Every Album Ever with Mike Mansour

Today we're discussing Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas to Heaven, as well as Slow Riot For New Zero Kanada by Godspeed You! Black Emperor. This is the second episode in our Godspeed discography series and we're breaking down both of these records, as well as all the history surrounding them. In a nutshell, they're two of the best records ever made and Godspeed is incredible. But you probably already knew that if you're reading this.

Intro 00:00

Where We Left Off 00:14

Slow Riot For New Zero Kanada EP 00:47

Moya 2:12

BBF3 4:17

Their Feelings Toward the Media 8:25

Lift Your Skinny Fists... 14:05

Removing Their Albums from Streaming 16:06

Lift Your Skinny Fists Review 16:31

Final Thoughts 21:35

Outro 22:45

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Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,

Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey

Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds

Tom Osman's stuff:

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Podcast on Spotify, YouTube

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Today we're breaking down every album by Bitch Magnet, one of the most underrated post-hardcore bands of all time. Made up of core members Sooyoung Park, Jon Fine, and Orestes Morfin, Bitch Magnet didn't make a huge splash during their initial run in the late 80s/early 90s. But a successful reunion in 2011 reminded the world of just how ahead of their time they were. This is an essential band for any post-hardcore fan and one of the most underrated bands we've covered on this channel.

Intro 00:00

Origins 00:19

The First Lineup 1:37

The Band Name 2:14

The Early Gigs 2:40

Jay Leaves 2:51

Orestes Joins 3:26

Summer in Atlanta 4:47

Star Booty 6:27

Umber 9:43

Jon Gets Kicked Out 13:08

Jon Rejoins 15:06

Ben Hur 15:50

Orestes Leaves 18:11

Breakup 19:30

Reunion 20:04

Outro 21:23

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My Top 77 Album Recommendations:

https://every-album-ever.kit.com/0ee90183d0

Join the Patreon, it rules:

https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever

Mike's music:

Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,

Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey

Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds

Tom Osman's stuff:

Music on Spotify, Apple, Website

Podcast on Spotify, YouTube

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Mike's Picks:

Ben Hur (1990) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite

Star Booty (1988) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite

Today we're discussing Live at the Witch Trials, the first album by legendary post-punk band The Fall. Before The Fall became completely run by vocalist and founding member Mark E. Smith, there was a lot more collaboration and democracy. And while that didn't last long, it resulted in one hell of a great record.

Intro 00:00

Band Formation 00:50

The First Lineup 1:23

Band Name Origin 3:08

Their Forgotten First Drummer 3:30

Recording the First Single 4:03

Start of the Crazy Lineup Changes 5:03

Bingo-Master's Break-Out! 6:30

Live at the Witch Trials 7:05

Album Review 7:59

After the Album 10:52

Outro 12:16

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My Top 77 Album Recommendations:

https://every-album-ever.kit.com/0ee90183d0

Join the Patreon, it rules:

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Mike's music:

Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,

Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey

Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds

Tom Osman's stuff:

Music on Spotify, Apple, Website

Podcast on Spotify, YouTube

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Today we're discussing The Modern Dance and Dub Housing by post-punk pioneers Pere Ubu. Led by vocalist and only constant member David Thomas (before his death in 2025), Pere Ubu is considered one of the first ever American post-punk bands, forming in 1975. The Modern Dance and Dub Housing, the band's first two records, are considered classics and essential in shaping the entire genre.

Intro 00:00

David Thomas Origins 00:22

Rocket from the Tombs 00:48

Pere Ubu Formation 4:13

Their First Two Singles 5:09

Peter Laughner Leaves 5:27

The Modern Dance 6:01

Review (The Modern Dance) 7:24

Dub Housing 10:30

Review (Dub Housing) 12:08

Aftermath 14:52

David's Death 15:21

Outro 15:59

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My Top 77 Album Recommendations:

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Join the Patreon, it rules:

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Mike's music:

Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,

Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey

Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds

Tom Osman's stuff:

Music on Spotify, Apple, Website

Podcast on Spotify, YouTube

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Today we're discussing every album by Swervedriver. Led by sole consistent members Adam Franklin and Jimmy Hartridge, Swervedriver is often lumped in with other shoegaze bands of the time, but has an identity entirely their own. Heavy, catchy, emotional, and expertly written.

