Dig Me Out - The 90's Rock Podcast

Toad the Wet Sprocket just wrapped up their new album Kickstarter campaign, and with that new record out next month, founding members Glen Phillips and Dean Dinning stopped by to revisit their 1994 album Dulcinea, talk songwriting, maintaining independence in a major label world, the importance of maintaining the mailing list and much more. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Fall Down4:59 - Fly from Heaven33:04 - Fly from Heaven37:55 - Something's Always Wrong50:04 - Nanci55:41 - Fall Down1:04:05 - Begin1:14:17 - WoodburningOutro - Stupid Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review

With a new Placebo album out this month, we thought it would be the perfect time to revisit the breakthrough album from this confusing and confrontational UK act. Their sophomore release, Without You I'm Nothing, moves between wholly unique sounds like Pure Morning and Allergic, to songs that conjure memories of New Order and the Smashing Pumpkins, although with the very unique vocal style of lead singer Brian Molko. Is Placebo for everyone? Tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Pure Morning3:33 - History of the Band8:53 - You Don't Care About Us18:09 - Allergic (To Thoughts of Mother Earth)Outro - Every You Every Me Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review

For his latest suggestion, friend-of-the-show Dirty Gert drops some shoegaze on us in the form of 1993's Blonder Tongue Audio Baton by Swirlies. Calling it "the greatest American shoegaze record" puts some high expectations on this album, but also raises a number of question, like actually defining "shoegaze." Songs in this Episode: Intro - His Love Just Washed Away2:39 - History of the Band9:48 - Bell #211:49 - Pancake23:21 - Tree Chopped DownOutro - Wrong Tube Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review

For our latest interview, Jeff Robbins from Orbit stops by to revisit their 1997 album Libido Speedway, which featured the heavily-rotated single Medicine as well as dig into the history and formation of Orbit, various approaches to songwriting, the legendary 90s music scene in Boston, the important role of the shaker, and much, much more. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Bicycle Song3:02 - Bicycle Song51:26 - Why You Won't57:40 - Medicine1:30:13 - MotoramaOutro - Wake Up Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review

For our latest episode, Tim makes a pick from his favorites-of-the-past archive: 1997's Good Feeling, the debut album by Travis. Combining the brit-pop guitar bombast of Oasis with the melodies and hooks of The Beatles and Kinks, topped off with stellar production thanks to Steve Lillywhite, Good Feeling failed to connect with audiences, something their sophomore release The Man Who did thanks to multiple hit singles. Hopefully Travis fans discovered Good Feeling on their own, if not, that's why we're here - to sing the praises of an overlooked gem. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Good Feeling4:48 - History of the Band13:04 - U16 Girls17:42 - More Than Us22:12 - Tied to the 90s25:17 - The Line Is FineOutro - All I Wanna Do Is Rock Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review

Thanks to our latest Facebook poll, we're tackling our first tribute album - For The Masses, featuring sixteen covers of Depeche Mode songs. Both Tim and Jason were familiar with this release back in the 90s, but haven't revisited it in quite awhile. Does it stand the test of time? Are any of the covers better than the originals? And can any explain the temporary fascination with Rammstein? Tune in and find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Enjoy The Silence9:06 - Somebody14:37 - Master and Servant16:45 - I Feel YouOutro - Never Let Me Down Again Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review

This week Jason picks one of his favorites from North of the border, Vancouver's Moist and their 1994 debut album Silver. On the surface, the five-piece are a slightly alternative and mainstream radio-friendly band. But dig deeper, into the use of keys and organs, and a moodier and darker sound emerges. But does it go far enough to make is truly unique? Tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Silver5:59 - History of the Band11:42 - This Shrieking Love14:22 - Kill for You27:17 - Machine Punch Through31:47 - Believe MeOutro - Push Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review

Tom Mullen of the Washed Up Emo Podcast stops by to help us dissect one of the key albums of the 90s emo scene: 1999's Clarity by Jimmy Eat World. Although it didn't sell as well as later Jimmy Eat World albums, it's impact on a generation of musicians and music fans would be heard for years to come. Combining gritty, angular guitars and rhythms with introspective lyrics, layered with a varied instrumentation, Clarity represents musical highpoint for not only emo, but rock music at the end of the 20th Century. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Lucky Denver Mint13:06 - History of the Band18:32 - A Sunday22:12 - 12.23.9551:20 - Goodbye Sky Harbour54:34 - ClarityOutro - Crush Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review

Australian listener and friend of the show Gavin decided to use his free pick for 2013 to bust out the legendary (?) 1993 soundtrack to the movie Judgement Night. Featuring a roster packed with rock bands and hip-hop artists collaborating in a way that only the 1990s could produce. Some are hits, some are misses, and we talk about them all, as well as the legacy of a record possibly responsible for the late 90s nu-metal / rap metal / rap rock movement. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Just Another Victim9:55 - Real Thing11:57 - Me, Myself and My Microphone15:35 - Another Body Murdered19:01 - Missing Link23:43 - Fallin'Outro - Judgement Night Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review

