Returning to the Most F*****d Up Album Ever Made
Every Album Ever with Mike Mansour
Release Date: 01/13/2026
Episode 244: Suburban Lawns
Every Album Ever with Mike Mansour
This week we're discussing every album by Suburban Lawns. Formed in 1978 in Long Beach, CA, the story of Suburban Lawns is definitely a weird one. A surreal Saturday Night Live appearance, an unlikely friendship with the director of Silence of the Lambs, and the sudden disappearance of their singer, Su Tissue--it's all real. Their history is as strange and unpredictable as their music, and we're dissecting it all here. Intro/Band Overview 00:00 The Disappearance of Su Tissue 5:38 Gidget Goes to Hell 11:38 Janitor 18:45 Self-titled 23:01 Baby 31:15 Salon De Musique 34:59 Su's Final...
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Entertainment! by Gang of Four | Ever Album Ever Review
Every Album Ever with Mike Mansour
Today we're discussing Entertainment!, the debut album by English post-punk band Gang of Four. This is a legendary and beloved album, influencing countless musicians since its release in 1979. But how does it hold up? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join the Patreon, it rules: Mike’s music: Pander Monkey on , , , Mike on Instagram Tom on Instagram Tom Osman's stuff: Music on , Podcast on ...
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The Story Behind Every Thinking Fellers Union Local 282 Album
Every Album Ever with Mike Mansour
Today Mike is interviewing Hugh Swarts, Mark Davies, Brian Hageman, and Paul Bergmann of Thinking Fellers Union Local 282. For the uninitiated, TFUL282 were one of the strangest and most creative indie bands to come out of the 90s. And while many might not know their name today, their albums are unlike anything else and showcase a truly special group of songwriters. Now the members of the band are going to walk us through their entire discography, album by album. Intro/Overview 00:00 Members introduction 4:44 "Norton" the Monster Bass 7:07 Where the band met 8:53 Relocating to SF 13:22...
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Returning to the Most F*****d Up Album Ever Made
Every Album Ever with Mike Mansour
This week we're discussing the best, most awful, controversial, hilarious, and upsetting album to ever grace God's green Earth, Trout Mask Replica by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band. An album Mike has been listening to since he was 11-years-old and still can't justify why anyone should listen to it. So his brother Robert is here to set the record straight and give (at least his perspective) on why it's the best album ever made. If you don't get the hype, good. You're probably better off spending your time having a family or making money or something. Intro/Album Overview 00:00...
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Episode 243: Jay Reatard
Every Album Ever with Mike Mansour
This week we're discussing every album by Jay Reatard. Before his untimely death due to an overdose in 2010, Jay Reatard (not his birth name, believe it or not) made his name playing a distinct but surprisingly catchy brand of garage rock-infused punk. He started with The Reatards and then Lost Sounds before going solo. Maybe his style isn't for everyone, but dammit if these aren't some of the most fun songs ever written. Intro/Artist Overview 00:00 Blood Visions 5:24 Singles 06-07 15:11 Matador Singles 08 22:33 Watch Me Fall 28:41 What happened next? 35:56 Outro 40:08 ...
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Our Favorite Albums of 2025 + Alex Says Goodbye
Every Album Ever with Mike Mansour
This week is bitter-sweet. On one hand, we're ranking the best albums to come out in 2025. On the other, it is Alex's final episode on the show. So to send him off, he's also running down his top 10 favorite albums of all-time. Thanks for all the episodes, Alex, best of luck with whatever you move on to next. The show will continue in 2026 with Mike doing solo episodes, as well as periodically having on regulars Tom and Robert. Thank you to everyone who's stuck with us all these years. Intro/Year Overview 00:00 Honorable Mentions 8:20Alex's Album of the Year 11:27 Mike's Album of the...
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Smoke & Fiction by X | Loose Ends
Every Album Ever with Mike Mansour
Today we're tying up some loose ends by discussing Smoke & Fiction, the final album by legendary punk band X. We originally covered the band's whole discography back in 2019, so when X reunited to release Alphabetland in 2020, it completely caught us off-guard. Smoke & Fiction is more of the same, which in this case is a bit disappointing. It's great to have an official send off to such a great band, but this one isn't doing it for us. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon Merch ...
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Episode 242: Torche
Every Album Ever with Mike Mansour
This week we're discussing every album by Torche. This is Alex's final discography with Every Album Ever, so we wanted to go out with a bang and discuss one of the most criminally underrated metal bands ever. Combining sludge and stoner metal with bright riffs and lightning speed, Torche is a band that perfected a style unlike anyone else. Every album rules and you should listen to them immediately. Intro/Band Overview 00:00 Torche 16:27 In Return 22:01 Meanderthal 26:26 Songs for Singles 36:13 Harmonicraft 42:49 Restarter 49:41 Admission 1:00:37 Outro 1:12:19 ...
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Episode 241: Jawbox
Every Album Ever with Mike Mansour
This week we're discussing every album by post-hardcore band Jawbox. Formed in Washington DC and opening up for bands like Fugazi, Jawbox--along with Shudder to Think--were one of the Dischord bands signed to a major label in the early 90s. Going back to all of their records today, it's safe to say Jawbox is one of the more criminally underrated bands of the 90s. Intro/Band Overview 00:00 Grippe 13:43 Novelty 21:37 For Your Own Special Sweetheart 32:01 Self-titled 47:41 Outro 57:36 ...
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Episode 240: The Damned (Pt. 2)
Every Album Ever with Mike Mansour
This week we're discussing every album by the Damned from 1995 to 2023. This era of the the Damned, while less talked about, features the departure of longtime drummer and founding member Rat Scabies. Without beating around the bush, there are some rough albums here. But it's not unsalvageable! Intro/Where We Left Off 00:00 Not of This Earth 8:32 Grave Disorder 22:51 So, Who's Paranoid? 35:48 Evil Spirits 44:41 Darkadelic 55:14 Outro 1:01:44 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon Merch ...
info_outlineThis week we're discussing the best, most awful, controversial, hilarious, and upsetting album to ever grace God's green Earth, Trout Mask Replica by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band. An album Mike has been listening to since he was 11-years-old and still can't justify why anyone should listen to it. So his brother Robert is here to set the record straight and give (at least his perspective) on why it's the best album ever made. If you don't get the hype, good. You're probably better off spending your time having a family or making money or something.
Intro/Album Overview 00:00
What even is this album? 3:31
Some people respond to this album with rage 9:08
Making of the album: Starvation, manipulation, abuse 10:31
What the music actually sounds like 16:06
Mike's first time hearing it at 11 20:52
When Mike showed his best friend the album at 11 23:18
Robert's first reaction to the album 25:14
How the music was constructed 28:06
The drummer's recounting of the history 32:18
Why this album got so weird 35:25
The impact of this album 42:34
This album ISN'T "cool" 44:12
Why it's Robert's favorite album ever 51:09
Some people prefer Lick My Decals Off, Baby 52:01
How can someone learn to enjoy the album? 57:26
You don't need to like it 1:00:42
The vocal performances 1:05:09
Later Captain Beefheart albums 1:07:40
Final thoughts/Outro 1:10:21
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