Dig Me Out - The 90's rock podcast

The Rentals have a new album out, so it's the perfect time to revisit their debut album from 1995, Return of The Rentals. The band scored a minor hit with Friend of P, and this debut is full of even more radio-friendly singles, but can the keep the vocal and musical hooks flowing throughout the record with the analog synth, fuzz bass and boy/girl vocal set-up? Tune in to find out, and to hear Jason go on a interface design rant you may or may not want to miss.Songs in this Episode:Intro - My Summer Girl3:04 - Friends of P5:51 - History of the Band13:46 - Waiting18:25 - Brilliant Boy21:47 - Naive26:32 - Please Let That Be You

The Rentals have a new album out, so it's the perfect time to revisit their debut album from 1995, Return of The Rentals. The band scored a minor hit with Friend of P, and this debut is full of even more radio-friendly singles, but can the keep the vocal and musical hooks flowing throughout the record with the analog synth, fuzz bass and boy/girl vocal set-up? Tune in to find out, and to hear Jason go on a interface design rant you may or may not want to miss. Songs in this Episode: Intro - My Summer Girl 3:04 - Friends of P 5:51 - History of the Band 13:46 - Waiting 18:25 - Brilliant Boy 21:47 - Naive 26:32 - Please Let That Be You Outro - The Love I'm Searching For Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Buy A T-Shirt

With a new album out soon and twenty years since their sophomore release Twice Removed, we thought now was a good time to head north of the border and investigate Sloan. We dive into the four-singer/songwriter band, try to figure out if this is the best Canadian album of all time, or even the best by the band, and end up trying to figure out the best decade for Canadian rock 'n roll.Songs in this Episode:Intro - Deeper Than Beauty3:41 - Money City Maniacs5:14 - History of the Band16:22 - Snowsuit Sound19:12 - People of the Sky21:21 - Coax Me/Go Your Own Way27:25 - Bells On30:28 - I Can Feel ItOutro - Worried Now Follow on Twitter / Facebook Requ

With a new album out soon and twenty years since their sophomore release Twice Removed, we thought now was a good time to head north of the border and investigate Sloan. We dive into the four-singer/songwriter band, try to figure out if this is the best Canadian album of all time, or even the best by the band, and end up trying to figure out the best decade for Canadian rock 'n roll. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Deeper Than Beauty 3:41 - Money City Maniacs 5:14 - History of the Band 16:22 - Snowsuit Sound 19:12 - People of the Sky 21:21 - Coax Me/Go Your Own Way 27:25 - Bells On 30:28 - I Can Feel It Outro - Worried Now Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Buy A T-Shirt

Along with Guided By Voices, Sebadoh flew the lo-fi flag in the 90s with a similar gift for short, punchy rock songs. We revisit their 1994 release Bakesale, and dive into a discussion on the two-singer/songwriter band set-up.Songs in this Episode:Intro - Magnet's Coil2:49 - Rebound4:29 - History of the Band14:57 - License to Confuse

Along with Guided By Voices, Sebadoh flew the lo-fi flag in the 90s with a similar gift for short, punchy rock songs. We revisit their 1994 release Bakesale, and dive into a discussion on the two-singer/songwriter band set-up. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Magnet's Coil 2:49 - Rebound 4:29 - History of the Band 14:57 - License to Confuse 17:22 - Skull 20:54 - Temptation Ride 23:26 - Not Too Amused 28:55 - Give Up Outro - Dreams Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Buy A T-Shirt

This week we revisit the 1994 release Second Coming by The Stone Roses. Joining us to dissect this divisive sophomore release is old friend and music professor Neal Schmitt, who provides a deep knowledge of band and provides insight into the recording technology that went into an album that sounds before it's time while borrowing heavily from earlier influences. That leads us into an extended discussion of other 90s bands and artists who either surpassed expectations on their second albums, or sank like the proverbial stone. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Driving South 4:07 - Love Spreads 6:41 - History of the Band 15:52 - Breaking Into Heaven 22:06 - Driving South 29:50 - Begging You 35:09 - Love Is The Law (The Seahorses) Outro - Ten Storey Love Song Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Buy A T-Shirt

This week we revisit the 1994 release Second Coming by The Stone Roses. Joining us to dissect this divisive sophomore release is old friend and music professor Neal Schmitt, who provides a deep knowledge of band and provides insight into the recording technology that went into an album that sounds before it's time while borrowing heavily from earlier influences. That leads us into an extended discussion of other 90s bands and artists who either surpassed expectations on their second albums, or sank like the proverbial stone.Songs in this Episode:Intro - Driving South4:07 - Love Spreads6:41 - History of the Band15:52 - Breaking Into Heaven22:06 - Driving South29:50 - Begging You35:09 - Love Is The Law (The Seahorses)Outro - Ten Storey Love Song Follow on Twitter / Facebook

