The Chartographers

And after dancing in that purple rain, it's just a shame that that friendship had to end -- but by "friendship" we mean "season."

That's right: after ranking every album in Prince's '80s output, Evan, Taran, and most frequent guest Jon Harvey crack open a few purple-tinted drinks and pour one out for our fallen hero, discussing his worst song, Evan's weird connection to the Princeiverse, sharing stories of studio fuckups and alternate versions of the Batman soundtrack, and oh so much more. That's a wrap, folks, but being The Chartographers, they go out in style.

The theme song for this episode is "Hands of the Dead" by Seattle power-pop greats The Hoot Hoots. This, along with other thrilling singalong numbers, can be found on their album COLORPUNCH, available here: [ thehoothoots.bandcamp.com/album/colorpunch ]. Used with permission.

Not saying we have a dirty mind or anything, but this podcast may just get you soft & wet.

But for real though, Evan, Taran, and special guest Jon Harvey get down in the thick of Prince's '80s output and finish ranking his albums from worst to best. It's an epic journey that will make you feel like you've gone around the world in a day, so whether you be girls or boys, get ready to play in the sunshine with our epic conclusion to the celebration of His Royal Badness' awesome output.

This episode's theme song is "Lone Digger" by Caravan Palace. It is taken from the album < I°_°I >, available on Café de la Danse Records under license to Le Plan Recordings [ itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-i/id1039110096 ]. Used with permission.

Dearly beloved, we are gathered today to get through this thing called life ...

And boy do we. for the Season Finale to The Chartographers first-ever run, Evan & Taran decide to bring it all home, talking about one of the greatest artists to ever live and also bringing back special guest and PopMatters' writer Jon Harvey for the first part of the definitive ranking of Prince's early work, from FOR YOU to GRAFFITI BRIDGE. So put down that magazine you were masturbating with, strike a curious pose, and give us a little kiss: it's The Chartographers!

This episode's theme song is "Lone Digger" by Caravan Palace. It is taken from the album < I°_°I >, available on Café de la Danse Records under license to Le Plan Recordings [ itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-i/id1039110096 ]. Used with permission.

Where is your boy tonight? I hope he is a gentle listener of the Chartographers!

Having finally ranked Fall Out Boy's output from worst to best, Taran, along with guests Nico Pashka and CHIRP Radio's Bri O'Reilly, are now spitting like young volcanoes over what is the worst Fall Out Boy song, goofy trivia, and so much more which will make you say thnks fr th mmres.

The theme song for this episode is "Hands of the Dead" by Seattle power-pop greats The Hoot Hoots. This, along with other thrilling singalong numbers, can be found on their album COLORPUNCH, available here: [ thehoothoots.bandcamp.com/album/colorpunch ]. Used with permission.

You've waited for this for awhile, and finally, it's going down down.

That's right, Taran invites special guests Nico Pashka and CHIRP Radio's Bri O'Reilly to tackle the discography of punk-pop stalwarts Fall Out Boy, ranking it from LiveJournal-lyric worst to guilty-pleasure best, resulting in songs that know what you did in the dark, even if all you want to do is just dance dance to them.

This episode's theme song is "Lone Digger" by Caravan Palace. It is taken from the album < I°_°I >, available on Café de la Danse Records under license to Le Plan Recordings [ itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-i/id1039110096 ]. Used with permission.

Today is the greatest day we've ever known ... 'cos it's a Happy Hour Minisode! After staring through the Kalideyscope of Billy Corgan's psyche, Evan, Taran, and special guests Ryan Doss and Will Cwik charge in like a rhinoceros and talk about the worst Smashing Pumpkins' song, the greatness that is Zwan, the terribleness that is "Gossamer", and oh so much more. Tonight we're gonna party like it's 1979 ...

The theme song for this episode is "Hands of the Dead" by Seattle power-pop greats The Hoot Hoots. This, along with other thrilling singalong numbers, can be found on their album COLORPUNCH, available here: [ thehoothoots.bandcamp.com/album/colorpunch ]. Used with permission.

The killer in me is the killer in you ... but today we're just killin' it. That's right: The Chartographers take a rocket right into the heart of the Smashing Pumpkins discography, joined by writer Ryan Doss and filmmaker Will Cwik to rank the Pumpkins from worst to best to Zwan. God may be empty, but this podcast is full of nothin' but good times.

This episode's theme song is "Lone Digger" by Caravan Palace. It is taken from the album < I°_°I >, available on Café de la Danse Records under license to Le Plan Recordings [ itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-i/id1039110096 ]. Used with permission.

We ranked all the Janet albums, and now we want that feedback ...

Actually, Evan, Taran, and special guest Nick Shoda are knockin' back some shots and asking Janet what has she done for us lately, discussing everything from the worst Janet song to Nipplegate to how she chooses the men she ties up on stage in her tours. Oh, and make not mistake: we go deep.

The theme song for this episode is "Hands of the Dead" by Seattle power-pop greats The Hoot Hoots. This, along with other thrilling singalong numbers, can be found on their album COLORPUNCH, available here: [ thehoothoots.bandcamp.com/album/colorpunch ]. Used with permission.

When Part 1 of the Chartographers too-epic ranking of Janet Jackson's discography ended, you didn't realize what you got ... til it's gone. Thankfully, we're together again, and Evan, Taran, and special guest Nick Shoda finish the deed, ending with what maybe the single most contentious #1 and #2 battle in the history of the show. So put on your headphones but make sure there's no feedback, 'cos we're pretty sure this exciting conclusion will hit you right in the pleasure principle ...

This episode's theme song is "Lone Digger" by Caravan Palace. It is taken from the album < I°_°I >, available on Café de la Danse Records under license to Le Plan Recordings [ itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-i/id1039110096 ]. Used with permission.

Things are about to get ... nasty. Yes, the pleasure principle is in full effect when The Chartographers and special guest Nick Shoda tackle the dense, sexy, and danceable catalogue of Miss Janet. A debate like no other, the guys get into nuances, favorites, cultural analogies, and so many terrible interlude jokes that we couldn't contain it in one mere episode. This Pt. 1, however, is essential. Come on get up -- and listen!

This episode's theme song is "Lone Digger" by Caravan Palace. It is taken from the album < I°_°I >, available on Café de la Danse Records under license to Le Plan Recordings [ itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-i/id1039110096 ]. Used with permission.