This week we’re discussing every album by Nirvana. This is probably the biggest band we’ve covered on the show yet, and thus needs very little introduction. However, in case you spent the last 30 years living in North Korea, Nirvana is the band who broke grunge into mainstream, inspired millions of musicians, and never made a bad record. The suicide of frontman Kurt Cobain shook the world and drummer Dave Grohl went on to form the world famous Foo Fighters. Like the rest of humanity, we’re big fans and we dive into all of it here.
Read MoreEpisode 89: Neu!
This week we’re discussing every album by Neu! Made up of Michael Rother and Klaus Dinger, Neu! helped pioneer krautrock in the early 70s. Repetitious, hypnotizing, and jammy, this band pairs nicely with weed, as Mike won’t stop saying. Not for everyone, but worth a listen. Dig it.
Closing track: “Hero” from Neu! ‘75 (1975)
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Neu! ‘75 (1975) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Neu! 2 (1973) — Worst Album, Least Favorite
Albums we discussed this episode…
Neu! (1972)
Neu! 2 (1973)
Neu! ‘75 (1975)
Neu! 4 (1995)
Neu! ‘86 (2010)
Episode 88: Altar of Plagues
This week we’re discussing every album by the absolutely bonkers Altar of Plagues. Led by James Kelly, this band is one of the most crushing and brutal black metal bands to ever play 500 bpm. Criminally underrated and truly brilliant, this band caught Mike off guard, while Alex has been a fan for years. Dig it.
Closing track: “Reflection Pulse Remains” from Teethed Glory and Injury (2013)
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Teethed Glory and Injury (2013) — Best Album
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Teethed Glory and Injury (2013) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Tides EP (2010) — Worst Record, Least Favorite
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Through the Cracks of the Earth EP (2007)
White Tomb (2009)
Tides EP (2010)
Mammal (2011)
Teethed Glory and Injury (2013)
Episode 87: The Chameleons
This week we’re talking about England’s The Chameleons. These guys are often associated with fellow post-punk/goth acts like Joy Division and The Cure, but were entirely distinct in style, in addition to being fantastic songwriters. Alex and Mike both went into this band blind but came out delighted by the accessibility and inventiveness of this group. Dig it.
Closing track: “Tears” from Strange Times (1986)
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Script of the Bridge (1983) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
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What Does Anything Mean? Basically (1985) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Why Call It Anything (2001) — Worst Album
Strange Times (1986) — Least Favorite
Albums we discussed this episode…
Script of the Bridge (1983)
What Does Anything Mean? Basically (1985)
Strange Times (1986)
Tony Fletcher Walked on Water… La La La La La-La-La-La-La EP (1990)
Why Call It Anything (2001)
Episode 86: Kyuss
This week we’re discussing Kyuss. While known by many as the band who introduced the world to Queens of the Stone Age’s Josh Homme, Kyuss also helped push forward stoner metal and “desert rock.” This was a comfort episode for Alex, who’s been a fan for years, but Mike has mixed feelings about the band. Heavy and satisfying band. Dig it.
Closing track: “Catamaran” from …And the Circus Leaves Town (1995)
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Wretch (1991)
Blues for the Red Sun (1992)
Welcome to Sky Valley (1994)
…And the Circus Leaves Town (1995)
Episode 85: Brainiac
This week we’re talking about the terrifyingly unique Brainiac. These guys were something else entirely. Equal parts grunge, party rock, and cosmic aliens who learned how to use synthesizers, Brainiac is a noise rock band like no other. While active in the early to mid 90s, Brainiac’s career was cut short due to the tragic and unexpected death of frontman Tim Taylor. Even if you don’t love them, this band is super fun and stranger than all hell.
Closing track: “Hot Seat Can’t Sit Down” from Hissing Prigs in Static Couture (1996)
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Bonsai Superstar (1994) — Best Album
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Hissing Prigs in Static Couture (1996) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Smack Bunny Baby (1993) — Worst Album, Least Favorite
Albums we discussed this episode…
Smack Bunny Baby (1993)
Bonsai Superstar (1994)
Internationale EP (1995)
Hissing Prigs in Static Couture (1996)
Electro Shock For President EP (1997)
Episode 84: Dark Angel
This week we’re talking about the faster than lightning Dark Angel. While credited with helping to popularize thrash metal in the mid 80s, Dark Angel also marks the fourth band we’ve covered to feature drummer Gene Hoglan. Chaotic, fast, and a damn good time. Dig it.
