Episode 72: Jeff Buckley

This week we discuss the beautiful and tragically short discography of Jeff Buckley. While his only official studio album, Grace, remains a classic to this day, the demos for what should have been his follow up show even more adventurous songwriting and creativity. It’s a shame it was never completed and that his death came so suddenly. This dude’s voice might just be the best in the world.

Closing track: “Dream Brother” from Grace (1994)

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Albums we discussed this episode…
Grace (1994)
Sketches for My Sweetheart the Drunk (1998)

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Episode 71: The Roots

This week we’re discussing Black Thought and Questlove’s The Roots. While they are known these days for being the house band for the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Roots have a long, diverse, and fascinating discography. This is a rare artist for us to cover because they are still active, but an important band nonetheless. Dig it.

Closing track: “You Got Me” from Dave Chappelle’s Block Party (2005)

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Mike’s Picks:
Game Theory (2006) — Best Album
…And Then You Shoot Your Cousin (2014) — Personal Favorite
Rising Down (2008) — Worst Album
Illadelph Halflife (1996) — Least Favorite

Alex’s Picks:
Things Fall Apart (1999) — Best Album
Phrenology (2002) — Personal Favorite
Organix (1993) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode…
Organix (1993)
Do You Want More?!!!??! (1995)
Illadelph Halflife (1996)
Things Fall Apart (1999)
Phrenology (2002)
The Tipping Point (2004)
Game Theory (2006)
Rising Down (2008)
How I Got Over (2010)
Undun (2011)
…And Then You Shoot Your Cousin (2014)

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Episode 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)

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2020 Wrap-Up Episode

This week we’re running down our best albums of 2020. Regardless of the dystopian nightmare that the world has become, these artists managed to bring us some honest to god joy in this train wreck of a year. We’re eternally grateful to everyone who’s put out music this year, not just to those on this list. Although the ones on this list kick slightly more ass than everyone else. Happy New Year, everyone.

Closing track: “See You Next Fall” by All Them Witches

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Mike’s Album of the Year:
All Them Witches — Nothing as the Ideal

Alex’s Album of the Year:
Run the Jewels — RTJ4

Mike’s Picks:
Igorrr — Spirituality and Distortion
Sadness — Alluring the Distant Eye
Mrs. Piss — Self-Surgery
Deerhoof — Future Teenage Cave Artists
Run the Jewels — RTJ4
Alain Johannes — Hum
Emma Ruth Rundle & Thou — May Our Chambers Be Full
Aesop Rock — Spirit World Field Guide
Lingua Ignota — The Caligula Demos

Alex’s Picks:
Poppy — I Disagree
The Weeknd — After Hours
Thundercat — It is What It Is
Sex Swing — Type II
Bob Vylan — We Live Here
Sault — Untitled (Black Is), Untitled (Rise)
All Them Witches — Nothing as the Ideal
IDLES — Ultra Mono
Zeal & Ardor — Wake of a Nation
Killer Be Killed — Reluctant Hero
Gone is Gone — If Everything Happens for a Reason…Then Nothing Really Matters at All

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Loose Ends: Carnivore by Body Count

On the first of potentially many update episodes, Mike and Alex discuss the latest album by Ice-T’s Body Count, in addition to all the music they’re currently listening to. Be sure to check out the full episode on Body Count that we recorded way back before the pandemic (episode 9). Get all Loose Ends episodes a month early by joining the Patreon at Patreon.com/everyalbumever.

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Episode 69: 2 Live Crew

This week we’re talking about the hilarious and extremely horned up 2 Live Crew. While known by most as the guys who rapped about butts, coochie, and D, without 2 Live Crew, free speech in music would not be what it is today. Luke Campbell battled with the supreme court (and won) after he and record store owners were arrested for distributing these albums. Seriously. Singing about booty used to land you in jail.

Closing track: “The Fuck Shop” from As Nasty as They Wanna Be (1989)

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Mike’s Picks:
Sports Weekend: As Nasty as They Wanna Be Pt 2 (1991) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
The Real One (1998) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Alex’s Picks:
As Nasty as They Wanna Be (1989) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Banned in the USA (1990) — Worst Album
The Real One (1998) — Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode…
The 2 Live Crew is What We Are (1986)
Move Somethin’ (1988)
As Nasty as They Wanna Be (1989)
Banned in the USA (1990)
Sports Weekend: As Nasty as They Wanna Be Pt 2 (1991)
Back at Your Ass for the Nine-4 (1994)
Shake a Lil’ Somethin’ (1996)
The Real One (1998)

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Episode 68: FEAR

This week we’re talking about LA’s drunk and belligerent FEAR. One of the most important bands to come out of the hardcore punk scene, if not for their technical proficiency then for them being the only band from the scene featured on Saturday Night Live. As you might expect, that did not go well. Although they’re primarily known for their legendary debut album, we talk about all of their records here.

