Dig Me Out: 90s & 00s Rock

For episode #118, Aaron Perrino of The Sheila Divine joins us to revisit their debut 1999 album, New Parade. Our wide ranging discussion covers a variety topics, including the whether Cleveland or Buffalo are the sadder city, the workout habits of Greg Dulli, eyeglass endorsements and contracting SARS in China. Oh, and we also talk music, songwriting, recording, touring and all that good stuff, as well as an impromptu a cappella version of Joe Esposito's "You're The Best." Songs in this Episode: Intro - Automatic Buffalo 17:42 - Hum 20:17 - Automatic Buffalo 33:10 - The Modern Log 1:04:20 - The Amendment Outro - Awful Age Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review

For our latest listener suggestion, we finally get around to a beloved album that flew under our collective radar for too long - 1994's Pony Express Record by Shudder To Think. The twists and turns are plenty on STT's major label debut, but hidden inside these dissonant and jagged tunes are melodic hooks that would make Matthew Sweet swoon. And that's not the only oddball reference we'll make, as Alice Cooper, Jesus Christ Superstar and more get tossed into the reference potluck in an attempt to figure out Pony Express Record. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Gang of $ 3:30 - History of the Band 16:15 - No RM. 9, Kentucky 19:01 - Kissi Penny 22:02 - Earthquakes Come Home 29:00 - X-French Tee Shirt 33:06 - So Into You (Atlanta Rhythm Section) 34:36 - So Into You (Shudder To Think) Outro - Trackstar Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Merchandise

Episode #116 brings us another listener suggestion, this time we check out the 1995 album Murk Time Cruiser by aMiniature (the first "a" is silent, if you didn't know). Combining disjointed rhythms and razor sharp guitar riffs, aMiniature are in the same stratosphere as the recently reviewed Knapsack, evening sharing the same producer for their third and final album, just like Knapsack. But is that where the similarities end? Tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - He, The Bad Feeler 1:50 - History of the Band 12:27 - He, The Bad Feeler 14:00 - Peddler's Talk 17:21 - Long Live Soul Miner 24:39 - Bored Spy Outro - Signer's Strut Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Merchandise

The day has finally come - Dig Me Out is intercontinental! For episode #115, we're joined on Skype by Australian filmmaker Shaun Katz to talk about his upcoming music documentary, Underground, Inc., as well as review his pick, the 1996 album Endless Bummer by My Head. Help back Underground, Inc. by backing the Kickstarter campaign. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Killer Hair 6:09 - History of the Band 14:22 - Teenage Foxes 18:20 - Carnasaur 23:38 - Fall 25:49 - Humbucker 32:34 - Don't Waste My Time Outro - Log Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Merchandise

The lone release by Seattle-supergroup Mad Season, 1995's Above, is being re-released in 2013 as a box set with new material and a live concert, so now is the time to revisit. Often, musical supergroups fail to live up to the sum of their parts (re: The Thorns or Velvet Revolver), does Mad Season? Is this just another "grunge" record, or does Above rise...um, above? Tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - I'm Above 3:20 - History of the Band 10:52 - Wake Up 19:27 - I'm Above 23:25 - November Hotel 36:19 - Artificial Red Outro - I Don't Know Anything Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Merchandise

For listener request episode #113, we're heading down the road less, or never travelled: Radial Spangle, and their second (and last) album, 1994's Syrup Macrame. Indie and alternative aren't specific enough to describe Radial Spangle's music: neo-experimental-space-psychedelic-lo-fi-rock? We're not quiet sure what to make of much of the album, but moments shine through - are their enough? Tune in to fine out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Special Love 2:38 - History of the Band 6:31 - Caf, 'Fine 9:33 - Busy Hole 14:58 - Knees 18:06 - Patio Furniture 27:17 - Sunflower Graveyard Outro - New Dress Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Merchandise

For episode #112, we're tackling the third and final album from Knapsack, 1998's This Conversation Is Ending Starting Right Now. Jason brings a favorite of his to review, and Tim's never heard it. Will Tim share Jason's appreciation for an album that got plenty of Facebook love, or is disagreement on the horizon? Tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Arrows to the Action 2:46 - History of the Band 10:42 - Cold Enough To Break 15:56 - Shape of the Fear 25:06 - Change Is All The Rage 28:38 - Cinema Stare Outro - Hummingbirds Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Merchandise

