Best Foetus Podcasts (2024)

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Tarantula Heart by Melvins | Album Review + Buzz Osborne Interview 1:35:39

3d ago1:35:39

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This week we’re not only discussing Tarantula Heart, the latest album by the Melvins, but Buzz Osborne himself has graced us with an exclusive interview (which starts at 37:56). Tarantula Hearts marks the Melvins’ return to dual drummers (this time with Ministry’s Roy Mayorga) and it’s a delight. Later in the episode, our history guy Tom talks to B…

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A Chaos of Flowers by BIG|BRAVE | Album Review 36:18

10d ago36:18

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This week, we’re discussing the latest album by sludge metal band BIG|BRAVE, A Chaos of Flowers. We’ve been following BIG|BRAVE since this show began and A Chaos of Flowers shows them evolving in a massive way. Still one of the heaviest albums you’ll hear, but with careful attention to atmosphere, minimalism, and beauty. A dense and destructive alb…

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Half Divorced by Pissed Jeans | Album Review 27:45

17d ago27:45

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This week we’re discussing the latest album by Pissed Jeans, Half Divorced. If high speed hardcore punk with a noise rock edge is your thing, this is easily one of the best albums of the year. This is Mike and Alex’s first time hearing Pissed Jeans and they were delighted, to say the least. Give it a shot, this one’s hard not to love. Closing track…

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Episode 190: Siouxsie and the Banshees (Pt. 1) 1:41:49

24d ago1:41:49

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This week we’re discussing every album by Siouxsie and the Banshees from 1978 to 1982. Aside from being one of the most influential bands in modern music, Siouxsie Sioux and the Banshees played a major role in pioneering goth music, along with Bauhaus and the Cure. In this episode, we’re tackling the early years where they laid the foundation. It’s…

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A Sudden Craving by The Children... | Album Review + Interview 1:16:14

1M ago1:16:14

1:16:14

This week we’re discussing A Sudden Craving, the newest album by The Children… And for the first time ever, we have included an exclusive interview with the band. Made up of Michael Wiener, Jim Coleman (Cop Shoot Cop), and Phil Puelo (Cop Shoot Cop, Swans), The Children have created some of the most fascinating, texture-rich music you will hear thi…

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Episode 189: Foetus 2:41:12

1M ago2:41:12

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This week we’re discussing every album by Foetus. However, there are a million EPs, remix albums, and collabs, so we’re just sticking with the core 10 albums. Foetus is the brainchild of JG Thirlwell, whom many will know as the music composer for The Venture Bros. and Archer. But Thirlwell’s roots stem all the way back to the New York no wave scene…

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Putrid | Obsolete by Prisoner | Album Review 42:08

2M ago42:08

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For Tom's full interview with the band: https://tomosman.substack.com/p/episode-10-prisoner?r=6g776&triedRedirect=true This week we're discussing Putrid | Obsolete, the latest album by Prisoner. While these guys are self-described as industrial/metal/punk, the result sounds like all of these and none of them at the same time. Punishing, disturbing,…

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Episode 188: Peeping Tom 47:57

2M ago47:57

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This week we’re discussing the one and only album by Mike Patton’s Peeping Tom. We all know Patton from Faith No More and Mr. Bungle (and his million other side projects, honestly), but Peeping Tom was the one time he tried mainstream pop music. Or at least his version of it, which of course sounds like no one else and could barely be considered po…

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32. Goodbye For Now 44:30

2M ago44:30

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It's time to say goodbye, but only for a while. With Laura's babe due in a matter of weeks, we've decided to go on a little hiatus while she adjusts to motherhood. Although we're wrapping up, we've got two AI readings in this episode as a treat to finish off our run, with a Batman story that absolutely sends us into hysterics. We hope you enjoy thi…

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Episode 187: Porno for Pyros 1:03:40

2M ago1:03:40

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This week we’re discussing every album by Porno for Pyros. Formed by Perry Farrell and Stephen Perkins of Jane’s Addiction, Porno for Pyros is a completely distinct spin-off band. Where JA was more guitar-centric, these guys are more rhythmic and psychedelic. A completely different style, but dynamic and with plenty of musical depth. Also, the band…

