Episode 16: The Minutemen

Mike and Alex take a break from albums this episode to talk about a band whose discography is 90 percent EPs. Luckily, the band is still amazing. The Minutemen, from San Pedro, CA, were one of the most interesting and unique punk bands during their short existence. The tragic death of singer/guitarist D. Boon put the kibosh on them, but bassist Mike Watt is still out there jamming econo. That last line will make more sense if you listen to the episode.

Closing Track: “Little Man with a Gun in His Hand” from Buzz or Howl Under the Influence of Heat (1983)

Mike’s Picks:
Joy (1981) — Personal Favorite
Double Nickels on the Dime (1984) — Best Album
3 Way Tie (For Last) (1985) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Alex’s Picks:
The Punch Line (1981) — Personal Favorite
Double Nickels on the Dime (1984) — Best Album
Tour-Spiel (1984) — Worst Record, Least Favorite

Records discussed this episode…
Paranoid Time (1981)
Joy (1981)
The Punch Line (1981)
Bean-Spill (1982)
What Makes a Man Start Fires? (1983)
Buzz or Howl Under the Influence of Heat (1983)
The Politics of Time (1984)
Tour-Spiel (1984)
Double Nickels on the Dime (1984)
Project: Mersh (1985)
3 Way Tie (For Last) (1985)
Minuteflag (1986)

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Episode 15: Jimi Hendrix

If Mike and Alex’s reputations weren’t already in the garbage, they’re certainly headed there after this episode. This week, they discuss the legendary Jimi Hendrix and everything he did for rock music, including all the boring albums he released.

Closing track: “Freedom” from The Cry of Love (1971)

Mike’s Picks:
Are You Experienced (1967) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Electric Ladyland (1968) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Alex’s Picks:
Electric Ladyland (1968) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Axis: Bold as Love (1967) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode…
Are You Experienced (1967)
Axis: Bold as Love (1967)
Electric Ladyland (1968)
Band of Gypsys (1970)

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Episode 14: X

In addition to this being the first episode of Every Album Ever with an accompanying video, this is also the first artist on this podcast to feature a lady. It only took us 14 episodes. Christ. Anyway, X is a great band, which you will hear Mike repeat for basically the entire episode. Also, we don’t mention it in the episode, but Exene was married to Viggo Mortensen for 10 years! How crazy is that!

Closing track: “Dancing with Tears in My Eyes” from Under the Big Black Sun (1982)

Mike’s Picks:
Los Angeles (1980) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Ain’t Love Grand (1985) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Alex’s Picks:
Los Angeles (1980) — Best Album
Ain’t Love Grand (1985) — Worst Album, Least Favorite
Hey Zeus! (1993) — Personal Favorite

Albums discussed this episode…
Los Angeles (1980)
Wild Gift (1981)
Under the Big Black Sun (1982)
More Fun in the New World (1983)
Ain’t Love Grand (1985)
See How We Are (1987)
Hey Zeus! (1993)

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