This week we’re discussing the most recent album by the Melvins, Bad Mood Rising. The boys neglected this album when it came out last year, but it was a genuine accident. If you like the Melvins, you will like this album. And if you’re like Mike, you’ll absolutely love it.
Read MoreEpisode 164: Redd Kross
This week we’re discussing every album by Redd Kross. Formed by brothers Jeff and Steven McDonald when they were literally kids, Redd Kross probably influenced a ton of your favorite bands. Blending garage rock with power pop, these guys have a distinct and charming style that isn’t for everyone, but is undeniably fun. They’re also good friends with the Melvins, and the two bands currently share members.
Read MoreBig Brave's New Album Will Hurt You
This week we’re discussing Nature Morte, the latest album by sludge, doom, drone, metal band Big Brave. We’ve been fans of this band for years and if you happen to enjoy music that mercilessly beats you to a pulp, you’re in luck. It doesn’t get any heavier than this. Don’t let the lack of a bass and the female vocals fool you, this is some serious punishment.
Read MoreEpisode 163: Silkworm
This week we’re discussing every album by Silkworm. Made up of core members Tim Midyett, Andy Cohen, and Michael Dahlquist, Silkworm is a band that put in the time, effort, and heart, but never quite got their due. While in the same circles as bands like Pavement in the 90s and were longtime collaborators with Steve Albini, Silkworm had a style that was entirely their own, which didn’t exactly have mainstream appeal, to say the least. However, their fan base is rabid and dedicated. Plus, Tim and Andy were kind enough to give us their insights personally.
Read MoreLoose Ends: Brainiac's New EP
This week we’re tying up some loose ends by discussing the new, posthumous EP by Brainiac, The Predator Nominate, as well as Attic Tapes, a vast collection of demos. It’s been over two decades since singer/guitarist Tim Taylor tragically died in a car accident, ending Brainiac’s career. But these releases show they were working on music as delightfully strange and innovative as we’ve come to expect from them. There’s no better time to revisit this insanely underrated band.
Read MoreEpisode 162: The Sword
This week we’re discussing every album by The Sword. Made up of core members JD Cronise (guitar, vocals), Kyle Shutt (guitar), and Bryan Richie (bass), The Sword is straightforward, hard hitting, stoner rock at its finest. While they started out as a doom metal band, they evolved into a noticeably deeper hard rock band, never once shedding the Sabbath-inspired pentatonic riffs along the way. Not a band for every occasion, but one that kicks a ton of ass.
Read MoreThis Is Why We Love Paramore
This week we’re discussing Paramore’s latest album, This Is Why. Fans of the show probably aren’t expecting this one, but we’re covering it for a reason. If you had any doubts about Paramore before now, we don’t blame you, but those doubts end here. This album is incredible. Rip off the band aid and join us.
Read MoreEpisode 161: Hammerhead
This week we’re discussing every album by Hammerhead. Closely associated with Amphetamine Reptile Records (AmRep) and the 90s noise rock scene in Minneapolis, MN, Hammerhead is one of the loudest and most punishing trios in the whole genre. Made up of core members Paul Erickson (bass, vocals), Paul Sanders (guitar, vocals), and Jeff Mooridian (drums), Hammerhead is criminally underrated and totally unique. Are they for everyone? Absolutely not.
Read MoreOur Top 5 Most Underrated Albums
This week we’re discussing our top 5 most underrated albums we’ve covered on the show. Not only do we feel each of these records are great in their own right, but we’re also outraged that they don’t get the credit and attention they deserve. These are names we’re all familiar with like the Beastie Boys and White Zombie, but chances are you haven’t heard these albums.
Read MoreEpisode 160: Swans (Pt. 2)
This week we’re discussing every album by Swans from 1987-1996. This era of the band is easily their most blindsiding, as they shifted heavily from the brutality of their early records to a more musical, goth, and at times even poppy direction. And what’s more shocking is that they still ruled every step of the way. While Michael Gira still had a revolving door of members in the band at this time, vocalist and keyboardist Jarboe became an essential part of this era of Swans.