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She Reaches Out to She... by Chelsea Wolfe | Album Review 29:21

2M ago29:21

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This week we’re discussing She Reaches Out to She Reaches Out to She, the latest album by Chelsea Wolfe. Aside from being a mouthful, this album has Wolfe once again taking a sharp detour from the style of her last album—this time into mind-bending, dark electronic. Wolfe rarely disappoints and this record is no different. Dig it. Closing track: “W…

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TANGK by IDLES | Album Review 42:12

2M ago42:12

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This week we’re discussing TANGK, the latest album by IDLES. We’ve been huge fans of these guys for years, but now the rest of the world is finally getting around to them. TANGK is their biggest record yet, with production by Nigel Godrich and a guest appearance by LCD Soundsystem. But TANGK doesn’t just talk a big game—it’s their best album yet an…

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31. Life’s Like: Falling Down Stairs For Eternity 1:20:32

2M ago1:20:32

1:20:32

Ever feel like your life is similar to perpetually falling down a flight of stairs? Yes, us too. We all know that life can throw you curve balls, but how you deal with said balls determines how they land - in your hands or in your face. Can you guess how sore our faces are? Fear not! It isn't all doom and gloom in this penultimate episode of Two Fl…

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Episode 186: 2Pac 2:01:35

3M ago2:01:35

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This week, we’re discussing every album by Tupac Shakur. Or, more accurately, every album by 2Pac and one by Makaveli. It would take us a year to cover all his posthumous albums, so we’re sticking with just one. If you’ve heard of music, then you know 2Pac, plain and simple. But how do we feel about his actual full-length albums? Let’s just say thi…

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Episode 185: Primus 2:50:49

3M ago2:50:49

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This week we’re discussing every album by Primus. This band needs no introduction as core members Les Claypool, Larry LaLonde, and Tim Alexander have been gracing us with their insanity since the late 80s. Heavy, funky, kooky, technical, and above all else, memorable. Plus they did several South Park themes. If you’ve been putting this band off, th…

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Satyasena | Debut Album Review 42:34

3M ago42:34

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Tom’s full interview with Satyasena: https://tomosman.substack.com/p/episode-3-satyasena-interview?r=6g776 This week we’re discussing the debut album by Satyasena. Formed and led by Pej Mon (of Secret Chiefs 3 and Ghoul), Satyasena explores a side of metal that you probably haven’t heard before. Middle Eastern, industrial, and death metal, among ma…

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Episode 184: At the Drive-In 1:26:54

3M ago1:26:54

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This week we’re discussing every album by At the Drive-In. Before Omar Rodriguez-Lopez and Cedric Bixler-Zavala went on to create proggy psychedelic greatness with The Mars Volta, they cut their teeth with Jim Ward in At the Drive-In. While they started out as straightforward punk/post-hardcore, by the end of their initial run, their evolution was …

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Bronson Arm | Album Review 26:39

4M ago26:39

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Tom’s full interview with the band: https://tomosman.substack.com/p/episode-2-bronson-arm-interview?r=6g776 This week we’re discussing the debut album by Bronson Arm. From Kalamazoo, MI, Bronson Arm is made up of Blake Bickel on baritone guitar and Garrett Yates on drums. Their vicious style of noise rock is reminiscent of 90s AmRep bands, although…

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Episode 183: Barkmarket 1:23:54

4M ago1:23:54

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This week we’re discussing every album by Barkmarket. Led by Dave Sardy (or D. Sardy), who is now a Grammy-winning record producer, Barkmarket was a wholly unique noise rock band. Blending elements of alternative metal, industrial, and grunge, these guys were ferocious. They even worked with Rick Rubin on two albums before he moved onto more commer…

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Best Albums of 2023 2:10:15

4M ago2:10:15

2:10:15

It’s the end of another year so we’re picking our favorite albums of 2023. It’s been an amazing year for music, so narrowing down our lists was an absolute nightmare. It’s also the first year we’re ranking our picks, just to make things even more difficult for us. All of these albums are just fantastic so check out as many as you can, please. Closi…