We're back with another listener suggestion for episode #111 as we return to the world of 90s one-hit wonders and the 1996 album Fizzy Fuzzy Big & Buzzy by The Refreshments. Combining bar-band like guitar crunch with clever lyrics, FFBB shows of the Arizona band's musical range, adding elements unique to the Southwest like Mariachi rhythms and horns, and plenty of references to Mexico. There's no doubting "Banditos" worthiness as a 90s hit, but does the rest of the album measure up? Tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Down Together 3:17 - History of the Band 14:32 - Down Together 18:46 - Banditos 24:12 - Mexico Outro - European Swallow Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Merchandise

We're back with another pick from Jason - the 1997 album Sound Of Lies by The Jayhawks. Written and recorded after the departure of co-founding lead singer and songwriter Mark Olsen, Sound of Lies rests on the shoulders of Gary Louris, who expands the Midwestern Americana sound to include psychedelic and Beatles-esque pop. Reviews were mixed at the time, but some claim this is a buried treasure. Are they right? Tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Think About It 3:06 - History of the Band 12:41 - Sixteen Down 20:26 - Trouble 23:22 - Dying On The Vine 29:18 - It's Up To You Outro - The Man Who Loved Life Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Merchandise

Episode 109 brings us another listener suggestion, this time the swan song of the Screaming Trees, their 1996 album Dust. The band recruited legendary producer George Drakoulias and legendary keyboardist Benmont Tench to create their most polished and radio-friendly album of their career, but did it turn out legendary? Tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Make My Mind 5:15 - History of the Band 18:56 - All I Know 22:04 - Halo of Ashes 24:14 - Sworn and Broken Outro - Dime Western Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Merchandise

It's Tim's turn to make a pick, and this one brings the first big disagreement of the 2013 season as we tackle the sophomore album from Big Ass Truck, 1996's Kent. The gentlemen from Memphis combine Southern rock, funk and a little Ska with touches of Dust Brothers production ala the Beastie Boys and Beck. It's definitely an acquired taste, and one host did not acquire it. Can you guess who? Tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Theem From 2:28 - History of the Band 11:33 - Lil Tico 16:06 - Thermopolis 18:36 - Quart St Parakeet 21:15 - Dog Chases An Iguana Up A Tree & Barks At It All Night (pts I & II) Outro - Sweetness Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Merchandise

This week it's our third requested review of season - the lone self-titled release by Handsome. The 90s had it's fair share of supergroups, from Temple of the Dog to Golden Smog, but Handsome flew under the radar, featuring members of legendary bands like Quicksand, Helmet, Cro-Mags and Murphy's Law. Terms like hardcore and alternative are easy to associate to Handsome, but what about shoegaze and industrial? Like G.I. Joe, there's more than meets the eye (or ear) with Handsome, but does it all work? Tune in and find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Going to Panic 5:32 - History of the Band 16:20 - Going to Panic 18:16 - Ride Down 21:10 - Lead Bellied 29:08 - Dim The Lights Outro - Eden's Complex Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Merchandise

This week we review a band that has sold over two million albums over a seventeen-year, ten-album career - and most people outside Sweden have never heard of them. It's Kent, and their 1998 album Isola. Well, 1998 is the release of the English-language version, the Swedish-language version came out a year earlier, but that's not the point. We're hear to talk about the music, which in it's finest moments recalls Pablo Honey and The Bends-era Radiohead. But are there enough fine moments to call this a worthy album? Tune in to find out. Note: Tim is now aware he pronounced "Isola" incorrect during the entire episode thanks to his better half. Songs in this Episode: Intro - If You Were Here 3:11 - History of the Band 10:07 - If You Were Here 14:40 - OWC 21:58 - Lifesavers Outro - 747 Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Merchandise

Episode 105 brings us our second Requested Review of the 2013 season: 1997's Rock Collection by Pond, the third and final album from the Portland, Oregon trio. Combing angular guitar riffs with tricky drumming and challenging melodies, Pond brings to mind better known 90s rock darlings like Built To Spill and Pavement. Do they have what it takes for consideration in the indie-rock pantheon along side those bands? Tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Twins 3:32 - History of the Band 6:40 - Scoliosis 11:36 - Spokes 15:16 - You're Not A Seed 18:54 - Twins Outro - Filterless Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Merchandise

For episode #104, Tim sifted through his college radio archive to dig out the lone album by Pusherman, 1996's Floored. Combining the long-form jams of The Verve with the attitude and pop-sensiblity of Oasis, the band pushes the envelope on song and album length, usually bad signs when we get our hands on a record from the 90s. Through in a harmonica and some dance beats, and it sounds like a recipe for a disaster, but is it, despite the term "timeless" being used to describe it? Tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Sold 5:36 - History of the Band 10:15 - Chase It 17:30 - The Aim Indeed 21:44 - Whole 23:46 - Never Coming Back Outro - First Time Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Merchandise

