Dig Me Out - The 90's rock podcast

Our requested review this week is unique - an album released exclusively with a comic book - we check out Absolute Zero by Null, packaged in December 1994 with the comic book Blank: The Encephalon Void #1. Since there is a good chance you haven’t heard this, we decided to go track-by-track through this album, which varied in styles and sounds from Ministry and Nine Inch Nails to Helmet and Queensryche, and lead us into a discussion about the current state and future of comic books in the digital format.Songs in this Episode:Intro - Severance3:27 - History of the Band8:29 - Terminal15:28 - Numb20:50 - Skarred24:51 - Driven31:27 - Critical MassOutro - RainFollow on Twitter / FacebookRequest A Review / Buy A T-Shirt

For our March Round Table Discussion, we're joined by Chip Midnight of Kids Interview Bands, Tom Mullen of the Washed Up Emo, and Louise Post of Veruca Salt to talk about bands reuniting. Louis fills us on how how the band got back together, how the new songs for their Record Store Day seven inch came to be, and plans for a full length album in 2015. We also discuss the break-up of the band and how families and maturity change band dynamics. in addition, we go round the table and discuss whether or not it's necessary for new bands to even put out new material, or if shows are enough, and is it important to have original members back in the band. We also dig into bands if some bands appear to be more interested in the festival paycheck than reuniting for more artistic reasons, what bands reunited that none of us expected, which reunions exceeded expectations and which were let downs, and what bands do we really, really wish would reunite, but probably won't. It's a big show you don't want to miss. Songs in this Episode: Intro - It's Holy by Veruca Salt 11:01 - The Museum of Broken Relationships by Veruca Salt 18:36 - Son of Three by The Breeders 21:07 - Matamoros by The Afghan Whigs 42:52 - Almost Ready by Dinosaur Jr. Outro - Surface Envy by Sleater-Kinney Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Buy A T-Shirt

For our March Round Table Discussion, we're joined by Chip Midnight of Kids Interview Bands, Tom Mullen of the Washed Up Emo, and Louise Post of Veruca Salt to talk about bands reuniting. Louis fills us on how how the band got back together, how the new songs for their Record Store Day seven inch came to be, and plans for a full length album in 2015. We also discuss the break-up of the band and how families and maturity change band dynamics. in addition, we go round the table and discuss whether or not it's necessary for new bands to even put out new material, or if shows are enough, and is it important to have original members back in the band. We also dig into bands if some bands appear to be more interested in the festival paycheck than reuniting for more artistic reasons, what bands reunited that none of us expected, which reunions exceeded expectations and which were let downs, and what bands do we really, really wish would reunite, but probably won't. It's a big show you don't want to miss.Songs in this Episode:Intro - It's Holy by Veruca Salt11:01 - The Museum of Broken Relationships by Veruca Salt18:36 - Son of Three by The Breeders21:07 - Matamoros by The Afghan Whigs

This week's Requested Review is the fourth and final album by Cop Shoot Cop, 1994's Release. Neither of us knew what to expect, and our preconceived notions based on the album cover were quickly dashed as this hard-to-categorize two-bass, drum, minimalist guitar, vocal and occasional piano, horns and harmonica band took us on a interesting ride through post-punk, industrial and straight-up rock conventions. Songs in the Episode: Intro - Interference 2:21 - History of the Band 8:20 - It Only Hurts When I Breathe 12:03 - Any Day Now 14:34 - Suckerpunch 21:43 - Lullaby Outro - Turning Inside Out Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Buy A T-Shirt

This week's Requested Review is the fourth and final album by Cop Shoot Cop, 1994's Release. Neither of us knew what to expect, and our preconceived notions based on the album cover were quickly dashed as this hard-to-categorize two-bass, drum, minimalist guitar, vocal and occasional piano, horns and harmonica band took us on a interesting ride through post-punk, industrial and straight-up rock conventions.Songs in the Episode:Intro - Interference2:21 - History of the Band8:20 - It Only Hurts When I Breathe12:03 - Any Day Now14:34 - Suckerpunch21:43 - LullabyOutro - Turning Inside Out

