Dig Me Out: 90s & 00s Rock

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#187: Bakesale by Sebadoh Aug 12, 2014

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Along with Guided By Voices, Sebadoh flew the lo-fi flag in the 90s with a similar gift for short, punchy rock songs. We revisit their 1994 release Bakesale, and dive into a discussion on the two-singer/songwriter band set-up.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - Magnet's Coil

2:49 - Rebound

4:29 - History of the Band

14:57 - License to Confuse

17:22 - Skull

20:54 - Temptation Ride

23:26 - Not Too Amused

28:55 - Give Up

Outro - Dreams

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#186: Second Coming by The Stone Roses Aug 05, 2014

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This week we revisit the 1994 release Second Coming by The Stone Roses. Joining us to dissect this divisive sophomore release is old friend and music professor Neal Schmitt, who provides a deep knowledge of band and provides insight into the recording technology that went into an album that sounds before it's time while borrowing heavily from earlier influences. That leads us into an extended discussion of other 90s bands and artists who either surpassed expectations on their second albums, or sank like the proverbial stone.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - Driving South4:07 - Love Spreads6:41 - History of the Band15:52 - Breaking Into Heaven22:06 - Driving South29:50 - Begging You35:09 - Love Is The Law (The Seahorses)Outro - Ten Storey Love Song
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#185: Patient by Bluebottle Kiss Jul 29, 2014

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Thanks to another Requested Review, for the second time in as many weeks, we're tackling another overlooked gem from an Australia This week, it's Bluebottle Kiss, and their 1999 album Patient. Combining a variety of tasty guitar tones, a tight and original rhythm section, and interesting melodies, Patient is truly a start to finish album.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - Smoother It In Honey2:24 - History of the Band6:19 - Return to the City of Folded Arms11:24 - Six Wheels24:21 - Girl GeniusOutro - Give Up The Ghost
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#184: The Plastic Hassle by Ripe Jul 22, 2014

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We're heading back to Australia for this week's Requested Review and checking out the 1994 album The Plastic Hassle by Ripe. Lots of shoegaze influenced bands spent less time on vocals and melody than dialing in the perfect tremolo and delay settings on their guitar pedals, but not Ripe, who manage to craft to genuinely catchy melodies and memorable lyrics. And like those same bands, Ripe aren't afraid to stretch the songs into a variety of territories, whether it's acoustic ballads or minor key dirges.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - Mother Tongue3:49 - History of the Band9:23 - Something Fierce16:29 - Centre of the Universe27:34 - Get Your Shit TogetherOutro - Daylight Wants to Kill
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#183: Dig by I Mother Earth Jul 15, 2014

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This week Jason dug through his cd stacks picked an album having no recollection what it sounded like - I Mother Earth's 1993 debut release Dig. Sometime that leads to a welcome surprise, and other times reminds you why you stopped listening. I Mother Earth hits a lot of our sweet spots - big guitar and drums, crisp production, slight progressive elements - but also manages to work in some mutual annoyances - slap bass and long jams. So which side prevails? Tune in to find out.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - Production6:49 - History of the Band23:10 - Not Quite Sonic31:15 - Rain Will Fall44:57 - The Universe in YouOutro - The Universe in You
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#182: The Holy Bible by Manic Street Preachers Jul 08, 2014

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To celebrate the release of a new album by one of our favorite bands, we decided to travel back twenty years in their catalog and tackle the most challenging album of their career - 1994's The Holy Bible by the Manic Street Preachers. To help us dissect this dense masterpiece, we've enlisted the help of fellow stateside Manic's aficionado and previous guest Andy Derer of The Andy Derer Show.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - Revol19:07 - Yes34:10 - Of Walking Abortion50:47 - 4st 7lb1:09:44 - P.C.P.Outro - Faster
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#181: Interview with Steve Fisk Jul 01, 2014

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This week we're joined by producer/musician Steve Fisk, best known as one-half of the duo known as Pigeonhed, but also behind the board for such bands as Unwound, the Screaming Trees, Soul Coughing, Soundgarden, the Geraldine Fibbers and Nirvana. Steve talks about his history with recording and electronic music, the challenges of producing in the modern era compared to the 80s and 90s, his collaboration with Shawn Smith, who comes knocking on your door when you work with a successful artist, and much more.

Songs in this Episode

Intro - Rollin' Through Oakland (Pigeonhed)9:00 - You Doo Right by (Geraldine Fibbers)23:11 - Ain't It So (Pigeonhed)35:14 - Battleflag (Pigeonhed remixed by Lo Fidelity Allstars)Outro - My Head Popped (Steve Fisk)
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#180: Prize by Wanderlust Jun 24, 2014

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This week's album, the 1995 debut Prize by Wanderlust, begs a lot of questions? Can the youth appreciate power pop? Can music be too good for radio? And how did Collective Soul manage to pump out six singles from their second album? We dig deep through the depths of Wanderlust, take a few detours, and arrive a sorely overlooked and appreciated gem.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - Wanna Feel New2:37 - History of the Band9:20 - Flash and Shadow14:05 - Coffee in the Kitchen20:00 - PrizeOutro - Before We Fade
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#179: Silver Sun by Silver Sun Jun 17, 2014

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Our requested review for this week takes us back to the UK to check out the 1997 self-titled debut album from Silver Sun. Hooks, harmonies and loud guitars sum up Silver Sun's freshman release, and it's chock full of them. Song after song is a sugar sweet power pop attack, with nods to Cheap Trick, Jellyfish, The Beatles, Beach Boys and more. But is it too much of a good thing? Tune in to find out.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - Service3:19 - History of the Band12:55 - Bad Haircut17:08 - Animals Feet22:03 - Dumb26:36 - LavaOutro - Julia
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#178: The Din Pedals by The Din Pedals Jun 10, 2014

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Our latest requested review requires us to ask a question - when is it showing your influences, and when is it ripping them off entirely? On their one and only release, the 1998 self-titled album by The Din Pedals walk the precarious line between the two, thanks to lead singer James Grundler's Thom York-like tenor, and a band that easily recreates the dramatic bombast and minor chord melancholy of Radiohead, U2 and Our Lady Peace.

Songs in this Episode

Intro - Downtown Sister3:41 - History of the Band9:52 - Naked is Foreign16:25 - Aliens22:52 - Waterfall26:15 - AshtrayOutro - Emotional Drugs
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