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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 Jan 10, 2012
#052: Lula Divinia by Shiner
Tuesday Jan 10, 2012
Tuesday Jan 10, 2012
On episode #52 of Dig Me Out, we review the 1997 album Lula Divinia by Shiner. Lots tags are applied to Shiner - progressive, emo, alternative, angular, math rock, space rock - but all that really matters is the songs. So does Shiner deliver the goods? They've definitely got the musical chops, but is it at the expense of the vocals? Tune in and find out, then leave a comment on the website or chime in on our Facebook page.
Segments - 0:00-2:54 - Intro, 2:54-7:50 - History of the Band, 7:50-36:40 - Review, 36:40-37:36 - Outro
Songs in this Episode: Intro - Two Black Eyes, 16:46 - Sideways, 18:44 - Jim's Lament, 25:48 - Cake, Outro - Third Gear Scratch
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Tuesday Jan 03, 2012
#051: Fossil by Fossil
Tuesday Jan 03, 2012
Tuesday Jan 03, 2012
Dig Me Out is back for Season Two, and we return with a good, old-fashioned disagreement. In episode #51 we review the one and only album from Fossil, their 1995 eponymous release. J contends there are too many lame attempts at bad funk, Tim still thinks 'Moon' is one of the best college radio singles of the decade and it somehow devolves into a discussion on the disappointment of Live's post-Throwing Copper releases. Tune in, then leave a comment on our website, or visit our Facebook page to chime in.
Segments - :00-5:18 - Intro, 5:18-6:26 - History of the Band, 6:26-42:03 - Review, 42:03-43:03 - Outro
Songs in this Episode: Intro - Martyr's Wife, 10:05 - Josephine Baker, 12:20 - Ocean, 17:12 - Tim, 20:43 - Fall, 24:44 - Tethered, 35:58 - Moon, Outro - Thundershower
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Tuesday Dec 27, 2011
#050: Season One In Review
Tuesday Dec 27, 2011
Tuesday Dec 27, 2011
Season One of Dig Me Out is in the books! For the last episode of 2011, we're taking a look back at our freshman year and picking our top five favorite songs as well as our new album discovery.
We've also got plenty of thank you's to dispense to those who made Season One better than we ever expected: Chip Midnight, Neal Schmitt, Keith Jenkins, Gavin R., Chel at I Hate the 90s, Orcen, Norman F., Shawn F., Bill L., Jon S., Scott C., Sondra J. and Gary H., Ruthie Morris of Magnapop and Ben London of Alcohol Funnycar.
And lastly, thank you to you, the listener, who made spending a few hours each week recording and editing this podcast worthwhile. With all of the exciting, interesting and unknown albums already booked for the coming year, we can't wait to get started on Season Two in 2012.
(Assuming the Mayans weren't right, then we cannot guarantee the quality of the podcast as the world crumbles before our eyes, as depicted in the 2012.)
Have a safe and happy New Year!
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Tuesday Dec 20, 2011
#049: Secaucus by The Wrens
Tuesday Dec 20, 2011
Tuesday Dec 20, 2011
On the penultimate episode of the first season of Dig Me Out, we tackle the 1996 album Secaucus by The Wrens. A sprawling 19-track album presents many challenges - can the band maintain quality from start to finish, while providing enough diversity to avoid getting repetitive? Neither of us were familiar with Secaucus, so how does it fair, and what does it mean when bands like Cursive, The Who, Guided By Voices, Spoon, The Living End, Men At Work and the Pixies all get referenced during the discussion of one album? Tune in to find out, then head over to Facebook to give us your thoughts on this episode.
Segments - :00-04:136 - Intro, 04:36-09:33 - History of the Band, 09:33-39:37 - Review, 43:26-44:26 - Outro
Songs In This Episode: Intro - Rest Your Head, 11:37 - Yellow Number Three, 13:05 - Rest Your Head, 16:25 - Indie 500, 19:25 - I've Made Enough Friends, 24:46 - Destruction/Dawn, 32:44 - Built In Girls, 35:49 - Dance The Midwest, Outro - Still Complaining
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Tuesday Dec 13, 2011
#048 - Blind by Corrosion of Conformity
Tuesday Dec 13, 2011
Tuesday Dec 13, 2011
Beware episode #48, we're getting heavy. Jason wanted to tackle some metal, so we're reviewing the 1991 album Blind from Corrosion of Conformity. Like some sort of robotic transforming thing, there's more than meets the eye, or ear, when it comes to C.O.C. Sometimes the band sounds like the perfect touring companion for Metallica, sometimes for Soundgarden, and sometimes for Suicidal Tendencies. But does it all gel together? Listen and find out, then visit Facebook to leave a comment.
