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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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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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:
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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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:
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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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:
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:
Mezcal Head (1993) -- Best Album
Raise (1991) -- Personal Favorite
Future Ruins (2019) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite