Why I Hate this Album

This week's song is divisive! Some call it the worst song ever, while others consider it a "great, great song". We are of course discussing the Phil Collins masterpiece Sussudio released way back in 1985.  Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album. In this episode we discuss becoming obsessed with the Alamo, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, George Ha...

This week we are discussing a little known KISS album called "Music From The Elder" released Nov. 10, 1981. It's the soundtrack to a movie that never got made because the album and movie were so poorly conceived everyone just sort of gave up. Lucky for us it's just a poor man's Star-Wars so it's not hard to follow. In this episode we discuss heroes, wearing makeup, bad decision making, guitar solo...

This week we are discussing the much requested "A Little Bit Off" by Five Finger Death Punch. Is it nu metal, is it post-grunge, is it worthy of your hate? We attempt to answer at least 2 of those questions and few more. Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album. In this episode we discuss Tom Brady feuds, short fingers, Eddie Bravo's unusual...

This week we are headed back to a more innocent time, the early aughts. We're talking about Jimmy Eat World and their album Bleed American, released July 24, 2001.  In this episode we discuss being taken, embarrassment, bad dancing, Kevin Kline, cults, the art of seduction, the death of Shredder in TMNT the movie, mutual stalking, snapping your fingers, optional laws, feuding with record companies...

This week we are discussing the song Danger! High Voltage by Electric Six, released in 2002. This song has strange pronunciations, mystery vocalists and one of the more entertaining music videos we've seen in a while. Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album. In this episode we discuss Esperanto and other less popular languages, fake vampire...

This week we're talking about Charli XCX and her very popular album Brat, released June 7, 2024. Full disclosure we got her confused with Chappell Roan and just decided to roll with it. Plus we'll finally discover what exactly makes Tim's summer so Brat? In this episode we discuss Angry Birds movies, Truman Capote's ghost, narcissists, secret agents, Charles Xavier, face shape, bad chain restauran...

This week we're discussing the Paul McCartney Michael Jackson collaboration Say Say Say released October 3, 1983. Spoiler alert the whole does not equal the sum of its parts, but people loved it anyway! Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album. In this episode we discuss types of bears, crazy fathers, George Martin, the ghost of John Lennon,...

This week Tim is back from Austria and we're talking about Playboi Carti and his latest album (I Am) Music, released March 14, 2025. This album is 30 songs and so we're only talking about the first half. Find out if it was good enough to earn a part two next week! In this episode we discuss real voices, the tariff man, high self-esteems, vampires, host heights, a lot of troubling allegations, bein...

This week we are talking about one of the most successful and slightly forgotten songs of all time. Chances are you've never heard of the band Mungo Jerry, but you have definitely heard their 1970 single In the Summertime. This band may be the biggest one hit wonder of all time, and we get into all the details. Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next we...

This week we were wondering, does Alien Ant Farm have any other songs besides that Smooth Criminal cover? Turns out they did, they called it ANThology and it came out in 2001. We listened to it for a week straight and have some thoughts. In this episode we discuss practical jokes, dangerous music, Goosebumps books, celebrity chimp bites, ICP, bad song covers and so much more! Hatepod.com | TW: @Al...

This week things heat up on the show as we discuss Kelis and her breakout single Milkshake, released in 2003. Is it all innuendo and sensual metaphor, or is this song simply about a delicious frozen treat? We guarantee the answer will surprise you. Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album. In this episode we discuss empty coffins, undercover...

This week we're listening to David Bowie's debut self-titled album, no not the one you're thinking of. The one he released in 1967 that no one listens to because it sounds like the creation of madman. However, it is one of the most interesting albums we have discussed maybe ever. In this episode we discuss rumors, Tito Jackson, controlling mothers, poisoning a spouse, peepers, bragging, Lord of th...

This week things get downright sexy as we discuss the LL Cool J song Doin' It, released February 20, 1996. Fair warning this episode gets pretty "after dark" quickly, you have been warned. Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album. In this episode we discuss houseboats, the art of seduction, Michael J Fox, the movie Toys, feet, dinosaur upris...

