Join Thom and Mark on the latest episode of the Once Every Two Weeks podcast as they delve deep into AFI's iconic album, Black Sails in the Sunset. They kick off with a catch-up and talk about the Blink182 revival before sharing their personal histories and connection with the album. This episode takes listeners through a comprehensive exploration of AFI's history, the creation and reception of Black Sails in the Sunset, and the different aesthetic periods of Davey Havoc. Mark takes the opportunity to air his grievances about Pitchfork and a missed concert that may still be a point of contention with Thom. The hosts then offer a detailed breakdown of each track on the album, culminating in their final thoughts and personal top three songs. Tune in to this insightful episode for an intriguing deep dive into one of AFI's seminal works. You don't want to miss it!

Show note

00:00 :56- Catchup

00:02:14 - The Blink182 revival & a trip to the pumpkin patch

00:04:10 - Mark & Thom's histories with Black Sails in the Sunset 

00:05:56 - The different aesthetic periods of Davey Havoc

00:08:28 - AFI's history

00:17:18 - The making of Black Sails in the Sunset and its reception 

00:24:15 - Mark trashes Pitchfork and may still have beef with Thom after a missed concert over 24 years ago 

00:32:14 - Strength Through Wounding

00:34:04 - Porphyria Cutanea Tarda

00:36:44 - Exsanguination

00:38:35 - Malleus Maleficarum

00:40:23 - Narrative of Soul Against Soul

00:40:59 - Clove Smoke Catharsis

00:42:58 - The Prayer Position

00:44:02 - No Poetic Device

00:45:51 - Weathered Tome

00:46:13 - The Last Kiss

00:47:59 - At a Glance

00:49:18 - God Called in Sick Today

00:50:29 - Midnight Sun

00:51:16 - Mark and Thom's final thoughts

00:53:49 - Thom's top 3

00:54:05 - Mark's top 3

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