Waterproof Records with Jacob Givens

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Ep. 24 - Soundgarden - Superunknown Nov 28, 2022

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Once the Seattle music scene exploded into the mainstream in the early 90s, bands like Soundgarden had already been carving their path since the mid 1980s. But it wasn't until the band's third album, Badmotorfinger, that some music videos were making their way to MTV in the middle of the night, but once Superunknown arrived in 1994 the world exploded into a Black Hole Sun. From Chris Cornell's unforgettable voice, to the band's penchant for unconventional tunings, Superunknown is a dark and stormy masterpiece.

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Ep. 23 - Björk - Post Nov 16, 2022

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Somewhere in the early 90s, an adorable nymph-like singer emerged from Icelandic landscape with heavy beats and soaring vocals and I was immediately smitten. While Debut had arrived 2 years prior, it was Post that took my breath away and made me a Björk fan for life. Whether it was the trip-hop elements, cinematic strings, or a surprising broadway cover, Björk's Post wrapped itself around me and pulled me deep within the Earth.

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Ep. 22 - Beastie Boys - Ill Communication Oct 21, 2022

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It's 1994 and the Beastie Boys drop their fourth studio album which explodes on the scene with a unforgettable music video by Spike Jonze for Sabotage. It really is the decade where anything is possible, and in this episode we talk about why Ill Communication is the perfect sequel to Check Your Head. Through art and activism, we witnessed the Beastie boys become Beastie men.

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Ep. 21 - Rage Against the Machine Aug 11, 2022

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"I'm angry... but I'm learning." I'll never forget sitting down and watching the video for Rage Against the Machine's 'Freedom' as a kid, and experiencing this aggression fueled by the injustices of the world. I was just a suburban kid in the middle of the country with my knowledge primarily given from school textbooks and generational tales. Not only was my understanding of the world changing, but the energy of these phenomenal musicians would leave a mark on the world that we would never forget! It's time to talk about the debut album by Rage Against the Machine!

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Ep. 20 - Pearl Jam - Ten Jul 22, 2022

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Flannel and combat boots. Stage dives and bellowing vocals. This... was Pearl Jam. I watched a grainy, black-and-white video on MTV with a long-haired baritone singing about being alive and I was hooked. Ten was a remarkable debut album from this collection of talented musicians from several dissolved bands. It truly was a key ingredient in the Seattle scene and generating that buzz word "grunge" that rang true yet annoyed everyone at the same time. Join me this week on Waterproof Records as I talk about the impact of this album, the formation of the band, and some heavy stuff for a teenager who spoke in class today.

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Ep. 19 - Kicking Harold with Tim David Kelly Jul 07, 2022

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In the mid 1990's, the L.A. band Kicking Harold was signed to a record deal at their very first show! Founded by singer-guitarist-songwriter Tim David Kelly, Kicking Harold experienced some early success with a song charting nationwide on alt-rock radio, and their song 'Gasoline' became the theme to the TV series Overhaulin for 9 seasons. I discovered Tim on TikTok for his vast music knowledge and we became fast friends, so I invited him to sit down with me on Waterproof Records. Tim shares his stories on how Kicking Harold came to be, what he's been doing since, and some of his wild tales of 90's rock and roll!

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Ep. 18 - Nirvana - Nevermind Jun 17, 2022

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1991 was an unforgettable year. One inconspicuous night in September, MTV aired a music video called "Smells Like Teen Spirit" that would change the music scene forever. Now with an exciting counterculture movement on the rise, Nirvana already knew that the 'sheep' would get in line as they prepared themselves for a tragic demise in only a few short years. But wow, what a landmark moment Nevermind was for all of us during this time.

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Ep. 17 - Alice In Chains - Dirt Jun 01, 2022

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Few can forget the first time they hit play on Alice In Chain's Dirt and Layne Staley's voice slapped you across the face as we launched into Them Bones. An iconic record from one of my favorite grunge bands from the 90's, Alice In Chains was hit by tragedy with the death of Layne Staley and even founding bassist, Mike Starr. Join me as we reminisce about this dark, heavy and brooding album.

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Ep. 16 - Harry Nilsson with Olivia Nilsson May 17, 2022

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I am thrilled to finally release this episode I recorded with Olivia Nilsson, daughter of legendary singer and songwriter, Harry Nilsson. If you don't know about Harry Nilsson's incredible contributions in music or why he was a favorite of The Beatles, it's time for you to learn all about this talented man who was gone far too soon. Olivia shares stories about her father, and I was fortunate enough to play 2 minute segments of Harry Nilsson songs courtesy of Sony Music, Warner Chappell Music and Universal Music Group.

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Ep. 15 - Radiohead - The Bends Apr 29, 2022

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Who are my real friends? Have they all got the bends? After the success and internal stress of Creep, the band was tormented over the recording of their sophomore effort, The Bends. This week I reminisce about discovering the album, go track by track to share some Radiohead trivia, and explain how this band has traveled far away from planet Earth.

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