00:00 The Disappearance of Su Tissue 5:38 Gidget Goes to Hell 11:38 Janitor 18:45 Self-titled 23:01 Baby 31:15 Salon De Musique 34:59 Su's Final Public Appearance 38:16 Closing Thoughts/Outro 39:38
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Mike's Picks: Suburban Lawns (1981) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Baby EP (1983) -- Worst Record, Least Favorite
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| An Album So Good They Never Lived Up to It Again | Entertainment! by Gang of Four Review | 27 janv. 2026 | 00:17:18 | |
Today we're discussing Entertainment!, the debut album by English post-punk band Gang of Four. This is a legendary and beloved album, influencing countless musicians since its release in 1979. But how does it hold up?
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| The Greatest Band You Never Heard: The Story of Thinking Fellers Union Local 282 | 20 janv. 2026 | 02:55:23 | |
Today Mike is interviewing Hugh Swarts, Mark Davies, Brian Hageman, and Paul Bergmann of Thinking Fellers Union Local 282. For the uninitiated, TFUL282 were one of the strangest and most creative indie bands to come out of the 90s. And while many might not know their name today, their albums are unlike anything else and showcase a truly special group of songwriters. Now the members of the band are going to walk us through their entire discography, album by album.
Intro/Overview 00:00 Members introduction 4:44 "Norton" the Monster Bass 7:07 Where the band met 8:53 Relocating to SF 13:22 Origin of the band name 16:01 Wormed by Leonard 20:28 Tangle 32:14 Lovelyville 53:15 Mother of All Saints 13:53 Admonishing the Bishops 1:38:07 The Funeral Pudding 1:40:31 Strangers from the Universe 1:41:41 I Hope It Lands 1:58:44 Bob Dinners and Larry Noodles... 2:18:35 Life after TFUL282 2:37:36 Closing thoughts/Outro 2:53:11
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| Returning to the Most F*****d Up Album Ever Made | 13 janv. 2026 | 01:13:39 | |
This week we're discussing the best, most awful, controversial, hilarious, and upsetting album to ever grace God's green Earth, Trout Mask Replica by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band. An album Mike has been listening to since he was 11-years-old and still can't justify why anyone should listen to it. So his brother Robert is here to set the record straight and give (at least his perspective) on why it's the best album ever made. If you don't get the hype, good. You're probably better off spending your time having a family or making money or something.
Intro/Album Overview 00:00 What even is this album? 3:31 Some people respond to this album with rage 9:08 Making of the album: Starvation, manipulation, abuse 10:31 What the music actually sounds like 16:06 Mike's first time hearing it at 11 20:52 When Mike showed his best friend the album at 11 23:18 Robert's first reaction to the album 25:14 How the music was constructed 28:06 The drummer's recounting of the history 32:18 Why this album got so weird 35:25 The impact of this album 42:34 This album ISN'T "cool" 44:12 Why it's Robert's favorite album ever 51:09 Some people prefer Lick My Decals Off, Baby 52:01 How can someone learn to enjoy the album? 57:26 You don't need to like it 1:00:42 The vocal performances 1:05:09 Later Captain Beefheart albums 1:07:40 Final thoughts/Outro 1:10:21
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| Nasty Garage Punk with a Nastier Drug Problem | Ep. 243: Jay Reatard | 06 janv. 2026 | 00:43:18 | |
This week we're discussing every album by Jay Reatard. Before his untimely death due to an overdose in 2010, Jay Reatard (not his birth name, believe it or not) made his name playing a distinct but surprisingly catchy brand of garage rock-infused punk. He started with The Reatards and then Lost Sounds before going solo. Maybe his style isn't for everyone, but dammit if these aren't some of the most fun songs ever written.
Intro/Artist Overview 00:00 Blood Visions 5:24 Singles 06-07 15:11 Matador Singles 08 22:33 Watch Me Fall 28:41 What happened next? 35:56 Outro 40:08
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Mike's Picks: Blood Visions (2006) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Matador Singles 08 (2008) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite
Albums discussed this episode... Blood Visions (2006) Singles 06-07 (2008) Matador Singles '08 (2008) Watch Me Fall (2009) | |||
| Our Favorite Albums of 2025 + Alex Says Goodbye | 30 déc. 2025 | 02:26:42 | |
This week is bitter-sweet. On one hand, we're ranking the best albums to come out in 2025. On the other, it is Alex's final episode on the show. So to send him off, he's also running down his top 10 favorite albums of all-time. Thanks for all the episodes, Alex, best of luck with whatever you move on to next. The show will continue in 2026 with Mike doing solo episodes, as well as periodically having on regulars Tom and Robert. Thank you to everyone who's stuck with us all these years.
Intro/Year Overview 00:00 Honorable Mentions 8:20Alex's Album of the Year 11:27 Mike's Album of the Year 16:10 Alex's No. 2 23:14 Mike's No. 2 26:42 Alex's No. 3 29:47 Mike's No. 3 32:23 Alex's No. 4 39:25 Mike's No. 4 42:53 Alex's No. 5 48:32 Mike's No. 5 49:25 Alex's No. 6 52:22 Mike's No. 6 1:00:19 Alex's No. 7 1:04:08 Mike's No. 7 1:08:07 Alex's No. 8 1:08:22 Mike's No. 8 1:12:50 Alex's No. 9 1:18:16 Mike's No. 9 1:23:27 Alex and Mike's No. 10 1:29:18 Reflecting on Alex's Time on the Show 1:34:19 Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) 1:38:03 Crack the Skye 1:41:53 Frances the Mute 1:47:28 Led Zeppelin IV 1:51:38 Madvillainy 1:54:50 The White Album 1:57:36 Stankonia 2:01:17 Sunbather 2:05:57 Master of Puppets 2:10:46 Deltron 3030 2:13:40 Saying Goodbye to Alex 2:17:21
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Mike's List: Birthing by Swans - Album of the Year LSD by Cardiacs Lonely People with Power by Deafheaven Soundtrack to One Battle After Another by Jonny Greenwood The World Is Still Here and So Are We by mclusky In the Earth Again by Chat Pile & Hayden Pedigo The Spiritual Sound by Agriculture Noble and Godlike in Ruin by Deerhoof Forever Howlong by Black Country, New Road Thunderball by Melvins 1983
Alex's List: Let God Sort Em Out by Clipse - Album of the Year Lux by Rosalia LSD by Cardiacs Tomorrow We Escape by Ho99o99 Lonely People with Power by Deafheaven The Spiritual Sound by Agriculture Alfredo 2 by Freddie Gibbs GOLLIWOG by Billy Woods Willoughby Tucker, I'll Always Love You by Ethel Cain Thunderball by Melvins 1983 | |||
| Smoke & Fiction by X | Loose Ends | 23 déc. 2025 | 00:22:10 | |
Today we're tying up some loose ends by discussing Smoke & Fiction, the final album by legendary punk band X. We originally covered the band's whole discography back in 2019, so when X reunited to release Alphabetland in 2020, it completely caught us off-guard. Smoke & Fiction is more of the same, which in this case is a bit disappointing. It's great to have an official send off to such a great band, but this one isn't doing it for us.
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| Episode 242: Torche | 16 déc. 2025 | 01:19:51 | |
This week we're discussing every album by Torche. This is Alex's final discography with Every Album Ever, so we wanted to go out with a bang and discuss one of the most criminally underrated metal bands ever. Combining sludge and stoner metal with bright riffs and lightning speed, Torche is a band that perfected a style unlike anyone else. Every album rules and you should listen to them immediately.
Intro/Band Overview 00:00 Torche 16:27 In Return 22:01 Meanderthal 26:26 Songs for Singles 36:13 Harmonicraft 42:49 Restarter 49:41 Admission 1:00:37 Outro 1:12:19
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---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mike's Picks: Meanderthal (2008) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Admission (2019) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite
Alex's Picks: Restarter (2015) -- Best Album Harmonicraft (2012) -- Personal Favorite Songs for Singles (2010) -- Worst Record, Least Favorite
Albums we discussed this episode... Torche (2005) In Return (2007) Meanderthal (2008) Songs for Singles (2010) Harmonicraft (2012) Restarter (2015) Admission (2019) | |||
| Episode 241: Jawbox | 09 déc. 2025 | 01:06:44 | |
This week we're discussing every album by post-hardcore band Jawbox. Formed in Washington DC and opening up for bands like Fugazi, Jawbox--along with Shudder to Think--were one of the Dischord bands signed to a major label in the early 90s. Going back to all of their records today, it's safe to say Jawbox is one of the more criminally underrated bands of the 90s.
