We’ve finally made it to episode 100 and to celebrate, we’re discussing every album by the Melvins from 1987-1997. This is our first multi-part episode, which is a trend we plan on continuing from now on. Made up of core members Buzz Osborne (aka King Buzzo) on guitar/vocals and Dale Crover on drums, the Melvins are most known for pioneering sludge metal. However, they remain musically unpredictable and innovative to this day. They’re a one of a kind band you simply must hear. Mike’s brother Robert joins us once again on this episode to offer his insane opinions and helpful insight on this wonderful band.
Read MoreEpisode 99: Hole
This week we’re discussing every album by Hole. Led by the infamous Courtney Love, wife of the late Kurt Cobain, Hole hit it big in the 90s with hits like “Violet” and “Celebrity Skin.” Although they started out as a straightforward grunge act, they quickly became a 90s alt rock powerhouse with 1994’s Live Through This. Like many other episodes, Mike and Alex are split on this one. Not everyone’s band, but good for what they are.
Read MoreEpisode 98: Faraquet/Medications
This week we’re discussing every album by both Faraquet and Medications. If you’re a fan of Ian Mackaye’s Dischord Records and haven’t heard these guys, you’re in luck. Both bands were formed by multi-instrumentalists Devin Ocampo and Chad Molter in the late 90s. While Faraquet and Medications are distinct from each other, both bands are mathy, proggy, beautiful, and always exciting. Great stuff that we wish we could’ve heard sooner.
Read MoreEpisode 97: Type O Negative
This week we’re discussing every album by Type O Negative. Led by the late, great, hulking giant Peter Steel, Type O Negative helped to pioneer gothic metal in the 90s. Neither Mike or Alex had heard them prior to this episode, so this was a long time coming. Influential and important band. If you like black lipstick and deep voices, you’ve come to the right place. Dig it.
Read MoreEpisode 96: Rx Bandits
This week we’re discussing every album by Rx Bandits. If you’re a listener of this show, you already know how much Mike and Alex don’t like ska, so this is a rough one. However, Matt Embree’s Rx Bandits went far beyond traditional ska, eventually becoming a full-fledged prog band by their final albums. Alex and Mike get into it here and disagree more than they ever have.
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 94: CocoRosie
This week we’re discussing every album by CocoRosie. Made up of sisters Sierra and Bianca Casady, CocoRosie combines elements of folk, hip hop, and psychedelia to form a style that Mike and Alex absolutely do not like. If you dig the episodes where we’re annoyed the whole time, look no further. (This band still put out at least one incredible record that we totally give it up for.)
Read MoreEpisode 93: Slint
This week we’re discussing every album by Slint. To say this band holds a place in Mike’s heart is a dangerous understatement, as you can tell by the length of this episode. Slint, from Louisville, KY, became the stuff of legend after their second and final album, Spiderland, singlehandedly invented post rock. These guys were brilliant, devastatingly talented, and one of a kind. Dig it.
Read MoreEpisode 92: DMX
This week we’re discussing every album by the rabid DMX. We scheduled this episode immediately after the tragic death of DMX (aka Earl Simmons), so this is what we consider timely. Most people should be familiar with DMX simply because his music has been featured in every single film since 1998. For everyone else, he barked a lot.
Read MoreEpisode 91: Control Denied
This week we’re discussing the one and only album by Control Denied. Metal nerds will be familiar with this band because it was the last record Death’s Chuck Schuldiner released before his untimely death. This is basically Death but with NWOBHM-style vocals. God, we miss Chuck. Be sure to check out episode 23 for our full episode on Death.
Read MoreEpisode 90: Nirvana
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! ‘86 (2010) — Worst Album, Least Favorite
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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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Mike’s Picks:
Teethed Glory and Injury (2013) — Best Album
Mammal (2011) — Personal Favorite
Tides EP (2010) — Worst Record, Least Favorite
Alex’s Picks:
Teethed Glory and Injury (2013) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Tides EP (2010) — Worst Record, Least Favorite
Albums we discussed this episode…
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
Tony Fletcher Walked on Water… La La La La La-La-La-La-La EP (1990) — Worst Record, Least Favorite
Alex’s Picks:
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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…And the Circus Leaves Town (1995) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Wretch (1991) — Worst Album, Least Favorite
Albums we discussed this episode…
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
Hissing Prigs in Static Couture (1996) — Personal Favorite
Electro Shock For President EP (1997) — Worst Record, Least Favorite
Alex’s Picks:
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
Time Does Not Heal (1991) — Worst Album, Least Favorite
Alex’s Picks:
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
Technodon (1993) — Worst Album, Least Favorite
Alex’s Picks:
Yellow Magic Orchestra (1978) — Best Album
BGM (1981) — Personal Favorite
Naughty Boys (1983) — Worst Album, Least Favorite
Robert’s Picks:
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)