This week we’re discussing SAVED! the debut album by Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter, formerly known as Lingua Ignota. We’ve been fans of Kristin Hayter and Lingua Ignota for years (both Caligula and Sinner Get Ready were Mike’s albums of the year at their times of release). But Hayter has moved on to a whole new project and aesthetic, which revolves around old southern gospel. If you’re familiar with Hayter’s work, you already have an idea how disturbing it is. This ain’t an easy listen, so get ready.
Read MoreWe Love Wheeler Walker Jr... but We're Not Sure About This One
This week we’re discussing Ram, the brand new album by Wheeler Walker Jr. We’ve been fans of Wheeler back when he was just Ben Hoffman of The Ben Show. But he’s since adopted the brilliant, foul mouthed, outlaw country persona of WWJR, putting out awesome country records. Ram showcases his first stab at rock. And let’s just say we hope you like ZZ Top.
Read MoreEpisode 177: Sleep
This week we’re discussing every album by stoner metal pioneers, Sleep. No band in existence has paid tribute to Black Sabbath and cannabis more than Sleep. Made up of core members Al Cisneros (Om) and Matt Pike (High on Fire), Sleep is as brutal as they come. Sleep’s Holy Mountain and Dopesmoker are both legendary metal albums that will beat you down while simultaneously ripping a bong.
Read MoreMutoid Man Takes Us Back to Our Childhoods
This week we’re discussing Mutants, the newest album by Mutoid Man. Led by Stephen Brodsky, who many should know from Cave In (among many other side projects), as well as his guest appearances with bands like Converge (not to mention his role on Two Minutes to Late Night), Mutoid Man is one of the absolute most fun metal bands around. Blending elements of countless metal subgenres, as well as 90s video game and cartoon nostalgia, Mutants is one of the coolest albums we’ve heard from this year. Catchy, diverse, expertly performed, and charming as hell. Give it a shot.
Read MoreEpisode 176: Buddy Holly
This week we’re discussing every album by the one and only Buddy Holly. Holly is truly one of the most influential musicians of all time and was responsible for popularizing rock ‘n’ roll in the late 50s. His tragic death at age 22 immortalized his legacy, but the question is: how well do his actual songs hold up? We’re brutally honest here, no holding back.
Read MoreBaroness's New Album Stole Our Hearts
This week we’re discussing Stone, the newest album by Baroness. We’ve been huge fans of them for years and this record only seems to be deepening that love. Stone shows Baroness experimenting in subtle but noticeable ways here, and showcases some of their most and least accessible moments ever. We love it.
Read MoreEpisode 175: NoMeansNo
This week we’re discussing every album by NoMeansNo. Made up of core members and brothers Rob and John Wright, NoMeansNo helped pioneer math rock and post-hardcore, in addition to being possibly the only actual prog punk band ever. Their songwriting, arrangements, and performances were nothing short of legendary and decades ahead of their time. You guys wanted this episode, so get ready.
Read MoreOxbow's New Album Taught Us How to Love
This week we’re discussing the latest album by Oxbow, Love’s Holiday. Underground music nerds are already familiar with the reputation of singer Eugene S. Robinson and Oxbow, but for the uninitiated, they rule. Aggressive, noisy, and passionate, but with intricate musicality and poignant lyrical themes. Love’s Holiday is an album about love, but holy hell will it mess you up.
Read MoreEpisode 174: Can (Pt. 2)
This week we’re discussing the remaining albums by German krautrock pioneers CAN. Be sure to check out our first episode on this band where we detail the years with Malcom Mooney and Damo Suzuki. This era chronicles the awkward and strange later years, where guitarist Michael Karoli takes over vocals, as well as where bassist and founding member Holger Czukay leaves the band. It gets weird, you’ve been warned.
Read MoreWe Are Floored by Protomartyr's New Album
This week we’re discussing Protomartyr’s newest album, Formal Growth in the Desert. This band has been on our radar for a few years now, but this album shows a much darker side to the band. Truly heartbreaking songs that develop in brilliant ways over their short runtime. This isn’t an album to brush over—there is some incredible songwriting here that deserves your attention.
