Every Album Ever with Mike Mansour
Failing musician and music-lover Michael Mansour dissects a different album every week and an entire discography once a month. ALL their albums…even the ones they wish you forgot. On those episodes, Mike picks that artist’s best and worst albums, in addition to his personal favorites and least favorites. He's also sometimes joined by musician and music journalist Tom Osman, his brother Robert, and even members of the bands themselves. Come get down with the sickness with us every Tuesday at noon PT.
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Entertainment! by Gang of Four | Ever Album Ever Review
01/27/2026
Entertainment! by Gang of Four | Ever Album Ever Review
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
01/20/2026
The Story Behind Every Thinking Fellers Union Local 282 Album
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 Origin of the band name 16:01 Wormed by Leonard 20:28 Tangle 32:14 Lovelyville 53:15 Mother of All Saints 13:53 Admonishing the Bishops 1:38:07 The Funeral Pudding 1:40:31 Strangers from the Universe 1:41:41 I Hope It Lands 1:58:44 Bob Dinners and Larry Noodles... 2:18:35 Life after TFUL282 2:37:36 Closing thoughts/Outro 2:53:11 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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Returning to the Most F*****d Up Album Ever Made
01/13/2026
Returning to the Most F*****d Up Album Ever Made
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 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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Episode 243: Jay Reatard
01/06/2026
Episode 243: Jay Reatard
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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mike's Picks: Blood Visions (2006) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Matador Singles 08 (2008) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite Albums discussed this episode... Blood Visions (2006) Singles 06-07 (2008) Matador Singles '08 (2008) Watch Me Fall (2009)
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Our Favorite Albums of 2025 + Alex Says Goodbye
12/30/2025
Our Favorite Albums of 2025 + Alex Says Goodbye
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 Year 16:10 Alex's No. 2 23:14 Mike's No. 2 26:42 Alex's No. 3 29:47 Mike's No. 3 32:23 Alex's No. 4 39:25 Mike's No. 4 42:53 Alex's No. 5 48:32 Mike's No. 5 49:25 Alex's No. 6 52:22 Mike's No. 6 1:00:19 Alex's No. 7 1:04:08 Mike's No. 7 1:08:07 Alex's No. 8 1:08:22 Mike's No. 8 1:12:50 Alex's No. 9 1:18:16 Mike's No. 9 1:23:27 Alex and Mike's No. 10 1:29:18 Reflecting on Alex's Time on the Show 1:34:19 Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) 1:38:03 Crack the Skye 1:41:53 Frances the Mute 1:47:28 Led Zeppelin IV 1:51:38 Madvillainy 1:54:50 The White Album 1:57:36 Stankonia 2:01:17 Sunbather 2:05:57 Master of Puppets 2:10:46 Deltron 3030 2:13:40 Saying Goodbye to Alex 2:17:21 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon Merch Mike’s EP: Pander Monkey on , , , Mike on Instagram Alex on Bluesky Tom on Instagram History Tom’s stuff: Music on , Podcast on ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mike's List: Birthing by Swans - Album of the Year LSD by Cardiacs Lonely People with Power by Deafheaven Soundtrack to One Battle After Another by Jonny Greenwood The World Is Still Here and So Are We by mclusky In the Earth Again by Chat Pile & Hayden Pedigo The Spiritual Sound by Agriculture Noble and Godlike in Ruin by Deerhoof Forever Howlong by Black Country, New Road Thunderball by Melvins 1983 Alex's List: Let God Sort Em Out by Clipse - Album of the Year Lux by Rosalia LSD by Cardiacs Tomorrow We Escape by Ho99o99 Lonely People with Power by Deafheaven The Spiritual Sound by Agriculture Alfredo 2 by Freddie Gibbs GOLLIWOG by Billy Woods Willoughby Tucker, I'll Always Love You by Ethel Cain Thunderball by Melvins 1983
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Smoke & Fiction by X | Loose Ends
12/23/2025
Smoke & Fiction by X | Loose Ends
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 Mike’s EP: Pander Monkey on , , , Mike on Instagram Alex on Bluesky Tom on Instagram History Tom’s stuff: Music on , Podcast on ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Episode 242: Torche
12/16/2025
Episode 242: Torche
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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon Merch Mike’s EP: Pander Monkey on , , , Mike on Instagram Alex on Bluesky Tom on Instagram History Tom’s stuff: Music on , Podcast on ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mike's Picks: Meanderthal (2008) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Admission (2019) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite Alex's Picks: Restarter (2015) -- Best Album Harmonicraft (2012) -- Personal Favorite Songs for Singles (2010) -- Worst Record, Least Favorite Albums we discussed this episode... Torche (2005) In Return (2007) Meanderthal (2008) Songs for Singles (2010) Harmonicraft (2012) Restarter (2015) Admission (2019)
