Dig Me Out - The 90's rock podcast

This week we're revisiting the 1995 debut solo release Psychic Hearts by former Sonic Youth frontman/guitarist Thurston Moore. With a new solo album just released, it's the perfect time to check out Moore's first solo outing, with the inevitable comparisons to his (then) full-time gig in Sonic Youth. Shorter, stripped down and condensed songs dominate the album, but is the lack of experimentation a blessing or a curse? Tune in to find out.Songs in this Episode:Intro - Psychic Hearts5:22 - History of the Band15:37 - Patti Smith Math Scratch19:17 - Ono Soul21:40 - Tranquilizers25:53 - Queen Bee and Her Pals29:48 - Staring Statues32:01 - Cindy (Rotten Tanx)49:45 - Pretty Bad Follow on Twitter / Facebook

The Melvins have a new album out, so it's the perfect time to revisit their 1994 release Stoner Witch. With their combination of metal, psyche and punk, Melvins have carved out a loyal fan base of their brand of "sludge metal." Stoner Witch is the second of their three albums on a major label, but the that doesn't make them any less metal, psyche or punk, as the band turns in some of the most exciting music in their history. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Queen 6:59 - History of the Band 9:25 - Sweet Willy Rollbar 15:55 - Roadbull 20:30 - Revolve 24:06 - Goose Freight Train Outro - At The Stake Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Buy A T-Shirt

The Melvins have a new album out, so it's the perfect time to revisit their 1994 release Stoner Witch. With their combination of metal, psyche and punk, Melvins have carved out a loyal fan base of their brand of "sludge metal." Stoner Witch is the second of their three albums on a major label, but the that doesn't make them any less metal, psyche or punk, as the band turns in some of the most exciting music in their history.Songs in this Episode:Intro - Queen6:59 - History of the Band9:25 - Sweet Willy Rollbar15:55 - Roadbull20:30 - Revolve24:06 - Goose Freight TrainOutro - At The Stake Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / 

With a new solo album released by Johnny Marr, we decided to check out his post-Smiths band Electronic along with Bernard Sumner of New Order and their third album from 1999, Twisted Tenderness. Steeped in the dance electronic music of the 1990s, Sumner and Marr each bring their respective sounds to the band. While this frees Sumner to explore more pop melodies, Marr can occasionally get lost in the layers of loops and synths. Is Electronic a successful collaboration? Tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Make It Happen 8:06 - History of the Band 14:14 - Like No Other 16:33 - Twisted Tenderness 22:24 - Can't Find My Way Home 26:23 - Haze 28:49 - Vivid Outro - Prodigal Son Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Buy A T-Shirt

With a new solo album released by Johnny Marr, we decided to check out his post-Smiths band Electronic along with Bernard Sumner of New Order and their third album from 1999, Twisted Tenderness. Steeped in the dance electronic music of the 1990s, Sumner and Marr each bring their respective sounds to the band. While this frees Sumner to explore more pop melodies, Marr can occasionally get lost in the layers of loops and synths. Is Electronic a successful collaboration? Tune in to find out.Songs in this Episode:Intro - Make It Happen8:06 - History of the Band14:14 - Like No Other16:33 - Twisted Tenderness

With a new Living Colour on the horizon, you figure now would be a good time to revisit a 90s Living Colour release. But we take a detour, and dig deep for the debut solo release by Living Colour frontman Corey Glover, and his 1998 album Hymns. Steeped in r&b and soul, this record finds Glover exploring Steve Wonder, Al Green and Sly Stone territory, while injecting it with some rock 'n roll swagger. Carving out original sounds while paying homage to those legendary artists, the record wobbles between original and familiar. Does it work as a whole? Tune in to find out.Songs in this Episode:Intro - Do You First Then Do Myself5:34 - History of the Band10:32 - Things Are Getting In The Way13:34 - Sermon18:55 - Silence24:16 - Lowball Express29:10 - Little GirlOutro - One Follow on Twitter / Facebook

With a new Living Colour on the horizon, you figure now would be a good time to revisit a 90s Living Colour release. But we take a detour, and dig deep for the debut solo release by Living Colour frontman Corey Glover, and his 1998 album Hymns. Steeped in r&b and soul, this record finds Glover exploring Steve Wonder, Al Green and Sly Stone territory, while injecting it with some rock 'n roll swagger. Carving out original sounds while paying homage to those legendary artists, the record wobbles between original and familiar. Does it work as a whole? Tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Do You First Then Do Myself 5:34 - History of the Band 10:32 - Things Are Getting In The Way 13:34 - Sermon 18:55 - Silence 24:16 - Lowball Express 29:10 - Little Girl Outro - One Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Buy A T-Shirt

