Every Album Ever w/ Mike Mansour & Alex Volz

This week we’re discussing every album by Grotus (stylized as Grötüs). Die hard Mike Patton fans might recognize this band, as he championed them in the early 90s and even took them on tour with Mr. Bungle. However, Grotus’s music stands on its own as a brutal mashup of industrial and groove metal. An overlooked gem of a band that’s worth checking out.Closing track: “Hourglass” from Slow Motion Apocalypse (1993)Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerchhttps://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike’s EP:Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,Instagram:Mike @pandermonkeyAlex @everyalbumalexTom @tomosmansoundsHistory Tom’s stuff:Music on Spotify, ApplePodcast on SpotifySubstackWebsiteMike and Alex’s Picks:Slow Motion Apocalypse (1993) — Best Album, Personal FavoriteMass (1996) — Worst Album, Least FavoriteAlbums we discussed this episode…Brown (1991)Slow Motion Apocalypse (1993)Mass (1996)

This week we’re not only discussing Tarantula Heart, the latest album by the Melvins, but Buzz Osborne himself has graced us with an exclusive interview (which starts at 37:56). Tarantula Hearts marks the Melvins’ return to dual drummers (this time with Ministry’s Roy Mayorga) and it’s a delight. Later in the episode, our history guy Tom talks to Buzz directly, covering everything from their disastrous tour with White Zombie to Buzz’s love of golf. Dig it.Closing track: “She’s Got Weird Arms”Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerchhttps://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike’s EP:Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,Instagram:Mike @pandermonkeyAlex @everyalbumalexTom @tomosmansoundsHistory Tom’s stuff:Whatever Comes Next Podcast on SpotifyMusic on Spotify, AppleSubstackWebsite

This week, we’re discussing the latest album by sludge metal band BIG|BRAVE, A Chaos of Flowers. We’ve been following BIG|BRAVE since this show began and A Chaos of Flowers shows them evolving in a massive way. Still one of the heaviest albums you’ll hear, but with careful attention to atmosphere, minimalism, and beauty. A dense and destructive album that will reward anyone who has the stomach for music this slow and heavy.Closing track: “i felt a funeral”Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerchhttps://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike’s EP:Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,Instagram:Mike @pandermonkeyAlex @everyalbumalexTom @tomosmansoundsHistory Tom’s stuff:Whatever Comes Next Podcast on SpotifyMusic on Spotify, AppleSubstackWebsite

This week we’re discussing the latest album by Pissed Jeans, Half Divorced. If high speed hardcore punk with a noise rock edge is your thing, this is easily one of the best albums of the year. This is Mike and Alex’s first time hearing Pissed Jeans and they were delighted, to say the least. Give it a shot, this one’s hard not to love.Closing track: “Everywhere Is Bad”Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerchhttps://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike’s EP:Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,Instagram:Mike @pandermonkeyAlex @everyalbumalexTom @tomosmansoundsHistory Tom’s stuff:Music on Spotify, ApplePodcast on SpotifySubstackWebsite

This week we’re discussing every album by Siouxsie and the Banshees from 1978 to 1982. Aside from being one of the most influential bands in modern music, Siouxsie Sioux and the Banshees played a major role in pioneering goth music, along with Bauhaus and the Cure. In this episode, we’re tackling the early years where they laid the foundation. It’s also the first time in a while Mike and Alex nearly strangle each other for their Worst Album picks.Closing track: “Night Shift” from Juju (1981)Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerchhttps://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike’s EP:Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,Instagram:Mike @pandermonkeyAlex @everyalbumalexTom @tomosmansoundsHistory Tom’s stuff:Music on Spotify, ApplePodcast on SpotifySubstackWebsiteMike’s Picks:Juju (1981) — Best Album, Personal FavoriteKaleidoscope (1980) — Worst Album, Least FavoriteAlex’s Picks:Juju (1981) — Best Album, Personal FavoriteThe Scream (1978) — Worst Album, Least FavoriteAlbums we discussed this episode…The Scream (1978)Join Hands (1979)Kaleidoscope (1980)Juju (1981)A Kiss in the Dreamhouse (1982)