Thanks to another Requested Review, for the second time in as many weeks, we're tackling another overlooked gem from an Australia This week, it's Bluebottle Kiss, and their 1999 album Patient. Combining a variety of tasty guitar tones, a tight and original rhythm section, and interesting melodies, Patient is truly a start to finish album. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Smoother It In Honey 2:24 - History of the Band 6:19 - Return to the City of Folded Arms 11:24 - Six Wheels 24:21 - Girl Genius Outro - Give Up The Ghost Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Buy A T-Shirt

Thanks to another Requested Review, for the second time in as many weeks, we're tackling another overlooked gem from an Australia This week, it's Bluebottle Kiss, and their 1999 album Patient. Combining a variety of tasty guitar tones, a tight and original rhythm section, and interesting melodies, Patient is truly a start to finish album.Songs in this Episode:Intro - Smoother It In Honey2:24 - History of the Band6:19 - Return to the City of Folded Arms11:24 - Six Wheels24:21 - Girl GeniusOutro - Give Up The Ghost Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Buy A T-Shirt

We're heading back to Australia for this week's Requested Review and checking out the 1994 album The Plastic Hassle by Ripe. Lots of shoegaze influenced bands spent less time on vocals and melody than dialing in the perfect tremolo and delay settings on their guitar pedals, but not Ripe, who manage to craft to genuinely catchy melodies and memorable lyrics. And like those same bands, Ripe aren't afraid to stretch the songs into a variety of territories, whether it's acoustic ballads or minor key dirges. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Mother Tongue 3:49 - History of the Band 9:23 - Something Fierce 16:29 - Centre of the Universe 27:34 - Get Your Shit Together Outro - Daylight Wants to Kill Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Buy A T-Shirt

We're heading back to Australia for this week's Requested Review and checking out the 1994 album The Plastic Hassle by Ripe. Lots of shoegaze influenced bands spent less time on vocals and melody than dialing in the perfect tremolo and delay settings on their guitar pedals, but not Ripe, who manage to craft to genuinely catchy melodies and memorable lyrics. And like those same bands, Ripe aren't afraid to stretch the songs into a variety of territories, whether it's acoustic ballads or minor key dirges.Songs in this Episode:Intro - Mother Tongue3:49 - History of the Band9:23 - Something Fierce16:29 - Centre of the Universe27:34 - Get Your Shit TogetherOutro - Daylight Wants to Kill Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Buy A T-Shirt

This week Jason dug through his cd stacks picked an album having no recollection what it sounded like - I Mother Earth's 1993 debut release Dig. Sometime that leads to a welcome surprise, and other times reminds you why you stopped listening. I Mother Earth hits a lot of our sweet spots - big guitar and drums, crisp production, slight progressive elements - but also manages to work in some mutual annoyances - slap bass and long jams. So which side prevails? Tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Production 6:49 - History of the Band 23:10 - Not Quite Sonic 31:15 - Rain Will Fall 44:57 - The Universe in You Outro - The Universe in You Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Buy A T-Shirt

This week Jason dug through his cd stacks picked an album having no recollection what it sounded like - I Mother Earth's 1993 debut release Dig. Sometime that leads to a welcome surprise, and other times reminds you why you stopped listening. I Mother Earth hits a lot of our sweet spots - big guitar and drums, crisp production, slight progressive elements - but also manages to work in some mutual annoyances - slap bass and long jams. So which side prevails? Tune in to find out.Songs in this Episode:Intro - Production6:49 - History of the Band23:10 - Not Quite Sonic31:15 - Rain Will Fall44:57 - The Universe in YouOutro - The Universe in You Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Buy A T-Shirt

To celebrate the release of a new album by one of our favorite bands, we decided to travel back twenty years in their catalog and tackle the most challenging album of their career - 1994's The Holy Bible by the Manic Street Preachers. To help us dissect this dense masterpiece, we've enlisted the help of fellow stateside Manic's aficionado and previous guest Andy Derer of The Andy Derer Show. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Revol 19:07 - Yes 34:10 - Of Walking Abortion 50:47 - 4st 7lb 1:09:44 - P.C.P. Outro - Faster Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request A Review / Buy A T-Shirt