For our first episode of Season Three, we've got a requested review: the 1997 album One Day At A Time by Symposium. Once the "it" band for NME and Melody Maker, the band fell as fast as it rose, while it's brand of energetic pop punk seemed more in step with American bands like Green Day and Blink-182 than it's brit-pop contemporaries Oasis and Blur. The young band knows how to write a melodic hook, but do they know how to seamlessly integrate ska? Tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Drink the Sunshine 2:30 - History of the Band 8:44 - Farewell to Twilight 10:24 - Puddles 15:54 - One Day At A Time 20:07 - Smiling Outro - Fear of Flying Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Merchandise

Season Two of Dig Me Out is in the books! For the last episode of 2012, we're taking a look back at our sophomore year and picking our top five favorite songs as well as our new album discovery. We've got plenty of thanks to dispense to those who made Season Two a huge success: all of our great guests and folks who suggested albums, and of course our listeners. Lastly, towards the end of the show there is a special announcement regarding something brand new in 2013 (hint: it's music related). Note: Tim imbibed too much celebratory champagne and thought this podcast went up New Year's Day instead of Christmas Day. Tim promises to lay off the champagne in future episodes. Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Merchandise

For our last review of 2012, of course it's a listener suggestion. To wrap it up, we're checking out Chicago's Eleventh Dream Day and their 1993 album El Moodio. EDD provides a unique sound with their male/female vocal combination and wild swings from concise jangle pop to sprawling jam ballads. Does it all work? Tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Makin' Like a Rug 2:40 - History of the Band 9:57 - After This Time Is Gone 14:26 - Makin' Like a Rug 18:18 - Bend Bridge Outro - Rubberband Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Merchandise

Episode #100 marks the second of two listener suggestion episodes that ignore the alternative and indie rock explosion of the 1990s in favor of some straight-up rock and roll that draws influences from metal, glam and hard rock of the previous decade. This week, it's Circus of Power and their 1993 album Magic & Madness. A number of bands pinned to the hair/glam rock era of the 1980s tried to transition their sound in the 90s, some successful and some not. COP worked with Jerry Cantrell of Alice and Chains and toured with Gruntruck, making an attempt to move in a more straightforward hard rock direction. Is it magic or madness? Tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Heaven & Hell 2:29 - History of the Band 7:05 - Swamp Devil 10:37 - Mama Tequila 17:49 - Black Roses 24:50 - Otta My Head Outro - Shine Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Merchandise

Thanks to a listener suggestion we're starting a two week exploration of the metal, glam and hard rock end of the 1990s with Life, Sex & Death, and their 1992 album The Silent Majority. Jason says LSD are the best live band he's ever seen, and has plenty to share about this one-album-and-done band that featured Van Halen-style riffs with Tom Waits-esque vocals, a weird combination that shouldn't work but somehow does. MAJOR EARMUFFS WARNING Songs in this Episode: Intro - Telephone Call 3:40 - History of the Band 10:48 - Blue Velvet Morning 20:59 - Schools for Fools 24:14 - Fuckin Shit Ass 29:52 - Jawohl Asshole 33:26 - Rise Above Outro - Tank Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Merchandise

For episode #98, we're using a listener suggestion as an opportunity to check out an obscure band neither of us knew about to that later became another obscure band that we actually did know about. Got it? Scottish rockers Baby Chaos are the band, and they also provide us with the longest album title to date with 1995's Safe Sex Designer Drugs & The Death of Rock & Roll. In the late 90s they changed their name to Deckard, a band we both listened back in the early 2000s. We liked Deckard, so how does Baby Chaos stack up? Tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Saliva 1:50 - History of the Band 11:17 - Sperm 13:47 - A Bullet for the End 25:38 - Go To Hell Outro - Hello Victim Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Merchandise

In our quest to knock out our backlog of listener suggestions, for episode #97 we're checking out the 1997 album Under the Western Freeway by Grandaddy. Some describe Grandaddy's sound as lo-fi space-rock, drawing comparisons to The Flaming Lips, Brian Wilson and Pavement, but we also heard some more straight-forward pop in the vein of Weezer and Guided By Voices. Question is, does is work, and what could Grandaddy learn from Journey? Tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - A.M. 180 2:13 - History of the Band 6:08 - A.M. 180 9:39 - Summer Here Kids 13:50 - Poised at Hartsy Thai Food Outro - Why Took Your Advice Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Merchandise

