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This week we're tying up some loose ends by discussing the world is still here and so are we, the reunion album by mclusky. This is a reunion neither of us saw coming, but is shaping up to be one of the most memorable musical moments of the year. If you're a mclusky fan, chances are you won't be disappointed by this album. It's as fun, wild, and unpredictable as we've come to expect from these guys.
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Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerch
https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike’s EP:
Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,
Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey
Alex on Bluesky @octatron3030
Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds
History Tom’s stuff:
Music on Spotify, Apple
Podcast on Spotify, YouTube
Substack
Website
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This week we're discussing every album by Green on Red. Let's not beat around the bush here. We hated this band and if we had any idea what they sounded like before this episode, we wouldn't have agreed to do it. It's our fault, honestly. But we listened to every album thoroughly regardless. They're a country rock band led by Dan Stuart and that's about all you need to know. Enter with caution.
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Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerch
https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike’s EP:
Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,
Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey
Alex on Bluesky @octatron3030
Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds
History Tom’s stuff:
Music on Spotify, Apple
Podcast on Spotify, YouTube
Substack
Website
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Mike's Picks:
Two Bibles EP (1981) -- Best Record, Personal Favorite
No Free Lunch EP (1985) -- Worst Record, Least Favorite
Alex's Picks:
Green on Red (1982) -- Best Album, Personal FavoriteScapegoats (1991) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite
Albums we discussed this episode...
Two Bibles EP (1981)
Green on Red (1982)
Gravity Talks (1983)
Gas Food Lodging (1985)
No Free Lunch EP (1985)
The Killer Inside Me (1987)
Here Come the Snakes (1989)
This Time Around (1989)
Scapegoats (1991)
Too Much Fun (1992)
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This week we're discussing Lonely People with Power, the latest album by Deafheaven. We've been massive fans of Deafheaven for years, but 2021's Infinite Granite had us split down the middle. Lonely People with Power shows the band returning to black metal in a massive way, shattering any assumptions people may have had that they are now a full-blown shoegaze band. Once again Deafheaven proves they are more than capable songwriters and continue to experiment in innovative ways. Crank this one.
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Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerch
https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike’s EP:
Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,
Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey
Alex on Bluesky @octatron3030
Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds
History Tom’s stuff:
Music on Spotify, Apple
Podcast on Spotify, YouTube
Substack
Website
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This week we’re discussing Thunderball, the latest album by Melvins. Technically, this was released as Melvins 1983, which has the band’s very first drummer, Mike Dillard, on drums instead of Dale Crover. Thunderball also features experimental musicians Void Manes and Ni Maitres lending electronic contributions. If you’re a fan of the early 90s sludge era of Melvins, then this is the album for you.
Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerch
https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike’s EP:
Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey
Alex on Bluesky @octatron3030
Tom on Instagram @tomosmansoundsHistory Tom’s stuff:
Music on Spotify, Apple
Podcast on Spotify, YouTube
Substack
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This week we’re discussing every album by Tragic Mulatto. Truly one of the strangest and most unique punk bands who can’t even be described as punk music. Led by saxophonist, tubist, and vocalist Gail Coulson and bassist Alistair Shanks, Tragic Mulatto is dirty, silly, deranged, and shockingly talented. Any fan of the Butthole Surfers should seek them out ASAP.
Closing track: “The Suspect” from The Suspect/No Juice 7” (1983)
Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerch
https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike’s EP:
Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,
Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey
Alex on Bluesky @octatron3030
Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds
History Tom’s stuff:
Music on Spotify, Apple
Podcast on Spotify, YouTube
Substack
Website
Mike’s Picks:
Locos por el Sexo (1987) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Chartreuse Toulouse (1990) — Worst Album, Least Favorite
Alex’s Picks:
Chartreuse Toulouse (1990) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Judo for the Blind EP (1984) — Worst Record, Least Favorite
Albums we discussed this episode…
Judo for the Blind EP (1984)
Locos por el Sexo (1987)
Hot Man P*ssy (1989)
Chartreuse Toulouse (1990)
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This week we’re discussing Lower, the latest album by Benjamin Booker. After an 8 year hiatus, Booker is back with an album completely unlike his previous outings and one that’s incredibly hard to narrow down to a single genre. However, it offers an excitingly diverse, emotionally resonant, and brilliantly produced (thanks to the collaboration of Kenny Segal) set of songs.
Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerch
https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike’s EP:
Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey
Alex on Bluesky @octatron3030
Tom on Instagram @tomosmansoundsHistory Tom’s stuff:
Music on Spotify, Apple
Podcast on Spotify, YouTube
Substack
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This week we’re discussing every album by Donnie and Joe Emerson. The Emersons recorded one album in the late 70s as teenagers in a hilariously expensive home studio built by their father. The result was a charmingly rough collection of songs obviously written by kids. They quickly faded into obscurity until they were discovered in the 2010s and miraculously gifted a second life. I hope you’re ready for a good time.
Closing track: “My Heart” from Dreamin’ Wild (1979)
Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerch
https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike’s EP:
Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey
Alex on Bluesky @octatron3030
Tom on Instagram @tomosmansoundsHistory Tom’s stuff:
Music on Spotify, Apple
Podcast on Spotify, YouTube
Substack
WebsiteAlbums we discussed this episode…
Dreamin’ Wild (1979)
Still Dreamin’ Wild: The Lost Recordings 1979-81 (2014) -
This week we’re discussing every album by King Crimson from 1969 to 1974. Led by the legendary (and partially insane) Robert Fripp, King Crimson is one of the pioneers of prog rock, as well as one of the wildest and most influential bands of all time. This era of the band chronicles some of the most memorable albums in all of prog rock. But be warned, this is not a band that welcomes everyone. The insanity is real.
Closing track” One More Red Nightmare” from Red (1974)
Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerch
https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike’s EP:
Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey
Alex on Bluesky @octatron3030
Tom on Instagram @tomosmansoundsHistory Tom’s stuff:
Music on Spotify, Apple
Podcast on Spotify, YouTube
Substack
WebsiteMike’s Picks:
In the Court of the Crimson King (1969) — Best Album
Red (1974) — Personal Favorite
Larks’ Tongues in Aspic (1973) — Worst Album, Least FavoriteAlex’s Picks:
Red (1974) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Islands (1971) — Worst Album, Least FavoriteAlbums we discussed this episode…
In the Court of the Crimson King (1969)
In the Wake of Poseidon (1970)
Lizard (1970)
Islands (1971)
Larks’ Tongues in Aspic (1973)
Starless and Bible Black (1974)
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This week we’re discussing Waiting Room, the latest album by Kathryn Mohr. Put out on The Flenser (one of our favorite labels), Waiting Room is lonely, bleak, and terribly atmospheric. Written and recorded by Mohr by herself, the minimalism is the album’s most notable asset. But while it is unsettling and executed well, it might not be for everyone.
Closing track: “Take It”
Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerch
https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike’s EP:
Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey
Alex on Bluesky @octatron3030
Tom on Instagram @tomosmansoundsHistory Tom’s stuff:
Music on Spotify, Apple
Podcast on Spotify, YouTube
Substack
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This week we're discussing every album by Hum. While they can technically be considered a one-hit-wonder with their song "Stars" from 1995's You'd Prefer an Astronaut, Hum did way more and influenced so many more than they get credit for. Equal parts grunge, indie, and chunky post-hardcore--Hum has a style and personality so distinct, you can hear how much they influenced bands like Deftones today.
Closing track: “Scraper” from Electra 2000 (1993)
Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerch
https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike’s EP:
Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey
Alex on Bluesky @octatron3030
Tom on Instagram @tomosmansoundsHistory Tom’s stuff:
Music on Spotify, Apple
Podcast on Spotify, YouTube
Substack
WebsiteMike’s Picks:
Electra 2000 (1993) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Inlet (2020) — Worst Album, Least FavoriteAlex’s Picks:
Inlet (2020) — Best Album
Electra 2000 (1993) — Personal Favorite
Fillet Show (1991) — Worst Album
You’d Prefer an Astronaut (1995) — Least FavoriteAlbums we discussed this episode…
Fillet Show (1991)
Electra 2000 (1993)
You’d Prefer an Astronaut (1995)
Downward Is Heavenward (1998)
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This week we’re discussing the latest album by Venamoris entitled To Cross or To Burn. Venamoris is the side project of Dave Lombardo (Slayer, Mr. Bungle, Fantomas, Dead Cross) and his wife Paula, and boy did it catch us off guard. No way were we expecting one of the most prolific and respected metal drummers to put out a genuinely good goth record. An unexpected delight that you should all check out.
