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Every Album Ever with Mike Mansour

Michael Mansour
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Punk Rock
Swans
Sonic Youth
Sludge Metal
Melvins
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Indie Music
Alternative Rock
Thinking Fellers Union Local 282
Metallica
The Damned
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King Crimson
Steve Albini
Nirvana
Post-Punk
Experimental Music
Grunge

Failing musician and music-lover Michael Mansour dissects a different album every week and an entire discography once a month. ALL their albums…even the ones they wish you forgot. On those episodes, Mike picks that artist's best and worst albums, in addition to his personal favorites and least favorites. He's also sometimes joined by musician and music journalist Tom Osman, his brother Robert, and... more

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I'm breaking down every album by anarcho punk band Zounds. Formed in Reading, Berkshire, England by Steve Lake in 1977, Zounds were closely associated with other anarcho punk bands like Crass, Flux of Pink Indians, and The Mob. After initially breaki... more

This week we're discussing Nothingface, the fifth album by prog, experimental metal band Voivod. Nothingface was Voivod's major label debut and marked a departure from thrash metal to more avant garde metal, leading to it becoming one of their most b... more

I listened to every album by Laughing Hyenas. Formed in Ann Arbor, Michigan by John Brannon (of hardcore punk band Negative Approach) and Larissa Strickland (of L-Seven) in 1984, Laughing Hyenas were a noise rock band who fused elements of garage roc... more

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We interviewed Paul Leary, guitarist and founding member of the Butthole Surfers, and he walked us through each of their albums, one-by-one. Made up of core members Paul Leary, Gibby Haynes, and King Coffey, the Butthole Surfers are one of the most b... more

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Paul Leary
Lead guitarist of Butthole Surfers
Butthole Surfers
Episode: Butthole Surfers Are BACK and Paul Leary Explains How
Jeff Shneider
Guitarist of Arab on Radar, also known as Mr. Clinical Depression
Arab on Radar
Episode: Their Music Sent People into a Blind Rage | Ep. 252: Arab on Radar
Bobby Liebling
Singer, Pentagram
Pentagram
Episode: There's No Way This Is Actually Good | Relentless by Pentagram
Mitsuru Tabata
Guitarist of Zeni Geva
Zeni Geva
Episode: Steve Albini's Favorite Noise Band | Ep. 249: Zeni Geva
Roy Mayorga
Drummer who joined Amebix during the reunion era
Drummer (Napalm Death/Stone Temple Pilots connections mentioned)
Episode: The Punk Band Who Invented Extreme Metal | Ep. 248: Amebix
Erik Tunison
Drummer of Die Kreuzen
Die Kreuzen
Episode: The Forgotten Punk Band Who Influenced EVERYONE | Ep. 245: Die Kreuzen
Sahan Jayasuriya
Author of Don't Say Please, The Oral History of Die Kreuzen
Episode: The Forgotten Punk Band Who Influenced EVERYONE | Ep. 245: Die Kreuzen
Tom Osman
Musician and music journalist who writes for New Noise Magazine and has his own podcast.
New Noise Magazine
Episode: Arrests, Heroin, and Barely Singing in Tune | Tender Prey by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
Michael Gira
Lead vocalist and founder of the band Swans.
Swans
Episode: Interview with Michael Gira of Swans

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Michael Mansour
Host of the show and primary presenter; central voice in discography deep-dives and episode narratives
Tom Osman
Co-host and music journalist/history contributor; adds historical perspective and quotes

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4.2 out of 5 stars from 382 ratings
  • A “C” for effort

    This podcast isnt terrible, it’s pretty standard fare: Two guys who really like music and do a shallow dive into every album an artist does.

    Because they cover some bands I really like a lot, I was willing to overlook the two-guys-riffing-it approach that I normally stay away from, but the first crack in the wall was the Black Flag episode where there were enough misconceptions shared that a few times I thought, “I should be telling these guys about Black Flag, not the other way around.”

    I hu... more

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    sherpa285
    United Statesa year ago
  • This is hands down one of my favorite podcasts. I listen to every episode regardless of the band. I've been listening for a couple years. When I saw that I hadn't written a review I got on doing so. I've gotten turned onto bands I had never heard of and artists I knew existed but hadn't given a chance (D'Angelo) Check these dudes out. Also the episodes with the brother. 11 out of 10. Would recommend

    Podcast Addict
    5
    dingdongdoodychin
    a year ago
  • My favorite podcast!

    Absolutely the best music podcast I’ve ever heard. I’ve been introduced to so many bands I never would have heard of because of this podcast. I’ve also heard honest, comprehensive reviews of albums I would never have known existed! Mike & Alex are fun to listen to, and pretty swell guys as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    guywhoinventedfire
    United States3 years ago
  • Vocabulary from 10 year olds

    I’m all about great podcasts that celebrate music with good critique and the depth of knowledged to draw you in to every episode. But unfortunately, these guys, cannot make a consistent thought in anything they talk about on their podcast. In fact their dialogue goes revolves around “great f’ing song” or “boring song” and goes nowhere for over an hour. Seriously reconsider how you approach drawing listeners in next time…it’s time to move out of the 3rd grade.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    bluepotato
    United States3 years ago
  • Too much swearing

    I like the concept of this podcast but each episode would be half its current length if the boys didn't pepper their commentary with an F bomb every five seconds. Nonstop swearing is not a mark of intelligent people -- sorry lads.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    IForgotToPutInTheCrystals
    United States3 years ago

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Butthole Surfers Are BACK and Paul Leary Explains How
Q: How did the band form and come together?
Paul describes meeting Gibby Haynes at Trinity University, moving from casual jam sessions to a full band, and ultimately the spontaneity and chaos that defined their early recording and touring years.
Steve Albini's Favorite Noise Band | Ep. 249: Zeni Geva
Q: How did the band's sound evolve across the eight albums discussed?
The sound gradually shifted from sludge and harsh noise toward heavier, groove-oriented metal with increasingly complex textures, influenced by lineup changes and studio experimentation, especially during the Albini era.
Interview with Michael Gira of Swans
Q: How do you see your music evolving in the future?
I am moving into something else and considering new shapes for Swans' music.
Interview with Michael Gira of Swans
Q: How do you manage the collaborative nature of the band while writing?
While I have initial ideas, most of it transforms through collaboration with my bandmates.
Interview with Michael Gira of Swans
Q: What influenced the creation of the album 'Birthing'?
The album evolved from live performances and songs initially written on an acoustic guitar.

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Listeners get in-depth, opinionated analyses of albums across a wide spectrum of rock, metal, and experimental music. Episodes frequently cover entire discographies, weighing each release's strengths, flaws, and historical context, often with host banter, humor, and strong personal takes. Notable strengths include thorough, track-by-track framing, transparent audience engagement (Patreon-backed content and community input), and occasional guest-ties with musicians and journalists who illuminate historical and production details. The format usually combines critical storytelling with archival lore, making it appealing to hardcore fans who value context-rich recommendations and heated but informed debates.

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