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Punk and New Wave aren't dead; it is just middle-aged and crazy. Join two guys, Ben and Buzz, as they discuss the albums that made them fans. So dust off your leather jackets, lace up your combat boots and stomp along.
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Mr. Monster, "Over Your Dead Body," (2001), Review from 2023-10-27T06:34
Halloween is almost on us and we review some "Boo-Wop"
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Ghoultown, "Life After sundown," (2008), Review from 2023-10-20T13:45
It's time for some cowpunk for Halloween.
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Tiger Army, "Tiger Army II: Power of Moonlite," (7/24/2001), Review from 2023-10-13T13:36:07
We are back with a look at some psychobilly.
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Éire Óg, "Live at the Brazen Head," (1997), Review from 2023-03-24T15:27:59
It is still March, so we are back with some Irish "rebel music."
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The Dubliners, "A Drop of the Hard Stuff." (1967), Review from 2023-03-17T11:00:58
To celebrate St. Patrick's day, we've gone full-on Irish traditional with our look back at the first studio album by the Dubliners.
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Stray Cats, "Stray Cats," (February, 1981), Review from 2023-03-03T11:00:46
Slinking down an alleyway near you, come Buzz & Ben to juke and jive.
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Roky Erickson and the Aliens, "The Evil One," (1981), Review from 2023-02-24T23:33:20
Psychedelic Texas blues rock is what we are spinning this week.
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Ghost, "Opus Eponymous," (10/18/2010), Review from 2023-02-17T09:03:08
We are back from hiatus with one of Buzz's favorite albums of the '10s. The debut by Swedish psychedelic doom rockers Ghost.
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Suicidal Tendencies, "Lights . . . Camera . . . Revolution . . . ," (7/3/1990), Review from 2022-12-16T10:58:22
In what will be our last episode of the year, we decided to head back to the West Coast and check out the Suicidal Tendencies transitionary album.
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New York Dolls, "New York Dolls," (7/27/1973) from 2022-12-02T13:02:51
This week, we get all dolled up and spin some proto-punk.
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GG Allin & Antiseen, "Murder Junkies," (June 1991), Review from 2022-11-18T15:13:10
It was time for us to discuss one of the most infamous names in punk, GG Allin.
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Hank III, "Straight to Hell," (2/28/2006), Review from 2022-11-11T15:20:12
We often talk about how similar country and punk music can be, so it was only a matter of time before we landed on an album that exemplified what we meant.
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Misfits, "American Psycho," (5/13/1997), Review from 2022-10-28T11:00:22
It is almost Halloween, and you know how we do around here.
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Calabrese, "The Traveling Vampire Show," (2007) from 2022-10-21T13:33:52
This week we listened to a little undead love for traveling vampires courtesy of Calabrese. Check out our thoughts.
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The Cramps, "Songs the Lord Taught Us," (March 1980), Review from 2022-10-14T14:38:05
Time for some foundational psychobilly.
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The Damned, "The Black Album," (11/3/1980), Review from 2022-10-07T11:00:52
It is officially October, and we have turned our ears to the Damned.
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Mercyful Fate, "Melissa," (10/30/1983), Review from 2022-09-30T12:30:34
It is October Eve, and Buzz and Ben are feeling spooky. Come listen to us discuss the tale of Melissa.
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Brats, "1980," (8/11/1980), Review from 2022-09-23T05:00:01
An album that neither of us had heard of but with an interesting legacy.
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Gwar, "Scumdogs of the Universe," (1990), Review from 2022-09-16T05:00:43
I bet you missed us; we're back! This time spinning the second album by GWAR as Buzz prepares to journey to one of their live shows.
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Rumjacks, "Gangs of New Holland," (2010), Review from 2021-03-31T01:15:50
One last Celtic punk album to go, this time one up from Australia. Check it out.
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The Real McKenzies, "10,000 Shots," (2005), Review from 2021-03-19T20:02:11
To end March we spin the fifth album by Scottish-Canadian Celtic punk band The Real McKenzies, 10,000 Shots.
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Blood or Whiskey, "Cashed Out on Culture," (2005), Review from 2021-03-12T20:36:51
It is time for a spin of the 2005 album by Irish Celtic-Punk outfit Blood or Whiskey, Cashed Out on Culture. One of Buzz's favorites.
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The Pogues, "Rum, Sodomy, and the Lash." (1985) Review from 2021-03-05T21:57:25
March is once again upon us, and that means that Buzz & Ben look at Celtic Punk. So here we are, with the second studio from the London based group The Pogues, Rum, Sodomy, and the Lash....
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Generation X, "Generation X," (1978), Review from 2021-02-26T17:57:04
Buzz & Ben discuss the debut album by the London outfit that birthed Billy Idol. The self-titled Generation X! Opinions on this one....vary.
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X, "Los Angeles," (1981), Review from 2021-02-21T22:48:44
We head out to Southern California, to check out the debut album by the band X. Long considered a foundational punk/post-punk album. Did it live up to our expectations?
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Dayglo Abortions, "Two Dogs Fucking," (1991), Review from 2021-02-12T11:00
This week we review an album straight out of a Canadian obscenity trial. Canadian punk at its most vulgar?
