This week we’re discussing every album by the Marked Men. Formed in the early 00s, the Marked Men are heavily inspired by first wave, late 70s punk (most notably the Ramones). While they are certainly much faster and more aggressive than those bands, their sound fits right in with that entire era. Fun and energetic, but don’t expect any surprises.
Read MoreEpisode 164: Redd Kross
This week we’re discussing every album by Redd Kross. Formed by brothers Jeff and Steven McDonald when they were literally kids, Redd Kross probably influenced a ton of your favorite bands. Blending garage rock with power pop, these guys have a distinct and charming style that isn’t for everyone, but is undeniably fun. They’re also good friends with the Melvins, and the two bands currently share members.
Read MoreEpisode 159: Bad Brains
This week we’re discussing every album by the legendary Bad Brains. This band needs no introduction, as they are one of the greatest and most influential punk bands of all time. Comprised of HR (vocals), Dr. Know (guitar), Darryl Jennifer (bass), and Earl Hudson (drums and brother of HR), Bad Brains almost singlehandedly invented hardcore punk. If that wasn’t enough, they continued to evolve musically over the years throughout some unbelievably sketchy situations, all due to HR’s erratic on and off-stage behavior. Strap in, folks, this one is a doozy.
Read MoreEpisode 147: Poison Idea
This week we’re discussing every album by Poison Idea. As brutal and crazy as the American hardcore scene was in the early 80s, Poison Idea stood above the rest in how devastatingly real they were. Gun violence, morbid obesity, drug dealing, homelessness, and death are just as much a part of this band as their music. Led by vocalist Jerry A. Lang and guitarist Tom “Pig Champion” Roberts until his death in 2006, Poison Idea make a strong argument for being the kings of punk.
Read MoreEpisode 134: Septic Death
This week we’re discussing every album by Septic Death. If you aren’t familiar with the band, you’re definitely familiar with their singer, Pushead (aka Brian Schroeder), who is most known for his incredible artwork. Everything from Metallica, to the Misfits, to having his own limited edition Nike sneaker, Pushead’s style is unmistakable. Septic Death, however, is one of the most absolutely insane hardcore punk bands to ever exist. Words do not do them justice. They’re weird, folks.
Read MoreEpisode 95: Embrace
This week we’re discussing the one and only album by Washington DC’s Embrace. While most notable as being one of Ian Mackaye’s (Minor Threat, Fugazi) many bands, Embrace helped pioneer what we now know as emo, even though they sounded nothing like it. It’s an important record and one Mike likes a hell of a lot more than Alex. Dig it.
Read MoreEpisode 80: The Clash
This week we’re talking about The Clash. Led by the late great Joe Strummer, this is one of the most cherished bands we’ve covered on the show. Although they began as a straightforward 70s punk band, the Clash quickly evolved into a genre-jumping pop giant. This is a sacred cow for a lot of people, so beware.
Closing track: “Spanish Bombs” from London Calling (1979)
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Mike’s Picks:
London Calling (1979) — Best Album
Give ‘Em Enough Rope (1978) — Personal Favorite
Cut the Crap (1985) — Worst Album, Least Favorite
Alex’s Picks:
The Clash [US Version] (1977) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Cut the Crap (1985) — Worst Album
Sandinista! (1980) — Least Favorite
Albums we discussed this episode…
The Clash (1977)
Give ‘Em Enough Rope (1978)
London Calling (1979)
Sandinista! (1980)
Combat Rock (1982)
Cut the Crap (1985)
Episode 74: New York Dolls
This week we’re talking about the fabulous New York Dolls. Pioneers of punk, these guys were all around showmen. While their records aren’t exactly our cup of tea, their influence is undeniable. Grab a pair of stilettoes turn this one up.
