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J and Tim dig into the grunge, alt-rock, and indie albums that changed everything—the forgotten classics, the underappreciated masterpieces, and the legends worth hearing again. One album at a time. Let’s dig it out.
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Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
Appalachian folk, Gothic country, and fire-and-brimstone intensity are not sounds you heard often on alternative albums in the 1990s. Sixteen Horsepower, led by David Eugene Edwards’ trembling voice and Old Testament fervor, sings like a sermon delivered from the traveling pulpit of redemption and ruin on their 1996 debut Sackcloth 'N Ashes. Songs churn with banjo, accordion, and tremolo guitar, evoking both frontier hardship and Calvinistic spiritual warfare. The production is stark yet cinematic, allowing every haunted whisper and stomped rhythm to resonate. While fans of Nick Cave, The Handsome Family, The Gun Club, etc. will find commonality, those unfamiliar may take a bit to warm up.
Songs In This Episode
Intro - Black Soul Choir
21:14 - Prison Shoe Romp
23:37 - Horse Head
34:09 - Red Neck Reel
Outro - Strong Man
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Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
Pervert by Charm Farm swaggered into the mid-’90s with industrial-tinged alternative rock that fused sleazy hooks with gritty guitar licks. Mechanical grooves create a sound that feels both nightclub-ready and deeply personal. Tracks like “Superstar” and “Sick” capture the era’s obsession with fame and self-destruction while wrapped in infectious, neon-lit melodies. Completely overlooked upon release, Pervert offers sleek and subversive rock at a time the mainstream sought a more radio friendly (i.e. marketable) sound.
Songs In This Episode
Intro - I'm A Man
13:52 - Sick
18:44 - Superstar
26:07 - Pain
31:14 - Pervert
Outro - Desire
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Tuesday Oct 14, 2025
Tuesday Oct 14, 2025
Author Serena Fragassi joins us to discuss her new book, "Pearl Jam Live! 35 Years Of Legendary Music And Revolutionary Shows." Filled with band history, archival photography, interviews, and more, the book covers Pearl Jam's evolution, influence, fan culture and community, behind-the-scenes stories, and much, much more.
Songs In This Episode
Intro - State of Love and Trust*
31:49 - Evenflow*
Outro - Black*
(*Live from the Dissident singles)
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Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
Eve’s Plum captured the multi-genre energy of the early 90s on their 1993 debut Envy. Fronted by Colleen Fitzpatrick (later known as pop star Vitamin C) the band blended fuzzed-out guitars and hook-heavy melodies that sat comfortably between the noisy shoegaze of Swervedriver and the sweet hooks of Letters to Cleo. Tracks like “Blue” and “I Want It All” showcase their sharp, dynamic songwriting wrapped in punchy production. While Envy didn’t break through commercially, it hinted at the band’s knack for balancing angst and charm, that maybe a little editing could have improved.
Songs In This Episode
Intro - Once Twice
20:02 - I Want It All
23:47 - Blue
37:21 - Die Like Someone
Outro - Lovely You
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Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Twenty years since their debut, Maxïmo Park’s A Certain Trigger announces itself with angular guitars, driving rhythms, and Paul Smith’s earnest, impassioned vocals that give the songs both urgency and heart. Tracks like “Apply Some Pressure” and “Graffiti” capture the restless energy of youth, the album skillfully marries wiry indie-rock grit with pop immediacy. The band carved out their own voice amid a crowded scene that included the likes of The Futureheads, Bloc Party, The Kaiser Chiefs, and more post-Britpop bands with tight arrangements and inspired studio choices with a variety of keyboard sounds.
Songs In This Episode
Intro - Apply Some Pressure
14:03 - Signal And Sign
28:46 - I Want You To Stay
35:45 - Postcard of a Painting
Outro - Graffiti
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Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Adrian Belew’s 1990 album Young Lions blends his signature experimental guitar work with pop-friendly rock songwriting. Though it features David Bowie on two excellent tracks, “Pretty Pink Rose” and closer "Gunman," it does not take away from Belew's opportunities behind the mic, finding a balance between the croon of Roy Orbison and quirk of David Byrne. He balances quirky, textured arrangements with strong melodies, making the album both adventurous and approachable. Lyrically, it touches on themes of modern anxieties and cultural shifts, filtered through Belew’s surreal perspective on UFOs, government helicopters, and more, without being preachy or on the nose.
Songs In This Episode
Intro - Young Lions
22:17 - Pretty Pink Rose
29:30 - Looking For A UFO
38:44 - Heartbeat
Outro - Gunman
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Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
The 1992 album Five Deadly Sins by Australian hard rockers Candy Harlots was the last gasp of glam-influenced sleaze rock before grunge reshaped the musical landscape. Packed with swaggering riffs and arena-ready vocals, the record channels the spirit of Guns N’ Roses, Kix, and Bang Tango while with a raw edge. Songs like “Sister’s Crazy” and “Danger” showcase the band’s knack for solid hooks. Despite strong material, the album’s impact was limited by shifting industry tastes and lineup turmoil within the band.
Songs In This Episode
Intro - Backstreet Boys
21:19 - Danger
23:15 - The Wildest Way
32:44 - What Are We Fightin' For
38:32 - The Lady Shakes
41:35 - Cheat On Me
Outro - Sister's Crazy
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Tuesday Sep 09, 2025
Tuesday Sep 09, 2025
In 1991, Drivin N Cryin took a bold step towards the mainstream with their album Fly Me Courageous. While the title track became an anthemic staple of early ’90s rock radio thanks to Gulf War pilots, the album failed to connect beyond the band's regional fanbase. To help us dig into this record, we're joined by James Barber, former manager to the band, to dig into what works, what left us scratching our heads, and much much more.
Songs In This Episode
Intro - Fly Me Courageous
25:51 - Rush Hour
34:44 - Let's Go Dancing
41:24 - Chain Reaction
Outro - Look What You've Done To Your Brother
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Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
Jagged, urgent, experimental - the 1998 album Sand On Seven by Not From There is an inventive debut that effectively blends post-punk, slowcore, and noise rock. The Australian trio incorporate German-language vocals on several tracks, giving the album an otherworldly edge to pair with angular guitars, throbbing basslines, and restless rhythms giving 90s indie rock a uniquely disorienting twist. Songs move between abrasive noise and moody atmosphere, reflecting both tension and restraint. Though it didn’t reach massive commercial heights, Sand On Seven became a cult favorite in alternative circles and won the ARIA Award for Best Alternative Release in 1999.
Songs In This Episode
Intro - Sich Öffnen
10:57 - Hurricane Charlie
14:57 - Neurons
16:57 - Juanita's Cocktail Party
19:52 - The Orb of Discomfort
26:18 - Abgedroschen
Outro - What Is Better Now
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Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
From the same Champaign-Urbana, IL music scene as Hum, Poster Children, National Skyline, and others, Love Cup is a name you might not be familiar with. Their lone 90s release, ..Grefus Gronks and Sheet, is a snapshot of mid-’90s alternative rock, tinged with grunge and post-hardcore, as well as shoegaze and space rock. Tracks like "Even When I Sleep" and "Nothing in Particular" showcase the band's knack for crafting big, straightforward yet infectious riffs, while the eight-minute closer "Green Machine / Scientifically Yours" allows for more sprawling, immersive exploration. Though not as complex instrumentally or melodically as some of their peers, the album begs to be cranked at high volume.
Songs In This Episode
Intro - Entirely Made of Wood
12:54 - Billfershort
15:46 - Heroine
26:50 - Nothing in Particular
32:34 - Even When I Sleep
Outro - Green Machine / Scientifically Yours
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