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#157: Regretfully Yours by Superdrag Jan 14, 2014

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Our second review of 2014 takes us to Knoxville, Tennessee to revisit the major label debut album Regretfully Yours by Superdrag. Released in 1996, the same year Alanis Morissette topped the charts while bands like The Verve Pipe, Dave Matthews and Rage Against the Machine followed closely behind, the retro power-pop of Superdrag seems radically out of place. Though they managed to breakthrough with Sucked Out, a minor hit, the band never crossed over into mainstream consciousness.
Songs in this Episode:
Intro - Sucked Out4:03 - History of the Band8:52 - Slot Machine12:49 - Phaser22:41 - Destination Ursa Major31:02 - N.A. KickerOutro - Rocket
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#156: Villa Elaine by Remy Zero Jan 07, 2014

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For our first review of Season 4, we're revisiting the 1998 sophomore album Villa Elaine by Remy Zero. Comparisons at the time to Radiohead were common, but time reveals other influences creeping in from track to track, making what some would call a diverse, other inconsistent, listen. Is it a worthy album, or does the variety sink Villa Elaine? Tune in to find out.
Songs in this Episode:
Intro - Prophecy3:22 - History of the Band10:14 - Hermes Bird21:54 - Problem26:24 - Gramarye33:20 - FairOutro - Goodbye Little World
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#155: Season Three Review Dec 31, 2013

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Our third season is a wrap, so it's time to recap. We've found our favorite tunes of the past season, and picked our album discovery of the year. Surprises? Maybe. Disagreement? Possible. Tune in to find out, to hear who received our Request a Review Thank You drawing, and for news about the upcoming 2014 season.
Songs in this Episode - you have to listen to find out!
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#154: Superfriends by Sweet Water Dec 24, 2013

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Our final review of the year brings us the 1995 album Superfriends by Sweet Water. Although released right smack in the middle of the 90s, this album feels out of place thanks to big guitar riffs more reminiscent of the 1980s and a lack of anything "alternative." The single "Superstar" failed to connect with a big audience, but there is no doubting it's a damn good song. So how does the rest of the album compare? Tune in to find out.
Songs in this Episode:
Intro - Cake and Strychnine4:42 - History of the Band13:28 - Happy18:07 - Superstar20:44 - No Syrup for Your PancakesOutro - Adeline
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#153: Squinting Before The Dazzle by Throneberry Dec 17, 2013

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We haven't visited our home state of Ohio in awhile, so this week we're making a trip to Cincinnati to check out Throneberry, and their 1998 album Squinting Before the Dazzle. In the 90s they drew comparisons to fellow 'nati residents The Afghan Whigs, but time has provided more perspective on their third and final record. Are they truly a lesser imitation, or does Throneberry step out of shadow and into their light. Tune in to find out.
Songs in this Episode:
Intro - Summer School3:43 - History of the Band8:53 - Squint Before The Dazzle12:35 - Guerrilla Skies17:53 - Shut UpOutro - Isn't It A Pity
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#152: Inhaler by Tad Dec 10, 2013

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Jason wanted to bring the heavy back, so he made this week's pick, the 1993 album Inhaler by Tad. One of the bands often mentioned along with Soundgarden, Alice in Chains and Pearl Jam as early members of the Seattle grunge movement, but never achieving the same level of recognition or success, Tad tread in heavier and harder sounds. Some consider this a lost classic, but do we? Tune in to find out.
Songs in this Episode:
Intro - Grease Box5:55 - History of the Band19:58 - Grease Box23:39 - Lycanthrope26:53 - Just Bought The FarmOutro - Rotor
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#151: Sweet Relief - A Benefit for Victoria Williams Dec 03, 2013

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Thanks to a recent Facebook poll, this week we're tackling a 1990s benefit album, specifically the 1993 compilation Sweet Relief - A Benefit for Victoria Williams. As with any tribute record, some artists will stay true to the original version, while others will make the songs their own, which can lead to mixed results. Tune in to find out where Pearl Jam, Lou Reed, Shudder to Think and more come out as we go track-by-track through the album.
Songs in this Episode:
Intro - Summer of Drugs7:48 - Summer of Drugs16:22 - Weeds23:23 - This MomentOutro - Crazy Mary
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#150: Magazine by Jump, Little Children Nov 26, 2013

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This week's Requested Review comes from a group that started as a busking Irish folk band. But Jump, Little Children, and their 1998 album Magazine, are far from their origins, combining high-energy pop rock with more introspective mid and slower tempo tunes.
Songs in this Episode:
Intro - Not Today1:49 - History of the Band10:13 - Violet Dreams15:42 - Cathedrals18:12 - Body PartsOutro - My Guitar
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#149: Grand Slam by Spiderbait Nov 19, 2013

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Our latest listener request takes us back down under to revisit the 1999 album Grand Slam by Spiderbait, an odd mix of power pop, metal, trip-hop, brit pop and just about every other genre from the 90s. In fact, Grand Slam feels like a 90s mix that tries to cover a variety of sounds from the decade (minus ska and nu-metal, thankfully). It's weird, it's long, and we kinda dig it. Tune in to find out why.
Songs in this Episode:
Intro - Shazam!2:21 - History of the Band7:49 - Shazam!10:13 - Bessy's Last Journey13:17 - King of the NorthernOutro - Glokenpop
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#148: Neverland by Neverland Nov 12, 2013

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Having just explored the lone album from the Holy Barbarians, we decided to investigate further the guitar/drum combo of Patrick Sugg and Scott Garrett on their 1991 self-titled album by Neverland. On the edge of 80s glam metal and 90s alternative, Neverland isn't as easy to pin down as you might think, but do they do any of it particularly well? Tune in to find out.
Songs in this Episode:
Intro - Drinking Again4:11 - History of the Band14:41 - Mama Said19:02 - For The Love27:52 - Cry All NightOutro - Talking To You
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