Intro/Band Overview 00:00 Grippe 13:43 Novelty 21:37 For Your Own Special Sweetheart 32:01 Self-titled 47:41 Outro 57:36
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---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mike's Picks: Novelty (1992) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Grippe (1991) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite
Alex's Picks: Jawbox (1996) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Grippe (1991) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite
Albums we discussed this episode... Grippe (1991) Novelty (1992) For Your Own Special Sweetheart (1994) Jawbox (1996) | |||
| Episode 240: The Damned (Pt. 2) | 02 déc. 2025 | 01:10:44 | |
This week we're discussing every album by the Damned from 1995 to 2023. This era of the the Damned, while less talked about, features the departure of longtime drummer and founding member Rat Scabies. Without beating around the bush, there are some rough albums here. But it's not unsalvageable!
Intro/Where We Left Off 00:00 Not of This Earth 8:32 Grave Disorder 22:51 So, Who's Paranoid? 35:48 Evil Spirits 44:41 Darkadelic 55:14 Outro 1:01:44
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Mike's Picks: Grave Disorder (2001) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Not of This Earth (1995) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite
Alex's Picks: Grave Disorder (2001) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Evil Spirits (2018) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite
Albums we discussed this episode... Not of This Earth (1995) Grave Disorder (2001) So, Who's Paranoid? (2008) Evil Spirits (2018) Darkadelic (2023)
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| Episode 239: Turbonegro | 25 nov. 2025 | 01:54:44 | |
This week we're discussing every album by Turbonegro. Formed in the late 80s in Norway, Turbonegro has carved out their own unique and silly niche in punk. Raunchy lyrics, makeup, sailor hats, and an endless supply of denim are their most consistent themes. Not to mention having made a name for themselves by being featured in various Jackass related shows (Jackass Number 2, Wildboyz, Viva La Bam). However, despite the band's fun aesthetics, we're not fans of their music. Thus, we have incited the wrath of the Turbojugend.
Intro/Band Overview 00:00 Hot Cars and Spent Contraceptives 20:24 Never Is Forever 33:07 Ass Cobra 41:03 Apocalypse Dudes 51:15 Scandinavian Leather 1:05:37 Party Animals 1:14:03 Retox 1:25:52 Sexual Harassment 1:33:48 RockNRoll Machine 1:39:53 Outro 1:48:29
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Alex's Picks: Ass Cobra (1996) -- Best Album Hot Cars and Spent Contraceptives (1992) -- Personal Favorite Party Animals (2005) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite
Albums we discussed this episode... Hot Cars and Spent Contraceptives (1992) Never Is Forever (1994) Ass Cobra (1996) Apocalypse Dudes (1998) Scandinavian Leather (2003) Party Animals (2005) Retox (2007) Sexual Harassment (2012) RockNRoll Machine (2018) | |||
| Episode 238: Blind Idiot God | 18 nov. 2025 | 01:27:42 | |
This week we're discussing every album by Blind Idiot God. Led by guitarist and main songwriter Andy Hawkins, Blind Idiot God is an instrumental prog, noise rock, metal, hard rock, dub reggae band. Yes, you read that correctly. These guys are out of their freakin' minds and there is absolutely no other band in the world that sounds anything like them.
Intro/Band Overview 00:00 S/T 15:24 Undertow 33:30 Cyclotron 48:49 Before Ever After 1:08:08 Outro 1:24:01
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Mike's Picks: Before Ever After (2015) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Blind Idiot God (1987) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite
Alex's Picks: Undertow (1988) -- Best Album Before Ever After (2015) -- Worst Album, Personal Favorite Cyclotron (1992) -- Least Favorite
Albums we discussed this episode... Blind Idiot God (1987) Undertow (1988) Cyclotron (1992) Before Ever After (2015) | |||