Whack or Slaps
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Welcome to Whack or Slaps, where we look back into the annals of 2000s indie music to determine if an album, or band, or even entire musical movement was actually good or just a product of the hype machine of its time.
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They're back! After a brief hiatus, the Gruesome Twosome have returned to discuss Japanese metal stalwarts Boris and their breakthrough tenth record Pink. This ep also features a dispatch from our temporarily departed leader Caleb in Babeland ..read more
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Guess whooooo's back? That's right! Just in time for Christmas, our fearless leader has returned from the Land of Baby. Join Los Tres Hombres as they evaluate Interpol's modern indie classic Turn On the Bright Lights ..read more
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The dynamic duo are back with a brand new format! That's right, the Eagle(s) has landed as the boys delve into greatest hits albums with one of the best selling records of all time, Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975 ..read more
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Attention all film heads and rock doc junkies, the Boys (-1) are back with a brand new episode focused on concert film and James Murphy shaving tutorial Shut Up and Play the Hits, which documents the 48 hours surrounding LCD Soundsystem's supposed "last" show ..read more
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It's that time again - that's right, the boys area headed back across the Atlantic this week as they traverse the grimy soundscapes of London MC Dizzee Racal's acclaimed debut album, Boy in da Corner. NOTE: There is some discussion about suicidal feelings in this episode that might be difficult for some listeners. If you or someone you know is suicidal, please, contact your physician, go to your local ER, or call the suicide prevention hotline in your country. For the United States, call or text 988 or visit www.988lifeline.org for support 24/7 ..read more
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On this week's episode the Boys return to NYC circa 2003 as they take on the Yeah Yeah Yeah's heavily hyped debut album Fever to Tell ..read more
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Calling all bookworms! This week the Boys head to the library to discuss experimental duo The Books' debut album Thought for Food ..read more
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After a brief break following the epic American Radiohead Championship series, the Boys are back with a brand new episode on Chicago indie stalwarts (and ARC '23 champions) Wilco's fourth studio album Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. Listen as the Three Lads dissect and discuss one of the most monumental albums in all of 2000s indiedom ..read more
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Guten tag! On this installment the Boys are back in the Eurozone discussing German indietronica act The Notwist's influential fifth album Neon Golden ..read more
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It's getting down to the nitty gritty as the Boys run down the penultimate round in the American Radiohead Championship Series, the Vinyl 4. Listen along with the Three Hombres as they reveal the two bands headed to the Finals ..read more