Dig Me Out - The 90's Rock Podcast

With the release of Glen Hansard's first solo record, we thought it was about time to revisit his pre-Swell Season, pre-Once band, The Frames, and their sophomore album from 1996, Fitzcarraldo. Many people know Hansard from the movie (and now Tony Award winning broadway musical) Once and his other band The Swell Season, but Hansard actually cut his teeth with his Dublin, Ireland outfit The Frames starting the early 1990s. For Tim and Jason, this album goes back to the college radio days, and they've been singing it's praises ever since. Find out why this album is "criminally overlooked," and how that led to an end-of-show tangent about a new music-based reality show called Rock Cops coming to a channel near you very soon (or not). Songs in this Episode: Intro - Monument 5:21 - History of the Band 12:47 - Revelate 17:00 - Monument 21:53 - Revelate 24:49 - Angel At My Table 27:31 - In This Boat Together 30:16 - Giving It All Away Outro - Evergreen Follow on Twitter Support the Podcast : Donate / Me

With Guided By Voices reunited and releasing their second of three (!) albums in 2012, we decided to spend episode #74 reviewing the 1999 album Do the Collapse. When Robert Pollard abandoned his trademark lo-fi sound to release a major label album, produced by the legendary Cars leader Ric Ocasek, it's safe to the say the reviews were mixed. And when we say mixed, we mean numerous die-hard fans hated it with a passion. But is their vitriol justified, or is this an under-appreciated gem in the GBV catalog? Tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Surgical Focus 3:11 - History of the Band 15:49 - Teenage FBI 19:37 - Surgical Focus 22:20 - Wormhole 24:29 - Hold On Hope 27:16 - Liquid Indian 29:19 - An Unmarketed Product Outro - Zoo Pie Follow on Twitter Support the Podcast : Donate / Merchandise

On episode #73 we head back down under thanks to a suggestion by our Australian friend-of-the-show, Gavin and take a listen to the 1997 album Not Meant for This World by Asteroid B-612. The early punk of The Stooges and MC5 is prevalent in the sound of Asteroid B-612: raw energy, loud guitars and a big chorus. But does the band pull it off as well as the revered Hellacopters or ? Tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Emotional Tattoo 3:47 - History of the Band 11:52 - Thanks for Nuthin' 15:16 - Destination Blues 18:02 - Believe It's True 28:09 - Farewell to the Cosmic Commander Outro - True Romance And as we mentioned in the show, head over to ScottMorganMusic.com to help out Scott out with his medical bills. Follow on Twitter Support the Podcast : Donate / Merchandise

On episode #72 of Dig Me Out we're joined by Blinker The Star's Jordon Zadorozny to revisit the 1999 album August Everywhere. Besides a track-by-track dissection of this under-appreciated gem, Jordon talks to us about his musical roots in Canada, making the move to Los Angeles in the mid-90s, his contributions to Courtney Love and Mandy Moore records, a songwriting bootcamp in a French castle, the influences of Duran Duran and Steely Dan, and much much more. It's a long one, so settle in, then leave us a comment on this episode. Songs in this Episode Intro - Crazy Eyes 3:33 - History of the Band 22:20 - September Already 27:16 - Behind The Sliding Doors 34:38 - Crazy Eyes 43:47 - All Dreamed Out 46:17 - Pretty Pictures 50:57 - Pretty Pictures Guitar Solo 52:46 - On This Earth 57:54 - I Am A Fraction 1:10:14 - There's No Where You Can Hide 1:15:22 - Right Kind of Girl 1:27:36 - Star Behind The Star Outro - Strange As They Say Follow on Twitter Support the Podcast : Donate / Merchandise

On episode #71, we tackle The Shape of Punk to Come: A Chimerical Bombation In 12 Bursts by Refused. Since it's original release in 1998, TSoPtC has been graced with accolades and fawning retrospectives - but is it deserved? Due the techno, beat poetry and jazz interludes sound fresh and exciting or gimmicky and contrived? Tune in to find out! (Warning: earmuffs for the little ones, Refused liked their f-bombs) Songs in this Episode: Intro - Summertime Holidays vs. Punkroutine 10:30 - The Deadly Rhythm 16:54 - Liberation Frequency 25:04 - New Noise 27:32 - Tannhauser Derive 32:04 - Worms Of The Senses/Faculties Of The Skull 34:51 - Protest Song '68 Outro - The Shape of Punk to Come Comment on this Episode | More Info Follow on Twitter Support the Podcast : Donate / Merchandise

