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Step back in time to the heart of the 1990s, the last great decade of rock music. We’re your weekly time machine to the era of grunge, alternative, indie rock, emo, Brit-pop, shoegaze, power pop, and post-punk. Our journey includes in-depth album reviews, insider interviews with key figures, and comprehensive cultural discussions. ’Dig Me Out: 90s Rock’ offers a deep dive into the music that defined a generation, providing a diverse range of sounds and stories that continue to influence artists today. What sets our podcast apart is our community of passionate listeners. You choose the artists, albums, and topics we explore, making ’Dig Me Out: 90s Rock’ a truly collaborative experience. Join us as we celebrate the unparalleled creativity and cultural significance of 90s music. If you’re a Nirvana, Built to Spill, Elastica, or Radiohead fan or fascinated with how the 90s impacted the sound of your favorite 80s artists, ’Dig Me Out: 90s Rock’ is your go-to podcast. Subscribe now and become part of a community that adores the last great decade of rock music. Let’s relive the 90s together!
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Tuesday Apr 25, 2017
#328: Cheap Trick (1997) by Cheap Trick
Tuesday Apr 25, 2017
Tuesday Apr 25, 2017
Our Patreon subscribers helped us pick an album from April of 1997 to review, and thanks to a tie-breaking coin flip, we’re checking out the self-titled Cheap Trick album. It’s actually the second self-titled album from Cheap Trick, the first being their debut from twenty years earlier. To help us dissect this record and provide historical context on this era of the band, we’ve enlisted Colin Gawel of Watershed, League Bowlers and formerly Why Isn’t Cheap Trick In The Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame? to lend a hand.
Songs in this Episode:
Intro - Say Goodbye
9:12 - Anytime
15:05 - Carnival Game
17:51 - It All Comes Back To You
Outro - You Let A Lotta People Down
Tuesday Apr 18, 2017
#327: Blind Love by Ratcat
Tuesday Apr 18, 2017
Tuesday Apr 18, 2017
We’ve reviewed plenty of bands from Australia over the years, but rarely have we revisited an album that boasts a number one single. This week we’re checking out the band Ratcat, and their 1991 album Blind Love, which scored a number one hit on the ARIA charts with “Don’t Go Now.” Contorting the sunny pop of The Beach Boys in a similar fashion to The Jesus and Mary Chain, Ratcat layer on disparate sounds like 60s surf and 80s new wave. It is an interesting combination, but does it work? Tune in to find out.
Songs in this Episode:
Intro - That Ain’t Bad
3:34 - History of the Band
9:35 - Yes I Wanna Go
17:37 - That Ain’t Bad
19:19 - Don’t Go Now
Outro - Baby Baby
Tuesday Apr 11, 2017
Tuesday Apr 11, 2017
It’s time to revisit another sophomore album from the 1990s and compare it to it’s successful freshman effort. In this case, we’re checking out the 1997 album Eight Arms To Hold You by Veruca Salt, who scored a platinum album and three charting singles with their 1994 debut American Thighs. Though initial sales were strong, after Volcano Girls the singles fell off, and the reviews were not as positive as the first time around. Some pointed the finger at producer Bob Rock, known for his work with big rock and metal acts like Metallica and Motley Crue. But was it really necessary to point any fingers? To determine what went right, what went wrong and how it sounds twenty years later, we’ve assembled a veteran group to for this roundtable: Chip Midnight (Kids Interview Bands), Jeff Takacs (Rocketfuel Podcast) and Jim Kopeny (Chicagoist).
Songs in this Episode:
Intro - Volcano Girls
13:58 - Straight
18:49 - The Morning Sad
25:08 - Don’t Make Me Prove It
40:00 - Venus Man Trap
Outro - Shutterbug
Tuesday Apr 04, 2017
#325: Small Speaker Joyland by Violetine
Tuesday Apr 04, 2017
Tuesday Apr 04, 2017
This week’s requested review takes us back down under to check out Melbourne, Australia’s Violetine and their 1998 one and only album Small Speaker Joyland. Dual vocals, fuzzy guitars and an urgent rhythm section give Violetine a little something extra, and some quality chorus melodies don’t hurt either. Though the band didn’t make a dent stateside, we think there might be something to this Aussie three piece worth checking out.
Songs in this Episode:
Intro - Birmingham
14:38 - Surrounded
17:06 - Red
19:20 - Fuzzanova
28:45 - Finer Place
Outro - Any Day