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#147: Bandwagonesque by Teenage Fanclub Nov 05, 2013

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Almost 12 years to the day, Teenage Fanclub released their third, and some would say best, album Bandwagonesque. To help us dissect the album Spin choose as Album of the Year in 1991 (over titles like Nevermind, Badmotorfinger and Ten) is Andy Derer of The Andy Derer show. Power pop bands like Teenage Fanclub never reached the heights of success that grunge bands achieved, but that didn't stop a legion of Big Star followers from trying.
Songs in this Episode:
Intro - December5:44 - History of the Band11:53 - What You Do To Me34:20 - AlcoholidayOutro - The Concept
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#146: Do You Know Who You Are? by Texas Is The Reason Oct 29, 2013

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To help us discuss the one and only (and legendary) album Do You Know Who You Are? by Texas Is The Reason, we're joined by Eric Grubbs, fan of the show and author of Post: A Look at the Influence of Post-Hardcore 1985-2007. We dive into the unique story of Texas Is The Reason, as well as their influences and influence on emo and post-hardcore bands that followed. And of course, we dissect one damn fine record.
Songs in this Episode:
Intro - Johnny On The Spot9:56 - Johnny On The Spot17:21 - A Jack With One EyeOutro - Every Little Girl's Dream
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#145: Cream by Holy Barbarians Oct 22, 2013

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Jason has a pick for our latest episode, and it's an oddball among oddballs. Ian Astbury and The Cult towed the line between goth, hard rock and alternative, and after their break-up, he continued down the road less taken and formed Holy Barbarians. Their lone album, 1996's Cream, stands out with it's nods to '60s psychedelia combined with modern keyboard-centric twists. Our review of the self-titled 1994 Cult album ended with gushing praise, so how does the unofficial follow-up fare? Tune in to find out.
Songs in this Episode:Intro - Space Junkie2:48 - History of the Band9:55 - You Are There12:32 - Dolly Bird20:27 - Brother FightsOutro - Bodhisattva
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#144: Emergency & I by Dismemberment Plan Oct 15, 2013

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To wrap up our Fall of New Releases by 90s Bands schedule, we revisit the 1999 album Emergency & I by Dismemberment Plan, who recently reunited to release the new album Uncanney Valley out this week. Emergency & I combines a whole bunch of alternative rock royalty, like the Pixies, Pavement, Talking Heads and Gang of Four just to name a few, and produces a wholly individual sound. One of us is on board the D-Plan's ride, the other wants to get off after just a few stops. Yes, it's disagreement time!
Songs in this Episode:
Intro - Gyroscope2:30 - History of the Band11:50 - What Do You Want Me To Say?15:59 - A Life of Possibilities20:40 - I Love A MagicianOutro - Back and Forth
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#143: Dopes to Infinity by Monster Magnet Oct 08, 2013

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Monster Magnet has a new record out, so you know what that means - we ignore it and review an album from their 1990s output. Before their breakout single 'Space Lord," MM scored a minor hit with 'Negasonic Teenage Warhead' off their 1995 album Dopes to Infinity. Does the whole album live up to the promise of the single, or this a case where stoner rock experimentation turns into a big mess? And what really is stoner rock, anyway? Tune in to find out.
Songs in this Episode:
Intro - I Control, I Fly3:20 - History of the Band12:26 - King of Mars15:42 - Ego, The Living Planet20:45 - Blow 'Em OffOutro - Negasonic Teenage Warhead
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#142: Venus Luxure No. 1 Baby by Girls Against Boys Oct 01, 2013

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With their first new release in eleven years, it about time we got around to one of the most unique bands of the 90s, Girls Against Boys, and their sophomore release from 1993, Venus Luxure No. 1 Baby. With a pair of bass slingers and a vocalist buried in the mix that sounds like he's gargling rocks (that's a compliment), GVSB explores the dark and dirty side of alternative, combining elements of post-punk and industrial into a murky but often tasty stew.
Songs in this Episode:
Intro - Rockets Are Red3:41 - History of the Band11:00 - Satin Down16:58 - Get Down19:34 - Bullet Proof CupidOutro - Learned It
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#141: She Hangs Brightly by Mazzy Star Sep 24, 2013

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With a new record out, we added Mazzy Star to our list of 90s bands with new releases that we needed to check out, so this week we're revisiting their 1990 debut album She Hangs Brightly. Know for the single "Fade Into You" from their sophomore release, She Hangs Brightly showcases the band in their familiar slow-to-midtempo dreamy, shoegaze, blues-influenced sound, albeit with the occasional jazzy or noisy detour. All the elements that made "Fade Into You" a hit are there, but do they come together? Tune in to find out.
Songs in this Episode:
Intro - Ride It On4:29 - History of the Band9:53 - Halah13:10 - Be My AngelOutro - Give You My Lovin'
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#140: Interview with Glen Phillips and Dean Dinning of Toad the Wet Sprocket Sep 17, 2013

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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
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#139: Without You I'm Nothing by Placebo Sep 10, 2013

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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
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#138: Blonder Tongue Audio Baton by Swirlies Sep 03, 2013

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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
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