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DC Special by Scream | Album Review 41:46

4M ago41:46

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Tom’s full interview with singer Pete Stahl: https://tomosman.substack.com/p/episode-1-interview-with-scream-vocalist?r=6g776 This week we’re discussing DC Special, the reunion album by DC hardcore punk band Scream. In addition to releasing Dischord Records’ first full length LP (1983’s Still Screaming), Scream is also the band Dave Grohl drummed f…

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Episode 182: Sex Pistols 1:11:05

5M ago1:11:05

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This week we’re discussing the Sex Pistols and their legendary album, Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols. This band needs no introduction, as Johnny Rotten (John Lydon), Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Sid Vicious, and Glen Matlock (original bassist and main songwriter) are paramount in the creation of punk rock. We’ve all heard the hits, but …

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30. Fascinating Foetuses & Christmas Chaos 57:04

5M ago57:04

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Fontanelles, tastebuds, blue eyes and more 👶🏻 Babies are fascinating and in this season finale we've lined up some cool facts about them that will BLOW YOUR MIND (unless you know all of this already...doubt it). We also debunk some common baby myths which is cute. Just give us our own TV show already. We can't forget about CHRISTMAS! 🎄 Tune in as w…

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Girl Vanishes on Way to Jive Club by GASWAR | Album Review 34:31

5M ago34:31

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This week, we’re discussing GASWAR’s debut album, Girl Vanishes on Way to Jive Club. GASWAR is a supergroup made up of Kevin Rutmanis (Cows, Melvins, Hepa/Titus, Tomahawk), and Apollo Liftoff (aka Paul Erickson) and Jeff Mooridian, Jr. of Hammerhead and Vaz. Recorded over 20 years ago, Girl Vanishes on Way to Jive Club is one of the biggest surpris…

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Episode 181: The Marked Men 1:19:12

5M ago1:19:12

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This week we’re discussing every album by the Marked Men. Formed in the early 00s, the Marked Men are heavily inspired by first wave, late 70s punk (most notably the Ramones). While they are certainly much faster and more aggressive than those bands, their sound fits right in with that entire era. Fun and energetic, but don’t expect any surprises. …

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29. If You Yawn, I Yawn 55:34

5M ago55:34

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Have you ever wondered why yawns are contagious? 🥱 It's this strange human phenomenon that all of us have experienced before, but why the involuntary bodily response? Well we've done the research for you so take a seat, get comfortable and join us for this cool as heck explanation. Of course on the menu is a fresh set of miserable moments from this…

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Fat Chance by mr. phylzzz 35:46

5M ago35:46

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This week we’re discussing Fat Chance, the latest album by nose rock duo mr. phylzzz. Made up of Clinton Jacob on guitar/bass/vocals and Danny Sein on drums, mr. phylzzz won over the boys last year with their album Cancel Culture Club, which made Mike’s Best of 2022 list. This time around they’re split, as Fat Chance shows the band noticeably expan…

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Episode 180: Jonathan Fire*Eater 1:04:05

5M ago1:04:05

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This week we’re discussing every album by Jonathan Fire Eater. Known for influencing the post-punk revival of the early 00s (which spawned bands like the Strokes and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs), Jonathan Fire*Eater only had a brief existence before singer Stewart Lupton became addicted to heroin, spiraling the band into chaos. Closing track: “The Oven, th…

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28. Do You Have an Internal Monologue? 1:13:30

6M ago1:13:30

1:13:30

Do you have an internal monologue? Can you visualise images in your mind? No? Well my friend you've come to the right place because today we're discussing Anauralia and Aphantasia, the lack of both of these aforementioned things. We're looking at why some people have it and why some don't, why it exists and how it exists. Intrigued? Yes. Also on th…

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VOID by KEN mode Is Extreme Noise Perfection 32:47

