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Devendra Banhart's Rejoicing in the Hands27 Mar 202501:56:18

That's right, the Boys are back in podcast town with a brand new episode. This time the dynamic duo break down freak-folker Devendra Banhart's earthy third studio album Rejoicing in the Hands.

Manuel Göttsching's E2-E426 Jul 202401:42:34

Just in time for Flashback Friday, the Boys make their triumphant return to review Krautrock legend Manuel Göttsching's fluid, flowing solo studio experiment E2-E4.

Wilco's Yankee Hotel Foxtrot25 May 202302:11:37
After a brief break following the epic American Radiohead Championship series, the Boys are back with a brand new episode on Chicago indie stalwarts (and ARC '23 champions) Wilco's fourth studio album Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. Listen as the Three Lads dissect and discuss one of the most monumental albums in all of 2000s indiedom.
WoS Presents... The American Radiohead Championship 2023: Championship '2304 May 202301:29:05
This is it, folks! We've finally arrived at the big finale, the American Radiohead Championship 2023. It's an epic battle between psychedelic popsters The Flaming Lips and the ultimate Dad rockers Wilco, as one band will be crowned once and for all the Official American Radiohead.
WoS Presents... The American Radiohead Championship 2023: Vinyl 420 Apr 202301:49:37
It's getting down to the nitty gritty as the Boys run down the penultimate round in the American Radiohead Championship Series, the Vinyl 4. Listen along with the Three Hombres as they reveal the two bands headed to the Finals.
WoS Presents... The American Radiohead Championship 2023: Indie 803 Apr 202302:15:56
What's this? A special Monday drop? That's right, in honor of the other big tournament going on, we're dropping the lastest ep in our series. Join The Three Guys as they break down the next round in our Championship Series.
WoS Presents... The American Radiohead Championship 2023: Sweet 1623 Mar 202301:46:17
It all starts here. That's right, get your brackets ready because the Boys are about to kick off the biggest tournament of the year, The American Radiohead Championship 2023. Join the Terrible Trio as they break down the first stage of the tourney and decide who moves on to the next round.
WoS Presents... The American Radiohead Championship 2023: Introduction09 Mar 202300:59:35

This week the Boys are bringing you something a little different as they seek to answer the eternal question, "Who is the American Radiohead?" Follow along as Los Tres Hombres break down the initial seeding and do a play-in tournament to complete the ARC '23 bracket. Be sure to grab your official bracket at bit.ly/whackorslaps, fill it out and email it to whackorslaps@gmail.com.

ZZ Top's Tres Hombres23 Feb 202302:03:02

Put on yer cowboy hat and bust out the nudie suits cause this week the Boys are goin' deep into the heart of Texas. On the menu is ZZ Top's raucous and rowdy third studio album, the boogie blues classic, 1973's Tres Hombres.

Cat Power's The Greatest09 Feb 202301:40:31

Meow hear this! On this weeks episode Los Tres Hombres find themselves (kitten) smitten with indie songstress Cat Power's aptly titled seventh studio album The Greatest.

Junior Boys' Last Exit26 Jan 202301:51:24

This week it's all Boys all the time as the Three Amigos bloop and bleep their way through electropop duo Junior Boys' debut full length Last Exit.

Erykah Badu's New Amerykah Part One (4th World War)12 Jan 202302:20:28

Light up the incense and bust out the Backwoods, cause this week the Boys are diving head first into Erykah Badu's dense and blunted fourth album, New Amerykah Part One (4th World War).

Björk's Medúlla02 May 202401:52:27

After an extended break the Boys are back with a new episode exploring the experimental, vocal-based depths of Björk's fifth studio album Medúlla.

Interpol's Turn On the Bright Lights22 Dec 202202:19:44

Guess whooooo's back? That's right! Just in time for Christmas, our fearless leader has returned from the Land of Baby. Join Los Tres Hombres as they evaluate Interpol's modern indie classic Turn On the Bright Lights.

