There's no excuse for this one. This album came out two years ago and we had no idea. So we're barely covering it now. On the bright side, Jeff Lynne is still kicking! In addition to the album, we also talk about our adventures at Taco Bell. Don't forget to check out our original episode on ELO if you haven't already. Links below!

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Episode 1: ELO (on Spotify) https://open.spotify.com/episode/58TNt6NOZxlkCMc1L9FBpf?si=2c6e4fa10b174c9a

From Out of Nowhere on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4JjLldxv4cJVhZpkyJIq4C?si=52l4zd0XQXaj50stSG1zdA

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This week we’re discussing our picks for the best albums of 2021. This was a good year for music, folks. So many of our favorite bands released records this year, as well as some huge surprises. This is our longest episode, but trust us when we say these are some of the best albums released in a long time.

Closing track: “The Beachland Ballroom” from Crawlers by IDLES

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Mike’s Picks: Album of the Year — Lingua Ignota: Sinner Get Ready (8/6) Emma Ruth Rundle & Thou: The Helm of Sorrow EP (1/15) Godspeed You! Black Emperor: G_d’s Pee AT STATE’S END! (4/2) Gojira: Fortitude (4/30) Danny Elfman: Big Mess (6/11) Melvins: Five Legged Dog (10/15) Ghost Bath: Self Loather (10/29) Emma Ruth Rundle: Engine of Hell (11/5) IDLES: Crawler (11/12) Converge & Chelsea Wolfe: Bloodmoon I (11/19)

Alex’s Picks: Album of the Year — King Woman: Celestial Blues (7/30) Viagra Boys: Welfare Jazz (1/5) Soul Glo: DisNigga Vol.1, Vol. 2 (2/27, 6/19) black midi: Cavalcade (5/26) Dark Nights Death Metal Soundtrack (6/18) Backxwash: I Lie Here Buried with My Rings and Dresses (6/20) Andrew WK: God Is Partying (9/10) Mastodon: Hushed and Grim (10/29) IDLES: Crawler (11/12) Converge & Chelsea Wolfe: Bloodmoon I (11/19)

This week we’re discussing every album by ABBA. They need no introduction, but we will say that they are more than just a disco band—ABBA is an all-around pop juggernaut. With hits like “Waterloo,” “Dancing Queen,” and “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!,” it’s obvious why they were so huge. But they have a thousand great songs you haven’t heard. Grab your platform shoes and get ready.

Closing track: “I’m a Marionette” from ABBA: The Album (1977)

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Mike’s Picks: Waterloo (1974) — Best Album The Visitors (1981) — Personal Favorite Voyage (2021) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Alex’s Picks: Voulez-Vous (1979) — Best Album ABBA: The Album (1977) — Personal Favorite Ring Ring (1973) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode… Ring Ring (1973) Waterloo (1974) ABBA (1975) Arrival (1976) ABBA: The Album (1977) Voulez-Vous (1979) Super Trouper (1980) The Visitors (1981) Voyage (2021)

This week we’re discussing The La’s only album. Led by Lee Mavers, the La’s put out one of the world’s most famous singles, “There She Goes.” But don’t let that influence you—the rest of the album totally rips. Without question a wonderful album and band, yet Mike and Alex disagree on it entirely. Whose side do you take?

Closing track: “Feelin’” from The La’s (1990)

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This week we're discussing every album by Porcupine Tree. Led by mastermind Steven Wilson, Porcupine Tree has tackled a ton of styles over their prolific career. Psychedelia, prog rock, metal, alternative, pop. Technically, we should love this band. But we don't. We hate them and we talk about it for two hours. Settle in and leave your angry comments, this is a hot one, folks!

Closing track: “Sleep Together” from Fear of a Blank Planet (2007)

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Mike’s Picks: Nil Recurring EP (2007) — Best Record The Sky Moves Sideways (1995) — Personal Favorite Stupid Dream (1999) — Worst Album Deadwing (2005) — Least Favorite

Alex’s Picks: Fear of a Blank Planet (2007) — Best Album, Personal Favorite The Sky Moves Sideways (1995) — Worst Album The Incident (2009) — Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode… On the Sunday of Life… (1992) Up the Downstair (1993) The Sky Moves Sideways (1995) Signify (1996) Stupid Dream (1999) Lightbulb Sun (2000) In Absentia (2002) Deadwing (2005) Fear of a Blank Planet (2007) Nil Recurring EP (2007) The Incident (2009)

This week we’re discussing every album by mclusky. Led by Andy “Falco” Falkous, mclusky were an absolute monster of a noise rock band. Wacky, spastic, and as unhinged as it gets. Their second album, mclusky Do Dallas, went on to become a classic in the genre. They’re also way funnier than you’d expect. A must for fans of insanity.

