Dig Me Out - The 90's rock podcast

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 Glue3:44 - History of the Band11:47 - You're Gonna Need Someone On Your Side15:16 - We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful17:57 - Certain People I Know20:18 - Glamorous Glue26:42 - The National Front Disco

Joining us this week is Kellii Scott of the recently reunited Failure, who will release their first new (and fourth overall) album this Spring (most likely May). Kellii takes us through his drumming history, starting out listening to AC/DC and Rush records while staring at KISS Alive artwork, through his move to Los Angeles and starting out with Liquid Jesus before joining Failure. He shares the story of how he joined Failure (and almost blew it), through the making of Fantastic Planet to the demise of the band, as well as his post Failure gigs playing with Blinker the Star and Veruca Salt, as well as a drumming for Linda Perry, up to the writing and recording of the as-yet-untitled album (we tried to get it out of him!) in progress. How are Failure songs written? Is Fantastic Planet a concept album? What was the catalyst for the band reuniting? Can a band with "mystique" survive in the social media world? We answer all these questions and many more. Note: the sound quality is a little bumpy for the first six or so minutes thanks to a choppy phone connection, but clears up after that. Songs in this Episode: Intro - The Focus by Failure 9:52 - The Colourful Ones by Liquid Jesus 25:46 - Let It Drip (Demo) by Failure 37:03 - Heliotropic by Failure 56:49 - Enjoy The Silent (Depeche Mode cover) by Failure 1:09:44 - Lift Me Up by Christina Aguilera 1:15:17 - So Weird by Veruca Salt Outro - Come Crashing by Failure Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Buy A T-Shirt

Joining us this week is Kellii Scott of the recently reunited Failure, who will release their first new (and fourth overall) album this Spring (most likely May). Kellii takes us through his drumming history, starting out listening to AC/DC and Rush records while staring at KISS Alive artwork, through his move to Los Angeles and starting out with Liquid Jesus before joining Failure. He shares the story of how he joined Failure (and almost blew it), through the making of Fantastic Planet to the demise of the band, as well as his post Failure gigs playing with Blinker the Star and Veruca Salt, as well as a drumming for Linda Perry, up to the writing and recording of the as-yet-untitled album (we tried to get it out of him!) in progress. How are Failure songs written? Is Fantastic Planet a concept album? What was the catalyst for the band reuniting? Can a band with "mystique" survive in the social media world? We answer all these questions and many more.Note: the sound quality is a little bumpy for the first six or so minutes thanks to a choppy phone connection, but clears up after that.Songs in this Episode:Intro - The Focus by Failure9:52 - The Colourful Ones by Liquid Jesus25:46 - Let It Drip (Demo) by Failure37:03 - Heliotropic by Failure56:49 - Enjoy The Silent (Depeche Mode cover) by Failure1:09:44 - Lift Me Up by Christina Aguilera1:15:17 - So Weird by Veruca Salt

Our Requested Review for this week is Blues for the Red Sun by Kyuss from 1992. Desert rock, stoner rock, metal - whatever you call it, it's heavy, and their sound has influenced bands like Mastodon, Baroness and many more for over twenty years. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Green Machine 6:54 - History of the Band 20:32 - Molten Universe 26:30 - Freedom Run 29:13 - Writhe 35:20 - Thong Song Outro - Allen's Wrench Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Buy A T-Shirt

Our Requested Review for this week is Blues for the Red Sun by Kyuss from 1992. Desert rock, stoner rock, metal - whatever you call it, it's heavy, and their sound has influenced bands like Mastodon, Baroness and many more for over twenty years.Songs in this Episode:Intro - Green Machine6:54 - History of the Band20:32 - Molten Universe26:30 - Freedom Run29:13 - Writhe35:20 - Thong SongOutro - Allen's Wrench Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Buy A T-Shirt

This week, we tread new water with our first round table discussion. Joining us are Aaron Perrino of The Sheila Divine and Chip Midnight of Kids Interview Bands to revisit the albums of 1995. First we dive into our favorites from 1995 that still stand the test of time before heading in the other direction, albums that we used to love, but not so much anymore.  Songs in this Episode: Intro - Fig Dish - Bury Me 3:33 - The Abbreviated History of 1990s Music 6:45 - Favorite Albums from 1995 29:16 - Foo Fighters discussion 31:07 - Not So Favorite Albums from 1995 43:10 - Neil Young discussion 49:59 - White Zombie discussion Outro - Red Hot Chili Peppers - Aeroplane Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Buy A T-Shirt

This week, we tread new water with our first round table discussion. Joining us are Aaron Perrino of The Sheila Divine and Chip Midnight of Kids Interview Bands to revisit the albums of 1995. First we dive into our favorites from 1995 that still stand the test of time before heading in the other direction, albums that we used to love, but not so much anymore. Songs in this Episode:Intro - Fig Dish - Bury Me3:33 - The Abbreviated History of 1990s Music6:45 - Favorite Albums from 199529:16 - Foo Fighters discussion31:07 - Not So Favorite Albums from 199543:10 - Neil Young discussion49:59 - White Zombie discussionOutro - Red Hot Chili Peppers - Aeroplane Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Buy A T-Shirt