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Episode 241: Jawbox
12/09/2025
Episode 241: Jawbox
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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon Merch Mike’s EP: Pander Monkey on , , , Mike on Instagram Alex on Bluesky Tom on Instagram History Tom’s stuff: Music on , Podcast on ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mike's Picks: Novelty (1992) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Grippe (1991) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite Alex's Picks: Jawbox (1996) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Grippe (1991) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite Albums we discussed this episode... Grippe (1991) Novelty (1992) For Your Own Special Sweetheart (1994) Jawbox (1996)
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Episode 240: The Damned (Pt. 2)
12/02/2025
Episode 240: The Damned (Pt. 2)
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 Mike’s EP: Pander Monkey on , , , Mike on Instagram Alex on Bluesky Tom on Instagram History Tom’s stuff: Music on , Podcast on ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mike's Picks: Grave Disorder (2001) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Not of This Earth (1995) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite Alex's Picks: Grave Disorder (2001) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Evil Spirits (2018) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite Albums we discussed this episode... Not of This Earth (1995) Grave Disorder (2001) So, Who's Paranoid? (2008) Evil Spirits (2018) Darkadelic (2023)
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Episode 239: Turbonegro
11/25/2025
Episode 239: Turbonegro
This week we're discussing every album by Turbonegro. Formed in the late 80s in Norway, Turbonegro has carved out their own unique and silly niche in punk. Raunchy lyrics, makeup, sailor hats, and an endless supply of denim are their most consistent themes. Not to mention having made a name for themselves by being featured in various Jackass related shows (Jackass Number 2, Wildboyz, Viva La Bam). However, despite the band's fun aesthetics, we're not fans of their music. Thus, we have incited the wrath of the Turbojugend. Intro/Band Overview 00:00 Hot Cars and Spent Contraceptives 20:24 Never Is Forever 33:07 Ass Cobra 41:03 Apocalypse Dudes 51:15 Scandinavian Leather 1:05:37 Party Animals 1:14:03 Retox 1:25:52 Sexual Harassment 1:33:48 RockNRoll Machine 1:39:53 Outro 1:48:29 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon Merch Mike’s EP: Pander Monkey on , , , Mike on Instagram Alex on Bluesky Tom on Instagram History Tom’s stuff: Music on , Podcast on ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mike's Picks: Apocalypse Dudes (1998) -- Best Album Hot Cars and Spent Contraceptives (1992) -- Personal Favorite RockNRoll Machine (2018) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite Alex's Picks: Ass Cobra (1996) -- Best Album Hot Cars and Spent Contraceptives (1992) -- Personal Favorite Party Animals (2005) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite Albums we discussed this episode... Hot Cars and Spent Contraceptives (1992) Never Is Forever (1994) Ass Cobra (1996) Apocalypse Dudes (1998) Scandinavian Leather (2003) Party Animals (2005) Retox (2007) Sexual Harassment (2012) RockNRoll Machine (2018)
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Episode 238: Blind Idiot God
11/18/2025
Episode 238: Blind Idiot God
This week we're discussing every album by Blind Idiot God. Led by guitarist and main songwriter Andy Hawkins, Blind Idiot God is an instrumental prog, noise rock, metal, hard rock, dub reggae band. Yes, you read that correctly. These guys are out of their freakin' minds and there is absolutely no other band in the world that sounds anything like them. Intro/Band Overview 00:00 S/T 15:24 Undertow 33:30 Cyclotron 48:49 Before Ever After 1:08:08 Outro 1:24:01 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon Merch Mike’s EP: Pander Monkey on , , , Mike on Instagram Alex on Bluesky Tom on Instagram History Tom’s stuff: Music on , Podcast on ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mike's Picks: Before Ever After (2015) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Blind Idiot God (1987) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite Alex's Picks: Undertow (1988) -- Best Album Before Ever After (2015) -- Worst Album, Personal Favorite Cyclotron (1992) -- Least Favorite Albums we discussed this episode... Blind Idiot God (1987) Undertow (1988) Cyclotron (1992) Before Ever After (2015)