We're back with another listener suggestion, this week tackling the 1994 debut album Comforter by Irish band Compulsion. Deemed "The New Wave of New Wave" by NME back in the early 1990s, Compulsion straddles the line between the American alternative rock of Nirvana and the Pixies, and the harder-edged guitar rock of Therapy? with a unique lyrical bent. Does it all work? Tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Mall Monarchy 2:32 - History of the Band 9:36 - Rapejacket 14:06 - Domestique 15:33 - Oh My Fool Life Outro - Jean Could Be Wrong Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Merchandise

We've got a very special episode this week as we're joined by Ken Stringfellow of The Posies to talk about his new solo album, Danzig The Moonight. In addition, we revisit the 1993 Posies album Frosting On The Beater. Now living in Paris, Ken talks about the varied influences behind his new album, working with a variety of musicians, songwriting, gives us the real story on The Posies relationship with DGC while making Frosting On The Beater, their contrasting experiences in the studio with John Leckie and Don Fleming, how he joined the R.E.M. fold, and so much more. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Dream All Day (from Frosting On The Beater) 2:05 - History of the Band 9:07 - Jesus Was An Only Child (from Danzig In The Moonlight) 27:43 - Drop Your Pride (from Danzig In The Moonlight) 40:47 - Flavor of the Month (from Frosting On The Beater) 58:21 - Doesn't It Remind You of Something (from Danzig In The Moonlight) Outro - Shittalkers (from Danzig In the Moonlight Follow on Twitter / Facebook Support the Podcast : Donate / Merchandise

Hey all, we've posted a short announcement in our feed this week that you can download or stream. Feel free to visit our new Request A Review page for all the information regarding our new process for album suggestions starting in 2013.

Another listener suggestion! This is one is a band both Tim and J are surprised they never got around to on their own. On episode #94 we're checking out the 1996 album Mic City Sons, the last by Heatmiser, after which co-leader Elliott Smith went on to carve out a well-respected if too short solo career. Mic City Sons shows off a different side to Smith, as well as shines the spotlight on his bandmate Neil Gust. We discuss that, why serial killers wouldn't enjoy Elliott Smith, and much more. Make sure to listen to the beginning of the episode regarding a special announcement coming very soon. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Eagle Eye 4:25 - History of the Band 10:23 - Get Lucky 15:43 - Plainclothes Man 20:44 - Pop In G Outro - See You Later Follow on Twitter / Facebook Support the Podcast : Donate / Merchandise

It's another listener suggestion on episode #93, and this week we're checking out the 1997 album Luxury Plane Crash by Scarfo. Fronted by now half of the duo known as the The Kills, this short-lived Jamie Hince led trio pound out some big noise and catchy melodies. Their sound is hard to pin down, combing English elements of The Jam and Buzzcocks with American indie artists like Jawbox and the Pixies. So how does it all work together? Tune in and find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - ELO 1:58 - History of the Band 9:02 - Jet Smashed Flat 11:59 - Alkaline 14:08 - Prison Architect 20:02 - Pajo Gear Outro - Lifeline Follow on Twitter / Facebook Support the Podcast : Donate / Merchandise

We're back with another listener suggestion - this week we head down to Texas to check out Tripping Daisy and their 1995 album I Am an Elastic Firecracker. There are obvious comparisons to be made to bands like Jane's Addiction and The Flaming Lips. Tripping Daisy even managed to score their own version of an oddball hit single a la "She Don't Use Jelly" with the tune "I Got A Girl," but is there more to this band than one-hit wonder status? Tune in and find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Raindrop 2:23 - History of the Band 10:02 - Raindrop 12:15 - Rocketpop 16:11 - I Got A Girl 22:50 - Motivation Outro - Prick Follow on Twitter / Facebook Support the Podcast : Donate / Merchandise

On episode #91 we're tackling one of the most influential albums of the 1990s - Sunny Day Real Estate debut release from 1994, Diary. Credited as a primary instigator of what would later be known as emo, Sunny Day Real Estate never like to stay in one moment too long; switching tempo, time signatures and volume at the drop of a hat. Somehow, the band manages to seamlessly combine elements of post-punk, progressive rock and grunge into one cohesive sound. It's been eighteen years since it's initial release, and three years since the remastered re-release with bonus tracks, so the only question is - does Diary stand the test of time? And is the Batman Forever soundtrack a perfect time capsule for the mid-1990s?Tune in and find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Seven 4:10 - History of the Band 15:56 - Seven 17:36 - In Circles 24:35 - Shadows 27:32 - 47 Outro - The Blankets Were the Stairs Note: We apologize for the slightly garbled audio on Jason's end, the internet did not want to cooperate on this particular day. Follow on Twitter / Facebook Support the Podcast : Donate / Merchandise

