From the same pals who brought you the pop culture zaniness of the Mezzanine Sleepover, Albums Are Dead was a podcast about what has seemingly become a lost art.
In an era where any song you would ever want to hear is available at your fingertips, Albums Are Dead put a focus on the artists’ work as a whole, from cover art to track order to everything in between.
For 37 (non-consecutive) weeks, podcasting legends Sliiiiip and MEGAMIXDOTCOM broke down a different classic album and delivered their own unique takes. They were usually good for an interesting fact or two and always found a way to crack wise or work in a Prince reference.
Please remember – any tracks that were played on Albums Are Dead were done so for preview purposes only. Be sure to support the artists – preferably by purchasing the albums or listening to them via a legal streaming service.
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2019
Albums Are Dead Episode 37: Tears For Fears – Songs From The Big Chair
This week, Sliiiiip leads the way as he breaks down Tear For Fears’ 1985 mega-hit Songs From The Big Chair. There are only 8 tracks, but as always the pals manage to squeeze almost an hour of talk out of it.
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Albums Are Dead Episode 36: MEGAMIXDOTCOM’s Worst Albums
On this week’s show, MEGAMIXDOTCOM doesn’t just talk about one album – he talks about 20! Here’s the catch, though – they’re the 20 worst albums that he ever purchased. It’s a bit of a twist from the usual format, but was lots of fun, so everyone wins.
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Albums Are Dead Episode 35: Tenacious D
Malibu nights, tangerine dreams! This week, the pals step into the world of comedy albums as they break down Tenacious D’s 2001 self-titled debut. There are no shortage of laughs in this one folks, so make sure to give it a listen.
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Albums Are Dead Episode 34: The Police – Synchronicity
This week, the fellas take a look at Synchronicity, the final studio LP released by the Police in 1983. It contained a monster hit, a bunch of great material, and some bad stuff. It’s a fun discussion as always, so come and have a listen!
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Albums Are Dead Episode 33: Nirvana – Nevermind
Your podcasting pals go with a heavy hitter this week, as they discuss Nevermind, the massive breakout album by Nirvana that is widely regarded as the kick-starter of the 90s grunge movement.
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Albums Are Dead Episode 32: Milli Vanilli – Girl You Know It’s True
There is just so much to say about this album. It’s Girl You Know It’s True, the 1988 debut from Milli Vanilli. The fellas make sure to talk about all of the goofy tracks – but of course they have to talk in-depth about the scandal that rocked the group. There’s also some time for…
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Albums Are Dead Episode 31: Live – Throwing Copper
On this week’s show, the pals discuss Throwing Copper, the second album from mid-90’s soft grunge dynamos Live. The lyrics are generally terrible, but the tunes are kickin’, folks.
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Albums Are Dead Episode 30: The Jimi Hendrix Experience – Electric Ladyland
On this week’s show, the Albums Are Dead crew cover Electric Ladyland, the final album released by The Jimi Hendrix Experience. It’s an all-time great, and the pals give it their usual royal treatment on the cast.
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Albums Are Dead Episode 29: Lionel Richie – Can’t Slow Down
This week, the pals talk about Can’t Slow Down, Lionel Richie’s second solo album. This one has some heavy hitters when it comes to songs, and your co-hosts go over them in detail with a classic track-by-track review.
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Albums Are Dead Episode 28: Peter Gabriel 3
Peter Gabriel started his solo career out with four self-titled albums. This week, we’re looking at the third of these albums, released in 1980. It was arguably his best album ever, according to the Sliiiiip-man.
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Albums Are Dead Episode 27: Digital Underground – Sex Packets
On this week’s episode, MEGAMIXDOTCOM tells you everything that you need to know about Sex Packets, the fantastic 1990 release by legendary Oakland hip hop crew Digital Underground.
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Albums Are Dead Episode 26: The Darkness – Permission To Land
Start your long weekend off right by learning about Permission To Land, a terrific album released by the Darkness in 2003. As always, the fellas review the tracks and see what others had to say about this album.
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Albums Are Dead Episode 25: Boston
This week, the pals talk about the massive self-titled debut album by Boston. Tune in now to hear about the story behind the album’s recording, the eventual demise of the band, the tracks, and the reviews.
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Albums Are Dead Episode 24: Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet
On this week’s episode, your favourite podcasting friends talk about Slippery When Wet, the monster breakout album released in 1986 by Bon Jovi. And fun fact – this was the first cassette tape that Sliiiiip ever owned.
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Albums Are Dead Episode 23: Matthew Good Band – The Audio Of Being
On this week’s episode, the fellas talk about a lesser known album, especially outside of Canada. It’s The Audio Of Being, the last album released by the Matthew Good Band. They get into the details of this amazing 2001 release and hope that it will inspire you to check this album out if you haven’t heard…
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Albums Are Dead Episode 22: The Stone Roses
The Albums Are Dead crew is back with Episode 22, and this time they’re reviewing the epic self-titled album by the Stone Roses. Released in 1989, it was considered to be one of the pivotal albums in the launching of the Manchester Sound.
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Albums Are Dead Episode 21: Lauryn Hill – The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill
The fellas are back for another year of Albums Are Dead, and kick off 2019 by reviewing The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill. MEGAMIXDOTCOM takes you through all of the tracks and stories from this fantastic album.
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Albums Are Dead Episode 20: Daft Punk – Discovery
This week, your podcasting pals review Discovery, the fantastic 2001 release by Daft Punk. They talk about the making of the album, the beginning of the robot gimmick, and of course all of the samples!