In our latest episode, Tim brings an oddball to the table - The Rolling Stones and Small Faces inspired fourth album from Primal Scream, 1994's Give Out But Don't Give Up. As fans of Vanishing Point, XTRMNTR and Screamadelica can tell you, Give Out... is a hard one to figure out, where honky tonk piano, blues guitar riffs and soul singers abound. Does Primal Scream make take successful detour, or get lost in the weeds? Tune in and find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Rocks2:53 - History of the Band10:11 - Jailbird17:16 - Give Out But Don't Give Up21:29 - Big Jet Plane24:18 - FreeOutro - (I'm Gonna) Cry Myself Blind Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review

For Jason's latest pick, we're back in metal mode, this time revisiting the 1995 Subhuman Race by Skid Row. Many of the hair/glam rock and metal bands of the 1980s made failed attempts to update their sound in the 90s, how does Subhuman Race fare? Tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - My Enemy3:33 - History of the Band10:31 - Subhuman Race12:55 - Eileen21:46 - Frozen26:45 - Breakin' DownOutro - Remains To Be Seen Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review

The requested review for this week is from our familiar friend Gavin, who takes us back down under with the Hoodoo Gurus. Coming late in a successful career, 1994's Crank marks the Hoodoo's attempt at injecting some alternative rock sound into their trademark power pop. Does it work? Tune into find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - The Right Time3:39 - History of the Band10:13 - Crossed Wires13:05 - Less Than A Feeling22:01 - Hypocrite BluesOutro - Quo Vadis Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review

One of our frequent suggestors, Dirty Gert, gave us three challenging records to review this year, so we thanked him for his generosity by giving a bonus review of his choosing. With that, he picked the 1993 album Love Tara by Eric's Trip. His first three picks confused and confounded us, with this follow suit, or do we finally connect witha a Dirty Gert selection? Tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Follow12:12 - Anytime You Want15:37 - Allergic To Love19:11 - Sunlight24:18 - StoveOutro - Spring Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review

To help us revisit the suggested review of Lotion's 1996 sophomore album 

We're back with another pick by Jason, and we've got some good old fashioned disagreement! Unique and original, or familiar and predictable? Where does the the 1996 album Year of the Rat by NY Loose fall? Tune in to find out. Songs in the Episode: Intro - Rip Me Up 2:33 - History of the Band 7:10 - Detonator 8:53 - Sunday Morning 12:23 - Broken 17:37 - Rip Me Up Outro - Trash the Given Chance Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review

#125: I Love You by I Love You We're back with another requested review, and this one has left us a bit confused. I Love You is a band with little history or output, but what they did leave us is a self-titled debut album that shifts between Jane's Addiction-like alternative funk and Guns N' Roses riffing. See what we mean by confused? Songs in the Episode: Intro - Open You 1:58 - History of the Band 4:01 - Fuzz the Whirl 8:25 - Hang Straight Up 11:27 - 2 23:47 - She's The One/I.N.S.E.T. Outro - She's The One/I.N.S.E.T. Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review

For Jason's latest pick we return to 1994 and tackle the debut album Naveed by Our Lady Peace. Following this record, the band found greater success with the second release Clumsy, but is Naveed actually the better album? We dig into Naveed, discuss the merits of the second wave of alternative in the 1990s, and ponder the origins of the nasally Canadian singer. Songs in the Episode: Intro - Supersatellite 3:33 - History of the Band 14:41 - Supersatellite 21:37 - Dirty Walls 24:14 - Neon Crossing 27:15 - Starseed Outro - Naveed Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review

On episode #123 our frequent suggestor Dirty Gert throws his third requested review of the year into the ring with the Swedish duo Sportsguitar and their 1996 album Fade/Cliche. Like Radial Spangle and Space Needle, Sportsguitar is a challenge upon first listen. Hidden beneath layers of guitar noise are pop melodies, some deeper than others. Are they too deep, or just right? Tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Down 10:20 - Terror 13:49 - Reality 18:40 - Down 21:34 - Serious Outro - Tits Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review

For episode #122, we turned over selection to our Facebook followers to decide what would be our first soundtrack review. The response was overwhelming - it's the soundtrack to the 1992 Cameron Crowe film Singles. Logically, a movie about Seattle in the early 90s features bands like Pearl Jam and Soundgarden, but curveballs like Paul Westerberg and The Lovemongers add some unexpected highlights. Is Singles the best compilation of early 90s alternative rock? Tune in to find out. Intro - Dyslexic Heart by Paul Westerberg 6:57 - Would? by Alice in Chains 15:02 - Overblown by Mudhoney 18:23 - Birth Ritual by Soundgarden 27:15 - Drown by Smashing Pumpkins Outro - Chloe Dancer/Crown of Thorns by Mother Love Bone Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review

For episode #121, Tim Steward of Screamfeeder joins us to fulfill a listener request to review their 1996 album Kitten Licks. The lead singer/guitarist of the Australian three-piece shares his experiences in the 90s alternative music scene on the other side of the planet, what it's like to have multiple songwriters in a band, and much more. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Dart 11:04 - Static 31:14 - Bruises 33:14 - Dart 35:39 - Ant Outro - Summertime Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review