We're back with another listener suggestion, this week tackling the 1998 release Dope Box from Jack Drag. Of all the albums we've reviewed so far, Dope Box might be the most diverse (or schizophrenic), bouncing from Prodigy-esque big beats on one song, to mid-tempo Velvet Crush-like power pop on the next. There's a lot to like about this album, and a lot of befuddlement as well. Which side did we come down on? Tune in and find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Kung Fu Dub 2:59 - History of the Band 12:12 - Debutante 14:25 - Tall Buildings 16:32 - Seem So Tired 19:12 - Best Friend 21:57 - Surfin' the Charles Outro - Where We Are Follow on Twitter / Facebook Support the Podcast : Donate / Merchandise

Dinosaur Jr. just released a new album, so we felt episode #89 was a perfect time to revisit the 1997 album Hand It Over. Legendary guitarist/singer/songwriter J. Mascis once described the album as his favorite of the major label years, so how does it stand up fifteen years later? There are plenty of curveballs on this album, with trumpets, flutes, banjo's making front and center appearances, not what you'd expect from a Dinosaur Jr. album. Does it work? Tune in and find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Can't We Move This 4:06 - History of the Band 12:57 - I'm Insane 14:38 - I'm Insane 17:04 - Never Bought It 22:27 - Alone 27:40 - Nothin's Goin On 35:57 - Can't We Move This Outro - Mick Follow on Twitter / Facebook Support the Podcast : Donate / Merchandise

Mark another one off the listener suggestion pile - this week we tackle the debut solo album by founding Kyuss member and former Fu Manchu drummer Brant Bjork, the 1999 album Jalamanta. Brant's take on "desert rock" is more stripped down with less bombast, incorporating Latin and jazz influences. It's an interesting combination, but does it work? Tune in and find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Too Many Chiefs... Not Enough Indians 5:17 - History of the Band 13:05 - Let's Get Chinese Eyes 14:44 - Too Many Chiefs... Not Enough Indians 19:25 - Automatic Fantastic Outro - Defender of the Oleander Follow on Twitter / Facebook Support the Podcast : Donate / Merchandise

We're doing our best to keep our promise of catching up on our backlog of listener suggestions, and on episode #86 we're back with another. This week, we give a listen to Send No Flowers from the UK, and their lone full-length release from 1996, Juice. Like our recent review Headswim, the gentlemen of Send No Flowers are giving us their take on early '90s American alternative rock. We both found Headswim had a hard time finding their own sound, stuck repeating instead of reinventing bands like Pearl Jam and Alice In Chains. Does Send No Flowers fair any better? Tune in and find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Porcelain 6:26 - History of the Band 11:06 - Cold 14:39 - Porcelain 18:21 - Monotony 21:37 - Bitter Taste Outro - Animal Feeder Follow on Twitter / Facebook Support the Podcast : Donate / Merchandise

We're taking a break from our run of listener suggestions to check out one of the classic albums of the '90s alternative music - 1992's Copper Blue by Sugar. Bob Mould has a new solo album out, so we thought it would be the perfect time to revisit his short-lived run with with this post-Husker Du power trio, especially since it's recently been re-released and remastered with bonus material thanks to Merge Records. Joining us to talk about Copper Blue is Andy Derer from the The Andy Derer Show, who's hosted a wide array of interesting guests on his podcast that include Cris Kirkwood of the Meat Puppets, Craig Wedren of Shudder to Think and Bob Nastanovich of Pavement, just to name a few. Be sure to check out the start of the new season of The Andy Derer Show starting on September 8th, and follow Andy on Twitter and Facebook. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Helpless 7:45 - History of the Band 17:49 - A Good Idea 20:23 - Changes 23:04 - If I Can't Change You Mind 27:33 - The Act We Act 37:36 - Hoover Dam 41:18 - Man On The Moon Outro - The Slim Follow on Twitter / Facebook Support the Podcast : Donate / Merchandise