WoS Presents... Superior Slaps: ABBA's ABBA Gold: Greatest Hits08 Dec 202202:58:11

An epic album calls for an epic episode. That's right, the Boyz return to discuss the golden hits of one of the greatest pop bands of all time, ABBA. Break out your dancing shoes and join the duo as they get into some of Sweden's finest on ABBA Gold: Greatest Hits.

WoS Presents... Superior Slaps: Bob Marley and the Wailers' Legend29 Sep 202202:22:28

The Gruesome Twosome return! And this time they're joined by their long lost leader! That's right, the whole crew is here and ready to roll into Bob Marley and the Wailers' record shelf classic Legend.

WoS Presents... Superior Slaps: The Eagles' Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975)16 Jun 202201:37:56

The dynamic duo are back with a brand new format! That's right, the Eagle(s) has landed as the boys delve into greatest hits albums with one of the best selling records of all time, Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975).

WoS Presents... Twin Cinema: Dig!05 May 202201:55:54

They're back! The gruesome twosome return with a fresh ep as they wrap the Twin Cinema series with a modern classic from 2004, Dig! Join the Boys (menos uno) as they explore the tumultuous love-hate relationship between power poppin' alt rockers The Dandy Warhols and combustable psychedelic garage rockers The Brian Jonestown Massacre.

WoS Presents... Twin Cinema: The Devil and Daniel Johnston04 Mar 202201:23:22

Another week, another flick. This time around the Boys (menos uno) tackle The Devil and Daniel Johnston, a powerfully poignant portrait of an artist, his work, and his struggles with mental illness.

WoS Presents... Twin Cinema: Shut Up and Play the Hits12 Feb 202201:21:09

Attention all film heads and rock doc junkies, the Boys (-1) are back with a brand new episode focused on concert film and James Murphy shaving tutorial Shut Up and Play the Hits, which documents the 48 hours surrounding LCD Soundsystem's supposed "last" show.

Wilco's Sky Blue Sky03 Feb 202201:57:26

Straight from the archives comes Episode Zero! That's right, it's the ultra-rare never-before-heard pilot episode. Join the Boys and experience where it all began as they dive into indie stalwarts Wilco's sixth studio album Sky Blue Sky.

The Unicorns's Who Will Cut Our Hair When We're Gone?27 Jan 202202:00:37

New Year New Pod! That's right, the Boys are back with a brand new epi focused on The Unicorns's cult Canadian classic second album Who Will Cut Our Hair When We're Gone? Stick around 'til the end for some exiting new announcements about the Pod.

Yeah Yeah Yeah's Fever to Tell28 Oct 202101:39:04

On this week's episode the Boys return to NYC circa 2003 as they take on the Yeah Yeah Yeah's heavily hyped debut album Fever to Tell.

Missy Elliott's Miss E... So Addictive25 Jan 202402:01:47

The Two Amigos kick off the new year with a bang as they break down hip hop icon Missy Elliott's massive third record Miss E... So Addictive.

The Bug's London Zoo21 Oct 202102:23:19

The Boys are back and heading across the pond this week as they dip into the grimey depths of The Bug's third album London Zoo.

The Books' Thought for Food30 Sep 202101:58:28

Calling all bookworms! This week the Boys head to the library to discuss experimental duo The Books' debut album Thought for Food.

Grace Jones' Nightclubbing20 Sep 202102:13:09

On this week's Very Special Episode the boys are taking it back to 1981 with Grace Jones' influential fifth full-length Nightclubbing.

Jens Lekman's Night Falls Over Kortedala09 Sep 202102:23:23

This week The Boys are back after a mini-hiatus with a fresh ep as they cover Jens Lekman's 2007 twee-popping sophomore album Night Falls Over Kortedala

M83's Saturdays = Youth21 Aug 202102:11:40

Join the Boys for a nostalgia trip back to the teenage 80s this week as they take on M83's dreamy fifth studio album Saturdays = Youth.

The Hold Steady's Separation Sunday13 Aug 202102:11:09

Pick up some tall cans and a fresh pack of smokes cause this week the Boys are getting grimy with The Hold Steady's second studio release, rock n' roll concept album Separation Sunday.

