There's no excuse for this one. This album came out two years ago and we had no idea. So we're barely covering it now. On the bright side, Jeff Lynne is still kicking! In addition to the album, we also talk about our adventures at Taco Bell. Don't forget to check out our original episode on ELO if you haven't already. Links below!
Read MoreBest Albums of 2021
This week we’re discussing our picks for the best albums of 2021. This was a good year for music, folks. So many of our favorite bands released records this year, as well as some huge surprises. This is our longest episode, but trust us when we say these are some of the best albums released in a long time.
Read MoreEpisode 117: ABBA
This week we’re discussing every album by ABBA. They need no introduction, but we will say that they are more than just a disco band—ABBA is an all-around pop juggernaut. With hits like “Waterloo,” “Dancing Queen,” and “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!,” it’s obvious why they were so huge. But they have a thousand great songs you haven’t heard. Grab your platform shoes and get ready.
Read MoreEpisode 116: The La's
This week we’re discussing The La’s only album. Led by Lee Mavers, the La’s put out one of the world’s most famous singles, “There She Goes.” But don’t let that influence you—the rest of the album totally rips. Without question a wonderful album and band, yet Mike and Alex disagree on it entirely. Whose side do you take?
Read MoreEpisode 115: Porcupine Tree
This week we're discussing every album by Porcupine Tree. Led by mastermind Steven Wilson, Porcupine Tree has tackled a ton of styles over their prolific career. Psychedelia, prog rock, metal, alternative, pop. Technically, we should love this band. But we don't. We hate them and we talk about it for two hours. Settle in and leave your angry comments, this is a hot one, folks!
Read MoreEpisode 114: mclusky
This week we’re discussing every album by mclusky. Led by Andy “Falco” Falkous, mclusky were an absolute monster of a noise rock band. Wacky, spastic, and as unhinged as it gets. Their second album, mclusky Do Dallas, went on to become a classic in the genre. They’re also way funnier than you’d expect. A must for fans of insanity.
Read MoreEpisode 113: Bauhaus
This week we’re discussing every album by Bauhaus. Credited with pioneering goth, Bauhaus took elements from punk, post-punk, reggae, and horror to create a completely unique and influential style. Don’t let the makeup and black clothing distract you—these guys were awesome songwriters.
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 111: Rites of Spring
This week we’re discussing the short discography of Rites of Spring. Credited (along with Embrace) with helping to create emo-core, Rites of Spring went wild during their brief existence. They played only a few shows—destroying all their equipment in the process—but their influence remains today. Singer Guy Picciotto and drummer Brendan Canty went on to form Fugazi with Ian Mackaye and Joe Lally shortly after.
Read MoreEpisode 110: Melvins (Pt. 2)
This week we’re discussing every album by the Melvins from 1999 to 2010. This era of the band has two legendary lineups. The first is with Kevin Rutmanis on bass (Cows, Tomahawk, Hepa-Titus). The second is with Big Business’s Jared Warren on bass and Coady Willis on second drums. This era shows the Melvins evolving more than they ever have before. It’s wild.
Read MoreEpisode 109: Danzig
This week we’re discussing every album by Danzig. Our buddy Matt Berlinsky from the Stone and Steel podcast joins us once again to dissect all 12 of Glenn Danzig’s solo albums—oh yes, even the Elvis one. If you haven’t heard Danzig’s first 4 records, you need to stop what you’re doing immediately and get on it. The dude was a songwriting powerhouse for almost two straight decades.
Read MoreLoose Ends: Peace by Vista Chino (Kyuss)
It's been a while, but we're back with another Loose Ends. This time, we're covering John Garcia's Vista Chino. Made up of John Garcia, Brant Bjork, Nick Oliveri, and bona fide Josh Homme copycat Bruno Fevery, Vista Chino is essentially a Kyuss reunion. Although they were forced to change their name due to a lawsuit by Josh Homme and Scott Reeder. Let's not act like we're surprised by that.
Read MoreEpisode 108: Talk Talk
This week we’re discussing every album by Talk Talk. Led by the late Mark Hollis, Talk Talk became an 80s new wave juggernaut with their hit “It’s My Life” (famously covered by No Doubt years later). However, over the course of their 5 albums, they transformed in ways you wouldn’t believe. By the end of their career, Talk Talk essentially invented post rock as we know it today. This isn’t a band you want to miss.
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 106: The Cramps
This week we’re discussing every album by the Cramps. Led by husband and wife Lux Interior (vocals) and Poison Ivy (guitar), the Cramps had a style and aesthetic people still emulate to this day. Their songs, however, are about as predictable as a Harlem Globetrotters game. This is for fans of rockabilly, surf, and blues. If this isn’t you, run far away.
Read MoreEpisode 105: Shrinebuilder
This week we’re discussing the one and only album by stoner metal supergroup Shrinebuilder. Made up of Al Cisneros (Sleep, Om), Scott Wino Weinrich (Saint Vitus), Scott Kelly (Neurosis), and Dale Crover (Melvins), Shrinebuilder is every bit as heavy as you could ever hope for. This episode is short and sweet, especially for metal fans. One of the few supergroups that hasn’t disappointed us.
Read MoreEpisode 104: Green River
This week we’re discussing every album by Green River. Credited as the first ever grunge band, Green River walked so bands like Nirvana, Melvins, Mudhoney, and Pearl Jam could run. Singer Mark Arm and guitarist Steve Turner went on to form Mudhoney, while bassist Jeff Ament and guitarist Stone Gossard went on to form Pearl Jam with Eddie Vedder. One of the most influential bands in rock music, but the jury is out on how well they hold up.
Read MoreEpisode 103: Shudder to Think
This week we’re discussing every album by Shudder to Think. Led by Craig Wedren, Shudder to Think started out on Ian Mackaye’s Dischord Records before becoming one of the craziest (and most short-lived) major label acts. Proggy, heavy, punky, and fun as hell. Wedren went on to become an accomplished TV composer (Wet Hot American Summer, Reno 911!, The Whitest Kids U’ Know), which is something none of us were expecting.
Read MoreEpisode 102: Blind Faith
This week we discuss Blind Faith’s one and only album. Formed by Steve Winwood, Eric Clapton joined Blind Faith after the demise of Cream. Much to his horror, Cream’s madman drummer, Ginger Baker, crashed their rehearsal and joined the band. Incredible lineup, but Mike and Alex disagree quite a bit about the album itself. We dive into everything about this band, including the disturbing cover art of their record.
Read MoreEpisode 101: Fugees
This week we're discussing every album by the Fugees. Made up of Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, and Pras Michel, the Fugees are a prime example of a band getting in, nailing it, and getting out. They released only 2 albums during their career, but the impact of their second record, The Score, remains today. Hip hop technicians without a doubt. Now, let's all listen to why Mike doesn't care for them.
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