This week we’re discussing A Sudden Craving, the newest album by The Children… And for the first time ever, we have included an exclusive interview with the band. Made up of Michael Wiener, Jim Coleman (Cop Shoot Cop), and Phil Puelo (Cop Shoot Cop, Swans), The Children have created some of the most fascinating, texture-rich music you will hear this year. However, Wiener’s vocals will separate the weak from the strong, as his choices are unlike any you’ve heard before. Beautiful, intricate, dark, and most of all, completely insane. Enter at your own risk. Tom’s interview with Jim and Michael begins at 35:48Support The Children…https://thechildrenband.bandcamp.com/https://www.instagram.com/thechildren_now/Closing track: “Smothered My Traces”Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerchhttps://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike’s EP:Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,Instagram:Mike @pandermonkeyAlex @everyalbumalexTom @tomosmansoundsHistory Tom’s stuff:Music on Spotify, AppleSubstackWebsite

This week we’re discussing every album by Foetus. However, there are a million EPs, remix albums, and collabs, so we’re just sticking with the core 10 albums. Foetus is the brainchild of JG Thirlwell, whom many will know as the music composer for The Venture Bros. and Archer. But Thirlwell’s roots stem all the way back to the New York no wave scene with characters like Lydia Lunch and Nick Cave. Be prepared, this is one hell of a discography.Closing track: “Paper Slippers” from Hide (2010)Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerchhttps://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike’s EP:Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,Instagram:Mike @pandermonkeyAlex @everyalbumalexTom @tomosmansoundsHistory Tom’s stuff:Music on Spotify, AppleSubstackWebsiteMike’s Picks:Hide (2010) — Best Album, Personal FavoriteDeaf (1981) — Worst Album, Least FavoriteAlex’s Picks:Nail (1985) — Best AlbumFlow (2001) — Personal FavoriteThaw (1988) — Worst Album, Least FavoriteAlbums we discussed this episode…Deaf (1981)Ache (1982)Hole (1984)Nail (1985)Thaw (1988)Gash (1995)Flow (2001)Love (2005)Hide (2010)Soak (2013)

For Tom's full interview with the band: https://tomosman.substack.com/p/episode-10-prisoner?r=6g776&triedRedirect=true This week we're discussing Putrid | Obsolete, the latest album by Prisoner. While these guys are self-described as industrial/metal/punk, the result sounds like all of these and none of them at the same time. Punishing, disturbing, headbanging, and weirdly enough, fun. If you have the stomach for extreme metal, this album is definitely worth checking out.Closing track: “Leaden Tomb” Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerchhttps://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike’s EP:Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,Instagram:Mike @pandermonkeyAlex @everyalbumalexTom @tomosmansoundsHistory Tom’s stuff:Music on Spotify, AppleSubstackWebsite

This week we’re discussing the one and only album by Mike Patton’s Peeping Tom. We all know Patton from Faith No More and Mr. Bungle (and his million other side projects, honestly), but Peeping Tom was the one time he tried mainstream pop music. Or at least his version of it, which of course sounds like no one else and could barely be considered pop music. A litany of guests are on here, too (Dan the Automator, Kool Keith, Norah Jones, Massive Attack). A bit dated in spots, but a great album still worth revisiting.Closing track: “Sucker (feat. Norah Jones)” from Peeping Tom (2006)Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerchhttps://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike’s EP:Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,Instagram:Mike @pandermonkeyAlex @everyalbumalexTom @tomosmansoundsHistory Tom’s stuff:Music on Spotify, AppleSubstackWebsite

This week we’re discussing every album by Porno for Pyros. Formed by Perry Farrell and Stephen Perkins of Jane’s Addiction, Porno for Pyros is a completely distinct spin-off band. Where JA was more guitar-centric, these guys are more rhythmic and psychedelic. A completely different style, but dynamic and with plenty of musical depth. Also, the band did a ton of crack. They’ve since reunited with legendary bassist Mike Watt for a final tour.Closing track: “Packin’ .25” from Porno for Pyros (1993)Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerchhttps://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike’s EP:Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,Instagram:Mike @pandermonkeyAlex @everyalbumalexTom @tomosmansoundsHistory Tom’s stuff:Music on Spotify, AppleSubstackWebsiteAlbums we discussed this episode…Porno for Pyros (1993)Good God’s Urge (1996)

This week we’re discussing She Reaches Out to She Reaches Out to She, the latest album by Chelsea Wolfe. Aside from being a mouthful, this album has Wolfe once again taking a sharp detour from the style of her last album—this time into mind-bending, dark electronic. Wolfe rarely disappoints and this record is no different. Dig it.Closing track: “Whispers in the Echo Chamber”Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerchhttps://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike’s EP:Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,Instagram:Mike @pandermonkeyAlex @everyalbumalexTom @tomosmansoundsHistory Tom’s stuff:Music on Spotify, AppleSubstackWebsite