Shellac have a new record out, so we're revisiting their debut release from 1994, At Action Park. Abrasive and metallic, Shellac are the post-punk grinding underbelly of the 90s alternative explosion thanks to producer/guitarist/singer Steve Albini. We dissect the record, and then chat about the recent U2 release through iTunes.Songs in this Episode:Intro - My Black Ass4:19 - History of the Band10:30 - My Black Ass19:31 - Song of the Minerals21:48 - A Minute24:00 - Dog and Pony Show27:21 - Pull the CupOutro - The Idea of North Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / 

Shellac have a new record out, so we're revisiting their debut release from 1994, At Action Park. Abrasive and metallic, Shellac are the post-punk grinding underbelly of the 90s alternative explosion thanks to producer/guitarist/singer Steve Albini. We dissect the record, and then chat about the recent U2 release through iTunes. Songs in this Episode: Intro - My Black Ass 4:19 - History of the Band 10:30 - My Black Ass 19:31 - Song of the Minerals 21:48 - A Minute 24:00 - Dog and Pony Show 27:21 - Pull the Cup Outro - The Idea of North Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Buy A T-Shirt

Ex-Soul Coughing frontman Mike Doughty has a new solo record out, so we decided to revisit his former band's first release, 1994's Ruby Vroom. One of us rated this a worthy album, and one of gave it a decent single, so it's fair to say we don't see eye to eye on this album.Songs in this Episode:Intro - Bus to Beelzebub4:22 - History of the Band15:20 - Casiotone Nation19:34 - True Dreams of Wichita23:42 - Is Chicago, Is Not Chicago/I Wish31:03 - City of MotorsOutro - Screenwriter's Blues Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Buy A T-Shirt

Ex-Soul Coughing frontman Mike Doughty has a new solo record out, so we decided to revisit his former band's first release, 1994's Ruby Vroom. One of us rated this a worthy album, and one of gave it a decent single, so it's fair to say we don't see eye to eye on this album. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Bus to Beelzebub 4:22 - History of the Band 15:20 - Casiotone Nation 19:34 - True Dreams of Wichita 23:42 - Is Chicago, Is Not Chicago/I Wish 31:03 - City of Motors Outro - Screenwriter's Blues Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Buy A T-Shirt

With a new solo album about to be released, we decided to revisit where it all started for Ryan Adams with the 1995 debut release Faithless Street from his band Whiskeytown. Steeped in the alternative country that rose to prominence thanks to bands like Uncle Tupelo and The Jayhawks, there is plenty to like about a band forging its own path while still staying ground in traditional country rhythms and themes. Our discussion is occasionally derailed by Ryan Adams "the personality" as much as the singer and songwriter, and the end result is clashing viewpoints on this record. One of thought this was worthy album start to finish. Who didn't. Tune in to find out.Songs in this Episode:Intro - Drank Like a River8:00 - History of the Band16:06 - Drank Like a River18:51 - Too Drunk to Dream21:06 - Matrimony29:12 - RevengeOutro - If He Can't Have You Follow on Twitter / Facebook

With a new solo album about to be released, we decided to revisit where it all started for Ryan Adams with the 1995 debut release Faithless Street from his band Whiskeytown. Steeped in the alternative country that rose to prominence thanks to bands like Uncle Tupelo and The Jayhawks, there is plenty to like about a band forging its own path while still staying ground in traditional country rhythms and themes. Our discussion is occasionally derailed by Ryan Adams "the personality" as much as the singer and songwriter, and the end result is clashing viewpoints on this record. One of thought this was worthy album start to finish. Who didn't. Tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Drank Like a River 8:00 - History of the Band 16:06 - Drank Like a River 18:51 - Too Drunk to Dream 21:06 - Matrimony 29:12 - Revenge Outro - If He Can't Have You Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Buy A T-Shirt

We travel back to 1995 to revisit the debut album Subliminal Plastic Motives by Self. Chock full of production goodness, S.P.M. is a dense, inventive record with a power pop heart, which is both a plus and minus. Self aren't afraid to mix-up genres, sometimes within a single song, but is there too much of a good thing? Tune in to find out.Songs in this Episode:Intro - Borateen4:19 - Cannon5:19 - History of the Band16:17 - Marathon Shirt20:11 - Sophomore Jinx25:20 - Lucid AnneOutro - Stewardess Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Buy A T-Shirt

We travel back to 1995 to revisit the debut album Subliminal Plastic Motives by Self. Chock full of production goodness, S.P.M. is a dense, inventive record with a power pop heart, which is both a plus and minus. Self aren't afraid to mix-up genres, sometimes within a single song, but is there too much of a good thing? Tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Borateen 4:19 - Cannon 5:19 - History of the Band 16:17 - Marathon Shirt 20:11 - Sophomore Jinx 25:20 - Lucid Anne Outro - Stewardess Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Buy A T-Shirt