Read MoreOur Top 5 Most Overrated Albums
This week we’re discussing our top 5 most overrated albums that we’ve covered on the show. There is no sensible reason for us to do this episode other than masochism. Most people will not enjoy this, or us by extension, and we should probably look into life insurance for the death threats coming. However, we stand by these picks as getting way more praise than they deserve. Mike and Alex fight and agree at various points here, so clearly no one is on the same page.
Read MoreEpisode 159: Bad Brains
This week we’re discussing every album by the legendary Bad Brains. This band needs no introduction, as they are one of the greatest and most influential punk bands of all time. Comprised of HR (vocals), Dr. Know (guitar), Darryl Jennifer (bass), and Earl Hudson (drums and brother of HR), Bad Brains almost singlehandedly invented hardcore punk. If that wasn’t enough, they continued to evolve musically over the years throughout some unbelievably sketchy situations, all due to HR’s erratic on and off-stage behavior. Strap in, folks, this one is a doozy.
Read MoreIggy Pop's Still Got It
This week we’re discussing EVERY LOSER, Iggy Pop’s latest album. Joined by a litany of guest musicians (Duff McKagan, Chad Smith, Travis Barker, Stone Gossard, Eric Avery, Taylor Hawkins, and Dave Navarro), Iggy isn't holding back at all here. EVERY LOSER is a strong entry in his massive solo discography. Seriously, no 75-year-old has any business putting out an album this good. We also trail off and talk smack about Ticketmaster for a while, but that’s a different story.
Read MoreEpisode 158: GOD
This week we’re discussing every album by GOD. Led by Kevin Richard Martin and Justin Broadrick (of Godflesh and Napalm Death), GOD is a tough band to describe and an even harder one to Google. Heavy, punishing, groovy, noisy, and more brutal than anything you’ve heard. Even John Zorn played with them on one album. They’re really incredible, so please seek out their albums as best you can.
Read MoreBest Albums of 2022
It’s the end of another year, so we’re discussing all our favorite albums of 2022. There’s a ton of variety here and even more strangeness. Seriously, each pick is weirder than the last but holy hell do they rule. You’d be a fool to ignore some of these albums. Dig it.
Read MoreEpisode 157: The Smalls
This week we’re discussing every album by The Smalls. From Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, The Smalls never got the recognition they deserved. This is likely due to the fact that they’re almost impossible to categorize. Equal parts thrash, punk, and post-hardcore, but with a prominent country western influence. Underrated and incredibly unique.
Read MoreMamaleek Is Black Metal Jazz and It Rules
This week we’re discussing Diner Coffee by Mamaleek. There is very little information about this band online, but they’re made up of two anonymous brothers who are either from San Francisco, Beirut, or both. Black metal, jazz, and chaotic Jesus Lizard-esque noise rock. This album is insane and you’ve got to check it out.
Read MoreEpisode 156: The Doors
This week we’re discussing every album by The Doors. Or, more accurately, all the albums with Jim Morrison. This band needs no introduction—Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek, and John Densmore completed the original lineup of one of the most famous bands of all time. Everyone knows the hits, but how well do their full albums hold up?
Read MoreOur Top 5 Movie Soundtracks
This week we’re discussing our top 5 favorite movie soundtracks. Out of the gate, we already screwed up by not discussing what we meant by “soundtrack” with each other. Because of this, Alex strictly picked his 5 favorite soundtracks while Mike included his all-time favorite movie scores. There is indeed a distinction between the two. Either way, these are all incredible albums that you have to check out, regardless of whether or not you have any interest in their respective film.
Read MoreEpisode 155: Shiner
This week we’re discussing every album by Shiner. For those who don’t know, Shiner started out in the mid 90s as a straightforward but solid post-hardcore band. However, over the course of 4 albums and a recent reunion, they’ve evolved their sound into all kinds of unpredictable territories. Maybe not for everyone, but any fans of 90s alt rock, post-hardcore, and noise rock should give them a shot ASAP.
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