This week's Requested Review is the fourth and final album by Cop Shoot Cop, 1994's Release. Neither of us knew what to expect, and our preconceived notions based on the album cover were quickly dashed as this hard-to-categorize two-bass, drum, minimalist guitar, vocal and occasional piano, horns and harmonica band took us on a interesting ride through post-punk, industrial and straight-up rock conventions.Songs in the Episode:Intro - Interference2:21 - History of the Band8:20 - It Only Hurts When I Breathe12:03 - Any Day Now14:34 - Suckerpunch21:43 - LullabyOutro - Turning Inside OutFollow on Twitter / FacebookRequest A Review / Buy A T-Shirt

Joining us this week is John Davis of Superdrag and The Lees of Memory. We discuss how The Lees of Memory formed, writing and recording the debut Sisyphus Says released last year, and plans for touring and the second album due out later in 2015. John tells us about his musical up bringing, getting his first guitar, playing in a variety of real and imagined bands, before hooking up with the guys who would form Superdrag. From there, we discuss the pros and cons of working with a major label in the 1990s, how age can alter the perception of lyrics written over a decade ago,  the importance of publishing in keeping a band together, and we get an impromptu drum solo from a young member of the Davis clan. John also explains his decision to (temporarily) put the Superdrag name to rest and record as a solo artist, then front Epic Ditch before taking Superdrag for one last spin.Songs in this Episode:Intro - We Are Siamese by The Lees of Memory4:36 - Deliquesce by The Lees of Memory28:26 - Pine Away by Superdrag43:51 - Bankrupt Vibration by Superdrag1:06:19 - Drag Me Closer To You by Superdrag

Joining us this week is John Davis of Superdrag and The Lees of Memory. We discuss how The Lees of Memory formed, writing and recording the debut Sisyphus Says released last year, and plans for touring and the second album due out later in 2015. John tells us about his musical up bringing, getting his first guitar, playing in a variety of real and imagined bands, before hooking up with the guys who would form Superdrag. From there, we discuss the pros and cons of working with a major label in the 1990s, how age can alter the perception of lyrics written over a decade ago,  the importance of publishing in keeping a band together, and we get an impromptu drum solo from a young member of the Davis clan. John also explains his decision to (temporarily) put the Superdrag name to rest and record as a solo artist, then front Epic Ditch before taking Superdrag for one last spin.Songs in this Episode:Intro - We Are Siamese by The Lees of Memory4:36 - Deliquesce by The Lees of Memory28:26 - Pine Away by Superdrag43:51 - Bankrupt Vibration by Superdrag1:06:19 - Drag Me Closer To You by Superdrag1:16:58 - I Hear Your Voice by John Davis1:28:52 - Singular Form by Epic DitchOutro - Little Fallen StarFollow on Twitter / FacebookRequest A Review / Buy A T-Shirt

Joining us this week is John Davis of Superdrag and The Lees of Memory. We discuss how The Lees of Memory formed, writing and recording the debut Sisyphus Says released last year, and plans for touring and the second album due out later in 2015. John tells us about his musical up bringing, getting his first guitar, playing in a variety of real and imagined bands, before hooking up with the guys who would form Superdrag. From there, we discuss the pros and cons of working with a major label in the 1990s, how age can alter the perception of lyrics written over a decade ago,  the importance of publishing in keeping a band together, and we get an impromptu drum solo from a young member of the Davis clan. John also explains his decision to (temporarily) put the Superdrag name to rest and record as a solo artist, then front Epic Ditch before taking Superdrag for one last spin. Songs in this Episode: Intro - We Are Siamese by The Lees of Memory 4:36 - Deliquesce by The Lees of Memory 28:26 - Pine Away by Superdrag 43:51 - Bankrupt Vibration by Superdrag 1:06:19 - Drag Me Closer To You by Superdrag 1:16:58 - I Hear Your Voice by John Davis 1:28:52 - Singular Form by Epic Ditch Outro - Little Fallen Star Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Buy A T-Shirt