This week we’re discussing TANGK, the latest album by IDLES. We’ve been huge fans of these guys for years, but now the rest of the world is finally getting around to them. TANGK is their biggest record yet, with production by Nigel Godrich and a guest appearance by LCD Soundsystem. But TANGK doesn’t just talk a big game—it’s their best album yet and one you simply must hear. We’re serious. Listen to it now.Closing track: “Dancer”Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerchhttps://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike’s EP:Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,Instagram:Mike @pandermonkeyAlex @everyalbumalexTom @tomosmansoundsHistory Tom’s stuff:Music on Spotify, AppleSubstackWebsite

This week, we’re discussing every album by Tupac Shakur. Or, more accurately, every album by 2Pac and one by Makaveli. It would take us a year to cover all his posthumous albums, so we’re sticking with just one. If you’ve heard of music, then you know 2Pac, plain and simple. But how do we feel about his actual full-length albums? Let’s just say this is probably not going to be a very popular episode.Closing track: “How Do U Want It” from All Eyez on Me (1996)Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerchhttps://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike’s EP:Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,Instagram:Mike @pandermonkeyAlex @everyalbumalexTom @tomosmansoundsHistory Tom’s stuff:Music on Spotify, AppleSubstackWebsiteMike’s Picks:All Eyez on Me (1996) — Best Album, Personal FavoriteThe Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory (1996) — Worst Album, Least FavoriteAlex’s Picks:Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z. (1993) — Best Album, Personal Favorite2Pacalypse Now (1991) — Worst Album, Least FavoriteAlbums we discussed this episode…2Pacalypse Now (1991)Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z. (1993)Me Against the World (1995)All Eyez on Me (1996)The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory (1996)

This week we’re discussing every album by Primus. This band needs no introduction as core members Les Claypool, Larry LaLonde, and Tim Alexander have been gracing us with their insanity since the late 80s. Heavy, funky, kooky, technical, and above all else, memorable. Plus they did several South Park themes. If you’ve been putting this band off, that ends today.Closing track: “I Want It Now” from Primus & the Chocolate Factory with the Fungi Ensemble (2014)Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerchhttps://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike’s EP:Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,Instagram:Mike @pandermonkeyAlex @everyalbumalexTom @tomosmansoundsHistory Tom’s stuff:Music on Spotify, AppleSubstackWebsiteMike’s Picks:Sailing the Seas of Cheese (1991) — Best AlbumPork Soda (1993) — Personal FavoriteAntipop (1999) — Worst Album, Least FavoriteAlex’s Picks:Sailing the Seas of Cheese (1991) — Best AlbumPork Soda (1993) — Personal FavoriteBrown Album (1997) — Worst Album, Least FavoriteAlbums we discussed this episode…Suck on This (1989)Frizzle Fry (1990)Sailing the Seas of Cheese (1991)Pork Soda (1993)Tales from the Punchbowl (1995)Brown Album (1997)Antipop (1999)Green Naugahyde (2011)Primus & the Chocolate Factory with the Fungi Ensemble (2014)The Desaturating Seven (2017)

Tom’s full interview with Satyasena:https://tomosman.substack.com/p/episode-3-satyasena-interview?r=6g776This week we’re discussing the debut album by Satyasena. Formed and led by Pej Mon (of Secret Chiefs 3 and Ghoul), Satyasena explores a side of metal that you probably haven’t heard before. Middle Eastern, industrial, and death metal, among many other styles—it’s an intense and extremely complex ride. Not for the faint of heart, but worth checking out for all extreme music fans.Closing track: “Vibrational Hydration”Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerchhttps://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike’s EP:Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,Instagram:Mike @pandermonkeyAlex @everyalbumalexTom @tomosmansoundsHistory Tom’s stuff:Music on Spotify, AppleSubstackWebsite

This week we’re discussing every album by At the Drive-In. Before Omar Rodriguez-Lopez and Cedric Bixler-Zavala went on to create proggy psychedelic greatness with The Mars Volta, they cut their teeth with Jim Ward in At the Drive-In. While they started out as straightforward punk/post-hardcore, by the end of their initial run, their evolution was profound. Dynamic, experimental, and highly influential, all while retaining an angsty edge.Closing track: “Invalid Litter Dept.” from Relationship of Command (2000)Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerchhttps://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike’s EP:Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,Instagram:Mike @pandermonkeyAlex @everyalbumalexTom @tomosmansoundsHistory Tom’s stuff:Music on Spotify, AppleSubstackWebsiteMike and Alex’s Picks:Relationship of Command (2000) — Best Album, Personal FavoriteEl Gran Orgo EP (1997) — Worst Record, Least FavoriteAlbums we discussed this episode…Acrobatic Tenement (1997)El Gran Orgo EP (1997)In/Casino/Out (1998)Vaya EP (1999)Relationship of Command (2000) in•ter a•li•a (2017)

