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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The Scariest Prog Band of All Time | Of Natural History by Sleepytime Gorilla Museum
04/28/2026
The Scariest Prog Band of All Time | Of Natural History by Sleepytime Gorilla Museum
Today we're discussing Of Natural History by Sleepytime Gorilla Museum. This band is nuts. Like really nuts. You can generally categorize them as prog music, but the result is so much more theatrical, textural, and downright terrifying. Made up of core members and multi-instrumentalists Nils Frykdahl, Carla Kihlstedt, and Dan Rathbun, SGM is nothing short of amazing and completely unique. Intro 00:00 Band Members 00:59 Album Release 2:27 The Band's Look 3:10 Of Natural History Review 4:12 Outro 16:37 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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There's No Way This Is Actually Good | Relentless by Pentagram
04/21/2026
There's No Way This Is Actually Good | Relentless by Pentagram
Today we're discussing Relentless, the debut album by Pentagram. Most people are familiar with this band because of the viral video of singer Bobby Liebling staring at what we can only imagine is God. But Pentagram formed in the early 70s and is credited with pioneering doom metal. Bobby Liebling, on the other hand, has a backstory to match his face. But how well does the album actually hold up? Intro/Who Is Bobby Liebling? 00:00 Pentagram's Early Days 00:52 The Kiss Debacle 2:45 Another Squandered Opportunity 4:11 The Documentary and His Second Chance 4:37 More Controversy 5:02 The Worst Son on the Planet 5:45 The Viral Video 6:23 Relentless Review 7:09 Outro 15:49 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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Steve Albini's Favorite Noise Band | Ep. 249: Zeni Geva
04/14/2026
Steve Albini's Favorite Noise Band | Ep. 249: Zeni Geva
Today we're interviewing Mitsuru Tabata and he's walking us through every album by Japanese noise metal band Zeni Geva. Formed by KK Null in 1987, Zeni Geva was a metal band like no other, blending sludge, doom, prog, and noise to create a spectacularly brutal sound. And now Tabata is here to give us all the insight into this amazing band. Who Is Zeni Geva? 00:00 Relationship with Steve Albini 1:01 Origin of the Band Name 2:45 Correcting a Longtime Online Mistake 3:40 How to Kill 4:33 Maximum Love + Fuck 6:06 Maximum Money Monster 8:07 Total Castration 11:55 Nai-Ha/Superunit 17:02 Desire for Agony 21:42 Freedom Bondage 25:23 10,000 Light Years 36:26 Tabata's Final Days w/ ZG 48:49 Tabata's Favorite ZG Album 51:32 Mike and Tom's Album Picks 55:05 Outro 1:16:31 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: Freedom Bondage (1995) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite How to Kill (1987) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite Tom's Picks: 10,000 Light Years (2001) -- Best Album Desire for Agony (1993) -- Personal Favorite Maximum Love and Fuck (1989) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite Albums discussed this episode... How to Kill (1987) Maximum Love and Fuck (1989) Maximum Money Monster (1990) Total Castration (1991) Nai-Ha/Superunit (1993/1996) Desire for Agony (1993) Freedom Bondage (1995) 10,000 Light Years (2001)
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The Punk Band Who Invented Extreme Metal | Ep. 248: Amebix
04/07/2026
The Punk Band Who Invented Extreme Metal | Ep. 248: Amebix
Today we're discussing every album by Amebix. Credited with almost single-handedly pioneering crust punk, Amebix were a band like no other. They began as bitter punk before evolving into brutal metal, influencing bands like Neurosis, Sepultura, and Faith No More in the process. Led by Rob "the Baron" Miller (who is now a world-renowned swordsmith) and his brother, Chris "Stig" Miller, Amebix were one of the gnarliest punk bands in history. Who Are Amebix? 00:00 How They Formed 2:32 Who's the Enemy EP 7:45 Winter EP 13:04 No Sanctuary 17:05 Arise! 24:37 Monolith 31:44 The First Breakup 34:46 The Baron Becomes a F*cking Swordsmith 36:12 The Reunion 38:44 Sonic Mass 40:10 The Last Breakup 46:22 Outro 49:31 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: No Sanctuary (1983) -- Best Album Winter EP (1983) -- Personal Favorite Who's the Enemy EP (1982) -- Worst Record Monolith (1987) -- Least Favorite Albums discussed this episode... Who's the Enemy EP (1982) Winter EP (1983) No Sanctuary (1983) Arise! (1985) Monolith (1987) Sonic Mass (2011)
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Welcome to Every Album Ever [Trailer]
04/02/2026
Welcome to Every Album Ever [Trailer]
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I Never Saw This Coming | An Undying Love for a Burning World by Neurosis
03/31/2026
I Never Saw This Coming | An Undying Love for a Burning World by Neurosis