Read MoreEpisode 173: Mad Season
This week we’re discussing the one and only album by Mad Season—Above. A side project and supergroup made up of Layne Staley on vocals (Alice in Chains), Mike McCready on guitar (Pearl Jam), Barrett Martin on drums (Screaming Trees), John Baker Saunders on bass, with contributions from Mark Lanegan. Mad Season was short-lived but commercially successful. However, Staley’s erratic behavior and drug use ended any potential for long-term success that the band had and ultimately led to his death in 2002.
Read MoreSparks' New Album Is Delightful
This week we’re discussing the new album by Sparks, The Girl Is Crying in her Latte. Sparks have been putting out albums almost nonstop since the 1970s and have never lost their wit or creativity. Their latest album shows them still experimenting well into their 70s, which is incredible on its own, but more so when the songs are this catchy. Anyone in their right mind is already a fan of Sparks, so what are you waiting for?
Read MoreEpisode 172: Power Trip
This week we’re discussing every album by Power Trip. Formed in Dallas, TX, Power Trip was part of the wave of retro thrash metal in the mid to late 00s. However, they distinguished themselves through their raw and gritter approach when compared to some of their peers. So much so that they were nominated for a Grammy for the song “Executioner’s Tax (Swing of the Axe).” Their future, at the moment, is a bit uncertain after the sudden death of vocalist Riley Gale in 2020.
Read MoreHow Good Is the New QOTSA Album?
This week we’re discussing the latest album by Queens of the Stone Age, In Times New Roman… We’ve talked about Josh Homme on this show before (see our Kyuss and Them Crooked Vultures episodes), and much of how we feel about him hasn’t changed in terms of how he makes records. This album isn’t a huge jump in any direction, mostly just more of the same. But none of it is bad and if you’re a die hard fan, this record will scratch that itch.
Read MoreEpisode 171: Mr. Bungle
This week we’re discussing every album by Mr. Bungle. Known, among other reasons, for being underground legend Mike Patton’s first band, Mr. Bungle was one of the most unpredictable, insane, and brilliant groups to ever exist. Cramming 40 different genres into one song was normal for these guys and their musicianship was (and is) among the best in the world. They reunited in 2019 with Scott Ian of Anthrax and Dave Lombardo of Slayer to re-record their first demo. There is no prep for these guys—you just have to jump in.
Read MoreMike and Tom Debate Albums!
This week we’re mixing things up. Mike is in Berlin, Germany and decided to meet up with our history guy, Tom Osman, to go back into the EAE archives and debate some of our past picks. The Black Flag, Jane’s Addiction, Soundgarden, Swans, Husker Du, and Celtic Frost episodes, to be exact. From each of those episodes, Tom picked two albums to debate with Mike. Whose side are you on?
Read MoreEpisode 170: Swans (Pt. 3)
This week we’re finishing our series on Swans, covering every album from their reunion in 2010 all the way to their most recent 2023 release, The Beggar. This era of the band is a massive sonic force unlike any other in the world and is not for casual listening. 2 hour albums, 30 minute songs, punishing intensity, and gorgeous atmosphere and musicality. Through this era, Michael Gira proves his uncompromising artistic vision in ways few others in history can compete with. Prepare yourself.
Read MoreTop 10 Best Album Discoveries
This week we’re discussing our top 10 favorite albums we discovered through doing this podcast. We’ve covered a lot of discographies on this show, but these are the albums the completely caught us off guard. We would’ve never heard these were it not for this podcast and for you requesting so many of these great artists. Try and count how many times we said “masterpiece” in this episode. Which of these haven’t you heard before?
Read MoreJPEGMAFIA and Danny Brown Made a Masterpiece
This week we’re discussing Scaring the Hoes, the collab album between JPEGMAFIA and Danny Brown. You simply have to hear this album to believe it. Intricate and fast rhymes, sadistic and twisted samples, complex structures with incredibly hooky beats. Alex and Mike are hooked on this one and you all should be, too. Check it out ASAP.
Read MoreEpisode 169: Tim Buckley
This week we’re discussing every album by Tim Buckley. Known by many for his incredible vocal abilities, as well as being the father of Jeff Buckley, Tim had an extremely diverse and experimental career. While he started out as traditional 60s folk rock, he also ventured into crazy town with albums like Starsailor, before his notorious “Sex Funk” era in the 70s. Buckley overdosed on heroin at the age of 28, having only met his son once.
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