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Episode 237: Nine Inch Nails
11/11/2025
Episode 237: Nine Inch Nails
This week we're discussing every album by Nine Inch Nails. Made up solely of Trent Reznor (and later on Atticus Ross), NIN is a band that we've all heard and most likely already enjoy quite a bit. Whether we're loudly screaming the lyrics to "Closer" at family gatherings or just rolling around in mud in our free time, Nine Inch Nails is a band that no one isn't familiar with. However, we haven't heard all of their albums until now. Intro 00:00 Show Announcement 13:25 Band Overview 16:32 Pretty Hate Machine 18:23 Broken EP 37:42 The Downward Spiral 45:25 The Fragile 1:00:58 With Teeth 1:14:30 Year Zero 1:24:20 The Slip 1:34:57 Hesitation Marks 1:45:28 Not the Actual Events EP 1:55:07 Add Violence EP 2:03:29 Bad Witch 2:08:54 Tron: Ares Soundtrack 2:14:34 Outro 2:27:12 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon Merch Mike’s EP: Pander Monkey on , , , Mike on Instagram Alex on Bluesky Tom on Instagram History Tom’s stuff: Music on , Podcast on ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mike's Picks: The Downward Spiral (1994) -- Best Album Pretty Hate Machine (1989) -- Personal Favorite Hesitation Marks (2013) -- Worst Album Year Zero (2007) -- Least Favorite Alex's Picks: The Fragile (1999) -- Best Album Pretty Hate Machine (1989) -- Personal Favorite Tron: Ares Soundtrack (2025) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite Albums we discussed this episode... Pretty Hate Machine (1989) Broken EP (1992) The Downward Spiral (1994) The Fragile (1999) With Teeth (2005) Year Zero (2007) The Slip (2008) Hesitation Marks (2013) Not the Actual Events EP (2016) Add Violence EP (2017) Bad Witch (2018) Tron: Ares Soundtrack (2025)
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private music by Deftones | Album Review
11/04/2025
private music by Deftones | Album Review
This week we're discussing private music, the latest album by Deftones. This band needs no introduction and has rarely disappointed over the course of their career since the late 90s. People are raving about this new album, but Mike and Alex are split on it. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon Merch Mike’s EP: Pander Monkey on , , , Mike on Instagram Alex on Bluesky Tom on Instagram History Tom’s stuff: Music on , Podcast on ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Episode 236: The Damned (Pt. 1)
10/28/2025
Episode 236: The Damned (Pt. 1)
This week we're discussing every album by The Damned from 1977 to 1986. Pioneers of punk (and goth to a degree), The Damned are a band more talented and even more insane than most others. They defined the chaos of first generation punk in the late 70s, yet still managed to put out some of the most legendary albums of the era. Dave Vanian, Captain Sensible, Rat Scabies, and Brian James, before his departure, left a legacy filled with speed, booze, and countless memorable riffs. Intro/Band Overview 00:00 Damned Damned Damned 22:33 Music for Pleasure 40:55 Machine Gun Etiquette 52:21 The Black Album 1:11:10 Strawberries 1:28:44 Phantasmagoria 1:44:17 Anything 1:59:00 Outro 2:09:29 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon Merch Mike’s EP: Pander Monkey on , , , Mike on Instagram Alex on Bluesky Tom on Instagram History Tom’s stuff: Music on , Podcast on ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mike's Picks: Machine Gun Etiquette (1979) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Phantasmagoria (1985) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite Alex's Picks: Machine Gun Etiquette (1979) -- Best Album Damned Damned Damned (1977) -- Personal Favorite Anything (1986) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite Albums we discussed this episode... Damned Damned Damned (1977) Music for Pleasure (1977) Machine Gun Etiquette (1979) The Black Album (1980) Strawberries (1982) Phantasmagoria (1985) Anything (1986)
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Episode 235: Women
10/21/2025
Episode 235: Women
This week we're discussing every album by Women. From Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Women are a right-down-the-middle-split between indie garage rock and noisy prog rock, with almost nothing in the middle. Made up of Patrick Flegel (guitar, vocals), Matt Flegel (bass, vocals), Mike Wallace (drums), and Christopher Reimer (guitar). The band struggled in their existence, despite their acclaimed second album, Public Strain and broke up due to an onstage fight. Reimer tragically died unexpectedly two years later. Intro 00:00 Mike and Alex Mourn D'Angelo 13:07 Band Overview 20:28 Self-Titled 22:46 Public Strain 41:04 Rarities 2007-2010 1:10:23 Outro 1:16:49 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon Merch Mike’s EP: Pander Monkey on , , , Mike on Instagram Alex on Bluesky Tom on Instagram History Tom’s stuff: Music on , Podcast on ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Episode 234: Magazine
