Every Album Ever with Mike Mansour

Instead of discussing the entire discography of an artist this week, Mike and Alex each brought 3 eclectic Christmas albums of their choice. Unsurprisingly, things get wacky very quickly as the two discuss Christmas albums by artists such as The Beach Boys, The Flaming Lips, and of course, fucking Rob Halford. Closing track: "What Child is This?" by Sleepy Sun from Psych-Out Christmas (2013) Check...

This one was suggested to us by listener Connie. While we thank her profusely for allowing us to dive into the insanity of David Lee Roth, we also curse her for forcing us to listen to hours worth of Sammy Hagar's intense screaming and red-rimmed sunglasses. Also, on this episode, Mike talks about how he managed to personally piss off a famous musician that we've covered on the podcast. We're fina...

Mike's unbridled rage manifests itself this episode as he and Alex tackle every Velvet Underground album one by one. If that doesn't sound intriguing, the two go off on a whole tangent about Trainspotting during the episode. Man, what a great movie. Closing Track: "Venus in Furs" from The Velvet Underground & Nico (1967) Check out our episode playlists on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/user/mot...

Mike and Alex take a break from albums this episode to talk about a band whose discography is 90 percent EPs. Luckily, the band is still amazing. The Minutemen, from San Pedro, CA, were one of the most interesting and unique punk bands during their short existence. The tragic death of singer/guitarist D. Boon put the kibosh on them, but bassist Mike Watt is still out there jamming econo. That last...

If Mike and Alex's reputations weren't already in the garbage, they're certainly headed there after this episode. This week, they discuss the legendary Jimi Hendrix and everything he did for rock music, including all the boring albums he recorded. Closing track: "Freedom" from The Cry of Love (1971) And check out our episode playlists on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/user/motherpuncherinc Mike...

In addition to this being the first episode of Every Album Ever with an accompanying video, this is also the first artist on this podcast to feature a lady. It only took us 14 episodes. Christ. Anyway, X is a great band, which you will hear Mike repeat for basically the entire episode. Also, we don't mention it in the episode, but Exene was married to Viggo Mortensen for 10 years! How crazy is tha...

This episode is full of controversial opinions, the main one being that Mike and Alex don't like NWA nearly as much as all the members' solo careers. This one is sure to get us banned in the hip-hop community. So much for Mike's aspiring career as a rappist…wait that's not right. Closing track: "Just Don't Bite It" from 100 Miles and Runnin' (1990) And check out our episode playlists on Spotify! h...

This episode, Mike and Alex do the unthinkable and discuss all of Pantera's albums. All of them. That's right, even the glam stuff. No one likes talking about this part of the band's career—and it should stay that way. We regret every second we dedicated to these sparkling abominations. Also, Pantera became a really good band later on, but you've probably heard that before. Closing track: "Slaught...

Happy Halloween, folks! Mike and Alex felt that there was no better way to celebrate this morbid holiday than by discussing The Misfits. While they agree that Danzig-era Misfits was truly special, they almost come to blows when discussing the 90s lineup—much like every member of the Misfits during that time. Closing track: "Come Back" from Static Age (1978) And check out our episode playlists on S...

This is a big one, folks. Mike's brother, Robert, guests on this episode to share his infinite knowledge about Captain Beefheart's absolutely insane career. Just a warning, there is a 35-minute argument over Trout Mask Replica . Blood was shed. Closing track: "Big Eyed Beans from Venus" from Clear Spot (1972) And check out our episode playlists on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/user/motherpunch...

If you're wondering why in God's name we would possibly be covering this band so early in our podcasting career, it's because this is the first artist requested by a listener. Alex was ecstatic about it. Mike was not. [UPDATE: Body Count has since released a new album in 2020] Closing track: "No Lives Matter" from Bloodlust (2017) And check out our episode playlists on Spotify! https://open.spotif...

Alex comes into this episode guns blazing over his irrational and fervent hatred for Simon & Garfunkel. He hates them so much that he surprises Mike with an entire parody song written by him and performed by fellow friend and musician Casey Hanson. There isn't a moment on this episode where Mike and Alex see eye to eye and it's wonderful. Closing track: "Richard Cory" from Sounds of Silence (1966)...

Mike and Alex talk about each of Rage Against the Machine's four albums in extreme detail. To summarize, Rage is the only band to do Nu Metal right. Closing track: "Down Rodeo" from Evil Empire (1996) And check out our episode playlists on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/user/motherpuncherinc Mike's Picks: Evil Empire (1996) — Best Album, Personal Favorite Renegades (2000) — Worst Album Alex's P...

Mike and Alex discuss Run-DMC's pivotal role in the evolution of hip-hop while still disagreeing about pretty much everything else. Closing track: "The Kings (D Generation X Theme)" And check out our episode playlists on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/user/motherpuncherinc Mike's Picks: Raising Hell (1986) — Best Album Down with the King (1993) — Personal Favorite Crown Royal (2001) — Worst Alb...

Two of the biggest egos in rock collide into a strange, new wave-reggae hybrid. Closing track: "Behind My Camel" from Zenyatta Mondatta (1980) And check out our episode playlists on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/user/motherpuncherinc Mike's Picks: Zenyatta Mondatta (1980) — Best Album, Personal Favorite Synchronicity (1983) — Worst Album Ghost in the Machine (1981) — Personal Worst Alex's Pick...

Maybe the best band of all time. But only maybe. Closing track: "Who'll Stop the Rain" from Cosmo's Factory (1970) And check out our episode playlists on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/user/motherpuncherinc Mike's Picks: Willy and the Poor Boys (1969) — Best Album, Personal Favorite Mardi Gras (1972) — Worst Album Alex's Picks: Cosmo's Factory (1970) — Best Album Pendulum (1970) — Personal Favo...

Mike and Alex nearly come to blows on this episode. Devo might be the band to finally destroy their friendship. Closing track: "Working in a Coal Mine" And check out our episode playlists on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/user/motherpuncherinc Mike's Picks : Freedom of Choice (1980) — Best Duty Now for the Future (1979) — Personal Favorite New Traditionalists (1981) — Worst Album Oh, No! It's D...

Mike and Alex discuss each of Mercyful Fate's albums, doing as many King Diamond impressions as possible along the way. Closing track: "Satan's Curse" from Melissa (1983) And check out our episode playlists on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/user/motherpuncherinc Mike's Picks : Melissa (1983) — Best Album, Personal Favorite 9 (1999) — Worst Album Alex's Picks : Melissa (1983) — Best Album Time (...

Mike and Alex sit down to talk about each of ELO's albums. As great as the band is, they're not all winners. And check out our episode playlists on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/user/motherpuncherinc Mike's Picks : Eldorado (1974) — Best Album Electric Light Orchestra/No Answer (1971) — Personal Favorite Balance of Power (1986) — Worst Album Secret Messages (1983) — Personal Worst Alex's Picks...