Closing track: “We Gotta Get Out of This Place” from The Record (1982)

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Mike’s Picks:
The Record (1982) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
The FEAR Record (2012) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Alex’s Picks:
The Record (1982) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Have Another Beer with FEAR (1995) — Worst Album
The FEAR Record (2012) — Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode…
The Record (1982)
More Beer (1985)
Have Another Beer with FEAR (1995)
American Beer (2000)
The FEAR Record (2012)

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Episode 67: The 13th Floor Elevators

This week we’re talking about the 13th Floor Elevators. Pioneers of psychedelic rock, these guys took more acid than most people took aspirin. Among many things, this exacerbated singer/guitarist Roky Erickson’s mental illness, which lead him on a rollercoaster of stints in mental institutions, tooth abscesses, and a whole period where he believed he was an alien. Thankfully, he made a recovery and a full on comeback prior to his death in 2019. This band holds up. Break out your weed for this one.

Closing track: “Kingdom of Heaven” from The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators (1967)

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Mike’s Picks:
Easter Everywhere (1967) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Bull of the Woods (1969) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Alex’s Picks:
The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators (1966) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Bull of the Woods (1969) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode…
The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators (1966)
Easter Everywhere (1967)
Bull of the Woods (1969)

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Episode 66: Emperor

This week we’re discussing Norway’s Emperor. Part of the second wave of Norwegian black metal in the early 90s, Emperor was associated with all of the church burning insanity that the scene is infamous for. However, imprisonment couldn’t stop these guys from putting out some remarkably fun black metal records. Also credited as helping pioneer symphonic black metal, Emperor had a lot of range despite their limited discography. Seriously, this episode has some crazy stories.

Closing track: “Inno a Satana” from In the Nightside Eclipse (1994)

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Mike’s Picks:
In the Nightside Eclipse (1994) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Prometheus: The Discipline of Fire & Demise (2001) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Alex’s Picks:
In the Nightside Eclipse (1994) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
IX Equilibrium (1999) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode…
In the Nightside Eclipse (1994)
Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk (1997)
IX Equilibrium (1999)
Prometheus: The Discipline of Fire & Demise (2001)

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Episode 65: Jane's Addiction

This week we’re talking about Jane’s Addiction. While these days Perry Farrell and Dave Navarro are household names in rock (and reality TV), they began as a shockingly innovative alt rock band in the late 80s. Jane’s Addiction earned every reputation they ever had: great musicians, great performers, and narcissistic heroin junkies. With the possible exception of bassist Eric Avery, these are not good dudes. Rockin’ tunes, though.

Closing track: “Summertime Rolls” from Nothing’s Shocking (1988)

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Mike’s Picks:
Nothing’s Shocking (1988) — Best Album Personal Favorite
The Great Escape Artist (2011) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Alex’s Picks:
Nothing’s Shocking (1988) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Strays (2003) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode…
Nothing’s Shocking (1988)
Ritual de lo habitual (1990)
Strays (2003)
The Great Escape Artist (2011)

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Episode 64: Boogie Down Productions

This week we’re talking about KRS-One’s Boogie Down Productions. These guys (or guy) helped to pioneer hip-hop, in addition to a more cerebral and educational approach to the genre. KRS-One, who’s had a lengthy and successful solo career, is just as much an educator and philosopher as he is a rapper. Regardless of how you feel about his politics, BDP were quite distinct and helped propel hip-hop into the diverse genre that it is now.

Closing track: “Duck Down” from Sex and Violence (1992)

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Mike’s Picks:
Sex and Violence (1992) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Criminal Minded (1987) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Alex’s Picks:
Ghetto Music: The Blueprint of Hip Hop (1989) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Sex and Violence (1992) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode…
Criminal Minded (1987)
By All Means Necessary (1988)
Ghetto Music: The Blueprint of Hip Hop (1989)
Edutainment (1990)
Sex and Violence (1992)

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Mike and Alex listen to and discuss the entire discography of a new artist every week, noting their best albums, worst albums, and everything in between. They argue a lot. It's great. New episodes every Tuesday at noon!

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Episode 63: Stormtroopers of Death

This week we’re talking about the hilarious SOD. Stormtroopers of Death was a side project of Anthrax’s Scott Ian, Charlie Benante, and Dan Lilker (also of Nuclear Assault), with Anthrax roadie Billy Milano on vocals. Equal parts a giant gag and a legitimately good crossover thrash metal band, SOD’s debut album remains a classic to this day. The title track was even recently covered by the reunited Mr. Bungle on their latest album (on which Scott Ian plays second guitar). Fun band and heavy as hell—turn this one up loud.

Closing track: “Kill Yourself” from Speak English or Die (1985)

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Mike’s Picks:
Speak English or Die (1985) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Bigger than the Devil (1999) — Least Favorite
Rise of the Infidels (2007) — Worst Album

Alex’s Picks:
Speak English or Die (1985) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Rise of the Infidels (2007) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode…
Speak English or Die (1985)
Bigger than the Devil (1999)
Rise of the Infidels (2007)

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Episode 62: Samhain

This week we’re continuing our Halloween tradition by discussing another of Glenn Danzig’s bands—this time Samhain. (Check out Episode 11 for our episode on the Misfits.) Samhain is the second and least known of Danzig’s iconic bands. They released a handful of interesting, hooky, and at times very silly records in the mid 80s. They also often performed dripping with cow’s blood because evil and whatnot. Definitely an overlooked and underrated band whose records are unfortunately out of print and not on any streaming platforms. Check YouTube.