For episode #85, thanks to a listener suggestion we're tackling Lucy's Fur Coat, and their 1994 album, Jaundice. Although Jason admitted to purchasing the album years ago, he never got around to actually listening to it, so it's fresh and new for both. We've often discussed the importance of a frontman who can do more than just sing in key, that personality can elevate a mediocre band. So what does Lucy's Fur Coat bring to the table? And what is on the Mars Rover iTunes playlist? Tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Falling Out 4:16 - History of the Band 11:17 - Easy 14:18 - Super 17:18 - Not My Fault 18:44 - Same 21:15 - Southern Cookin' Outro - Treasure Hands Follow on Twitter / Facebook Support the Podcast : Donate / Merchandise

For episode #84, we're joined by fellow podcaster Kim Ware to check out her suggestion, Superchunk's 1993 album No Pocky for Kitty. Kim spent time drumming and booking shows in Wilmington, North Carolina in the 1990s, where the legendary and lesser known Chapel Hill bands regularly gigged around town. Tim and J were both more familiar with the later Superchunk releases than the early Matador years, so how does No Pocky For Kitty stack up? Does the energetic and sometimes frantic mix of punk, power-pop and indie rock come together? And why is Majesty Shredding so hard to pronounce after one beer? Tune in to find out. Check out Kim's podcast - This Is The Sound Songs In this Episode: Intro - Punch Me Harder 11:38 - History of the Band 25:12 - Tower 34:24 - Skip Steps 1 + 3 41:46 - Sidewalk 44:40 - Punch Me Harder Outro - Throwing Things Follow on Twitter / Facebook Support the Podcast : Donate / Merchandise

For episode #83 we return to our long list of listener suggestions and check out the 1994 album Flood by Headswim. A first blush the sound is reminiscent of Seattle's biggest and brightest - Pearl Jam, Soundgarden and Alice In Chains. But when you dig a little deeper, the band is definitely stretching out to find their own sound, only question is - does is work? Tune in to find out. Song In This Episode: Intro - Apple of My Eye 2:42 - History of the Band 8:08 - Gone To Pot 9:45 - Soup 11:41 - Stinkhorn 15:52 - Try Disappointed 23:16 - Down Outro - Safe Harvest Follow on Twitter / Facebook Support the Podcast : Donate / Merchandise

On episode #82 of Dig Me Out, we've got another listener suggestion. This week we tackle one of the more prolific and perplexing bands of the last twenty years - Therapy? No, it's not a question, the name is Therapy?, and we're checking out their 1994 album Troublegum. The band has confounded many with their quick-witted lyrics and musical mash-up of metal, punk, rock, industrial and more. So what did we make of this equally exciting and jarring album? Tune in to find out. Songs In This Episode: Intro - Nowhere 3:47 - History of the Band 12:29 - Screamager 17:34 - Femtex 20:46 - Turn 22:46 - Isolation 28:04 - Hellybelly Outro - Trigger Inside Note: For the faint of heart, Tim apologizes for the accidental f-bomb, enthusiasm got the best of him. Follow on Twitter / Facebook Support the Podcast : Donate / Merchandise

On episode #81 we're joined by mastering engineer, record label owner and Jellyfish aficionado Steve Turnidge to revisit the band's debut release, 1990's Bellybutton. Steve is half of the team that put together the Jellyfish tribute album Sensory Lullabies and brings a deep knowledge and passion for the band to this episode. Grab a drink, find a comfortable chair and sit back, because you are about to learn everything you ever wanted to know about the most under-appreciated band of the 90s. Other Links: Steve's Book: Desktop Mastering: Fundamental Tools and Techniques for Mastering in the Box Jellyfish: Live at Bogart's 1991 Relevant Previous Episodes: #35: Phaseshifter by Redd Kross #36: Get In Get Out by Mink #46: Ro Sham Bo by The Grays Songs In This Episode: Intro - The King Is Half-Undressed 7:15 - History of the Band 30:58 - All I Want Is Everything 32:19 - All I Want Is Everything (Millicent Friendly cover) 36:27 - That Is Why 38:52 - Baby's Coming Back 49:50 - She Still Loves Him 59:15 - Bedspring Kiss 1:02:32 - Bedspring Kiss (Nigel Frayling-Kelly cover) Outro - I Wanna Stay Home Follow on Twitter Support the Podcast : Donate / Merchandise