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Albums Are Dead Episode 19: Beastie Boys – Check Your Head
On this week’s show, the pals take a look at Check Your Head, the 1992 release by the Beastie Boys. They break this beauty down track-by-track, talk about the background behind the making of this album, and as usual take a deep dive into some reviews.
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Albums Are Dead Episode 18: Fleetwood Mac – Rumours
This week, the pals break down one of the biggest selling albums of all-time, Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours. With the production of this 1977 album having been marked by intense interpersonal strife among band members, there is plenty of interesting stuff to talk about.
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Albums Are Dead Episode 17: Pixies – Doolittle
This week, the show goes indie as the co-hosts discuss Doolittle, the fantastic 1989 release from the Pixies. Come and hear some background on the band, the album, and the indie music scene at the time. Also you will learn why your hosts didn’t get into this album and this band until years later.
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Albums Are Dead Episode 16: Phil Collins – No Jacket Required
Phil Collins seemed to rule the pop world back in 1985, so the fellas have decided to talk about No Jacket Required, his giant album from that same year. As usual, they cover the album track-by-track, and also talk about reviews, the tour, and Phil’s performance at Live Aid in both London and Philadelphia.
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Albums Are Dead Episode 15: Cyndi Lauper – She’s So Unusual
On this week’s episode, the pals take a look at She’s So Unusual, Cyndi Lauper’s most famous album. They break the album down track by track, and also talk about Lauper’s contribution to the Rock ‘N’ Wrestling Connection of the early 80s.
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Albums Are Dead Episode 14: Saturday Night Fever
It’s disco week on the show, as the pals go back and talk about the classic Saturday Night Fever soundtrack! Sliiiiip does a fantastic deep dive while giving some information on the Bee Gees, the film, and the rise and fall of disco.
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Albums Are Dead Episode 13: Red Hot Chili Peppers – Blood Sugar Sex Magik
This week, the Albums Are Dead crew break down Blood Sugar Sex Magik, the 1991 release by Red Hot Chili Peppers. This is an epic album with many tracks, and the co-hosts plow through it in about an hour. So many good songs and so many good stories!
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Albums Are Dead Episode 12: Prince And The Revolution – Purple Rain
On this week’s show, the fellas cover Prince And The Revolution’s epic 1984 album, Purple Rain. They discuss the movie that Prince starred in with the same title, as well as all of the other work that Prince was up to around this time. He was a busy dude!
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Albums Are Dead Episode 11: N.W.A. – Straight Outta Compton
The Albums Are Dead team cover their first rap album on this week’s show, and it’s a great one. Come and hear the stories about the climate in Los Angeles at the time of N.W.A.’s 1988 release, Straight Outta Compton. And don’t miss any of the stories surrounding each of the tracks, including the title track…
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Albums Are Dead Episode 10: Barenaked Ladies – Gordon
Some Canadian content this week, as your podcasting pals discuss the 1992 debut LP by Barenaked Ladies called Gordon. This album was huge in Canada, but wasn’t nearly as popular in the US. Listen to the fellas talk about the origins of the band and break the album down track-by-track.
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Albums Are Dead Episode 09: Pearl Jam – Ten
On this week’s show, the fellas talk about Pearl Jam’s epic debut LP, Ten. MEGAMIXDOTCOM takes you through the goodness of this album track-by-track, and gives many stories behind the recording of the album, as well as on the history of the band. It’s a great show for Pearl Jam fans, and also for music fans…
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Albums Are Dead Episode 08: George Michael – Faith
This week, the Albums Are Dead team talks about George Michael’s 1987 solo debut album, Faith. A massive album full of classic pop hits, this was an easy one to cover. They also discuss Michael’s time in Wham! and his decision to go solo.
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Albums Are Dead Episode 07: Heart – Dreamboat Annie
On this week’s show, your pals review Dreamboat Annie, the 1975 debut album from Heart. Originally released in Canada, and then later into the U.S. to acclaim and huge album sales. There are so many stories surrounding the band and the album at this time, and your co-hosts will cover it all.
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Albums Are Dead Episode 06: Janet Jackson – Rhythm Nation 1814
This week the fellas review an absolute beast of an album. It’s Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814, and as always, they cover the making of the album, do a track-by-track breakdown, talk about the reviews, and give details on the album tour.
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Albums Are Dead Episode 05: Oasis – (What’s The Story) Morning Glory?
On this week’s show, the Albums Are Dead crew break down this massive 1995 album from Oasis, which was an international smash and one of the biggest-selling albums in UK history. As a special bonus, the legendary Stu joins the cast to talk about growing up in England at the time this album was released.
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Albums Are Dead Episode 04: Parliament – Mothership Connection
On this week’s show, the fellas go back to 1975 to review Mothership Connection, an amazing release from funk godfathers Parliament. They discuss about the making of the album, the odd concept behind the songs, and the many samples that would end up on some of the biggest hip hop songs.
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Albums Are Dead Episode 03: Van Halen – 1984
This week, your podcasting pals are here to talk about Van Halen’s monster sixth studio album. Topic of discussion include the tracks, the tour, the reviews and the eventual split between David Lee Roth and the band.
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Albums Are Dead Episode 02: Michael Jackson – Thriller
The pals are back to review the biggest selling album of all time – Michael Jackson’s Thriller, released in 1982. The fellas tell stories about the album’s background, talk about the tracks, talk about the tour, and tell some interesting stories that took place around the time the album was made.
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Albums Are Dead Episode 01: Def Leppard – Hysteria
It’s the inaugural episode of Albums Are Dead, the podcast where co-hosts Sliiiiip and MEGAMIXDOTCOM break down a different classic album each week. It all starts off with a bang this week as the fellas discuss Def Leppard’s monster 1987 album Hysteria.
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