Intro 00:00

Shake Appeal 00:27

Swervedriver Forms 1:31

Getting Signed to Creation 2:59

Son of Mustang Ford EP 4:25

Rave Down EP 5:54

Sandblasted EP 6:39

Raise 7:46

Signing to A&M 10:12

Reel to Real EP 10:34

Graham Runs Away 11:29

Never Lose That Feeling EP 12:33

Adi Leaves 13:39

Mezcal Head 14:35

Ejector Seat Reservation 17:38

Oasis Makes a Mess 19:52

A&M Screws Them 20:57

Creation Screws Them 21:23

Geffen Steps In 21:47

Space Travel, Rock 'n' Roll EP 22:45

99th Dream 23:08

Then They Break Up 26:22

Reunion 26:33

I Wasn't Born to Lose You 27:07

Future Ruins 29:12

Crowdfunding Screws Them 30:05

The World's Fair EP 31:13

Raise 35th Anniversary Tour 32:07

Outro 32:17

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My Top 77 Album Recommendations:

https://every-album-ever.kit.com/0ee90183d0

Join the Patreon, it rules:

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Mike's music:

Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,

Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey

Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds

Tom Osman's stuff:

Music on Spotify, Apple, Website

Podcast on Spotify, YouTube

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Mike's Picks:

Mezcal Head (1993) -- Best Album

Raise (1991) -- Personal Favorite

Future Ruins (2019) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite

Today we're discussing F# A# ∞ (aka F Sharp A Sharp Infinity), the debut album by post-rock legends Godspeed You! Black Emperor. This is the first episode in our Godspeed series where we will cover each of their studio albums and their histories. This episode covers the formation of the band and the release of one of the most beloved post-rock albums of all time.

Intro 00:00

Origins and Formation 00:15

The Band Name 00:58

Hotel2Tango and Recording 1:06

The Album's Lineup 2:13

Original Vinyl Release 3:03

1998 CD Release 3:38

The Dead Flag Blues 4:43

28 Days Later Connection 8:58

East Hastings 10:27

Providence 11:45

Field Recordings 13:56

After the Album 14:49

Outro 15:08

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My Top 77 Album Recommendations:

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Mike's music:

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Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey

Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds

Tom Osman's stuff:

Music on Spotify, Apple, Website

Podcast on Spotify, YouTube

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Today we're discussing every album by British punk band Rudimentary Peni. While technically considered anarcho punk, RP was far stranger and musically unpredictable--a direction spearheaded by singer/guitarist Nick Blinko. Blinko also produces the band's album art, giving them a brilliant and inimitable signature. While Peni's music has gotten far less adventurous in recent years, their mark as one of the most unique bands of all time remains.

Intro 00:00

Band Origins 00:22

Nick Blinko 00:35

The Magits 2:24

The Band's Early Days 3:09

Origin of the Name Rudimentary Peni 3:37

Their Hatred for Live Shows 3:55

First Demo 5:08

Self-Titled EP 5:47

Farce EP 8:21

Death Church 11:14

Grant Gets Cancer 14:33

Cacophony 15:04

Pope Adrian 37th Psychristiatric 21:41

Nick's First Book 25:00

Echoes of Anguish EP 26:13

The Underclass EP 27:21

Archaic EP 27:59

No More Pain EP 29:15

Great War 30:28

Final Thoughts/Recent Work 32:28

Outro 33:28

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My Top 77 Album Recommendations:

https://every-album-ever.kit.com/0ee90183d0

Join the Patreon, it rules:

https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever

Mike's music:

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Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey

Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds

Tom Osman's stuff:

Music on Spotify, Apple, Website

Podcast on Spotify, YouTube

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Mike's Picks:

Cacophony (1988) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite

Pope Adrian 37th Psychristiatric (1995) -- Worst Album

No More Pain EP (2008) -- Least Favorite

Albums discussed this episode...