Tom’s full interview with the band:https://tomosman.substack.com/p/episode-2-bronson-arm-interview?r=6g776This week we’re discussing the debut album by Bronson Arm. From Kalamazoo, MI, Bronson Arm is made up of Blake Bickel on baritone guitar and Garrett Yates on drums. Their vicious style of noise rock is reminiscent of 90s AmRep bands, although they still have a character that’s all their own. Fun stuff that any fan of noise rock should give a chance. Don’t forget to check out our history guy Tom Osman’s full interview with the band.Closing track: “One with the Floor”Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerchhttps://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike’s EP:Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,Instagram:Mike @pandermonkeyAlex @everyalbumalexTom @tomosmansoundsHistory Tom’s stuff:Music on Spotify, AppleSubstackWebsite

This week we’re discussing every album by Barkmarket. Led by Dave Sardy (or D. Sardy), who is now a Grammy-winning record producer, Barkmarket was a wholly unique noise rock band. Blending elements of alternative metal, industrial, and grunge, these guys were ferocious. They even worked with Rick Rubin on two albums before he moved onto more commercially viable bands. Awesome stuff, dig it.Closing track: “Falling” from L Ron (1996)Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerchhttps://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike’s EP:Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,Instagram:Mike @pandermonkeyAlex @everyalbumalexTom @tomosmansoundsHistory Tom’s stuff:Music on Spotify, AppleSubstackWebsiteMike’s Picks:L Ron (1996) — Best AlbumThe Easy Listening Record (1989) — Personal FavoriteLardroom EP (1994) — Worst Record, Least FavoriteAlex’s Picks:Gimmick (1993) — Best Album1-800-GODHOUSE (1988) — Personal FavoriteVegas Throat (1991) — Worst Album, Least FavoriteAlbums we discussed this episode…1-800-GODHOUSE (1988)The Easy Listening Record (1989)Vegas Throat (1991)Gimmick (1993)Lardroom EP (1994)Peacekeeper EP (1995)L Ron (1996)

It’s the end of another year so we’re picking our favorite albums of 2023. It’s been an amazing year for music, so narrowing down our lists was an absolute nightmare. It’s also the first year we’re ranking our picks, just to make things even more difficult for us. All of these albums are just fantastic so check out as many as you can, please.Closing track: “Don’t Wanna Do Anything” by Dale Hollow from Hack of the YearPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerchhttps://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike’s EP:Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,Instagram:Mike @pandermonkeyAlex @everyalbumalexTom @tomosmansoundsHistory Tom’s stuff:Music on Spotify, AppleSubstackWebsiteMike’s Album of the Year — The Beggar by SwansAlex’s Albums of the Year — 93696 by Liturgy / Stone by BaronessMike’s Picks:10. 93696 by Liturgy9. Love’s Holiday by Oxbow8. Mutants by Mutoid Man7. This Is Why by Paramore6. Stone by Baroness5. Girl Vanishes on Way to Jive Club by Gaswar4. Formal Growth in the Desert by Protomartyr3. Miracle-Level by Deerhoof2. VOID by KEN mode1. Scaring the Hoes by JPEG Mafia & Danny BrownAlex’s Picks:10. Everything Is Alive by Slowdive9. Mid Air by Paris Texas8. Formal Growth in the Desert by Protomartyr7. Hack of the Year by Dale Hollow6. PetroDragonic Apocalypse by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard5. We Buy Diabetic Test Strips by Armand Hammer4. SAVED! by Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter3. Scaring the Hoes by JPEG Mafia & Danny Brown2. Love’s Holiday by Oxbow

Tom’s full interview with singer Pete Stahl: https://tomosman.substack.com/p/episode-1-interview-with-scream-vocalist?r=6g776This week we’re discussing DC Special, the reunion album by DC hardcore punk band Scream. In addition to releasing Dischord Records’ first full length LP (1983’s Still Screaming), Scream is also the band Dave Grohl drummed for before joining Nirvana. DC Special reunites the original lineup, along with a slew of guests like Ian Mackaye, Brian Baker, Dave Grohl, Joe Lally, and many others. This is a fun one and so much better than you’d expect.Closing track: “The Flam”Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerchhttps://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike’s EP:Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,Instagram:Mike @pandermonkeyAlex @everyalbumalexTom @tomosmansoundsHistory Tom’s stuff:Music on Spotify, AppleSubstackWebsite