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Concrete Blonde, "Bloodletting," (1990), Review from 2021-01-29T12:00
After an unexpected and extended break, Buzz & Ben return to an early 90s state of mind. L.A. three-piece Concrete Blonde's third album, Bloodletting. Get your bloodletters, your di...
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Misfits, "The Misfits," (1996), Review from 2020-10-30T11:00
It's the night before Halloween and time for us to let out our inner fiends and talk about the legendary Misfits and the 1996 Boxset that compiles the majority of their recorded material. Whoa, ...
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Bella Morte 2000-2002 Review from 2020-10-23T18:47:06
As the end of October nears Buzz & Ben take a tour of the output of Bella Morte from the beginning of the century. "Fall No More" From Music from the Succubus Club (2000). Where...
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Lost Episode: Minor Threat, "Out of Step," (1983), Review from 2020-10-16T19:45:57
Buzz & I weren't able to record this week, but I found an episode I forgot to upload in season 1. The one and only studio album by Minor Threat.
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Night Club, "Scary World," (Review), 2018 from 2020-10-09T16:36:50
October is here and it always buts Ben in the mood for Dark Wave. So he chose the 2018 album by Night Club, Scary World to review this week. What will Buzz think? Tune in and check it o...
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Paradise Lost, "Host," (1999), Review from 2020-10-02T23:42:50
There is a full moon this week and it is October. So we decided to do something slightly different this week. We take a look at the.....controversial.....seventh studio album. Host, by ...
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Bauhaus, "Crackle," (1998), Review from 2020-09-25T21:56:57
September ends with a listen to what is essentially a greatest hits album. 1998's Crackle, Buzz selected this album to provide an overview of Bauhaus's album and single release work. As...
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Ghoultown, "Give 'em More Rope," (2002) Review from 2020-09-18T12:00
Buzz & The Reverend Dangerously return for season two! Summer 2020 is making its way out the door but before it goes it leaves us this album of Weird West tunes straight up from Hell and Tex...
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The Ruts, "The Crack," (1979) Review from 2020-08-14T11:00
Buzz and Ben return for the season 1 finale! This episode, we turn to a classic album that neither of us had heard of before the debut album by the British outfit, The Crack. Ben discov...
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The Meteors, "Undead, Unfriendly, and Unstoppable" (1989) Review from 2020-08-07T11:00
Buzz & Ben return to the psychobilly dance floor and give P. Paul and the boys another spin with 1989's "Undead, Unfriendly, and Unstoppable." This time out The Meteors are coming in with a ...
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Black Flag, "Damaged" (1981) Review from 2020-07-31T12:00
The time has come for us to look at the debut album by Black Flag. Nuff Said.
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The Clash, "London Calling," (1979) Review from 2020-07-24T12:00
We finally turn our attention to one of the most well-known albums of the Punk genre. London Calling, the third album by the Clash. An interesting discussion occurs around whether this ...
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The Reverend Horton Heat, "Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em" (1990) from 2020-07-17T12:00
The boys stay head back down to Texas for a Psychobilly Freak Out. So join us for the 1990 debut of The Reverend Horton Heat, Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em. So make sure you have a big ol' s...
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Fields of the Nephilim, "Dawn Razor," (1987) from 2020-07-10T12:00
After Mourning Sun left a bad taste in their mouths, Buzz and Ben go back to 1987 to check out Fields of Nephilim's debut album. Gothic Western happiness ensues.
Butthole Surfers, "Independent Worm Saloon," (1993) Review from 2020-07-03T12:00
Buzz & Ben head down to Texas for one hell of a trippy experience. The sixth studio album by the legendary wild Butthold Surfers, Independent Worm Saloon. What will they think? Chec...
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Descendents, "Milo Goes to College" (1982) Review from 2020-06-26T12:00
Buzz and Ben turn their attention to one of the legendary albums of the California Punk scene. The debut of the Descendents, Milo Goes to College.
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T.S.O.L. "Change Today?" (1984) Review from 2020-06-19T11:00
What is in an album name? Well, in the case of T.S.O.L.'s third studio album a lot. The band line up had significantly changed from their debut album that we looked at last week. With the new me...
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T.S.O.L. "Dance With Me," (1981) Review from 2020-06-12T10:00
This week Buzz & Ben look at this Hardcore Punk turned Death Rock band from California True Sounds of Liberty (T.S.O.L.) and their debut studio album from 1981 Dance with Me. The bo...
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Doubleshot: Circle Jerks, "Group Sex", (1980) & "Wild in the Streets," (1982) from 2020-06-05T13:00
This week Buzz & Ben are giving you twice the album reviews for the same low, low price. We wanted to discuss the Circle Jerks' debut album Group Sex but since the runtime was only ...
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Alien Sex Fiend, "Acid Bath," (1984) Review from 2020-05-29T12:00
Buzz & Ben head to the Batcave to discuss the gothic sound of Alien Sex Fiend's second studio album, Acid Bath. The conversation expands to whether this is a dance album and the leg...
