Dig Me Out: 90s & 00s Rock

On the penultimate episode of the first season of Dig Me Out, we tackle the 1996 album Secaucus by The Wrens. A sprawling 19-track album presents many challenges - can the band maintain quality from start to finish, while providing enough diversity to avoid getting repetitive? Neither of us were familiar with Secaucus, so how does it fair, and what does it mean when bands like Cursive, The Who, Gu...

Beware episode #48, we're getting heavy. Jason wanted to tackle some metal, so we're reviewing the 1991 album Blind from Corrosion of Conformity. Like some sort of robotic transforming thing, there's more than meets the eye, or ear, when it comes to C.O.C. Sometimes the band sounds like the perfect touring companion for Metallica, sometimes for Soundgarden, and sometimes for Suicidal Tendencies. B...

On episode #47 we review the 1998 album In/Casino/Out by At The Drive-In. Combine a frantic rhythm section with complex guitars lines and vocal gymnastics, and you've scratched the surface of what makes ATDI special. We spend time on the post-ATDI bands, and debate who wins the Sparta vs. Mars Volta showdown, consider the influences of bands like Rage Against The Machine and Superchunk, and ponder...

On episode #46 we review the lone release from The Grays, the 1994 album Ro Sham Bo . When you combine the talents of Jason Falkner and Jon Brion into one band, you'd expect something special. Does Ro Sham Bo deliver? Tune in to find out, and then join the discussion on Facebook . Segments - :00-02:50 - Intro, 02:50-05:33 - History of the Band, 05:33-40:09 - Album Review, 40:09-41:02 - Outro Songs...

As promised, here's the full interview with Alcohol Funnycar singer/guitarist Ben London. Big thanks to Chip Midnight!

On episode #45, it's back to listener suggestions. This week we tackle the 1995 album  Weasels by Alcohol Funnycar. Joining us for this episode is  Chip Midnight , and he's got an interview with Alcohol Funnycar's  Ben London . In our discussion, we try to determine if AFC's Weasels is the sound of '90s - a little punk, a little grunge, some melody and edginess, but pretty much just rock. Leave us...

One episode #44 we were supposed to be joined by label owner Bill Litfin of the now defunct Glazed Records to review the 1992 Rocket from the Crypt album Circa:Now! Bill couldn't make it, so we're left to our own devices to review what Jason calls the album that defines the sound of RFTC. With bombastic guitars and the distinctive vocals of John Reis, it's hard to pinpoint the influences and origi...

On episode #43 we review the Matthew Sweet co-produced 1994 album  Teenage Symphonies to God by Velvet Crush. Neither of us were familiar with the band before hearing the album, but now we're firmly on board the Velvet Crush train. If you're a fan of '60s pop like The Byrds and Beatles, the '70s power pop of Cheap Trick, Big Star and the Raspberries and '90s alt rockers like Sweet and Teenage Fanc...

One episode #42 we're back with another listener suggestion - the 1993 album  Songs from the Second Storey by The God Machine. This band took a long journey from SoCal to NYC to the UK, and it sounds like it. Hints of Kyuss-like stoner rock meld with British shoegaze and Jane's Addiction psychedelia. But is there too much of a good thing on the longest album we've ever reviewed? Tune in and find o...

On episode #41 we review The Mayfield Four's 1998 album  Fallout . There's no doubt that lead singer Myles Kennedy, like Matthew Bellamy of Muse or Jimmy Gnecco of Ours, owes a lot to Jeff Buckley. But does he meld the alt.rock sound of The Mayfield Four with Buckley's ethereal tenor? And what's with that Marvin Gaye cover? To comment on this episode, visit digmeoutpodcast.com for links to our Fac...

On episode #40, Tim and J venture into the nebulous world known as Jawbreaker. Are they punk? Are the emo? Are they pre-emo? Are they post-punk? Who knows, but we try to figure that out and give a listen to their 1994 album 24 Hour Revenge Therapy . Visit digmeoutpodcast.com for links to our Facebook page and Twitter feed.

For episode #39, we're joined again by guest Neal Schmitt to review a listener suggestion: Barkmarket's 1993 album Gimmick . It's noisy, loud, abrasive, aggressive, unrelenting and pretty damn good. If you're a fan of later Nine In Nails, the Jesus Lizard, Fugazi, Jawbox or the Deftones, we heard a little of each band in Gimmick. Give a listen and tell us if you agree. Visit digmeoutpodcast.com fo...