10/14/2025
Episode 234: Magazine
This week we're discussing every album by Magazine. Led by vocalist Howard Devoto and guitarist John McGeoch (before he left to join Siouxsie and the Banshees), Magazine is one of the most underrated punk bands to come out of England in the late 70s. Their style, which was in large part characterized by prominent synths, was unlike any other band at the time. Best of all, the songs still hold up today. Intro/Band Overview 00:00 Real Life 7:22 Secondhand Daylight 20:13 The Correct Use of Soap 33:40 Books and Movie Adaption Talk 41:42 John McGeoch's Departure 45:40 Magic, Murder and the Weather 49:33 No Thyself 1:04:27 Outro 1:14:54 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon Merch Mike’s EP: Pander Monkey on , , , Mike on Instagram Alex on Bluesky Tom on Instagram History Tom’s stuff: Music on , Podcast on ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mike's Picks: Real Life (1978) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Magic, Murder and the Weather (1981) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite Alex's Picks: Real Life (1978) -- Best Album Secondhand Daylight (1979) -- Personal Favorite The Correct Use of Soap (1980) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite Albums we discussed this episode... Real Life (1978) Secondhand Daylight (1979) The Correct Use of Soap (1980) Magic, Murder and the Weather (1981) No Thyself (2011)
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Episode 233: ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead
10/07/2025
Episode 233: ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead
This week we're discussing every album by ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead. Led by core members Conrad Keely and Jason Reece (who both trade off between drums, guitars and vocals), Trail of Dead is one of the most fun and ambitious post-hardcore bands around. And although they have a trademark sound, they've continued to evolve and expand their sound in countless ways. Dig it. Intro 00:00 (The Episodes Are Back Up Now) 13:31 Band Overview 17:46 ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead 25:16 Madonna 38:21 Source Tags & Codes 49:24 Worlds Apart 1:03:47 So Divided 1:18:00 The Century of Self 1:29:40 Tao of the Dead 1:41:16 Lost Songs 1:49:23 IX 2:00:04 X: The Godless Void and Other Stories 2:09:04 XI: Bleed Here Now 2:20:26 Outro 2:34:50 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon Merch Mike’s EP: Pander Monkey on , , , Mike on Instagram Alex on Bluesky Tom on Instagram History Tom’s stuff: Music on , Podcast on ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mike's Picks: ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead (1998) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite So Divided (2006) -- Worst Album X: The Godless Void and Other Stories (2020) -- Least Favorite Alex's Picks: Worlds Apart (2005) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite IX (2014) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite
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Episode 232: Cardiacs
09/30/2025
Episode 232: Cardiacs
This week we're discussing every album by the completely insane Cardiacs. If you aren't familiar with this band, then you're going to need to take a seat and prepare yourself. Led by the late Tim Smith and his brother Jim, Cardiacs are a prog band like no other in existence. You just have to hear them. Their final album, LSD, was just released after almost 20 years of painstaking writing, recording, and devastating health problems. This is one of our most requested bands and one that will stay with us for years to come. Intro/Band Overview 00:00 The Seaside 20:57 Songs for Ships and Irons 36:57 A Little Man and a House and the Whole World Window 48:13 On Land and in the Sea 1:01:39 Heaven Born and Ever Bright 1:17:53 Sing to God 1:32:58 Guns 1:58:18 Tim Smith's Health Battles 2:10:36 LSD 2:18:08 Outro 2:39:59 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon Merch Mike’s EP: Pander Monkey on , , , Mike on Instagram Alex on Bluesky Tom on Instagram History Tom’s stuff: Music on , Podcast on ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mike's Picks: Sing to God (1996) -- Best Album A Little Man and a House and the Whole World Window (1988) -- Personal Favorite On Land and in the Sea (1989) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite Alex's Picks: LSD (2025) -- Best Album A Little Man and a House and the Whole World Window (1988) -- Personal Favorite Guns (1999) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite Albums we discussed this episode... The Seaside (1984) Songs for Ships and Irons (1991) A Little Man and a House and the Whole World Window (1988) On Land and in the Sea (1991) Heaven Born and Ever Bright (1992) Sing to God (1996) Guns (1999) LSD (2025)