The Exploding Hearts' Guitar Romantic06 Aug 202102:06:24

Break out the Manic Panic and patch up that jean jacket because this week the Boys are ripping through power poppin' punk rockers The Exploding Hearts' first and only record Guitar Romantic.

Wolf Parade's Apologies to the Queen Mary29 Jul 202102:13:35

The Great White North once again beckons the Boys as they break down Wolf Parade's seminal debut album Apologies to the Queen Mary.

Okkervil River's Black Sheep Boy23 Jul 202101:57:37

The boys journey down the waterways of Austin, Texas this week as they delve into Okkervil River's emotionally charged third album Black Sheep Boy.

Vampire Weekend's Vampire Weekend15 Jul 202102:02:01

Bust out the oxford shirts and lace up those Sperry's cause this week the Boys are headed to Cape Cod to dive into Vampire Weekend's divisive self-titled debut album.

Boris's Pink30 Nov 202301:53:30

They're back! After a brief hiatus, the Gruesome Twosome have returned to discuss Japanese metal stalwarts Boris and their breakthrough tenth record Pink. This ep also features a dispatch from our temporarily departed leader Caleb in Babeland.

Modest Mouse's The Moon & Antarctica08 Jul 202102:11:29

Another week, another all-time classic Indie Rock record gets put under the microscope as the Boys discuss the formative third album from genre stalwarts Modest Mouse, The Moon & Antarctica.

The New Pornographers' Twin Cinema29 Jun 202102:00:34

They're baaaaack! The Boys return from their hiatus with another visit to the Great White North as they break down Canadian indie supergroup The New Pornographers' power poppin' third album Twin Cinema.

My Bloody Valentine's Loveless27 May 202102:23:01

On this Very Special Episode the Boys take a trip back in time and envelop themselves in the ethereal sounds of My Bloody Valentine's eternal second album Loveless.

The Knife's Silent Shout20 May 202102:13:01

Join the boys this week as they travel to the northern latitudes and traverse Swedish electronic duo The Knife's third full length LP Silent Shout.

Animal Collective's Merriweather Post Pavilion13 May 202102:21:09

This is it! We've reached the exciting conclusion of our sojourn through Animal Collective's discography, years 2005 through 2009. We finish strong with AnCo's engaging eighth studio album Merriweather Post Pavilion.

Animal Collective's Strawberry Jam06 May 202102:16:41

The epic journey through Animal Collective's mid-to-late-2000s catalog continues as the boys unpack the band's sticky sweet seventh studio album Strawberry Jam.

Animal Collective's Feels29 Apr 202102:03:23

The boys have a lot of... thoughts about the album on this episode, the first in an epic trilogy covering the Pitchfork-approved powerhouse Animal Collective. This week they cover the band's sixth studio record Feels.

...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead's Source Tags & Codes22 Apr 202102:53:46

A very special guest joins the boys this week for their most epic episode yet as they cover ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead's ambitious third album Source Tags & Codes.

Madvillain's Madvillainy15 Apr 202102:35:56

Madlib. DOOM. On this episode the boys cover the greatest crossover event in the history of the world... Madvillain's Madvillainy.

M.I.A.'s Arular08 Apr 202102:13:03

This week the grooves are global and the pop is political as the Boyz traverse M.I.A.'s debut album Arular.

The Notwist's Neon Golden07 Sep 202301:28:20
Guten tag! On this installment the Boys are back in the Eurozone discussing German indietronica act The Notwist's influential fifth album Neon Golden.
Deerhunter's Cryptograms01 Apr 202102:04:16

Things get a little heated as the Boyz delve into the murky depths of Deerhunter's sophomore outing Cryptograms.

Daft Punk's Alive 200725 Mar 202102:03:41

Shine up those helmets and bust out the sequined jackets cause this week the Boyz are diving into Daft Punk's second live album Alive 2007.

Architecture in Helsinki's In Case We Die18 Mar 202101:35:06

On this week's episode the Heads of the Future shred Architecture in Helsinki's second studio album In Case We Die.

Joanna Newsom's Ys11 Mar 202101:59:02

The Deerhoofers examine Joanna Newsom's sophisticated sophomore album Ys on this week's ep.

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