Episode 74: SPACEMEN 3

Caroline and Jeff have another special guest on to talk about Spacemen 3! Hope you like mindless repetition and reverb. Other topics of discussion include: going to concerts with your parents, the Steve Albini scent quotient, and slash fic.

Albums discussed in this episode:

-Sound of Confusion (1986)

-The Perfect Prescription (1987)

-Playing with Fire (1989)

-Recurring (1991)

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Episode 73: THE CURE

Caroline and Jeff are joined by special guest Connor to talk about the Cure! Other topics of discussion include our parents' favorite bands, South Park, and what basslines are better than "Roundabout" (none of them).

Albums discussed in this episode:

-Seventeen Seconds (1980)

-Pornography (1982)

-The Head on the Door (1985)

-Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me (1987)

-Disintegration (1989)

-Wish (1992)

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Episode 72: SHELLAC

Caroline and Jeff step back into Albini Town with Shellac! Enjoy some spartan rockin' and a spirited discussion of feminist conspiracies.

Albums discussed in this episode:

-At Action Park (1994)

-Terraform (1998)

-1000 Hurts (2000)

-Excellent Italian Greyhound (2007)

-Dude Incredible (2014)

NOTE: you may hear faint music playing during this episode. We just got new software and are still messing with it. Be patient with us.

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Episode 71: MODEST MOUSE

Caroline and Jeff welcome their first international guest, Simon, to discuss that most American of bands, Modest Mouse! Other topics of discussion include Pitchfork, ska covers, 2004, and so much more!
 Albums discussed in this episode:
 -This is a Long Drive for Someone With Nothing to Think About (1996)
-The Lonesome Crowded West (1997)
-Building Something Out of Nothing (2000)
-The Moon & Antarctica (2000)
-Good News for People Who Love Bad News (2004)
-We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank (2007)



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Episode 70: BORIS

Andrew joins us today to chat about one of the greats, Boris! In this episode, we discuss sexism in action, how many bad opinions it takes to be banned from the show, vaping, and Billy Joel.
 Albums discussed in this episode:
-Amplifier Worship (1998)
-Flood (2000)
-Heavy Rocks (2002)
-Boris At Last -Feedbacker- (2003)
-Sound Track From Film Mabuta no Ura (2005)
-Pink (2005)
-Altar (with Sunn O))), 2006)
-New Album (2011)



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Episode 69: ELLIOTT SMITH

Caroline and Jeff end Listener Request Month on a sad note with Elliott Smith. But fear not, discussions on this episode range from bringing down the house with "Freak on a Leash" at karaoke, the cinematic classic Patch Adams, and more.

Albums discussed in this episode:

-Roman Candle (1994)

-Elliott Smith (1995)

-Either/Or (1997)

-XO (1998)

-Figure 8 (2000)

-From a Basement on the Hill (2004)

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Episode 68: SIOUXSIE AND THE BANSHEES

Caroline and Jeff talk about Siouxsie and the Banshees today thanks to the recommendation of Facebook fan, Human Peen. Other topics of discussion include how our show is like The Shaggs, whether or not Franz Kafka was gay, and Maximum Overdrive.

 Albums discussed in this episode:
 -The Scream (1979)
-Kaleidoscope (1980)
-Juju (1981)
-A Kiss in the Dreamhouse (1982)
-Hyaena (1984)
-Tinderbox (1986)



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