Closing track: “Truth”
Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerch
https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike’s EP:
Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey
Alex on Bluesky @octatron3030
Tom on Instagram @tomosmansoundsHistory Tom’s stuff:
Music on Spotify, Apple
Podcast on Spotify, YouTube
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This week we're tying up some loose ends by discussing Bird Machine, the presumed final album by Sparklehorse. Shortly before his death in 2010, Mark Linkous recorded the foundation for these tracks with Steve Albini. Since then, Matt and Melissa Linkous took the tracks and completed them, giving them a proper release. While Mike and Alex generally weren't huge fans of Sparklehorse's records, no one can deny how moving this album is. Be sure to check out our thoughts on the full discography from episode 122.
Closing track: “O Child”
Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerch
https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike’s EP:
Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey
Alex on Bluesky @octatron3030
Tom on Instagram @tomosmansoundsHistory Tom’s stuff:
Music on Spotify, Apple
Podcast on Spotify, YouTube
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This week we’re discussing the one and only album by Thorr’s Hammer. While they only have one album, it has since become the stuff of legend due to being formed by sludge/doom pioneers Greg Anderson and Stephen O’Malley. However, the mind blowing vocals by a then 17-year-old Runhild Gammelsæter were the final necessary ingredient. Following Runhild’s return to Norway, the band reformed as Burning Witch (whom we covered on episode 167).
Closing track: “Troll” from Dommedagsnatt (1996)
Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerch
https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike’s EP:
Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey
Alex on Bluesky @octatron3030
Tom on Instagram @tomosmansoundsHistory Tom’s stuff:
Music on Spotify, Apple
Podcast on Spotify, YouTube
Substack
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This week we’re discussing every album by both The Faith and Void. These two legendary hardcore punk bands will be forever linked because of their split LP from 1982. However, both bands couldn’t be more different in their approach to punk. The Faith (whom Ian MacKaye’s younger brother Alec fronted) was a prime example of quality songwriting and musicianship. Void, on the other hand, was pure ravenous chaos and inadvertent originators of extreme metal. Two of the best to ever do it.
Closing tracks: “Slowdown” by The Faith from Subject to Change (1983); “Red Death” by Void from Potion For Bad Dreams (1983)
Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerch
https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike’s EP:
Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,Instagram:
Mike @pandermonkey
Alex @everyalbumalex
Tom @tomosmansoundsHistory Tom’s stuff:
Music on Spotify, Apple
Podcast on Spotify, YouTube
Substack
WebsiteAlbums we discussed this episodes…
Faith/Void Split (1982)
Subject to Change EP by The Faith (1983)
Condensed Flesh EP by Void (1992; recorded 1981)
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This week we’re discussing the remaining albums by Metallica from 2003-2023. This is the episode you’ve all been waiting for. Not only do we do a deep dive on all their albums from this era, but we pay special attention to St. Anger, as well as their infamous collaboration with Lou Reed, Lulu. This is a fun one, prepare yourselves.
Closing track: “My Apocalypse” from Death Magnetic (2008)
Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerch
https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike’s EP:
Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,Instagram:
Mike @pandermonkey
Alex @everyalbumalex
Tom @tomosmansoundsHistory Tom’s stuff:
Music on Spotify, Apple
Podcast on Spotify, YouTube
Substack
WebsiteMike’s Picks:
Death Magnetic (2008) — Best Album
Lulu (2011) — Personal Favorite
St. Anger (2003) — Worst Album, Least FavoriteAlex’s Picks:
Death Magnetic (2008) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
St. Anger (2003) — Worst Album, Least FavoriteAlbums we discussed this episode…
St. Anger (2003)
Death Magnetic (2008)
Lulu (2011)
Hardwired…To Self-Destruct (2016)
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This week we’re discussing Born Horses, the latest album by psychedelic alt rock band Mercury Rev. We covered Mercury Rev’s entire discography on episode 138, so we weren’t sure what to expect from this album. What we definitely weren’t expecting was for Mike and Alex to be completely split on it. This is a fun one, folks, enjoy.