Closing track: “To Walk the Night” from November-Coming-Fire (1986)

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Mike’s Picks:
November-Coming-Fire (1986) — Best Album
Final Descent (1990/2000) — Worst Album, Personal Favorite

Alex’s Picks:
November-Coming-Fire (1986) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Final Descent (1990/2000) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode…
Initium (1984)
Unholy Passion EP (1985)
November-Coming-Fire (1986)
Final Descent (1990/2000)

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Episode 61: Drive Like Jehu

This week we’re discussing the powerful Drive Like Jehu. Made up of members of Rocket from the Crypt, Pitchfork, Hot Snakes, and Obits, Drive Like Jehu helped perfect an extremely complex brand of noise rock. These guys were phenomenal musicians who managed to make complicated song structures accessible enough for anyone. While they only have two albums, their influence is abundant and obvious. Everyone wanted to sound like these guys, but very few came close.

Closing track: “Do You Compute?” from Yank Crime (1994)

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Mike’s Pick:
Yank Crime (1994) — Best Album, Personal Favorite

Alex’s Pick:
Drive Like Jehu (1991) — Best Album, Personal Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode…
Drive Like Jehu (1991)
Yank Crime (1994)

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Episode 60: The Stooges

This week we’re discussing the legendary Stooges. This band needs very little introduction, but we will say they’re considered one of the greats for good reason. Although the Stooges did not receive much success during their initial run in the early 70s, their legacy—in addition to the lengthy and successful solo career of frontman Iggy Pop—continues to influence a laundry list of musicians and fans. They reunited in the early 00s with Minutemen and fIREHOSE bassist Mike Watt. However, after the deaths of founding members Ron and Scott Asheton, the Stooges finally called it quits for good. Turn this one up loud—these guys are one of a kind.

Closing track: “Gimme Danger” from Raw Power (1973)

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Mike’s Picks:
Fun House (1970) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
The Weirdness (2007) — Worst Album

Alex’s Picks:
Raw Power (1973) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
The Weirdness (2007) — Worst Album

Albums we discussed this episode…
The Stooges (1969)
Fun House (1970)
Raw Power (1973)
The Weirdness (2007)
Ready to Die (2013)

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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 58: ALL

This week we discuss the speedy and technical ALL. This band was formed by members of the Descendants after singer Milo Aukerman left to pursue a career in biochemistry. While ALL has had a revolving door of vocalists over the years, the core 3 members, Bill Stevenson (of Black Flag), Karl Alvarez, and Stephen Egerton remained constant. ALL’s early material is wacky, technical, and legitimately proggy, however they became full blown pop punk by the mid 90s. Good stuff, but not if you hate pop punk.

Closing track: “Fool” from Allroy’s Revenge (1989)

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Mike’s Picks:
Allroy’s Revenge (1989) — Best Album Personal Favorite
New Girl, Old Story (1991) — Worst Album

Alex’s Picks:
Allroy Sez… (1988) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Pummel (1995) — Worst Album
Mass Nerder (1998) — Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode…
Allroy Sez… (1988)
Allroy for Prez EP (1988)
Allroy’s Revenge (1989)
Allroy Saves (1990)
New Girl, Old Story (1991)
Percolater (1992)
Breaking Things (1993)
Pummel (1995)
Mass Nerder (1998)
Problematic (2000)

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Episode 57: Big Star

This week we discuss one of the most overlooked and underappreciated bands of the 20th century, Big Star. Led by the late Alex Chilton, Big Star was a 70s rock band that had no business existing in the 70s. Their songwriting and style were decades ahead of their time, which unfortunately resulted in a rocky and criminally short career. Since then, Big Star has influenced countless musicians from all genres. Great band.

Closing track: “Take Care” from Third (1978)

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Mike’s Picks:
Third (1978) — Best Album
#1 Record (1972) — Personal Favorite
In Space (2005) — Worst Album

Alex’s Picks:
#1 Record (1972) — Best Album
Third (1978) — Personal Favorite
In Space (2005) — Worst Album

Albums we discussed this episode…
#1 Record (1972)
Radio City (1974)
Third (1978)
In Space (2005)

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Episode 56: Clipse

This week we’re talking about Clipse. Comprised of Pusha T and Malice (now known as No Malice), Clipse popularized “coke rap,” which is about as self-explanatory as it gets. Pharrell Williams and The Neptunes were also a heavy influence on Clipse’s career and sound for the entirety of their career. Covering a group like Clipse is definitely out of the ordinary for Mike and Alex—this episode is a weird one, not going to lie.

Closing track: “Virginia” from Lord Willin’ (2002)

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Mike’s Picks:
Hell Hath No Fury (2006) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Til the Casket Drops (2009) — Worst Album

Alex’s Picks:
Lord Willin’ (2002) — Best Album Personal Favorite
Til the Casket Drops (2009) — Worst Album

Albums we discussed this episode…
Lord Willin’ (2002)
Hell Hath No Fury (2006)
Til the Casket Drops (2009)

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