On episode #38 we're again joined by guest Neal Schmitt to review one of Tim's favorite all-time albums, 1991's Still Feel Gone from alt-country pioneers Uncle Tupelo. There plenty to discuss on our first hour-long episode - the varied songwriting, lyrical and musical styles of co-lead singers/songwriters Jeff Tweedy and Jay Farrar, and the drumming of Mike Heidorn are rich for review. The discuss...

On episode #37 we tackle the 1993 self-titled Porno for Pyros album. J and Tim find a mixed bag with the first album from ex-Jane's Addiction members Perry Farrell and Stephen Perkins. While the songs got shorter than your typical Jane's tune, the unique combination of funk, metal, world music and grunge collide to uneven results. To comment, visit digmeoutpodcast.com for links to our Facebook pag...

On episode #36, it's another Ohio band. We've already tackled Sons of Elvis from Cleveland and Gaunt from Columbus. This time it's Dayton's Mink, and their 1998 album Get In Get Out, an album Tim and J both discovered back in 2000, but are happy to revisit and spread the word about Mink. To comment, visit digmeoutpodcast.com for links to our Facebook page and Twitter feed.

On episode #35 we review the 1993 album Phaseshifter by Redd Kross. J bought it new when it came out back in the day, but Tim had never listened to any Redd Kross before reviewing this. We're in total agreement on this one - Phaseshifter is a criminally overlooked album ripe for rediscovery for people who dig the power pop of Cheap Trick and Big Star. To comment on this episode, visit digmeoutpodc...

Artist: The Juliana Hatfield Three Album: Become What You Are Release Year: 1993 To comment: http://www.digmeoutpodcast.com/ Twitter @digmeoutpodcast https://www.facebook.com/DigMeOutPodcast

On episode #33 of the Dig Me Out Podcast, Tim and Jason review the 1997 album On The Turn by Kerbdog If you want to suggest a forgotten 90s album for us to review, or just want to say hello, visit us at: http://www.digmeoutpodcast.com/ Follow us on Twitter @digmeoutpodcast And visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/DigMeOutPodcast

On episode #32 of the Dig Me Out Podcast, Tim and Jason review the 1995 album Reloaded by Green Apple Quick Step If you want to suggest a forgotten 90s album for us to review, or just want to say hello, visit us at: http://www.digmeoutpodcast.com/ Follow us on Twitter @digmeoutpodcast And visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/DigMeOutPodcast

On episode #31 of the Dig Me Out Podcast, Tim and Jason review the 1999 album Dead Letter Chorus by Llama Farmers If you want to suggest a forgotten 90s album for us to review, or just want to say hello, visit us at: http://www.digmeoutpodcast.com/ Follow us on Twitter @digmeoutpodcast And visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/DigMeOutPodcast

In the thirtieth episode of the Dig Me Out Podcast, Tim and Jason review the 1990 album Auntie Ramos' Pool Hall by The Sidewinders If you want to suggest a forgotten 90s album for us to review, or just want to say hello, visit us at: http://www.digmeoutpodcast.com/ Follow us on Twitter @digmeoutpodcast And visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/DigMeOutPodcast

In the twenty-ninth episode of the Dig Me Out Podcast, Tim and Jason review the 1994 self-titled debut album from Angelfish. If you want to suggest a forgotten 90s album for us to review, or just want to say hello, visit us at: http://www.digmeoutpodcast.com/ Follow us on Twitter @digmeoutpodcast And visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/DigMeOutPodcast

In the twenty-eight episode of the Dig Me Out Podcast, Tim and Jason review the 1990 debut album Strap It On by Helmet If you want to suggest a forgotten 90s album for us to review, or just want to say hello, visit us at: http://www.digmeoutpodcast.com/ Follow us on Twitter @digmeoutpodcast And visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/DigMeOutPodcast

In the twenty-seventh episode of the Dig Me Out Podcast, Tim and Jason review the 1998 debut album Sumo by The Superjesus If you want to suggest a forgotten 90s album for us to review, or just want to say hello, visit us at: http://www.digmeoutpodcast.com/ Follow us on Twitter @digmeoutpodcast And visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/DigMeOutPodcast

In the twenty-sixth episode of the Dig Me Out Podcast, Tim and Jason review the 1994 self-titled album by The Cult If you want to suggest a forgotten 90s album for us to review, or just want to say hello, visit us at: http://www.digmeoutpodcast.com/ Follow us on Twitter @digmeoutpodcast And visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/DigMeOutPodcast