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Siouxsie & The Banshees, "JuJu," (1981) Review from 2020-05-22T11:00
Buzz & Ben go back to England to spin the fourth studio album of Siouxsie & The Banshee's JuJu. This is another one of those seminal albums on the cusp of post-punk and goth. Wh...
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Misfits, "Famous Monsters," (1999) Review from 2020-05-15T10:00
Fiend Club represent! This week we look at the second, and last, studio album of the Michael Graves era of the Misfits, 1999's Famous Monsters! Buzz & Ben take a deep dive into this...
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Dead Kennedys, "Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables," (1980) from 2020-05-08T08:00
Buzz & Ben return to talk the Dead Kennedys' debut album Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables. Arguably one of the quintessential punk albums. They also discuss geopolitics and other ...
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Field of Nephilim, "Mourning Sun," (2005) from 2020-05-01T07:00
Behold the darkness that is Field of Nephilim's fourth studio album. 2005's Mourning Sun. Buzz and Ben came into this album with high expectations based on the memories of the group's e...
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Depeche Mode, "Violator," (1990) Review from 2020-04-24T06:00
Buzz & Ben spin some synthpop with a decidedly gothic flavor, in Depeche Mode's 1990 classic Violator. What will they think about this particular expression of British synth? Tune i...
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Sisters of Mercy, "Floodlands" (1987) Review from 2020-04-17T13:00
Calling Doktor Avalanche to the ER!! This week Buzz & Ben look back to 1987 and the second full length from Sisters of Mercy, Floodlands. The boys talk about Vampire Chic, Meatloaf,...
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Bad Religion, "Recipe for Hate" (1993) Review from 2020-04-10T11:00
This week Buzz & Ben pull out a classic recipe, A "Recipe of Hate" Bad Religion's seventh studio album. Hear the boys dissect the album, karaoke, and how Buzz sounds like Whitney Houston.......
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The Real McKenzies, "Off the Leash" (2008) review from 2020-04-03T10:00
Ha!! We got you! Even though April is here we decided to "Drink some more" with a Canadian Scottish interpretation of Celtic punk. So we spun the 6th studio album by The Real McKenzies, Off ...
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Flogging Molly, "Drunken Lullabies" (2002) Review from 2020-03-27T10:00
March draws to a close, and Buzz and Ben are in the mind for a good flogging. Flogging Molly that is. So, we close out our look at Celtic punk with their second album from 2002, Drunken Lull...
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BONUS EPISODE: Top Ten Albums of ALL TIME from 2020-03-22T21:52:45
On Friday, March 20th the streams were crossed. Buzz and I were joined by the cohosts of my other podcasts to talk about our top ten albums of all time. Join and laugh, listen, and join the conv...
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Blood or Whiskey, "No Time to Explain" (2001) Review from 2020-03-20T11:00
For the month of March, we are reviewing Celtic punk bands. This week we go off to Ireland to give the Dublin based groups Blood or Whiskey a listen. Ben & Buzz spin the group's second album...
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Dropkick Murphys, "Do or Die" (1998) Review from 2020-03-13T12:00
In March we are doing a series of Celtic punk reviews; this week we turn our attention to Dropkick Murphys' 1998 debut Do or Die. Buzz has a lot to say about not only this album but St....
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The Pogues, "Red Roses for Me" (1984) Review from 2020-03-06T15:00
It is March, and to celebrate we are doing an entire month of Celtic Punk reviews! That said, there is no better place to start than with the 1984 debut album by London outfit The Pogues. Pour a...
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The Meteors, "Wreckin' Crew" (1983) Review from 2020-02-28T12:00
All you cool cats out there ready for a psychobilly freakout? Buzz & Ben certainly hope so as this week we listen to the second studio album of British act, The Meteors. Slick...
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Joy Division, "Unknown Pleasures" (1979) Review from 2020-02-21T11:00
Buzz and Ben return for another stroll through the British streets. This time spinning Joy Division's debut Unknown Pleasures. Join us for not only a discussion of this seminal album bu...
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L7, Bricks are heavy (1992) Review from 2020-02-14T12:00
Rockers! Buzz and Ben (@bendangerously) are back listening to the 1992 album by the Los Angeles outfit L7, Bricks are Heavy, their third studio album. A lively discussion results; is th...
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Bad Brains, I Against I (1986) Review from 2020-02-07T17:35:07
It is time to lace 'em up and get back to the pit, as Buzz and Ben take a listen to the 1986 release by DC legends Bad Brains, I Against I. So join us on a Rastafarian journey!
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Sex Pistols, Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols (1976) from 2020-01-31T15:00
This week, Ben (@bendangerously) and Buzz cross the Atlantic Ocean to discuss the sneering Londoners Johnny Rotten, Sid Vicious and the rest of the Sex Pistol and their one and only studio album...
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Ramones, Ramones (1976) from 2020-01-23T01:59:33
Coming at you from the underground of the internet, Benjamin Linzy (@Bendangerously) and Buzz Will two middle-aged Punk fans bring you their thoughts and musings about the Punk and New Wave albu...
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Coming up from the underground from 2020-01-11T04:26:14
Ben and Buzz are coming online to talk about Punk & New Wave.
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