Dig Me Out: 90s & 00s Rock

#080: Miss Happiness by Walt Mink

On episode #80 we're back with another listener suggestion, this week checking out the previously unfamiliar Walt Mink and their 1992 album Miss Happiness. Combining elements of Cheap Trick power pop and Jane's Addiction-esque guitar rock, Walt Mink can defy description at times. But is that a good thing, or is it the sound of inconsistency? Tune in to find out.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - Love You Better

1:52 - History of the Band

10:31 - Smoothing The Ride

14:22 - Chowder Town

19:26 - Pink Moon

Outro - Croton-Harmon (Local)

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#079: Flipped Out In Singapore by Chainsaw Kittens

For episode #79, we push Skype to the max and welcome three special guests: drummer Aaron Preston, bassist Clint McBay and guitarist Mark Metzger, all of the Chainsaw Kittens, to revisit the 1992 album Flipped Out in Singapore.

We go deep into the history of the band, covering the arrivals, departures, working with Butch Vig and Spike Jonze, Aaron and Clint joining For Love Not Lisa, taunting O.J. Simpson, and why touring with KMFDM was as bad as it sounds.

Links:

TeenageWastelandOnline

TysonMeade.com

High In Highschool Video directed by Spike Jonze

Connie, I've Found the Door video directed by Phil Harder

Songs In This Episode:

Intro - High In High School

3:34 - History of the Band

25:43 - 2nd Theme/Flipped Out In Singapore

30:29 - Hold

45:47 - High In High School

Outro - When You Shoot

Bad Language Warning: This one definitely requires some earmuffs for the kids.

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#078: Through the Darkness by D Generation

On episode #78 of Dig Me Out, Jason brings a pick to the show - the 1999 album Through the Darkness by D Generation. Some might know lead singer Jesse Malin from his successful solo career, but with the recently reunited D Generation getting ready to release a new album soon, it's the perfect time to tackle the third album from this New York City punk rock outfit.

D Generation combine the snotty punk of the New York Dolls with power pop of Cheap Trick and '80s Sunset Strip bands. On some songs, it works like magic, on others... well, tune in to find out.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - Hatred

5:25 - History of the Band

10:12 - Good Ship Down

13:34 - Helpless

17:35 - Lonely

23:08 - So Messed Up vs. Wild Night

26:36 - Only A Ghost

Outro - Sick On The Radio

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#077: Interview with Joe Oestreich of Watershed, Part 2

On episode #77 we're back with Watershed bassist/vocalist Joe Oestreich, author of the new book "Hitless Wonder: A Life in Minor League Rock and Roll." In part two, we revisit their 1996 album Star Vehicle and about how touring different regions of the country impacts songwriting, their place in the history of Columbus music and the wisdom of the Karate Kid.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - She Picks The Songs

8:30 - Superstressed

14:36 - Can't Be Myself

18:27 - She Picks The Songs

28:05 - If That's How You Want It

35:19 - Something Wrong

47:59 - American Muscle

Outro - Obvious

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#076: Interview with Joe Oestreich of Watershed, Part 1

On episode #76 we're joined by Watershed bassist/vocalist Joe Oestreich, author of the new book "Hitless Wonder: A Life in Minor League Rock and Roll." Joe has spent almost three decades traversing the country bringing his band's version of Midwestern power-pop to the masses, and has plenty of stories to tell in part one of a two part interview, discussing songwriting, recording, balancing two singer/songwriters, Billy Squire, the dirty secret about "live" albums and much, much more.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - I'd Be A Liar

14:18 - History of the Band

27:45 - How Do You Feel

37:17 - Star Vehicle

42:08 - Black Concert T-Shirt (Star Vehicle '98 version)

43:03 - Black Concert T-Shirt (The More It Hurts, The More It Works version)

51:21 - Consolation Prize

Outro - Give A Little Bit

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#075: Fitzcarraldo by The Frames

With the release of Glen Hansard's first solo record, we thought it was about time to revisit his pre-Swell Season, pre-Once band, The Frames, and their sophomore album from 1996, Fitzcarraldo. Many people know Hansard from the movie (and now Tony Award winning broadway musical) Once and his other band The Swell Season, but Hansard actually cut his teeth with his Dublin, Ireland outfit The Frames starting the early 1990s.