Rudimentary Peni EP (1981)

Farce EP (1982)

Death Church (1983)

Cacophony (1988)

Pope Adrian 37th Psychristiatric (1995)

Echoes of Anguish EP (1998)

The Underclass EP (2000)

Archaic EP (2004)

No More Pain EP (2008)

Great War (2021)

Today we're discussing Milo Goes to College by the Descendents. Widely considered one of the most influential pop punk albums ever made, Milo Goes to College blends hardcore punk with strong melodies and at times heartfelt lyrics. Driven by drummer Bill Stevenson and singer Milo Aukerman, Descendents are largely responsible for what we now consider pop punk

Intro 00:00

How They Formed 00:12

Tony Joins 3:13

Ride the Wild/It's a Hectic World 4:39

Milo Joins 5:08

Coffee Joins 6:06

Fat EP 6:54

Milo Goes to College Recording/Cover Art 8:15

Album Review 9:08

Then Milo Actually Goes to College 14:40

Bill Joins Black Flag 15:54

What Happened to Frank 16:14

Milo Returns/Reformation 16:49

Tony Leaves 17:00

The Final Lineup 17:20

Milo Goes BACK to College/ALL 17:35

More Recent News 17:53

Outro 18:23

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My Top 77 Album Recommendations:

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Join the Patreon, it rules:

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Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey

Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds

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Music on Spotify, Apple, Website

Podcast on Spotify, YouTube

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Today we're discussing Warrior on the Edge of Time by pioneering space rock band Hawkwind. Warrior on the Edge of Time is the band's fifth album and their last with Lemmy Kilmister, who went on to form Motörhead after his firing. The events that led up to this, however, are a roller coaster of psychedelics, mayhem, and alleged backstabbing.

Intro 00:00

How They Formed 00:13

Getting Signed 00:41

Where the Name Hawkwind Came From 1:46

Their First Album 3:06

Isle of Wight Festival 4:10

Robert Calvert, X In Search of Space 6:33

Lemmy Kilmister Joins 7:18

Stacia the Nude Dancer 8:02

Silver Machine 9:21

Space Ritual 11:00

Urban Guerrilla 12:04

Their First US Tour 12:46

Album Review 13:23

Second US Tour and More Mayhem 17:08

Lemmy's Gone, Nik's Gone, Stacia's Gone 18:45

Calvert Goes Nuts 19:11

Outro 19:47

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My Top 77 Album Recommendations:

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Join the Patreon, it rules:

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Mike's music:

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Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey

Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds

Tom Osman's stuff:

Music on Spotify, Apple, Website

Podcast on Spotify, YouTube

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Today we're dissecting Metal Box/Second Edition by Public Image Limited (or PiL for short). Formed by John Lydon (formerly Johnny Rotten) directly after leaving the Sex Pistols, PiL is an ever-changing beast of a band that continued to push the boundaries of rock music in strange and unexpected ways. Metal Box is one of the most influential albums of all time and even now, it's an album unlike any other.

Intro 00:00

PiL Origins 00:22

Leaving Punk Behind 3:15

What Is Metal Box? 6:08

Recording the Album 7:37

The Songwriting 8:31

The Sound of the Album 11:03

Accidents on the Record 13:11

Swan Lake/Death Disco 13:51

Album Review 15:56

American Bandstand 18:10

Second Edition 19:27

After the Album 20:52

Death of Nora Foster and Eurovision 21:04

Closing Thoughts/Outro 22:11

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My Top 77 Album Recommendations:

https://every-album-ever.kit.com/0ee90183d0

Join the Patreon, it rules:

https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever

Mike's music:

Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,

Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey

Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds

Tom Osman's stuff:

Music on Spotify, Apple, Website

Podcast on Spotify, YouTube

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