This week we're discussing Lucro Sucio, the latest album by The Mars Volta. It's been three years since the Volta surprised us with their self-titled reunion album in 2022, and now Lucro Sucio shows the band even less predictable than ever. This easily has some of their most deep and psychedelic production. However, we still have problems with the album as a whole.

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This week we're discussing every remaining album by legendary prog rock band King Crimson. This episode tackles 1981 - 2003, where KC mainstays Adrian Belew and Tony Levin first join the group. Despite some moments that are a bit dated (specifically in the production), Robert Fripp and company continue to surprise us with their sheer audacity in their songwriting. Maybe these albums aren't perfect, but they sure are impressive.

Intro/Overview 00:00

Discipline 11:13

Beat 27:15

Three of a Perfect Pair 36:39

THRAK 50:18

The ConstruKction of Light 1:11:34

The Power to Believe 1:26:42

What are they up to now? 1:39:13

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Mike’s EP:

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Alex on Bluesky @octatron3030

Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds

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Mike's Picks:

Discipline (1981) -- Best Album

THRAK (1995) -- Personal Favorite

The Power to Believe (2003) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite

Alex's Picks:

The ConstruKction of Light (2000) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite

Beat (1982) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode...

Discipline (1981)

Beat (1982)

Three of a Perfect Pair (1984)

THRAK (1995)

The ConstruKction of Light (2000)

The Power to Believe (2003)

This week we're discussing Birthing, the latest album by Swans. Our history guy and interviewer Tom Osman is filling in for Alex this week to reflect on our recent interview with Michael Gira, as well as take a deep dive into the final massive Swans album we're likely ever going to get. Birthing is as intense as it gets for Swans, so fans will be in for a treat, despite its 2 hour runtime. Be sure to check out all our episodes chronicling Swans' entire discography (episodes 150, 160, and 170), as well as our interview with Michael Gira. Birthing releases on May 30.

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This week we're interviewing Michael Gira: leader, vocalist, guitarist, and main songwriter for the legendary Swans. Swans' latest album, entitled Birthing, releases on May 30 and is reported by Gira to be the band's final large-sounding, expansive album. Michael was generous enough to have a phone conversation with Mike and Tom to talk all about it, as well as his creative process as a whole. Swans are a band like no other and if you haven't already, check out all of our episodes chronicling each of their studio albums.

Episode 150: Swans (Pt. 1) https://youtu.be/R5ltWzL0vI8

Episode 160: Swans (Pt. 2) https://youtu.be/J4dbhdpO84Y

Episode 170: Swans (Pt. 3) https://youtu.be/QEQmqFQ-rbE

Intro 00:00

Interview Start 1:27

The Initial Songwriting Process 5:58

Michael's Lyrical Themes and Motifs 8:20

Outside Influences on Birthing 11:58

Why Michael Chose Music Instead of Art 17:41

Swans' Live Performances 18:57

Percussion Choices on Birthing 25:13

Composing Birthing's Songs In-Studio 26:36

Did Michael Plan for This To Be the Last Big Swans Album? 30:06

The New Direction for Swans 31:40

2025 Touring Plans, Birthing Release 32:25

Closing Words with Michael 35:25

Outro 36:05

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This week we're discussing every album by Eyehategod. From New Orleans, Eyehategod are one of the most quintessential sludge metal bands that exists. Led by vocalist Mike IX Williams and guitarist Jimmy Bower, this band has been through hell since their formation in 1988. But they're still going strong after being wrecked with drug abuse, incarceration, and death.

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Mike’s EP:

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Alex on Bluesky @octatron3030

Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds

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Mike's Picks:

In the Name of Suffering (1990) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite

Take as Needed for Pain (1993) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite

Alex's Picks:

Take as Needed for Pain (1993) -- Best Album

Eyehategod (2014) -- Personal Favorite

A History of Nomadic Behavior (2021) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode...

In the Name of Suffering (1990)

Take as Needed for Pain (1993)

Dopesick (1996)

Confederacy of Ruined Lives (2000)

Eyehategod (2014)

A History of Nomadic Behavior (2021)

This week we're tying up some loose ends by discussing the world is still here and so are we, the reunion album by mclusky. This is a reunion neither of us saw coming, but is shaping up to be one of the most memorable musical moments of the year. If you're a mclusky fan, chances are you won't be disappointed by this album. It's as fun, wild, and unpredictable as we've come to expect from these guys.

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Mike’s EP:

Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,

Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey

Alex on Bluesky @octatron3030

Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds

History Tom’s stuff:

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This week we're discussing every album by Green on Red. Let's not beat around the bush here. We hated this band and if we had any idea what they sounded like before this episode, we wouldn't have agreed to do it. It's our fault, honestly. But we listened to every album thoroughly regardless. They're a country rock band led by Dan Stuart and that's about all you need to know. Enter with caution.

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Mike’s EP:

Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,

Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey

Alex on Bluesky @octatron3030

Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds

History Tom’s stuff:

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Mike's Picks:

Two Bibles EP (1981) -- Best Record, Personal Favorite

No Free Lunch EP (1985) -- Worst Record, Least Favorite

Alex's Picks: Green on Red (1982) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite

Scapegoats (1991) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode...

Two Bibles EP (1981)

Green on Red (1982)

Gravity Talks (1983)

Gas Food Lodging (1985)

No Free Lunch EP (1985)

The Killer Inside Me (1987)

Here Come the Snakes (1989)

This Time Around (1989)

Scapegoats (1991)

Too Much Fun (1992)

This week we're discussing Lonely People with Power, the latest album by Deafheaven. We've been massive fans of Deafheaven for years, but 2021's Infinite Granite had us split down the middle. Lonely People with Power shows the band returning to black metal in a massive way, shattering any assumptions people may have had that they are now a full-blown shoegaze band. Once again Deafheaven proves they are more than capable songwriters and continue to experiment in innovative ways. Crank this one.

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Mike’s EP:

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Alex on Bluesky @octatron3030

Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds

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This week we’re discussing Thunderball, the latest album by Melvins. Technically, this was released as Melvins 1983, which has the band’s very first drummer, Mike Dillard, on drums instead of Dale Crover. Thunderball also features experimental musicians Void Manes and Ni Maitres lending electronic contributions. If you’re a fan of the early 90s sludge era of Melvins, then this is the album for you.

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Mike’s EP: Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,

Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey Alex on Bluesky @octatron3030 Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds

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This week we’re discussing every album by Tragic Mulatto. Truly one of the strangest and most unique punk bands who can’t even be described as punk music. Led by saxophonist, tubist, and vocalist Gail Coulson and bassist Alistair Shanks, Tragic Mulatto is dirty, silly, deranged, and shockingly talented. Any fan of the Butthole Surfers should seek them out ASAP.

Closing track: “The Suspect” from The Suspect/No Juice 7” (1983)

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Mike’s EP:

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Alex on Bluesky @octatron3030

Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds

History Tom’s stuff:

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Mike’s Picks:

Locos por el Sexo (1987) — Best Album, Personal Favorite

Chartreuse Toulouse (1990) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Alex’s Picks:

Chartreuse Toulouse (1990) — Best Album, Personal Favorite

Judo for the Blind EP (1984) — Worst Record, Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode…

Judo for the Blind EP (1984)

Locos por el Sexo (1987)

Hot Man P*ssy (1989)

Chartreuse Toulouse (1990)