This week we're talking about the Justin Timberlake album Man of the Woods released February 2, 2018. Get ready for a whole bunch of confusing metaphors and country cosplay, this album has it all, and by has it all I mean mostly just those 2 things. In this episode we discuss pranks, the film In Time, Jessica Biel, Justified, nicknames, Multiplicity, fake relationships, recreational addiction, ran...

This week we bring you the magical, mystical song that is Abracadabra by the Steve Miller Band released way back in May of 1982. We thought it was an innocent, if a bit forgettable song, that was until Tim had a life altering incident in Sedona and everything changed.  Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album. In this episode we discuss hot...

This week we're discussing Doja Cat and her most popular album Planet Her, released June 25, 2021. This is one of those rare weeks where the artist's history is almost more interesting than the album itself. Prepare to learn strange and shocking "facts" about Doja Cat! In this episode we discuss poor hiring choices, wild accusations, propaganda, cocaine, Freddy Kruger, Dallas Cowboys, thousand isl...

This week we're discussing Jack Harlow and his single Lovin on Me, released November 10, 2023. After some song lyrics breakdown we get to the heart of the issue, why does he look like that? Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album. In this episode we discuss justice, nicknames, Turkish delight, Mr. Tumnus, slang, notaries, beards, prayers, z...

This week we return to our roots. We're discussing the band from our very first episode and possibly the inspiration for the entire show, Korn. We listened to their very popular album Issues, released November 16, 1999. After seven years and almost 350 episodes are we still anti-Korn or have we softened on these boys from Bakersfield? In this episode we discuss bridge trolls, perfection, therapy,...

This week we are discussing the one hit wonder and beloved song You Get What You Give by The New Radicals, released Nov. 3, 1998. We had no idea people loved this song so much, but we got a lot of threats when we announced this song was up next, enjoy! Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album. In this episode we discuss handymen, raccoons, s...

This week, we celebrate the season as we do every year, with an ICP album! This year we are taking it back to the beginning, the debut Insane Clown Posse album Carnival of Carnage, released October 18, 1992. Join us as we learn the true meaning of holiday, and a merry ICPissmas to you all! In this episode we discuss unwanted rashes, steel mills, clown documentaries, Kenny G, windchimes, misunderst...

This week we're bringing a little holiday cheer to the podcast with the completely unknown John Denver song Please Daddy Don't Get Drunk This Christmas released in 1973. Who would have thought alcohol abuse and domestic violence wouldn't be the best topics for a Christmas hit? Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album. In this episode we disc...

This week we're talking about Maroon 5 and their mega hit single Moves Like Jagger released June 21, 2011. That's right, we're not doing the "good song". Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album. In this episode we discuss Judging Amy, Beverly Hills 90210, Snapple, CBS, Slender Man, face blindness, hypnotism, Shallow Hal, tails, skin suits,...

This is our second week in a row with Post Malone, this time talking about his hit album F 1-Trillion released Aug. 16, 2024. Was it a mistake for him to go country, was it a mistake to listen to Posty 2 weeks in a row, was the entire conceit of this show a giant mistake? Tune in this week to find out! In this episode we discuss temporary tattoos, stolen teeth, wasting money, rhythm, monster truck...

This week we're checking out what the kids are into, and it turns out that's sleepy auto-tuned mumbling about watches and jewels? We're discussing Post Malone and his hit single Psycho, released Feb. 23, 2018.  Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album. In this episode we discuss fake tattoos, rapping names, CIA plants, fancy jewels, wordplay...

This week things get gross as we discuss GWAR and their moderately popular album Scumdogs of the Universe, released on Jan.8 1990. So get out your codpieces and skull masks, it's time to pay tribute to World Maggot! In this episode we discuss jaywalking, arrests, Jerry Springer, terraforming, soul suckers, war trophies, dating apps  and so much more! Hatepod.com | TW: @AlbumHatePod | IG: @hatePod...