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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 May 30, 2017
#333: Whirligig by The Caulfields
Tuesday May 30, 2017
Tuesday May 30, 2017
This week a requested review gives us a chance to revisit the 1995 debut album Whirligig by The Caulfields. A confection of jangly guitars, story-telling lyrics and power pop melodies might remind some of 70s and 80s masters like Elvis Costello or Cheap Trick, but The Caulfields forge their own path, for better or worse. When done well, they have few peers among 90s bands. Unfortunately, the highest highs are betrayed by some pretty low lows. We try to sort it all out.
Songs in this Episode:
Intro - Devil’s Diary
10:17 - Alex Again
14:00 - Hannah, I Locked You Out
20:59 - The Day That Came and Went
28:06 - Alex Again
Outro - Breathe Under Water
Tuesday May 23, 2017
#332: Batman & Robin soundtrack
Tuesday May 23, 2017
Tuesday May 23, 2017
We gave our Patreon patrons the opportunity to vote one four different releases from May of 1997, and the consensus winner was eclectic soundtrack from the Batman & Robin movie starring George Clooney, Chris O’Donnell, Alicia Silverstone and more. A mixed bag for sure, there are some clear gems and some awful groaners. We sift through track-by-track and try to find more of the former than the latter. What is worth a revisit? Tune in to find out.
Songs in this Episode:
Intro - The End Is The Beginning Is The End by The Smashing Pumpkins
10:53 - Look Into My Eyes by Bone Thugs-n-Harmony
13:46 - Gotham City by R. Kelly
21:12 - Lazy Eye by Goo Goo Dolls
27:08 - The Bug by Soul Coughing
34:15 - True to Myself by Eric Benét
Outro - The Beginning Is The End Is The Beginning by The Smashing Pumpkins
Tuesday May 16, 2017
#331: Cockamamie by Jennifer Trynin
Tuesday May 16, 2017
Tuesday May 16, 2017
The winner of our first quarter Patreon contest stops by with his free requested review pick - 1995′s Cockamamie by Jennifer Trynin. Though part of a fertile 90s Boston music scene, Jen Trynin is a bit of an anomaly, self-releasing her debut album prior to a major label bidding war. Her guitar playing shifts between familiar alternative pop and more angular riffing with a rock solid rhythm section. But ultimate, it’s the songs that matters. She managed to score a minor hit with “Better Than Nothing,” but how does the rest of the album fair? Tune in to find out.
Songs in this Episode:
Intro - Better Than Nothing
5:17 - Happier
8:59 - Knock Me Down
17:54 - Do It Alone
Outro - One Year Down
Tuesday May 09, 2017
#330: Duran Duran In The 90s
Tuesday May 09, 2017
Tuesday May 09, 2017
We’re back with another “In The 90s” roundtable, our chance to revisit a popular artist from the 1980s and see how they navigated the shifting musical landscape of the 1990s. With fourteen Top 40 hits and two number one singles in the U.S., Duran Duran were one of the most successful artists of the 80s. However, they entered the new decade on the decline, their fifth album Big Thing failing to resonate with fans or critics the way their previous four releases had. How did their 90s output fare in comparison? To help us navigate through their catalog, we’re joined by Annie Zaleski (Salon, AV Club), Chip Midnight (Kids Interview Bands) and Keith Sawyer (WMBR).
Songs in this Episode:
Intro - Duran Duran Medley (Come Undone, Ordinary World, Electric Barbarella)
9:21 - All She Wants Is (from Liberty)
18:23 - Too Much Information (from Duran Duran/The Wedding Album)
28:36 - 911 is a Joke (from Thank You)
36:31 - Out of My Mind (from Medazzaland)
Outro - White Lines (from Thank You)
Tuesday May 02, 2017
#329: Interview with Marko DeSantis of Sugarcult, The Ataris and more
Tuesday May 02, 2017
Tuesday May 02, 2017
Musician, label owner, DJ, writer, teacher - you name it, Marko DeSantis has probably done it. You probably know him as the guitarist in pop punk band Sugarcult, and he shares the history of their formation, as well as his involvement in bands such as The Ataris, Nerf Herder, the Swingin Utters, Bad Astronaut. Marko shares his experiences growing up in Santa Barbara, CA, and contributing to the upcoming Sweet Relief “Strange 80s” benefit show.
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Songs in this Episode:
Intro - Pretty Girl (The Way) by Sugarcult
Outro - Lately by The Ataris