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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 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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Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
Sky Cries Mary’s 1993 album A Return to the Inner Experience is a sprawling, psychedelic journey unlike almost anything else out of Seattle in the 90s. Formed in the late 1980s, Sky Cries Mary blends elements of trance, space rock, ambient textures, and spoken word, and this album marked their first major label release, giving them wider exposure. Across 17 tracks, the record flows like a hallucinatory dream, shifting between hypnotic rhythms, swirling guitar effects, and ethereal male-female vocal interplay from Roderick Wolgamott and Anisa Romero. At once atmospheric and tribal, the record reflects the early ’90s fascination with both electronic textures and post-psychedelic exploration, balancing cosmic ambition and underground sensibility.
Songs In This Episode
Intro - Lay Down Your Head
17:53 - 2000 Light Years From Home
22:03 - Gone
25:39 - Walla Walla
34:17 - Broken Down
Outro - Moving Like Water
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Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
Mogwai’s 1999 album Come On Die Young trades some of the explosive catharsis of their debut for a slower, more deliberate exploration of mood and texture. Opening with Iggy Pop’s laconic musings on punk ethos, the record unfolds in hushed tones, with fragile guitar lines and patient rhythms evoking a late-night, half-lit world. Songs like “Cody” favor aching melancholy over the band’s trademark crescendos, making the few bursts of volume feel seismic. The production by Dave Fridmann is spacious and shadowy - it broods like an atmospheric statement that rewards deep, uninterrupted listening.
Songs In This Episode
Intro - Helps Both Ways
12:31 - Chocky
20:26 - Cody
25:20 - Christmas Steps
39:22 - Oh! How the Dogs Stack Up
Outro - Kappa
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Tuesday Aug 05, 2025
Tuesday Aug 05, 2025
In a Priest Driven Ambulance marks a pivotal moment for The Flaming Lips with the addition of Jonathan Donahue as a member of the band (and later Mercury Rev), along with Dave Fridmann behind the board for the first time. The blend of lo-fi psychedelic rock retains the melodic chaos while exploring new experimental territory. Wayne Coyne finds his voice, and tracks like “Shine on Sweet Jesus” showcase his spiritual fixation, filtered through fuzz pedals and existential yearning. It’s an ambitious, unpolished gem that foreshadows the band’s later sonic evolutions.
Songs In This Episode
Intro - Sweet Jesus (Jesus Song No. 1)
23:20 - Raining Babies
32:42 - Take Meta Mars
37:30 - Five Stop Mother Superior Rain
Outro - Unconsciously Screaming
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Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
The 1993 debut album No Biting by Los Angeles-based band Greta blends post-grunge aggression with quirky, off-kilter alternative rock. Led by Paul Plagens’ distinctive vocals and lyrics, the album features tracks like “Revolver” and “School On Fire” showcase a mix of heaviness and melody. The willingness to veer into funk, noise, and pseudo-progressive territory adds a level of chaotic charm to the record that fans of Faith No More or Jane's Addiction might enjoy.
Songs In This Episode
Intro - School on Fire
14:28 - Is It What You Wanted
20:33 - Revolver
23:08 - Love Is Dead
30:44 - Insomnia
Outro - Sleepyhead
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Tuesday Jul 22, 2025
Tuesday Jul 22, 2025
Legendary guitarist and songwriter Richard Thompson's 1999 album Mock Tudor explores the dark corners of suburban England with sharp wit and rich storytelling. Produced by Tom Rothrock and Rob Schnapf, the album steers away from Thompson's signature folk-rock sound towards a leaner, more contemporary approach. While still rooted in traditional genres with touches of rockabilly and reggae, the album feels urgent and modern, capturing a sense of unease beneath its melodic surface.
Songs In This Episode
Intro - Sibella
9:42 - Hard On Me
11:44 - Bathsheba Smiles
22:24 - Dry My Tears and Move On
33:39 - Cooksferry Queen
Outro - Sights And Sounds of London Town
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Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
For our latest Diamond Episode, we're checking out Jewel’s 1995 debut Pieces of You. A blend of minimalist folk ballads with polished pop, Pieces of You is a showcase for Jewel's rich and varied soprano voice. Hits like “Who Will Save Your Soul” and “You Were Meant for Me" are the rarity featuring multi-tracked instrumentation. Much of the record was recorded live at a San Diego coffeehouse, which gives an intimate feel to its confessional lyrics, but also lacks the dynamic and filled-out sound of the singles.
Songs In This Episode
Intro - Who Will Save Your Soul
32:20 - Foolish Games
38:32 - Near You Always
42:37 - I'm Sensitive
Outro - You Were Meant For Me
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