6M ago32:47

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This week we’re discussing VOID, the latest album by extreme noise rock band KEN mode. This is both Mike and Alex’s first time hearing KEN mode and they’ve since become instant fans. VOID is truly devastating, but with no shortage of great hooks and beautiful melodies. All fans of heavy music simply must hear this band. Closing track: “These Wires”…

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Episode 179: Mayhem 2:17:39

6M ago2:17:39

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This week we’re discussing every album by the infamous Mayhem. While they are known for pioneering modern black metal in Norway, most people know them because of their horrific, bloody, and disturbing history. Seriously, if you’re unfamiliar, grab some popcorn before you listen. Formed and led by Euronymous (Øystein Aarseth) until his murder by the…

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27. WTF is Wi-Fi? 1:05:38

6M ago1:05:38

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Have you ever stopped to think about how Wi-Fi actually works? This invisible energy source zooming around your home, sending information to almost every electronic device you own. WE HAD TO KNOW MORE. In our brand new segment 'Is This a Stupid Question', we dive into the history of Wi-Fi, radio waves, physics and more. While we're on the path of c…

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Episode 178: Ween 2:59:15

6M ago2:59:15

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This week we’re discussing every album by the one and only Ween. Made up of Gene and Dean Ween (real names Aaron Freeman and Mickey Melchiondo), Ween is one of the most impossible bands to pigeonhole. Garage rock, funk, folk, hard rock, tropical, pirate sea shanties, prog rock, psychedelic—this is only a taste of all the styles these guys frequentl…

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Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter SAVED Us 57:15

6M ago57:15

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This week we’re discussing SAVED! the debut album by Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter, formerly known as Lingua Ignota. We’ve been fans of Kristin Hayter and Lingua Ignota for years (both Caligula and Sinner Get Ready were Mike’s albums of the year at their times of release). But Hayter has moved on to a whole new project and aesthetic, which revolv…

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26. Fright This Way! It's the Halloween Edition 1:08:26

6M ago1:08:26

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Fright this way! It’s the Halloween edition of Two Flat Whites Podcast 🎃 We love our themed episodes and hope you’re ready for some ghoulish content this week. Ever wondered what Halloween is like for an Australian? Let’s just say we don’t eat candy corn by the bucket load for the duration of October. We’re giving you the history of Halloween and t…

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We Love Wheeler Walker Jr... but We're Not Sure About This One 43:55

7M ago43:55

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This week we’re discussing Ram, the brand new album by Wheeler Walker Jr. We’ve been fans of Wheeler back when he was just Ben Hoffman of The Ben Show. But he’s since adopted the brilliant, foul mouthed, outlaw country persona of WWJR, putting out awesome country records. Ram showcases his first stab at rock. And let’s just say we hope you like ZZ …

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Episode 177: Sleep 1:43:30

7M ago1:43:30

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This week we’re discussing every album by stoner metal pioneers, Sleep. No band in existence has paid tribute to Black Sabbath and cannabis more than Sleep. Made up of core members Al Cisneros (Om) and Matt Pike (High on Fire), Sleep is as brutal as they come. Sleep’s Holy Mountain and Dopesmoker are both legendary metal albums that will beat you d…

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25. Two (and a half) Flat Whites… Also Aliens Exist. 1:01:59

7M ago1:01:59

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We're back again! Alex has returned from his galavanting tour around Europe while Laura shivered in Melbourne for a couple of months. So in celebration, we're kicking of Season 4 with some very exciting news for you listeners. But you'll have to listen to find out what it is. In this ep we tackle the ever expanding conversation about Aliens and whe…

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Mutoid Man Takes Us Back to Our Childhoods 41:42

7M ago41:42

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This week we’re discussing Mutants, the newest album by Mutoid Man. Led by Stephen Brodsky, who many should know from Cave In (among many other side projects), as well as his guest appearances with bands like Converge (not to mention his role on Two Minutes to Late Night), Mutoid Man is one of the absolute most fun metal bands around. Blending elem…

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Episode 176: Buddy Holly 57:55