Closing track: “The Burning of Sodom” from Darkness Descends (1986)
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Darkness Descends (1986) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
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Time Does Not Heal (1991) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
We Have Arrived (1985) — Worst Album, Least Favorite
Albums we discussed this episode…
We Have Arrived (1985)
Darkness Descends (1986)
Leave Scars (1989)
Time Does Not Heal (1991)
Episode 83: Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO)
This week we have Mike’s brother Robert back on to discuss the legendary Yellow Magic Orchestra. From Tokyo, Japan, YMO is credited with pioneering electronic music, J-Pop, and even video game music. To this day, YMO is widely considered Japan’s answer to the Beatles, and with good reason. These guys are absolutely incredible and it was delightful digging into their discography. Also, Alex almost strangles Robert. It’s a good time.
Closing track: “Ballet” from BGM (1981)
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Solid State Survivor (1979) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
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BGM (1981) — Personal Favorite
Naughty Boys (1983) — Worst Album, Least Favorite
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Naughty Boys (1983) — Best Album
BGM (1981) — Personal Favorite
Technodon (1993) — Worst Album, Least Favorite
Albums we discussed this episode…
Yellow Magic Orchestra (1978)
Solid State Survivor (1979)
×∞ Multiplies (also known as Zoshoku, 1980)
BGM (1981)
Technodelic (1981)
Naughty Boys (1983)
Service (1983)
Technodon (1993)
Loose Ends: Born Stupid by Paul Leary
This week Mike and Alex tie up some loose ends by talking about Born Stupid by the great Paul Leary. Leary is the co-founder of the Butthole Surfers (check out episode 54 for our full episode on them) and this is his first solo album in 30 years. Spoiler alert: it's weird. Afterward, we talk about music we're currently listening to, awkwardly asking musicians for photos, and River's Edge with Keanu Reeves and Crispin Glover.
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Episode 82: Crass
This week we’re talking about one of the gnarliest bands in history, Crass. Pioneers of anarcho punk, Crass, was a manic, terrifying, and surprisingly brilliant group of (probably) smelly musicians. While their style remained rooted in punk throughout their career, their writing, both lyrically and musically, elaborated on a kind of nuanced brutality with every record. If extremely heavy cockney accents don’t bother you, give them a shot.
Closing track: “Poison in a Pretty Pill” from Penis Envy (1981)
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Stations of the Crass (1979) — Best Album
Penis Envy (1981) — Personal Favorite
Ten Notes on a Summer’s Day (1986) — Worst Album
Yes Sir, I Will (1983) — Least Favorite
Alex’s Picks:
Penis Envy (1981) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Yes Sir, I Will (1983) — Worst Album, Least Favorite
Albums we discussed this episode…
The Feeding of the 5000 (1978)
Stations of the Crass (1979)
Penis Envy (1981)
Christ — The Album (1982)
Yes Sir, I Will (1983)
Ten Notes on a Summer’s Day (1986)
Best Before 1984 (1986)
Episode 81: Them Crooked Vultures
This week we’re talking about supergroup Them Crooked Vultures. Made up of Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age, Kyuss), Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters, Nirvana), and John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin), this is a lineup that is almost superhuman. Because each of these musicians is world-famous and likely very busy, Them Crooked Vultures have only released one album, although it is possible we might get another in the future. This is a nice, short episode for a change.
Closing track: “Bandoliers” from Them Crooked Vultures (2009)
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Episode 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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London Calling (1979) — Best Album
Give ‘Em Enough Rope (1978) — Personal Favorite
Cut the Crap (1985) — Worst Album, Least Favorite
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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 79: Mission of Burma
This week we’re talking about the wildly influential Mission of Burma. These guys basically created indie rock in the late 70s, were then mislabeled as punk, which led them to being pretty unpopular and quickly breaking up. Fast forward 20 years, the people realized they screwed up and Mission of Burma reunited to release four more records. Really good band that truly created a sound and kept elaborating upon it.
Closing track: “Red” from Signals, Calls, and Marches (1981)
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Signals, Calls, and Marches (1981) — Best Record, Personal Favorite
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The Obliterati (2006) — Best Album
Vs. (1982) — Personal Favorite
The Sound the Speed the Light (2009) — Worst Album, Least Favorite
Albums we discussed this episode…
Signals, Calls, and Marches (1981) [contains the Academy Fight Song 7” from 1980]
Vs. (1982)
ONoffON (2004)
The Obliterati (2006)
The Sound the Speed the Light (2009)
Unsound (2012)
Episode 78: Spice Girls
This week we discuss the ubiquitous Spice Girls. This episode was requested on Patreon by Horacio, so he’s the one to blame. But we listened to every one of these albums and believe it or not, we have some interesting thoughts. One of the biggest groups in the world with a surprisingly interesting history. Dig it.