On episode #70, we revisit the 1996 album Fever In Fever Out by Luscious Jackson with a little help from lead singer/bassist Jill Cuniff. As Luscious Jackson prepare to release a new album, we look back at a band that helped define the sound of the '90s and was a leading light in the rise of the female artist during the decade. We talk to Jill about recording with legendary producer Daniel Lanois, the influences of soul, R&B and French pop, songwriting, and the decision to release their new album independently with the help of Pledgemusic.com. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Electric 6:47 - History of the Band 14:14 - Naked Eye 17:42 - Interview Segment #1 24:35 - Why Do I Lie? 28:01 - Mood Swing 40:34 - Interview Segment #2 45:51 - Don't Look Back 50:06 - Faith 53:45 - Interview Segment #3 1:00:38 - Under Your Skin Outro - Soothe Yourself Follow on Twitter Support the Podcast : Donate / Merchandise

On episode #69, we make a second trip to our adopted hometown of Columbus, Ohio to revisit an under-appreciated classic, Pretty Mighty Mighty's 1999 album Famous Past Lives. Lead singer/guitarist Jon Chinn joins us for this trip down memory lane back to when the band formed in college through their line-up changes, building (several) recording studios, surviving a house fire, scoring an unexpected radio hit and the dealing with the labels that came calling, along with an in-depth discussion on songwriting and recording. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Ski Instructor 31:35 - My Own Type 35:57 - Media King 42:58 - Ski Instructor 50:59 - Scratch 101:41 - St. Louis 105:35 - Deafening 1:11:20 - Heart Attack 1:21:08 - Tidal Wave Outro - Best of the Worst Comment on this Episode | More Info Follow on Twitter Support the Podcast : Donate / Merchandise

As promised, here are some bonus clips with For Love Not Lisa guitarist Miles. Big thanks to Chip Midnight!

On episode #68, Chip Midnight returns with an album suggestion and interview to go along with it. We check out the 1993 album Merge by For Love Not Lisa, and Chip talks to guitarist Miles. Merge offers plenty of diversity, but is it too much of a good thing? We cover everything on this episode - how the wrong tours can frustrate a band, our first discussion of "Christian Rock" and it's development in the '90s, and a legendary guitarist showing up on a b-side track. As a bonus, we'll be posting clips from Chips interview that didn't make the episode this Thursday. Consider it an early Cinco de Mayo present. Chips links: Atomic Ned | Lipstick 'n Leather Songs in this Episode: Intro - Daring To Pick Up 11:30 - Softhand 15:14 - Mother's Faith 19:19 - Travis Hoffman 23:16 - Interview Segment #1 26:18 - More Than A Girl 29:08 - Interview Segment #2 34:05 - Rocket Ride 38:58 - Interview Segment #3 41:46 - Slip Slide Melting 46:53 - Interview Segment #4 Outro - Simple Line of Decline Comment on this

With The Dandy Warhols releasing a new album, we spend episode #67 revisiting their 1997 album The Dandy Warhols Come Down. The Dandys bounce between '60s psychedelia, Velvet Underground drone, Neil Young guitar spasms, electronic rhythms and even some bouncy Britpop, but does it all work? Tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Minnesoter 13:51 - Cool as Kim Deal 18:17 - Not If You Were The Last Junkie On Earth 20:21 - Everyday Should Be A Holiday 23:32 - Good Morning Outro - Boys Better Comment on this Episode | More Info Follow on Twitter Support the Podcast : Donate / Merchandise

