Dig Me Out: 90s & 00s Rock

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#137: Interview with Jeff Robbins of Orbit Aug 27, 2013

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For our latest interview, Jeff Robbins from Orbit stops by to revisit their 1997 album Libido Speedway, which featured the heavily-rotated single Medicine as well as dig into the history and formation of Orbit, various approaches to songwriting, the legendary 90s music scene in Boston, the important role of the shaker, and much, much more.
Songs in this Episode:
Intro - Bicycle Song3:02 - Bicycle Song51:26 - Why You Won't57:40 - Medicine1:30:13 - MotoramaOutro - Wake Up
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#136: Good Feeling by Travis Aug 20, 2013

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For our latest episode, Tim makes a pick from his favorites-of-the-past archive: 1997's Good Feeling, the debut album by Travis. Combining the brit-pop guitar bombast of Oasis with the melodies and hooks of The Beatles and Kinks, topped off with stellar production thanks to Steve Lillywhite, Good Feeling failed to connect with audiences, something their sophomore release The Man Who did thanks to multiple hit singles. Hopefully Travis fans discovered Good Feeling on their own, if not, that's why we're here - to sing the praises of an overlooked gem.
Songs in this Episode:
Intro - Good Feeling4:48 - History of the Band13:04 - U16 Girls17:42 - More Than Us22:12 - Tied to the 90s25:17 - The Line Is FineOutro - All I Wanna Do Is Rock
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#135: For The Masses - A Tribute to Depeche Mode Aug 13, 2013

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Thanks to our latest Facebook poll, we're tackling our first tribute album - For The Masses, featuring sixteen covers of Depeche Mode songs. Both Tim and Jason were familiar with this release back in the 90s, but haven't revisited it in quite awhile. Does it stand the test of time? Are any of the covers better than the originals? And can any explain the temporary fascination with Rammstein? Tune in and find out.
Songs in this Episode:
Intro - Enjoy The Silence9:06 - Somebody14:37 - Master and Servant16:45 - I Feel YouOutro - Never Let Me Down Again
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#134: Silver by Moist Aug 06, 2013

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This week Jason picks one of his favorites from North of the border, Vancouver's Moist and their 1994 debut album Silver. On the surface, the five-piece are a slightly alternative and mainstream radio-friendly band. But dig deeper, into the use of keys and organs, and a moodier and darker sound emerges. But does it go far enough to make is truly unique? Tune in to find out.
Songs in this Episode:
Intro - Silver5:59 - History of the Band11:42 - This Shrieking Love14:22 - Kill for You27:17 - Machine Punch Through31:47 - Believe MeOutro - Push
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#133: Clarity by Jimmy Eat World Jul 30, 2013

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Tom Mullen of the Washed Up Emo Podcast stops by to help us dissect one of the key albums of the 90s emo scene: 1999's Clarity by Jimmy Eat World. Although it didn't sell as well as later Jimmy Eat World albums, it's impact on a generation of musicians and music fans would be heard for years to come. Combining gritty, angular guitars and rhythms with introspective lyrics, layered with a varied instrumentation, Clarity represents musical highpoint for not only emo, but rock music at the end of the 20th Century.
Songs in this Episode:
Intro - Lucky Denver Mint13:06 - History of the Band18:32 - A Sunday22:12 - 12.23.9551:20 - Goodbye Sky Harbour54:34 - ClarityOutro - Crush
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#132: Judgement Night Soundtrack Jul 22, 2013

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Australian listener and friend of the show Gavin decided to use his free pick for 2013 to bust out the legendary (?) 1993 soundtrack to the movie Judgement Night. Featuring a roster packed with rock bands and hip-hop artists collaborating in a way that only the 1990s could produce. Some are hits, some are misses, and we talk about them all, as well as the legacy of a record possibly responsible for the late 90s nu-metal / rap metal / rap rock movement.
Songs in this Episode:
Intro - Just Another Victim9:55 - Real Thing11:57 - Me, Myself and My Microphone15:35 - Another Body Murdered19:01 - Missing Link23:43 - Fallin'Outro - Judgement Night
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#131: Give Out But Don't Give Up by Primal Scream Jul 16, 2013

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In our latest episode, Tim brings an oddball to the table - The Rolling Stones and Small Faces inspired fourth album from Primal Scream, 1994's Give Out But Don't Give Up. As fans of Vanishing Point, XTRMNTR and Screamadelica can tell you, Give Out... is a hard one to figure out, where honky tonk piano, blues guitar riffs and soul singers abound. Does Primal Scream make take successful detour, or get lost in the weeds? Tune in and find out.
Songs in this Episode:
Intro - Rocks2:53 - History of the Band10:11 - Jailbird17:16 - Give Out But Don't Give Up21:29 - Big Jet Plane24:18 - FreeOutro - (I'm Gonna) Cry Myself Blind
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#130: Subhuman Race by Skid Row Jul 09, 2013

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For Jason's latest pick, we're back in metal mode, this time revisiting the 1995 Subhuman Race by Skid Row. Many of the hair/glam rock and metal bands of the 1980s made failed attempts to update their sound in the 90s, how does Subhuman Race fare? Tune in to find out.
Songs in this Episode:
Intro - My Enemy3:33 - History of the Band10:31 - Subhuman Race12:55 - Eileen21:46 - Frozen26:45 - Breakin' DownOutro - Remains To Be Seen
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#129: Crank by Hoodoo Gurus Jul 02, 2013

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The requested review for this week is from our familiar friend Gavin, who takes us back down under with the Hoodoo Gurus. Coming late in a successful career, 1994's Crank marks the Hoodoo's attempt at injecting some alternative rock sound into their trademark power pop. Does it work? Tune into find out.
Songs in this Episode:
Intro - The Right Time3:39 - History of the Band10:13 - Crossed Wires13:05 - Less Than A Feeling22:01 - Hypocrite BluesOutro - Quo Vadis
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#128: Love Tara by Eric's Trip Jun 25, 2013

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One of our frequent suggestors, Dirty Gert, gave us three challenging records to review this year, so we thanked him for his generosity by giving a bonus review of his choosing. With that, he picked the 1993 album Love Tara by Eric's Trip. His first three picks confused and confounded us, with this follow suit, or do we finally connect witha a Dirty Gert selection? Tune in to find out.
Songs in this Episode:
Intro - Follow12:12 - Anytime You Want15:37 - Allergic To Love19:11 - Sunlight24:18 - StoveOutro - Spring
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