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Episode 231: Killdozer
09/23/2025
Episode 231: Killdozer
This week we're discussing every album by Killdozer. Made up of Michael Gerald, and Bill and Dan Hobson, Killdozer is without question one of the funniest sludge metal/noise rock bands in history. Satirical and over the top, but with no shortage of incredibly hard hitting riffs. Easily one of Touch & Go Records' most underrated bands that you should listen to immediately. Intro/Band Overview 00:00 Intellectuals Are the Shoeshine Boys of the Ruling Elite 11:49 Snakeboy 20:51 Burl EP 33:24 Little Baby Buntin' 35:08 Twelve Point Buck 42:53 Uncompromising War on Art Under the Dictatorship of the Proletariat 56:35 God Hears Pleas of the Innocent 1:07:26 The Last Waltz 1:20:03 Outro 1:24:02 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon Merch Mike’s EP: Pander Monkey on , , , Mike on Instagram Alex on Bluesky Tom on Instagram History Tom’s stuff: Music on , Podcast on ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mike's Picks: Snakeboy (1985) -- Best Album The Last Waltz (1997) -- Personal Favorite God Hears Pleas of the Innocent (1995) -- Worst Album Little Baby Buntin' (1987) -- Least Favorite Alex's Picks: Twelve Point Buck (1989) -- Best Album Little Baby Buntin' (1987) -- Personal Favorite Uncompromising War on Art Under the Dictatorship of the Proletariat (1994) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite Albums we discussed this episode... Intellectuals Are the Shoeshine Boys of the Ruling Elite (1984) Snakeboy (1985) Burl EP (1986) Little Baby Buntin' (1987) Twelve Point Buck (1989) Uncompromising War on Art Under the Dictatorship of the Proletariat (1994) God Hears Pleas of the Innocent (1995) The Last Waltz (1997)
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Let God Sort Em Out by Clipse | Loose Ends
09/16/2025
Let God Sort Em Out by Clipse | Loose Ends
This week we're tying up some loose ends by discussing Let God Sort Em Out, the newest album by hip-hop duo Clipse. This is not a reunion we saw coming and to be completely honest, half of the reason we're even covering it is because of how much Mike hates Clipse. (We covered all of their albums on episode 56). However, this album completely surprised us. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon Merch Mike’s EP: Pander Monkey on , , , Mike on Instagram Alex on Bluesky Tom on Instagram History Tom’s stuff: Music on , Podcast on ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Episode 230: Sonic Youth (Pt. 2)
09/09/2025
Episode 230: Sonic Youth (Pt. 2)
This week we're discussing the remaining albums by Sonic Youth. This era covers everything from 1994 until their breakup in 2011. Aside from a couple of exceptions, not many of their most well known albums are in this era, but that doesn't mean there isn't plenty of worth here. Even though Sonic Youth isn't a band for everyone, they have a style that is unmistakable and continued to push themselves until the very end. Intro/Era Overview 00:00 Experimental Jet Set, Trash and No Star 12:17 Washing Machine 28:39 A Thousand Leaves 39:32 NYC Ghosts & Flowers 51:26 Murray Street 1:03:30 Sonic Nurse 1:14:12 Rather Ripped 1:30:43 The Eternal 1:40:19 Sonic Youth's Breakup 1:51:05 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon Merch Mike’s EP: Pander Monkey on , , , Mike on Instagram Alex on Bluesky Tom on Instagram History Tom’s stuff: Music on , Podcast on ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mike's Picks: Experimental Jet Set, Trash and No Star (1994) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Rather Ripped (2006) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite Alex's Picks: Washing Machine (1995) -- Best Album The Eternal (2009) -- Personal Favorite Rather Ripped (2006) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite
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Episode 229: Placebo
09/02/2025
Episode 229: Placebo
This week we're discussing every album by Placebo. While they can be considered a fairly niche band, Placebo has had massive widespread appeal and success since the mid 90s. However, we call BS on the legitimacy of their albums as the years go on. Needless to say, they're not exactly our band. Intro/Band Overview 00:00 Placebo 21:28 Without You I'm Nothing 32:10 Black Market Music 44:31 Sleeping with Ghosts 1:03:15 Meds 1:11:01 Battle for the Sun 1:19:22 Loud Like Love 1:29:29 Never Let Me Go 1:39:50 Outro 1:49:39 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon Merch Mike’s EP: Pander Monkey on , , , Mike on Instagram Alex on Bluesky Tom on Instagram History Tom’s stuff: Music on , Podcast on ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mike's Picks: Placebo (1996) -- Best Album Without You I'm Nothing (1998) -- Personal Favorite Never Let Me Go (2022) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite Alex's Picks: Without You I'm Nothing (1998) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Loud Like Love (2013) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite
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Episode 228: Daniel Striped Tiger
08/26/2025
Episode 228: Daniel Striped Tiger
This week we're discussing every album by Daniel Striped Tiger. Named after the puppet from Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood, Daniel Striped Tiger is a ferocious post-hardcore band from Boston. This is the first time Mike and Alex have heard the band and let's just say they were delighted. We might be biased here on this podcast, but this band never went wrong throughout their entire career. Intro/Band Overview 00:00 Reflecting on Brent Hinds's Death 4:26 More Band History 10:03 Condition 20:14 Capital Cities 36:41 Certain Stuff 49:51 No Difference 1:01:42 Outro 1:08:54 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon Merch Mike’s EP: Pander Monkey on , , , Mike on Instagram Alex on Bluesky Tom on Instagram History Tom’s stuff: Music on , Podcast on ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mike and Alex's Picks: Capital Cities (2007) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Certain Stuff (2009) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite Albums we discussed this episode... Condition (2005) Capital Cities (2007) Certain Stuff (2009) No Difference (2011)
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Episode 227: Thinking Fellers Union Local 282
08/19/2025
Episode 227: Thinking Fellers Union Local 282
This week we're discussing every album by Thinking Fellers Union Local 282. Let's just get this out of the way now: you probably haven't heard of this band, but that needs to change today. TFUL 282 are one of the smartest and most creatively gifted bands in history. Noisy, silly, beautiful, and wildly technical at times. If you have even a passing interest in 90s rock then strap in for some of the wackiest and most incredible albums ever made. Intro/Band Overview 00:00 Wormed by Leonard 26:41 Ranting About Ticketmaster 42:44 Tangle 49:19 Lovelyville 59:53 Mother of All Saints 1:13:16 Admonishing the Bishops 1:29:30 The Funeral Pudding 1:36:39 Strangers from the Universe 1:43:50 I Hope It Lands 1:57:13 Bob Dinners and Larry Noodles Present... 2:10:54 Outro 2:24:58 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon Merch Mike’s EP: Pander Monkey on , , , Mike on Instagram Alex on Bluesky Tom on Instagram History Tom’s stuff: Music on , Podcast on ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mike's Picks: Strangers from the Universe (1994) -- Best Album I Hope It Lands (1996) -- Personal Favorite Tangle (1989) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite Alex's Picks: I Hope It Lands (1996) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Tangle (1989) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite Albums we discussed this episode... Wormed by Leonard (1988) Tangle (1989) Lovelyville (1991) Mother of All Saints (1992) Admonishing the Bishops EP (1993) The Funeral Pudding EP (1994) Strangers from the Universe (1994) I Hope It Lands (1996) Bob Dinners and Larry Noodles Present Tubby Turdner's Celebrity Avalanche (2001)
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MAD! by Sparks | Album Review
08/12/2025
MAD! by Sparks | Album Review
Today we're discussing MAD!, the latest album by Sparks. We love Sparks and the simple fact that Ron and Russell Mael are still making records over 50 years into their career is amazing. While MAD! may not be our favorite Sparks record ever, it still has all the charm you'd hope to expect from one, not to mention their delightfully quirky lyrics. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon Merch Mike’s EP: Pander Monkey on , , , Mike on Instagram Alex on Bluesky Tom on Instagram History Tom’s stuff: Music on , Podcast on
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Episode 226: Wild Nothing
08/05/2025
Episode 226: Wild Nothing