On episode #66, we're joined by author Frank Anthony Polito to review The Sundays 1992 album Blind. Frank's just released his third novel, Lost in the '90s, which is set in, you guessed it, the 1990s, making it perfect for our show. Frank suggested we revisit the critically-acclaimed but lesser known sophomore release from The Sundays, so we dive in and there is plenty to discuss - from Johnny Marr-influenced guitar lines to the deceptively dark lyrics wrapped in pop melodies. Frank's Links - Facebook (Frank) | Facebook (Lost in the 90s) | Twitter Songs in this Episode: Intro - Love 20:28 - On Earth 23:10 - I Feel 26:39 - God Made Me 29:57 - What Do You Think 32:23 - Love Outro - Love Comment on this Episode | More Info More info on digmeoutpodcast.com Follow on Twitter Support the Podcast : Donate / Merchandise

On episode #65, we've got a packed house. Jon Solomon was kind enough to provide us with a digitally remastered version of Edsel's 1994 album Detroit Folly, released last year on his Comedy Minus One label. Not only that, he also hooked us up with Edsel's former singer & guitarist Sohrab Habibion, currently wielding his axe in Obits, for a Q & A. But that's not all, Chip Midnight is back and offering his take on an album. Got all that? Check out Obits: web / Facebook / Twitter Chip's Links: Atomic Ned / Lipstick 'n Leather Songs in this Episode Intro -Drawn Down The Moon 7:17 - Interview Segment #1 17:31 - Interview Segment #2 24:53 - Omaha Intervenes 27:43 - Interview Segment #3 34:41 - Wind Key 41:49 - Interview Segment #4 Outro - I'm No Pony Comment on this Episode | More Info More info on digmeoutpodcast.com Follow on Twitter Support the Podcast : Donate / Merchandise

On episode #64, we're back with another listener suggestion. Actually, it's a multiple listener suggestion episode - lots of folks have told us to revisit Hum's 1995 album You'd Prefer An Astronaut, and we aim to please. Tim knew he was going to struggle to be objective since Hum is one of his favorite bands of all time, so in order to avoid a blubbering gush-fest, we invited a special guest to help us review the album - director Shawn Foster. Check out Shawn's website for videos of his work with the Deftones, Drive-by Truckers, The Sun and more. There's plenty to talk about the unique Hum - their combination of metal, progressive rock and shoegaze with an space and science lyrical bent makes comparisons difficult, but we give it a shot. Shawn shares some directing experiences, including the infamous Zane's Sex Chronicles, his opportunity to fulfill all our wishes and punch Fred Durst, and somehow we end up tying it all up with The Muppets. Alcohol may have been consumed during this episode. WARNING: Plenty

On episode #63 it's listener suggestion time. We review Tuscadero's 1996 release The Pink Album, and we're not quite sure what to make of it. Are they punk, post-punk, pop, alternative? And why did we gravitate towards the lyrics? Questions abound, but do we find answers? Tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Leather Idol 17:33 - Just My Size 19:14 - Hollywood Handsome 24:37 - Nancy Drew Outro - Latex Dominatrix More Info | Comment on this Episode More info on digmeoutpodcast.com Follow on Twitter Support the Podcast : Donate / Merchandise

On episode #62 we're back with another listener review. This week it's the 1995 album Mephisto by Capsize 7. From Chapel Hill, North Carolina, the same scene that produced Archers of Loaf, Polvo and Superchunk, Capsize 7 has a lot to live up to when it comes to arguably the indie rock capital of the U.S. Can the lesser-known Capsize 7 hold their own? Tune in to find out. Songs In This Episode: Intro - Blasting Radios Off 10:52 - Column Shifter 13:39 - Armstrong 14:46 - The Safe 18:45 - Blasting Radios Off 21:46 - Connecticut Outro - Western Friese Comment on this Episode More info on digmeoutpodcast.com Follow on Twitter Support the Podcast : Donate / Merchandise