7M ago57:55

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This week we’re discussing every album by the one and only Buddy Holly. Holly is truly one of the most influential musicians of all time and was responsible for popularizing rock ‘n’ roll in the late 50s. His tragic death at age 22 immortalized his legacy, but the question is: how well do his actual songs hold up? We’re brutally honest here, no hol…

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Baroness's New Album Stole Our Hearts 55:47

8M ago55:47

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This week we’re discussing Stone, the newest album by Baroness. We’ve been huge fans of them for years and this record only seems to be deepening that love. Stone shows Baroness experimenting in subtle but noticeable ways here, and showcases some of their most and least accessible moments ever. We love it. Closing track: “Last Word” Patreon https:/…

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Episode 175: NoMeansNo 2:41:44

8M ago2:41:44

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This week we’re discussing every album by NoMeansNo. Made up of core members and brothers Rob and John Wright, NoMeansNo helped pioneer math rock and post-hardcore, in addition to being possibly the only actual prog punk band ever. Their songwriting, arrangements, and performances were nothing short of legendary and decades ahead of their time. You…

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BONUS: Reddit Reacts (Part 3) 1:05:50

8M ago1:05:50

1:05:50

Ask and you shall receive! You guys wanted another Reddit Reacts episode, so here is another juicy instalment where we delve into the crazy world of internet chronicles. A WHOLE HOUR OF REDDIT CONTENT WOOH! Reacting to some of the wildest true stories we could find from people around the world. Hold on to your hats because some of these take some r…

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Oxbow's New Album Taught Us How to Love 41:31

8M ago41:31

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This week we’re discussing the latest album by Oxbow, Love’s Holiday. Underground music nerds are already familiar with the reputation of singer Eugene S. Robinson and Oxbow, but for the uninitiated, they rule. Aggressive, noisy, and passionate, but with intricate musicality and poignant lyrical themes. Love’s Holiday is an album about love, but ho…

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Episode 174: Can (Pt. 2) 1:44:48

8M ago1:44:48

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This week we’re discussing the remaining albums by German krautrock pioneers CAN. Be sure to check out our first episode on this band where we detail the years with Malcom Mooney and Damo Suzuki. This era chronicles the awkward and strange later years, where guitarist Michael Karoli takes over vocals, as well as where bassist and founding member Ho…

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We Are Floored by Protomartyr's New Album 34:32

9M ago34:32

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This week we’re discussing Protomartyr’s newest album, Formal Growth in the Desert. This band has been on our radar for a few years now, but this album shows a much darker side to the band. Truly heartbreaking songs that develop in brilliant ways over their short runtime. This isn’t an album to brush over—there is some incredible songwriting here t…

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Episode 173: Mad Season 55:52

9M ago55:52

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This week we’re discussing the one and only album by Mad Season—Above. A side project and supergroup made up of Layne Staley on vocals (Alice in Chains), Mike McCready on guitar (Pearl Jam), Barrett Martin on drums (Screaming Trees), John Baker Saunders on bass, with contributions from Mark Lanegan. Mad Season was short-lived but commercially succe…

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Sparks' New Album Is Delightful 34:42

9M ago34:42

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This week we’re discussing the new album by Sparks, The Girl Is Crying in her Latte. Sparks have been putting out albums almost nonstop since the 1970s and have never lost their wit or creativity. Their latest album shows them still experimenting well into their 70s, which is incredible on its own, but more so when the songs are this catchy. Anyone…

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Episode 172: Power Trip 1:24:24

9M ago1:24:24

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This week we’re discussing every album by Power Trip. Formed in Dallas, TX, Power Trip was part of the wave of retro thrash metal in the mid to late 00s. However, they distinguished themselves through their raw and gritter approach when compared to some of their peers. So much so that they were nominated for a Grammy for the song “Executioner’s Tax…

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36: "The Singularity: A Philosophical Analysis", David Chalmers 23:47

9M ago23:47

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Recently, there has been frenzied interest in artificial intelligence and, in particular, in the issue of AI safety; there have been “open letters” signed by some of the biggest names in the tech business urging us to take seriously the existential threat posed by AI, and the UK government has just announced that it will convene the first global AI…

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