This week we're discussing every album by Wild Nothing. This band is the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist Jack Tatum, and if you're at all familiar with indie/synth wave/dream pop then you already have a pretty good idea how these albums sound. Unfortunately, Wild Nothing joins the ranks of bands we have no business talking about and that we never want to hear ever again. Intro 00:00 Comments on Ozzy's Death 6:07 Band Overview 11:17 Gemini 21:32 Golden Haze EP 35:48 Nocturne 44:44 Empty Estate EP 59:42 Life of Pause 1:09:12 Indigo 1:25:08 Hold 1:39:14 Outro 2:07:18 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon Merch Mike’s EP: Pander Monkey on , , , Mike on Instagram Alex on Bluesky Tom on Instagram History Tom’s stuff: Music on , Podcast on ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mike's Picks: Hold (2023) -- Best Album Golden Haze EP (2010) -- Personal Favorite Indigo (2018) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite Alex's Picks: Nocturne (2012) -- Best Album Empty Estate EP (2013) -- Personal Favorite Hold (2023) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite Albums we discussed this episode... Gemini (2010) Golden Haze EP (2010) Nocturne (2012) Empty Estate EP (2013) Life of Pause (2016) Indigo (2018) Hold (2023)
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Motherfucker, I Am Both... by Shearling | Album Review
07/29/2025
Motherfucker, I Am Both... by Shearling | Album Review
This week we're discussing Motherfucker, I Am Both: "Amen" and "Hallelujah"..., the debut album by experimental band Shearling. Let's not beat around the bush here; this album is absolutely insane. While the band is clearly influenced by post rock and noise rock, the result is something out of a nightmare and should approached with the utmost caution. Not only is this one of the most ambitious albums of the year, but also one of the most intense we've ever covered on the show. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon Merch Mike’s EP: Pander Monkey on , , , Mike on Instagram Alex on Bluesky Tom on Instagram History Tom’s stuff: Music on , Podcast on
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More by Pulp | Loose Ends
07/22/2025
More by Pulp | Loose Ends
This week we're tying up some loose ends by discussing More, the reunion album by Pulp. It's been over five years since Mike and Alex covered every single album by Pulp (back on episode 44) so they definitely weren't expecting an album full of brand new material. Mike came out of that episode a fan while Alex did not. However, this album just shook things up and now they're flipped on the matter. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon Merch Mike’s EP: Pander Monkey on , , , Mike on Instagram Alex on Bluesky Tom on Instagram History Tom’s stuff: Music on , Podcast on
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Episode 225: Sonic Youth (Pt. 1)
07/15/2025
Episode 225: Sonic Youth (Pt. 1)
This week we're discussing every album by Sonic Youth from 1982 - 1992. Made up of core members Thurston Moore, Kim Gordon, Lee Ranaldo, and Steve Shelley, Sonic Youth are easily one of the most influential, as well as one of the most eclectic rock bands of all time. This era of the band covers all of their early years, including the vast majority of their most beloved albums. Incidentally, they're also a band Alex and Mike can't agree on to save their lives. Intro/Band Overview 00:00 Sonic Youth EP 16:36 Confusion Is Sex 20:22 Bad Moon Rising 36:32 EVOL 48:47 Sister 59:07 Daydream Nation 1:13:42 The Whitey Album 1:36:22 Goo 1:54:02 Dirty 2:11:26 Outro 2:28:45 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon Merch Mike’s EP: Pander Monkey on , , , Mike on Instagram Alex on Bluesky Tom on Instagram History Tom’s stuff: Music on , Podcast on ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mike's Picks: Confusion Is Sex (1983) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Dirty (1992) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite Alex's Picks: Daydream Nation (1988) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Confusion Is Sex (1983) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite Albums we discussed this episode... Sonic Youth EP (1982) Confusion Is Sex (1983) Bad Moon Rising (1985) EVOL (1986) Sister (1987) Daydream Nation (1988) The Whitey Album (1989) Goo (1990) Dirty (1992)
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Episode 224: This Heat
07/08/2025
Episode 224: This Heat
This week we're discussing every album by This Heat. This is a band we don't really have words for because they're unlike anything we've ever heard. To put a genre on them feels silly, especially considering some of their songs could hardly be considered music. But they are indeed one of the most original bands we've ever come across, with songs that could never be replicated or imitated. This Heat is the real deal. Intro/Band Overview 00:00 This Heat 21:26 Health and Efficiency 36:14 Deceit 39:20 Outro 1:04:02 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon Merch Mike’s EP: Pander Monkey on , , , Mike on Instagram Alex on Bluesky Tom on Instagram History Tom’s stuff: Music on , Podcast on ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Albums we discussed this episode... This Heat (1979) Health and Efficiency EP (1980) Deceit (1981)
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