For Tim and Jason, this album goes back to the college radio days, and they've been singing it's praises ever since. Find out why this album is "criminally overlooked," and how that led to an end-of-show tangent about a new music-based reality show called Rock Cops coming to a channel near you very soon (or not).

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - Monument

5:21 - History of the Band

12:47 - Revelate

17:00 - Monument

21:53 - Revelate

24:49 - Angel At My Table

27:31 - In This Boat Together

30:16 - Giving It All Away

Outro - Evergreen

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#074: Do The Collapse by Guided By Voices

With Guided By Voices reunited and releasing their second of three (!) albums in 2012, we decided to spend episode #74 reviewing the 1999 album Do the Collapse.

When Robert Pollard abandoned his trademark lo-fi sound to release a major label album, produced by the legendary Cars leader Ric Ocasek, it's safe to the say the reviews were mixed. And when we say mixed, we mean numerous die-hard fans hated it with a passion. But is their vitriol justified, or is this an under-appreciated gem in the GBV catalog? Tune in to find out.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - Surgical Focus

3:11 - History of the Band

15:49 - Teenage FBI

19:37 - Surgical Focus

22:20 - Wormhole

24:29 - Hold On Hope

27:16 - Liquid Indian

29:19 - An Unmarketed Product

Outro - Zoo Pie

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#073: Not Meant For This World by Asteroid B-612

On episode #73 we head back down under thanks to a suggestion by our Australian friend-of-the-show, Gavin and take a listen to the 1997 album Not Meant for This World by Asteroid B-612.

The early punk of The Stooges and MC5 is prevalent in the sound of Asteroid B-612: raw energy, loud guitars and a big chorus. But does the band pull it off as well as the revered Hellacopters or ? Tune in to find out.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - Emotional Tattoo

3:47 - History of the Band

11:52 - Thanks for Nuthin'

15:16 - Destination Blues

18:02 - Believe It's True

28:09 - Farewell to the Cosmic Commander

Outro - True Romance

And as we mentioned in the show, head over to ScottMorganMusic.com to help out Scott out with his medical bills.

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#072: August Everywhere by Blinker The Star

On episode #72 of Dig Me Out we're joined by Blinker The Star's Jordon Zadorozny to revisit the 1999 album August Everywhere. Besides a track-by-track dissection of this under-appreciated gem, Jordon talks to us about his musical roots in Canada, making the move to Los Angeles in the mid-90s, his contributions to Courtney Love and Mandy Moore records, a songwriting bootcamp in a French castle, the influences of Duran Duran and Steely Dan, and much much more. It's a long one, so settle in, then leave us a comment on this episode.

Songs in this Episode

Intro - Crazy Eyes

3:33 - History of the Band

22:20 - September Already

27:16 - Behind The Sliding Doors

34:38 - Crazy Eyes

43:47 - All Dreamed Out

46:17 - Pretty Pictures

50:57 - Pretty Pictures Guitar Solo

52:46 - On This Earth

57:54 - I Am A Fraction

1:10:14 - There's No Where You Can Hide

1:15:22 - Right Kind of Girl

1:27:36 - Star Behind The Star

Outro - Strange As They Say

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#071: The Shape of Punk to Come by Refused

On episode #71, we tackle The Shape of Punk to Come: A Chimerical Bombation In 12 Bursts by Refused. Since it's original release in 1998, TSoPtC has been graced with accolades and fawning retrospectives - but is it deserved? Due the techno, beat poetry and jazz interludes sound fresh and exciting or gimmicky and contrived? Tune in to find out!

(Warning: earmuffs for the little ones, Refused liked their f-bombs)

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - Summertime Holidays vs. Punkroutine

10:30 - The Deadly Rhythm

16:54 - Liberation Frequency

25:04 - New Noise

27:32 - Tannhauser Derive

32:04 - Worms Of The Senses/Faculties Of The Skull

34:51 - Protest Song '68

Outro - The Shape of Punk to Come

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