Thanks to a Requested Review, we're able to continue our Britpop month with Mansun and their debut released from 1997, Attack of the Grey Lantern. We (re)discover the perils of trying to review a record released with different versions for the US and UK on various streaming platforms, and not communicating about it before the review. Still, we managed to form some coherent thoughts about a band that draws as much from their nearby Britpop influences as American bands from decades earlier.Songs in this Episode:Intro - Take It Easy, Chicken5:07 - History of the Band10:32 - Stripper Vicar16:05 - Wide Open Space22:46 - The Chad Who Loved Me / Millennium (Robbie Williams)Outro - Taxloss Follow on 

Thanks to a Requested Review, we're able to continue our Britpop month with Mansun and their debut released from 1997, Attack of the Grey Lantern. We (re)discover the perils of trying to review a record released with different versions for the US and UK on various streaming platforms, and not communicating about it before the review. Still, we managed to form some coherent thoughts about a band that draws as much from their nearby Britpop influences as American bands from decades earlier. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Take It Easy, Chicken 5:07 - History of the Band 10:32 - Stripper Vicar 16:05 - Wide Open Space 22:46 - The Chad Who Loved Me / Millennium (Robbie Williams) Outro - Taxloss Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Buy A T-Shirt

Thanks to a Requested Review, we're able to continue our Britpop month with Mansun and their debut released from 1997, Attack of the Grey Lantern. We (re)discover the perils of trying to review a record released with different versions for the US and UK on various streaming platforms, and not communicating about it before the review. Still, we managed to form some coherent thoughts about a band that draws as much from their nearby Britpop influences as American bands from decades earlier.Songs in this Episode:Intro - Take It Easy, Chicken5:07 - History of the Band10:32 - Stripper Vicar16:05 - Wide Open Space22:46 - The Chad Who Loved Me / Millennium (Robbie Williams)Outro - TaxlossFollow on Twitter / FacebookRequest A Review / Buy A T-Shirt

For our Britpop round table, we're joined by returning guests Neal Schmitt and Andy Derer, as well as newbie Jim Kopeny. We talk about how we discovered Britpop and our favorite bands and albums of the era, discuss the effect of "Noelrock" and Wonderwall on the second wave of Britpop bands, and legacy Britpop left behind. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Connection by Elastica 3:54 - When & Where We Discovered Britpop 11:02 - Albums That Have Stood The Test of Time and Haven't 11:51 - King of the Kerb by Echobelly 16:36 - Are The Verve Britpop/What Makes the Britpop Sound? 24:14 - A Design For Life by Manic Street Preachers 30:36 - "Noelrock" and the Wonderwall Effect 35:57 - One-Hit Wonders 36:59 - Hey Dude by Kula Shaker 43:01 - Discussion on Pulp 52:49 - Legacy of Britpop/Post-Britpop Outro - Pick A Part That's New by Stereophonics Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Buy A T-Shirt

For our Britpop round table, we're joined by returning guests Neal Schmitt and Andy Derer, as well as newbie Jim Kopeny. We talk about how we discovered Britpop and our favorite bands and albums of the era, discuss the effect of "Noelrock" and Wonderwall on the second wave of Britpop bands, and legacy Britpop left behind.Songs in this Episode:Intro - Connection by Elastica3:54 - When & Where We Discovered Britpop11:02 - Albums That Have Stood The Test of Time and Haven't11:51 - King of the Kerb by Echobelly16:36 - Are The Verve Britpop/What Makes the Britpop Sound?24:14 - A Design For Life by Manic Street Preachers

This week's Requested Review kicks off our Britpop month with one of the Godfather's of the sound, Morrissey, and his 1992 album Your Arsenal. While Morrissey's partnership with Johnny Marr in The Smiths produced legendary results, his output as a solo artists hasn't been nearly as consistent or compelling. With a new band for this album, do they match the lyrical aspirations of Morrissey? Tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Glamorous Glue 3:44 - History of the Band 11:47 - You're Gonna Need Someone On Your Side 15:16 - We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful 17:57 - Certain People I Know 20:18 - Glamorous Glue 26:42 - The National Front Disco Outro - We'll Let You Know Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Buy A T-Shirt