Closing track: “Say You’ll Be There” from Spice (1996)
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Forever (2000) — Worst Album, Least Favorite
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Forever (2000) — Worst Album, Least Favorite
Albums we discussed this episode…
Spice (1996)
Spiceworld (1997)
Forever (2000)
Loose Ends: Alphabetland by X
Mike and Alex tie up some loose ends this week by discussing the new (and unexpected) reunion album from X. Afterward they talk about all things music, motivation, and iced tea. Be sure to check out the full episode we did on X back on episode 14!
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Episode 77: godheadSilo
This week we’re discussing the fuzzed out and noisy godheadSilo. Made up of Dan Haugh and Mike Kunka, godheadSilo had a life on Sub Pop Records, although remained largely under the radar for years. Known by fans for their brutal and punishing live performances, godheadSilo managed to gain a reputation as one of the loudest bands in underground rock despite only being a bass and drums duo. They reunited a few years ago, but have only toured sporadically. Crazy band that’s worth your attention.
Closing track: “Relationshit” from Share the Fantasy (1998)
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Share the Fantasy (1998) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Thee Friendship Village EP (1993) — Worst Record, Least Favorite
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Share the Fantasy (1998) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
The Scientific Supercake (1994) — Worst Album, Least Favorite
Albums we discussed this episode…
Thee Friendship Village EP (1993)
The Scientific Supercake (1994)
godheadSilo EP (1996)
Skyward in Triumph (1996)
Share the Fantasy (1998)
Episode 76: The Mars Volta
This week we’re talking about the proggy and insane Mars Volta. Led by vocalist Cedric Bixler-Zavala and guitarist/songwriter Omar Rodríguez-López, the Mars Volta had a unique and modernized take on prog rock, which led to some fascinating, intricate, and at times way too long records. Unbelievably talented bunch of guys, but definitely a style that was not made for everyone. This episode was also chosen in honor of Alex’s birthday, so you know it’s a fun one.
Closing track: “Desperate Graves” from Octahedron (2009)
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Amputechture (2006) — Best Album
De-Loused in the Comatorium (2003) — Personal Favorite
Noctourniquet (2012) — Worst Album
The Bedlam in Goliath (2008) — Least Favorite
Alex’s Picks:
De-Loused in the Comatorium (2003) — Best Album
Frances the Mute (2005) — Personal Favorite
Noctourniquet (2012) — Worst Album, Least Favorite
Albums we discussed this episode…
Tremulant EP (2002)
De-Loused in the Comatorium (2003)
Frances the Mute (2005)
Amputechture (2006)
The Bedlam in Goliath (2008)
Octahedron (2009)
Noctourniquet (2012)
Episode 75: Dethklok
This week we’re talking about the semi-fictitious, semi-parody, yet somehow still awesome Dethklok. While originally the central characters in the Adult Swim show Metalocalypse, show creator and guitarist Brendon Small somehow managed to bring this fictional band to life with the help of legendary metal drummer Gene Hoglan. While technically a cartoon parody band, Dethklok is actually a respectable and impressive melodic death metal band. Also, friend of the show and Dethklok super fan Daniel Noriega joins us on this episode to stab anyone who says a bad word about them. This is a fun one, folks!
Closing track: “Laser Cannon Deth Sentence” from Dethalbum II (2009)
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Dethalbum III (2012) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
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Dethalbum III (2012) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Dethalbum II (2009) — Worst Album
The Doomstar Requiem (2013) — Least Favorite
Daniel’s Picks:
The Doomstar Requiem (2013) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
The Dethalbum (2007) — Worst Album, Least Favorite
Albums we discussed this episode…
The Dethalbum (2007)
Dethalbum II (2009)
Dethalbum III (2012)
Metalocalypse: The Doomstar Requiem - A Klok Opera (2013)
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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Too Much Too Soon (1974) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
One Day It Will Please Us to Remember Even This (2006) — Worst Album, Least Favorite
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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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Forming/Sexboy EP (1977)
Lexicon Devil EP (1978)
(GI) (1979)
(MIA) The Complete Anthology (1993)