Today we're discussing An Undying Love for a Burning World, the latest album by Neurosis. It's been 4 years since the band publicly parted ways with founding member Scott Kelly over his admitted abuse toward his family. Since then, the future of Neurosis has been a mystery. But without warning they dropped this album, which features Kelly's full-time replacement, Aaron Turner (Isis, Sumac). Get ready, this album is an absolute beast. Intro 00:00 The Scott Kelly Disaster 00:29 The Drummer's Cryptic Messages 2:28 The Surprise Album Drop 3:12 The Legend, Aaron Turner 4:09 The Album Review 5:52 The Album's Production 13:18 Outro 14:07 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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They Broke His Contract, So He Sent Them His B*tthole | Ocean Machine by Devin Townsend
03/24/2026
They Broke His Contract, So He Sent Them His B*tthole | Ocean Machine by Devin Townsend
Today we're discussing Ocean Machine: Biomech by the great Devin Townsend. Ocean Machine was Townsend's first solo record, but its origins go all the way back, even before Strapping Young Lad. More importantly though, the making of this beloved record was bonkers. It's a miracle we even have it. Some of these stories sound made up, but I assure you, it's all real. Intro 00:00 Some Devy Context 1:57 The Origins of Ocean Machine 3:59 The Noisescapes Demo 5:47 When He Joined Steve Vai 7:35 The First Broken Promise 8:44 Splitting the Demo in Half 11:10 The B*tthole Incident 11:36 Strapping Young Lad Gets Signed 13:52 Ocean Machine Gets Another Bite 14:22 A Last Ditch Effort 15:12 The First Re-Recording 15:49 The Spain Catastrophe 19:04 Antonio Banderas? 20:12 The Second Re-Recording 20:47 Stealing His Own Record 21:55 The Final Mix 23:49 Another Attempt to Get Signed 25:00 Going Indie 26:06 It Finally Gets Signed 27:39 Ocean Machine Analysis 28:43 Closing Thoughts/Outro 45:03 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Band with Literally 77 Drummers | Ep. 247: Boredoms
03/17/2026
The Band with Literally 77 Drummers | Ep. 247: Boredoms
Support Robert: His NTS Show: His IG: His Music: This week we're discussing every album by Boredoms. Formed by vocalist and sole consistent member Yamatsuka Eye (aka Yamantaka Eye, aka Yamataka Eye), Boredoms are one of the most unbelievable bands on the planet. They began as brutal, incredibly abrasive noise, then evolved into psychedelic, experimental krautrock with multiple drummers. How many drummers? Sometimes 3, sometimes 12, sometimes 77, and sometimes 88. There's never been a band like Boredoms before or since. Intro 00:00 Who Are Boredoms? 6:38 How Robert Discovered Them 8:22 Crazy Japanese Noise Rock Bands 9:22 Hanatarash: The Most Dangerous Band in the World 14:54 How Boredoms Formed 22:34 An*l by An*l EP 23:25 Osorezan no Stooges Kyo 28:56 Soul Discharge 42:00 Pop Tatari 53:30 Chocolate Synthesizer 1:10:13 Super æ 1:30:37 Vision Creation Newsun 1:44:56 Seadrum/House of Sun 1:57:46 77 Boa Drum, 88 Boa Drum 2:03:30 111 Boa Drum 2:17:00 When We Saw Them Live 2:18:04 Where Are They Now? 2:27:16 Closing Thoughts/Outro 2:29:01 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: Soul Discharge (1989) -- Best Album Vision Creation Newsun (1999) -- Personal Favorite Seadrum/House of Sun (2004) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite Robert's Picks: Super ae (1998) -- Best Album Osorezan no Stooges Kyo (1988) -- Personal Favorite Pop Tatari [Reprise version] (1992) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite Albums we discussed this episode... Anal by Anal EP (1986) Osorezan no Stooges Kyo (1988) Soul Discharge (1989) Pop Tatari (1992) Chocolate Synthesizer (1994) Super æ (1998) Vision Creation Newsun (1999) Seadrum/House of Sun (2004)
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Arson, Wrongful Imprisonment, and a Failed Masterpiece | Forever Changes by Love
03/10/2026
Arson, Wrongful Imprisonment, and a Failed Masterpiece | Forever Changes by Love
Today we're discussing the legendary Forever Changes by Love. We're also doing a deep dive into the tragic story of singer and main songwriter Arthur Lee. Forever Changes is widely considered one of the best albums ever made, but it was a massive failure when it released. Later in life, Lee had many run-ins with the law, culminating in his wrongful imprisonment in 1996. He then died at the age of 61 in 2006. Intro 00:00 Problems at the Very Beginning 1:08 Origin of the Album's Title 2:18 Chaos While Recording 2:55 Lee's Inspiration for the Album 5:56 Then the Album Bombed 8:22 Analyzing the Music 15:20 Lee's Connection to Jimi Hendrix 29:39 He Wore a Wig? 31:35 Origin of the Name "Love" 31:50 Love After Forever Changes 32:33 Lee's Imprisonment and Death 33:38 Outro 42:48 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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How a Group of Children Inspired a Generation of Music | Ep. 246: Squirrel Bait
03/03/2026
How a Group of Children Inspired a Generation of Music | Ep. 246: Squirrel Bait