On episode #61, we're exiting the '90s with a special guest - Mark Yarm, author of "Everybody Loves Our Town: An Oral History of Grunge." Mark helps us dive into the legendary 1986 release Deep Six, a compilation of six seminal Seattle bands that shaped the sound known as grunge: Soundgarden, Melvins, Malfunkshun, Green River, Skin Yard and The U-Men. You're going to want to stick around 'til the end on this one as we'll be giving away a sealed vinyl copy of the original C/Z Records release of the Deep Six compilation. Mark's links - tumblr page, Facebook and Twitter. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Green River "10,000 Things" 11:56 - Soundgarden "All Your Lies" 17:38 - Melvins "Scared" 23:09 - Green River "Your Own Best Friend" 38:09 - Malfunkshun "With Yo Heart (Not Yo Hands)" 46:02 - Skin Yard "The Birds" 51:01 - The U-Men "They" Outro - Soundgarden "Heretic" Comment on this Episode | More Info CONTEST RULES No purchase or contribution necessary. Listen to the trivia question in this episode a

Welcome to the bonus episode of Plexi's Cheer Up - an extra forty minutes of material that we couldn't cram into the regular show. Check out Michael Barragan's new band Drag News and Evil Spirit Engineering, and be sure to visit Sub Pop Records to purchase the album and check out the infamous bio. Comment On This Episode More info on digmeoutpodcast.com Follow on Twitter Support the Podcast : Donate / Merchandise

On a super-sized episode #60, we're we're joined by guitarist Michael Barragan and (briefly) vocalist/bass player Michael Angelos of the Los Angeles band Plexi to revisit their lone full-length release, 1996's Cheer Up. The dark, atmospheric sound recalls bands as diverse as My Bloody Valentine and New Order, but with punk energy and pop sensibility that recalls the Ramones and David Bowie. Michael A. and Michael B. lay out the complete history of the band before we dive into a track-by-track dissection of Cheer Up. Be forewarned, this one gets raw and raunchy - ear muffs for the kids. Check out Michael Barragan's new band Drag News and Evil Spirit Engineering, and be sure to visit Sub Pop Records to purchase the album and check out the infamous bio. And if this super-sized episode wasn't enough, we'll have a bonus episode this Thursday with an extra forty minutes of material you definitely won't want to miss. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Forest Ranger 36:04 - Forest Ranger 45:53 - Roller Rock Cam 5

On episode #59, we continue our interview with singer/guitarist/producer Alain Johannes of Eleven for Part 2 of a track by track review of the 1993 self-titled album. Be sure to stick around to the end for some extra special bonus material you won't want to miss! Marke sure to check out Part 1 for a discussion about the history of the band and Alain's 30+ years in the music industry. Not familiar with Alain's resume? Besides Eleven, here's a few of the artists and bands he's recorded, produced, mixed, engineered, toured, written and recorded with: Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures, Chris Cornell, Mark Lanegan, Arctic Monkeys, No Doubt, Silverchair, Spinnerette, Eagles of Death Metal, The Gutter Twins, Millionaire, Puscifer, Wires on Fire, Mondo Generator, Sugarcult, Jason Falkner, UNKLE, Live, Melissa Ferrick, PJ Harvey, Troy Van Leeuwen, Jack Irons, John Paul Jones, Dave Grohl, Masters of Reality, Hilary Duff, Brody Dalle, Josh Homme and Matt Cameron. Just to name a few. For more informatio

On episode #58, we're joined by singer/guitarist/producer Alain Johannes of Eleven for Part 1 of a discussion about the history of the band and his 30+ years in the music industry. Next week, Part 2 dives into a track by track review of the 1993 self-titled album. Not familiar with Alain's resume? Besides Eleven, here's a few of the artists and bands he's recorded, produced, mixed, engineered, toured, written and recorded with: Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures, Chris Cornell, Mark Lanegan, Arctic Monkeys, No Doubt, Silverchair, Spinnerette, Eagles of Death Metal, The Gutter Twins, Millionaire, Puscifer, Wires on Fire, Mondo Generator, Sugarcult, Jason Falkner, UNKLE, Live, Melissa Ferrick, PJ Harvey, Troy Van Leeuwen, Jack Irons, John Paul Jones, Dave Grohl, Masters of Reality, Hilary Duff, Brody Dalle, Josh Homme and Matt Cameron. Just to name a few. For more information, visit AlainJohannes.com and ElevenWorld.com. Follow Alain on Twitter and Facebook. Songs In This Episode: Intro - Eleven