Closing track: “Collagen Rock” from mclusky Do Dallas (2002)

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Mike’s Picks: mclusky Do Dallas (2002) — Best Album, Personal Favorite My Pain and Sadness Is More Sad and Painful Than Yours (2000) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Alex’s Picks: mclusky Do Dallas (2002) — Best Album, Personal Favorite The Difference Between Me and You Is That I’m Not on Fire (2004) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode… My Pain and Sadness Is More Sad and Painful Than Yours (2000) mclusky Do Dallas (2002) The Difference Between Me and You Is That I’m Not on Fire (2004) Mcluskyism (2006)

This week we’re discussing every album by Bauhaus. Credited with pioneering goth, Bauhaus took elements from punk, post-punk, reggae, and horror to create a completely unique and influential style. Don’t let the makeup and black clothing distract you—these guys were awesome songwriters.

Closing track: “Double Dare” from In the Flat Field (1980)

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Mike’s Picks: In the Flat Field (1980) — Best Album, Personal Favorite Go Away White (2008) — Worst Album The Bela Session EP (2018) — Least Favorite

Alex’s Picks: In the Flat Field (1980) — Best Album, Personal Favorite Burning from the Inside (1983) - Worst Album, Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode… The Bela Session EP (2018, recorded 1979) In the Flat Field (1980) Mask (1981) The Sky’s Gone Out (1982) Burning from the Inside (1983) Go Away White (2008)

This week we’re discussing every album by Audioslave. If for some reason you haven’t heard of these guys, it’s Rage Against the Machine but with Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell on vocals instead of Zack de la Rocha. Audioslave was a juggernaut of a supergroup and were one of the biggest rock bands in the early 00s. Musically, not the most innovative or original, but solid and fun. Plus, Tom Morello doing his wacky pedal stuff.

Closing track: “Getaway Car” from Audioslave (2002)

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Mike’s Picks: Audioslave (2002) — Best Album, Personal Favorite Out of Exile (2005) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Alex’s Picks: Out of Exile (2005) — Best Album Audioslave (2002) — Personal Favorite Revelations (2006) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode… Audioslave (2002) Out of Exile (2005) Revelations (2006)

This week we’re discussing the short discography of Rites of Spring. Credited (along with Embrace) with helping to create emo-core, Rites of Spring went wild during their brief existence. They played only a few shows—destroying all their equipment in the process—but their influence remains today. Singer Guy Picciotto and drummer Brendan Canty went on to form Fugazi with Ian Mackaye and Joe Lally shortly after.

Check out our full episode on Embrace here: https://youtu.be/dU8QQD71M6s

And our episode on Fugazi here: https://youtu.be/uIRlAsApDgg

Closing track: “Drink Deep” from Rites of Spring (1985)

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Albums we discussed this episode… Rites of Spring (1985) All Through a Life EP (1987)

This week we’re discussing every album by the Melvins from 1999 to 2010. This era of the band has two legendary lineups. The first is with Kevin Rutmanis on bass (Cows, Tomahawk, Hepa-Titus). The second is with Big Business’s Jared Warren on bass and Coady Willis on second drums. This era shows the Melvins evolving more than they ever have before. It’s wild.

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Closing track: “P.G. x 3” from The Bride Screamed Murder (2010)

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Mike’s Picks: Hostile Ambient Takeover (2002) — Best Album The Maggot (1999) — Personal Favorite The Crybaby (2000) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Alex’s Picks: (A) Senile Animal (2006) — Best Album The Bride Screamed Murder (2010) — Personal Favorite Electroretard (2001) — Worst Album The Maggot (1999) — Least Favorite

Robert’s Picks: The Bootlicker (1999) — Best Album, Personal Favorite The Crybaby (2000) — Worst Album Hostile Ambient Takeover (2002) — Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode… The Maggot (1999) The Bootlicker (1999) The Crybaby (2000) Electroretard (2001) Hostile Ambient Takeover (2002) (A) Senile Animal (2006) Nude with Boots (2008) The Bride Screamed Murder (2010)