Our first review of 2015 is a request to check out the 1993 album Hi-Fi Sci-Fi by Dramarama. Best known for their mid-eighties single "Anything, Anything," Hi-Fi Sci-Fi was the last recording from the band for over a decade. The sound is more refined from their earlier recordings, and incorporates a wide range of influences into their brand of rock that borders on pop punk one minute and Stones-y ballads the next. The album didn't make much of a dent commercially in '93, does it deserve a second listen? Tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Shadowless Heart 4:08 - Anything, Anything 5:47 - History of the Band 12:46 - Work for Food 15:05 - Senseless Fun 22:05 - Prayer 29:35 - Bad Seed Outro - Right On Baby, Baby Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Buy A T-Shirt

Our first review of 2015 is a request to check out the 1993 album Hi-Fi Sci-Fi by Dramarama. Best known for their mid-eighties single "Anything, Anything," Hi-Fi Sci-Fi was the last recording from the band for over a decade. The sound is more refined from their earlier recordings, and incorporates a wide range of influences into their brand of rock that borders on pop punk one minute and Stones-y ballads the next. The album didn't make much of a dent commercially in '93, does it deserve a second listen? Tune in to find out.Songs in this Episode:Intro - Shadowless Heart4:08 - Anything, Anything5:47 - History of the Band12:46 - Work for Food15:05 - Senseless Fun22:05 - Prayer29:35 - Bad SeedOutro - Right On Baby, Baby Follow on Twitter / Facebook

This week, we wrap up 2014 and our fourth season of Dig Me Out out with a list of our five favorite new tunes we discovered, as well as our favorite album of the year. We've got big news about our bigger and better 2015 season, and at the end, we give away our second Requested Review thank you prize. Thanks to everyone who made our fourth year great - our listeners, our guests, our donators - here's to an even better 2015! Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Buy A T-Shirt

This week, we wrap up 2014 and our fourth season of Dig Me Out out with a list of our five favorite new tunes we discovered, as well as our favorite album of the year.We've got big news about our bigger and better 2015 season, and at the end, we give away our second Requested Review thank you prize.Thanks to everyone who made our fourth year great - our listeners, our guests, our donators - here's to an even better 2015! Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Buy A T-Shirt

We wrap up our reviews for 2014 with a Requested Review of the Longpigs, and their 1996 debut album The Sun Is Often Out. Smack dab in the middle of Britpop hysteria, Longpigs deliver an album that finds itself somewhere between the very British Suede and Pulp, while also nodding to bigger idea bands like Radiohead and Blur, while still maintaining a unique approach thanks to the guitar work of Richard Hawley. But is that enough? Tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - She Said 3:13 - On And On 5:23 - History of the Band 15:34 - Elvis 19:38 - Lost Myself 25:19 - Over Our Bodies 29:02 - Jesus Christ Outro - Dozen Wicked Words Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Buy A T-Shirt

We wrap up our reviews for 2014 with a Requested Review of the Longpigs, and their 1996 debut album The Sun Is Often Out. Smack dab in the middle of Britpop hysteria, Longpigs deliver an album that finds itself somewhere between the very British Suede and Pulp, while also nodding to bigger idea bands like Radiohead and Blur, while still maintaining a unique approach thanks to the guitar work of Richard Hawley. But is that enough? Tune in to find out.Songs in this Episode:Intro - She Said3:13 - On And On5:23 - History of the Band15:34 - Elvis19:38 - Lost Myself25:19 - Over Our Bodies29:02 - Jesus ChristOutro - Dozen Wicked Words Follow on Twitter / Facebook

We're back with another Requested Review, and this week we're checking out the 1997 album Gone by Sydney, Australia's Beasts of Bourbon. With a career spanning over thirty years, BOB's output has been relatively small at only six full-length albums, but their influence, as well as the bands connected to BOB, has been felt world wide.  Songs in this Episode: Intro - Saturated 3:23 - History of the Band 10:32 - Makem Cry 14:18 - Saturated 16:09 - I Suppose 20:11 - Get On Outro - So Long Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Buy A T-Shirt

We're back with another Requested Review, and this week we're checking out the 1997 album Gone by Sydney, Australia's Beasts of Bourbon. With a career spanning over thirty years, BOB's output has been relatively small at only six full-length albums, but their influence, as well as the bands connected to BOB, has been felt world wide. Songs in this Episode:Intro - Saturated3:23 - History of the Band10:32 - Makem Cry14:18 - Saturated16:09 - I Suppose20:11 - Get OnOutro - So Long Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review /