This week we're discussing every album by Squirrel Bait. Formed in Louisville in the early 80s, Squirrel Bait was a huge influence on what would eventually become emo. While their sound is far closer to Washington DC emo-core bands like Rites of Spring and Embrace, they made a significant impact within their short existence. Members of Squirrel Bait later went on to form Slint, Bastro, and Gastr Del Sol, among others. [I realize at one point I accidentally say "Alex MacKaye" instead of "Alec." I'm sure there are other errors in this video, but that's the only one driving me crazy.] Intro 00:00 Who Is Squirrel Bait? 2:21 "Squirrelbait Youth" 5:54 The First Demo 7:19 The Legend of Britt Walford 7:58 The Second Demo 11:27 How They Got Signed 14:38 Self-titled EP 19:56 Skag Heaven 24:54 How They Broke Up 30:42 What the Members Went on to Do 35:03 Closing Thoughts/Outro 37:04 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Most Volatile Man in Music History: Mark E. Smith | This Nation's Saving Grace by The Fall
02/24/2026
The Most Volatile Man in Music History: Mark E. Smith | This Nation's Saving Grace by The Fall
This week we're discussing This Nation's Saving Grace by The Fall. More than that, we're doing a deep dive into singer Mark E. Smith's most unbelievable stories. The man was a miserable, mean, abusive wrecking ball of a person, but his stories are funnier than anything you've ever heard. This Nation's Saving Grace is one of The Fall's most beloved albums, so we're digging into all of it here. Intro 00:00 The Insanity of Mark E. Smith 2:45 His Awkward Interviews 4:38 That Time NME Tried to Give Him an Award 5:52 When He Dissed Sonic Youth 6:42 When He Dissed Pavement 7:35 When He Dissed Morrissey 8:18 When He Dissed Kate Bush 8:52 When He Dissed LCD Soundsystem 9:31 When He Assaulted Mumford & Sons 11:21 Member Drama and Lineup Changes 12:15 Chaos Onstage 14:34 His Hatred of Dancing 19:16 His Hatred of Cute Animals 20:17 Smith and the N Word 21:58 He Might Have Been Actually Nuts 23:14 This Nation's Saving Grace Analysis 24:09 Closing Thoughts 42:27 Outro 43:35 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Forgotten Punk Band Who Influenced EVERYONE | Ep. 245: Die Kreuzen
02/17/2026
The Forgotten Punk Band Who Influenced EVERYONE | Ep. 245: Die Kreuzen
Today we're interviewing drummer Erik Tunison and author Sahan Jayasuriya to discuss every album by Die Kreuzen. While the band began as ferocious hardcore punk in the early 80s, they quickly evolved. With every subsequent record, they were always a few years ahead of their time, pioneering genres like noise rock, alt rock, and grunge. Now, Erik and Sahan (author of Don't Say Please: The Oral History of Die Kreuzen) are here to tell us the entire fascinating story of Die Kreuzen. Intro/Band Overview 00:00 How Did the Band Form? 8:19 Cows and Beer 13:57 Self-Titled 24:28 October File 39:09 Century Days 53:42 Gone Away 1:13:52 Cement 1:22:47 How Did they Break Up? 1:30:11 Life After Die Kreuzen 1:42:21 Mike's Album Picks 1:52:05 Outro 2:02:05 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: Die Kreuzen (1984) -- Best Album Cows and Beer EP (1983) -- Personal Favorite Gone Away Compilation (1990) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite Albums discussed this episode... Cows and Beer EP (1983) Die Kreuzen (1984) October File (1986) Century Days (1988) Gone Away (1989) Cement (1991)
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Arrests, Heroin, and Barely Singing in Tune | Tender Prey by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
02/10/2026
Arrests, Heroin, and Barely Singing in Tune | Tender Prey by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
Today we're discussing Tender Prey by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. This is one of Nick Cave's most legendary albums for the simple fact that it contains "The Mercy Seat," his most famous song (also covered by Johnny Cash). But there's so much more to it. The substance abuse and subsequence chaos behind the scenes, the strange production style, and the eclectic songwriting make this one of Nick Cave's absolute weirdest albums. Intro 00:00 The Making of/Dissecting the Music 3:21 Closing Thoughts/Outro 58:28 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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SNL, Film...Then She Suddenly Disappeared | Ep. 244: Suburban Lawns
02/03/2026
SNL, Film...Then She Suddenly Disappeared | Ep. 244: Suburban Lawns
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 Public Appearance 38:16 Closing Thoughts/Outro 39:38 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: Suburban Lawns (1981) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Baby EP (1983) -- Worst Record, Least Favorite Albums discussed this episode... Gidget Goes to Hell 7" (1979) Janitor 7" (1980) Suburban Lawns (1981) Baby EP (1983)
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An Album So Good They Never Lived Up to It Again | Entertainment! by Gang of Four Review
01/27/2026
An Album So Good They Never Lived Up to It Again | Entertainment! by Gang of Four 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 Greatest Band You Never Heard: The Story of Thinking Fellers Union Local 282
01/20/2026
The Greatest Band You Never Heard: The Story of Thinking Fellers Union Local 282
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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Nasty Garage Punk with a Nastier Drug Problem | Ep. 243: Jay Reatard
01/06/2026
Nasty Garage Punk with a Nastier Drug Problem | Ep. 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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