Closing track: “Mood Swings”
Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerch
https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike’s EP:
Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,Instagram:
Mike @pandermonkey
Alex @everyalbumalex
Tom @tomosmansoundsHistory Tom’s stuff:
Music on Spotify, Apple
Podcast on Spotify, YouTube, Apple
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This week we’re ranking our favorite new albums of 2024. We say this every year, but this really was an incredible year for music and insanely difficult for us to narrow down our favorites. As a result, this episode has more surprises than any other year end episode of ours to date. Some of these albums are legitimate all-time greats, so dig in.
Closing track: “Roy” from TANGK by IDLES
Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerch
https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike’s EP:
Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,Instagram:
Mike @pandermonkey
Alex @everyalbumalex
Tom @tomosmansoundsHistory Tom’s stuff:
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WebsiteMike’s Album of the Year:
Cool World by Chat PileAlex’s Album of the Year:
Lives Outgrown by Beth GibbonsMike’s List:
10. Wild God by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
9. Via Negativa (in the doorway light) by Xeno & Oaklander
8. A Chaos of Flowers by Big Brave
7. Vida Blue by Mamaleek
6. To All Trains by Shellac
5. Rampen (apm: alien pop music) by Einstürzende Neubauten
4. “NO TITLE AS OF 13 FEBRUARY 2024 28,340 DEAD” by Godspeed You! Black Emperor
3. Lives Outgrown by Beth Gibbons
2. Infinite Desires by Donny Benét
1. TANGK by IDLESAlex’s List:
10. American Standard by Uniform
9. Blue Lips by Schoolboy Q
8. A Chaos of Flowers by Big Brave
7. Mansuetude by Buñuel
6. “NO TITLE AS OF 13 FEBRUARY 2024 28,340 DEAD” by Godspeed You! Black Emperor
5. She Reaches Out to She Reaches Out to She by Chelsea Wolfe
4. Chromakopia by Tyler the Creator
3. Cool World by Chat Pile
2. You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To by Knocked Loose
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This week we’re discussing every album by King Krule, the stage name and project of London’s Archy Ivan Marshall. King Krule is what you get when you blend jazz, indie, psychedelic, and trip hop, all while coating it in the dreamiest production you can imagine. Maybe his style isn’t for everyone, but his production prowess alone is worthy of deep analysis. Mike and Alex disagree big time on King Krule, so pick your side and watch us fight.
Closing track: “Wednesday Overcast” from Space Heavy (2023)
Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerch
https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike’s EP:
Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,Instagram:
Mike @pandermonkey
Alex @everyalbumalex
Tom @tomosmansoundsHistory Tom’s stuff:
Music on Spotify, Apple
Podcast on Spotify, YouTube
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WebsiteMike’s Picks:
The OOZ (2017) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
A New Place 2 Drown (2015) — Worst Album, Least FavoriteAlex’s Picks:
6 Feet Beneath the Moon (2013) — Best Album
A New Place 2 Drown (2015) — Personal Favorite
Man Alive! (2020) — Worst Album
The OOZ (2017) — Least FavoriteAlbums we discussed this episode…
6 Feet Beneath the Moon (2013)
A New Place 2 Drown (2015)
The OOZ (2017)
Man Alive! (2020)
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This week we’re discussing Wild God, the latest album by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds. The first official Bad Seeds album since 2019’s Ghosteen, Wild God shows the band with more energy than they’ve had in years. Ethereal, gospel inspired, and jam-packed with lovely passages and melodies. Cave fans should not miss this one.
Closing track: “O Wow O Wow (How Wonderful She Is)”
Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerch
https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike’s EP:
Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,Instagram:
Mike @pandermonkey
Alex @everyalbumalex
Tom @tomosmansoundsHistory Tom’s stuff:
Music on Spotify, Apple
Podcast on Spotify, YouTube, Apple
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This week we’re discussing “NO TITLE AS OF 13 FEBRUARY 2024 28,340 DEAD,” the latest album by Godspeed You! Black Emperor. For those familiar with the band, this album (and its lengthy and political title) will not surprise you. However, that is far from a bad thing. “NO TITLE…” shows the band as heartbreaking, beautiful, and dynamic as ever. Godspeed rarely disappoints, and this album is no different.
Closing track: “GREY RUBBLE — GREEN SHOOTS”
Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerch
https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike’s EP:
Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,Instagram:
Mike @pandermonkey
Alex @everyalbumalex
Tom @tomosmansoundsHistory Tom’s stuff:
Music on Spotify, Apple
Podcast on Spotify, YouTube, Apple
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