On episode #80 we're back with another listener suggestion, this week checking out the previously unfamiliar Walt Mink and their 1992 album Miss Happiness. Combining elements of Cheap Trick power pop and Jane's Addiction-esque guitar rock, Walt Mink can defy description at times. But is that a good thing, or is it the sound of inconsistency? Tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Love You Better 1:52 - History of the Band 10:31 - Smoothing The Ride 14:22 - Chowder Town 19:26 - Pink Moon Outro - Croton-Harmon (Local) Follow on Twitter Support the Podcast : Donate / Merchandise

For episode #79, we push Skype to the max and welcome three special guests: drummer Aaron Preston, bassist Clint McBay and guitarist Mark Metzger, all of the Chainsaw Kittens, to revisit the 1992 album Flipped Out in Singapore. We go deep into the history of the band, covering the arrivals, departures, working with Butch Vig and Spike Jonze, Aaron and Clint joining For Love Not Lisa, taunting O.J. Simpson, and why touring with KMFDM was as bad as it sounds. Links: TeenageWastelandOnline TysonMeade.com High In Highschool Video directed by Spike Jonze Connie, I've Found the Door video directed by Phil Harder Songs In This Episode: Intro - High In High School 3:34 - History of the Band 25:43 - 2nd Theme/Flipped Out In Singapore 30:29 - Hold 45:47 - High In High School Outro - When You Shoot Bad Language Warning: This one definitely requires some earmuffs for the kids. Follow on Twitter Support the Podcast : Donate / Merchandise

On episode #78 of Dig Me Out, Jason brings a pick to the show - the 1999 album Through the Darkness by D Generation. Some might know lead singer Jesse Malin from his successful solo career, but with the recently reunited D Generation getting ready to release a new album soon, it's the perfect time to tackle the third album from this New York City punk rock outfit. D Generation combine the snotty punk of the New York Dolls with power pop of Cheap Trick and '80s Sunset Strip bands. On some songs, it works like magic, on others... well, tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Hatred 5:25 - History of the Band 10:12 - Good Ship Down 13:34 - Helpless 17:35 - Lonely 23:08 - So Messed Up vs. Wild Night 26:36 - Only A Ghost Outro - Sick On The Radio Follow on Twitter Support the Podcast : Donate / Merchandise

On episode #77 we're back with Watershed bassist/vocalist Joe Oestreich, author of the new book "Hitless Wonder: A Life in Minor League Rock and Roll." In part two, we revisit their 1996 album Star Vehicle and about how touring different regions of the country impacts songwriting, their place in the history of Columbus music and the wisdom of the Karate Kid. Songs in this Episode: Intro - She Picks The Songs 8:30 - Superstressed 14:36 - Can't Be Myself 18:27 - She Picks The Songs 28:05 - If That's How You Want It 35:19 - Something Wrong 47:59 - American Muscle Outro - Obvious Follow on Twitter Support the Podcast : Donate / Merchandise

On episode #76 we're joined by Watershed bassist/vocalist Joe Oestreich, author of the new book "Hitless Wonder: A Life in Minor League Rock and Roll." Joe has spent almost three decades traversing the country bringing his band's version of Midwestern power-pop to the masses, and has plenty of stories to tell in part one of a two part interview, discussing songwriting, recording, balancing two singer/songwriters, Billy Squire, the dirty secret about "live" albums and much, much more. Songs in this Episode: Intro - I'd Be A Liar 14:18 - History of the Band 27:45 - How Do You Feel 37:17 - Star Vehicle 42:08 - Black Concert T-Shirt (Star Vehicle '98 version) 43:03 - Black Concert T-Shirt (The More It Hurts, The More It Works version) 51:21 - Consolation Prize Outro - Give A Little Bit Follow on Twitter Support the Podcast : Donate / Merchandise

With the release of Glen Hansard's first solo record, we thought it was about time to revisit his pre-Swell Season, pre-Once band, The Frames, and their sophomore album from 1996, Fitzcarraldo. Many people know Hansard from the movie (and now Tony Award winning broadway musical) Once and his other band The Swell Season, but Hansard actually cut his teeth with his Dublin, Ireland outfit The Frames starting the early 1990s. For Tim and Jason, this album goes back to the college radio days, and they've been singing it's praises ever since. Find out why this album is "criminally overlooked," and how that led to an end-of-show tangent about a new music-based reality show called Rock Cops coming to a channel near you very soon (or not). Songs in this Episode: Intro - Monument 5:21 - History of the Band 12:47 - Revelate 17:00 - Monument 21:53 - Revelate 24:49 - Angel At My Table 27:31 - In This Boat Together 30:16 - Giving It All Away Outro - Evergreen Follow on Twitter Support the Podcast : Donate / Merchandise