Closing track: “Chatterbox” from Too Much Too Soon (1974)
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Mike’s Picks:
Too Much Too Soon (1974) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
One Day It Will Please Us to Remember Even This (2006) — Worst Album, Least Favorite
Alex’s Picks:
New York Dolls (1973) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Dancing Backward in High Heels (2011) — Worst Album, Least Favorite
Albums we discussed this episode…
New York Dolls (1973)
Too Much Too Soon (1974)
One Day It Will Please Us to Remember Even This (2006)
Cause I Sez So (2009)
Dancing Backward in High Heels (2011)
Episode 73: Germs
This week we’re talking about one of the most influential punk bands in history, the Germs. led by frontman and walking drug PSA Darby Crash and guitarist Pat Smear (later of Nirvana, Foo Fighters, and having money), the Germs personified the punk spirit and are widely considered the first hardcore punk band. Even today their songs are undeniably catchy, much like STDs that are likely crawling over every record.
Closing track: “Richie Dagger’s Crime” from (GI) (1979)
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Records we discussed this episode…
Forming/Sexboy EP (1977)
Lexicon Devil EP (1978)
(GI) (1979)
(MIA) The Complete Anthology (1993)
Episode 59: The Gun Club
This week we’re discussing the wild and influential Gun Club. Led by all around maniac Jeffrey Lee Pierce, the Gun Club pioneered a unique type of blues-inspired punk in the early 80s before releasing a handful of strong rock albums. Pierce, by all accounts, was a drugged up, rabid egomaniac who wailed like a legendary blues man, despite being tone deaf. Even still, the Gun Club released some wonderfully inventive and timeless albums. If Pierce’s vocals don’t scare you off, there is a lot to be had here.
Closing track: “For the Love of Ivy” from Fire of Love (1981)
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Mike’s Picks:
Fire of Love (1981) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Divinity (1991) — Worst Album
Alex’s Picks:
Fire of Love (1981) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Divinity (1991) — Worst Album
Pastoral Hide and Seek (1990) — Least Favorite
Albums we discussed this episode…
Fire of Love (1981)
Miami (1982)
Death Party EP (1983)
The Las Vegas Story (1984)
Mother Juno (1987)
Pastoral Hide and Seek (1990)
Divinity (1991)
Lucky Jim (1993)
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Episode 51: Suicide
This week we talk about the immensely influential electronic duo, Suicide. Comprised of Martin Rev and Alan Vega, Suicide helped pioneer electronic, industrial, noise, and experimental music, as well as helping to coin the term “punk” in music. These guys influenced pretty much every band ever since the early 80s. Musically, they are absolutely not for everyone (especially considering crowds responded with violence at many of their early shows). However, their importance is as relevant as ever. Crazy band with a rich and inspiring history.
Closing track: “Mr. Ray” from Suicide: Alan Vega and Martin Rev (1980)
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Mike’s Picks:
Suicide: Alan Vega and Martin Rev (1980) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
A Way of Life (1988) — Worst Album
Alex’s Picks:
Suicide: Alan Vega and Martin Rev (1980) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Why Be Blue? (1992) — Worst Album
Albums we discussed this episode…
Suicide (1977)
Suicide: Alan Vega and Martin Rev (1980) [Listed as The Second Album on streaming]
A Way of Life (1988)
Why Be Blue? (1992)
American Supreme (2002)
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Episode 49: Minor Threat
This week we discuss Washington DC’s Minor Threat. Led by Fugazi founding member Ian Mackaye, Minor Threat is one of the most influential (and quite frankly, best) hardcore punk bands around and we had an awesome time dissecting their short discography. Mike nerds out hard on this one and we recommend that anyone interested in the American hardcore punk scene give this episode a shot. It’s a sweaty good time.
Closing track: “I Don’t Wanna Hear It” from Minor Threat EP (1981)
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Mike’s Picks:
Minor Threat EP (1981) — Best Record, Personal Favorite
Salad Days EP (1985) — Worst Record
Alex’s Picks:
Out of Step (1983) — Best Album
In My Eyes (1981) — Personal Favorite
Salad Days (1985) — Worst Record
Albums we discussed this episode…
Minor Threat EP (1981)
In My Eyes (1981)
Out of Step (1983)
Salad Days EP (1985)
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