This week we’re mixing things up. Mike is in Berlin, Germany and decided to meet up with our history guy, Tom Osman, to go back into the EAE archives and debate some of our past picks. The Black Flag, Jane’s Addiction, Soundgarden, Swans, Husker Du, and Celtic Frost episodes, to be exact. From each of those episodes, Tom picked two albums to debate with Mike. Whose side are you on?
Read MoreEpisode 112: Audioslave
This week we’re discussing every album by Audioslave. If for some reason you haven’t heard of these guys, it’s Rage Against the Machine but with Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell on vocals instead of Zack de la Rocha. Audioslave was a juggernaut of a supergroup and were one of the biggest rock bands in the early 00s. Musically, not the most innovative or original, but solid and fun. Plus, Tom Morello doing his wacky pedal stuff.
Read MoreEpisode 107: Temple of the Dog
This week we’re discussing the only album by grunge supergroup Temple of the Dog. As a tribute to Mother Love Bone singer Andrew Wood, Chris Cornell recruited Soundgarden drummer Matt Cameron, as well as almost every member of Pearl Jam (Eddie Vedder, Jeff Ament, Stone Gossard, and Mike McCready). This is a somber and beautiful record that most grunge fans simply must hear. Every grunge fan except Alex, who hates it for some reason.
Read MoreEpisode 70: Soundgarden
This week we’re discussing the almighty Soundgarden. Although they are technically considered pioneers of grunge, these guys transcended genres and were some of the most brilliant songwriters to ever gain massive mainstream success. The suicide of frontman Chris Cornell in 2017 put a tragic end to their successful reunion, in addition to breaking Mike’s heart for a legit 2 years. This is a great episode, everyone.
Closing track: “4th of July” from Superunknown (1994)
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Mike’s Picks:
Superunknown (1994) — Best Album
Badmotorfinger (1991) — Personal Favorite
Screaming Life/Fopp (1987/1988) — Worst Record
Down on the Upside (1996) — Least Favorite
Alex’s Picks:
Badmotorfinger (1991) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Down on the Upside (1996) — Worst Album, Least Favorite
Albums we discussed this episode…
Screaming Life/Fopp (1987/1988)
Ultramega OK (1988)
Louder Than Love (1989)
Badmotorfinger (1991)
Superunknown (1994)
Down on the Upside (1996)
King Animal (2012)