With Guided By Voices reunited and releasing their second of three (!) albums in 2012, we decided to spend episode #74 reviewing the 1999 album Do the Collapse. When Robert Pollard abandoned his trademark lo-fi sound to release a major label album, produced by the legendary Cars leader Ric Ocasek, it's safe to the say the reviews were mixed. And when we say mixed, we mean numerous die-hard fans hated it with a passion. But is their vitriol justified, or is this an under-appreciated gem in the GBV catalog? Tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Surgical Focus 3:11 - History of the Band 15:49 - Teenage FBI 19:37 - Surgical Focus 22:20 - Wormhole 24:29 - Hold On Hope 27:16 - Liquid Indian 29:19 - An Unmarketed Product Outro - Zoo Pie Follow on Twitter Support the Podcast : Donate / Merchandise

On episode #73 we head back down under thanks to a suggestion by our Australian friend-of-the-show, Gavin and take a listen to the 1997 album Not Meant for This World by Asteroid B-612. The early punk of The Stooges and MC5 is prevalent in the sound of Asteroid B-612: raw energy, loud guitars and a big chorus. But does the band pull it off as well as the revered Hellacopters or ? Tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Emotional Tattoo 3:47 - History of the Band 11:52 - Thanks for Nuthin' 15:16 - Destination Blues 18:02 - Believe It's True 28:09 - Farewell to the Cosmic Commander Outro - True Romance And as we mentioned in the show, head over to ScottMorganMusic.com to help out Scott out with his medical bills. Follow on Twitter Support the Podcast : Donate / Merchandise

On episode #72 of Dig Me Out we're joined by Blinker The Star's Jordon Zadorozny to revisit the 1999 album August Everywhere. Besides a track-by-track dissection of this under-appreciated gem, Jordon talks to us about his musical roots in Canada, making the move to Los Angeles in the mid-90s, his contributions to Courtney Love and Mandy Moore records, a songwriting bootcamp in a French castle, the influences of Duran Duran and Steely Dan, and much much more. It's a long one, so settle in, then leave us a comment on this episode. Songs in this Episode Intro - Crazy Eyes 3:33 - History of the Band 22:20 - September Already 27:16 - Behind The Sliding Doors 34:38 - Crazy Eyes 43:47 - All Dreamed Out 46:17 - Pretty Pictures 50:57 - Pretty Pictures Guitar Solo 52:46 - On This Earth 57:54 - I Am A Fraction 1:10:14 - There's No Where You Can Hide 1:15:22 - Right Kind of Girl 1:27:36 - Star Behind The Star Outro - Strange As They Say Follow on Twitter Support the Podcast : Donate / Merchandise

On episode #71, we tackle The Shape of Punk to Come: A Chimerical Bombation In 12 Bursts by Refused. Since it's original release in 1998, TSoPtC has been graced with accolades and fawning retrospectives - but is it deserved? Due the techno, beat poetry and jazz interludes sound fresh and exciting or gimmicky and contrived? Tune in to find out! (Warning: earmuffs for the little ones, Refused liked their f-bombs) Songs in this Episode: Intro - Summertime Holidays vs. Punkroutine 10:30 - The Deadly Rhythm 16:54 - Liberation Frequency 25:04 - New Noise 27:32 - Tannhauser Derive 32:04 - Worms Of The Senses/Faculties Of The Skull 34:51 - Protest Song '68 Outro - The Shape of Punk to Come Comment on this Episode | More Info Follow on Twitter Support the Podcast : Donate / Merchandise

On episode #70, we revisit the 1996 album Fever In Fever Out by Luscious Jackson with a little help from lead singer/bassist Jill Cuniff. As Luscious Jackson prepare to release a new album, we look back at a band that helped define the sound of the '90s and was a leading light in the rise of the female artist during the decade. We talk to Jill about recording with legendary producer Daniel Lanois, the influences of soul, R&B and French pop, songwriting, and the decision to release their new album independently with the help of Pledgemusic.com. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Electric 6:47 - History of the Band 14:14 - Naked Eye 17:42 - Interview Segment #1 24:35 - Why Do I Lie? 28:01 - Mood Swing 40:34 - Interview Segment #2 45:51 - Don't Look Back 50:06 - Faith 53:45 - Interview Segment #3 1:00:38 - Under Your Skin Outro - Soothe Yourself Follow on Twitter Support the Podcast : Donate / Merchandise