Segments - :00-03:42 - Intro, 03:42-07:22 - History of the Band, 07:22-43:08 - Review, 43:08-44:14 - Outro
Songs In This Episode: Intro - Great Purification, 08:23 - Buried, 11:50 - Dance of the Dead, 21:54 - Vote with a Bullet, 30:26 - Break the Circle, Outro - Echoes in the Well
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Thursday Dec 01, 2011
#047: In Casino Out by At The Drive-In
Thursday Dec 01, 2011
Thursday Dec 01, 2011
On episode #47 we review the 1998 album In/Casino/Out by At The Drive-In. Combine a frantic rhythm section with complex guitars lines and vocal gymnastics, and you've scratched the surface of what makes ATDI special. We spend time on the post-ATDI bands, and debate who wins the Sparta vs. Mars Volta showdown, consider the influences of bands like Rage Against The Machine and Superchunk, and ponder Vince Vaughn's Christmas movie choices. Head on over to Facebook and join the conversation.
Segments - :00-02:17 - Intro, 02:17-09:06 - History of the Band, 09:06-39:37 - Review, 39:37-40:10 - Outro
Songs In This Episode: Intro - Chanbara, 09:59 - Alpha Centauri, 13:41 - Shaking Hand Incision, 19:14 - Napoleon Solo, 21:32 - For Now... We Toast, 24:10 - Shaking Hand Incision, 25:20 - Hourglass, 28:20 - A Devil Among The Tailors
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Tuesday Nov 29, 2011
#046: Ro Sham Bo by The Grays
Tuesday Nov 29, 2011
Tuesday Nov 29, 2011
On episode #46 we review the lone release from The Grays, the 1994 album Ro Sham Bo. When you combine the talents of Jason Falkner and Jon Brion into one band, you'd expect something special. Does Ro Sham Bo deliver? Tune in to find out, and then join the discussion on Facebook.
Segments - :00-02:50 - Intro, 02:50-05:33 - History of the Band, 05:33-40:09 - Album Review, 40:09-41:02 - Outro
Songs In This Episode: Intro - Not Long For This World, 09:54 - Very Best Years, 13:30 - Both Belong, 18:38 - Friend of Mine, 23:06 - Is It Now Yet
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Wednesday Nov 23, 2011
#045bonus - Full Interview with Ben London of Alcohol Funnycar
Wednesday Nov 23, 2011
Wednesday Nov 23, 2011
As promised, here's the full interview with Alcohol Funnycar singer/guitarist Ben London. Big thanks to Chip Midnight!

Tuesday Nov 22, 2011
#045: Weasels by Alcohol Funnycar
Tuesday Nov 22, 2011
Tuesday Nov 22, 2011
On episode #45, it's back to listener suggestions. This week we tackle the 1995 album Weasels by Alcohol Funnycar. Joining us for this episode is Chip Midnight, and he's got an interview with Alcohol Funnycar's Ben London. In our discussion, we try to determine if AFC's Weasels is the sound of '90s - a little punk, a little grunge, some melody and edginess, but pretty much just rock. Leave us a comment at digmeoutpodcast.com, or stop by our Facebook page to chime in.
And with Thanksgiving upon us, we decided to take part in the holiday tradition of overeating by not only giving you an extra large episode, we're giving you a bonus podcast - the unedited interview with Ben available tomorrow. Gobble gobble!
Segments - :00-03:53 - Intro, 03:53-08:33 - History of the Band, 08:33-58:25 - Album Review and Interview, 58:25-1:01:27 - Outro
Songs In This Episode: Intro - Shoot You Down, 20:30 - Weasels, 26:23 - Kindling, 33:17 - Napoleon, 37:42 - Sunspots, 40:02 - Objects
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Tuesday Nov 15, 2011
#044: Circa Now! by Rocket from the Crypt
Tuesday Nov 15, 2011
Tuesday Nov 15, 2011
One episode #44 we were supposed to be joined by label owner Bill Litfin of the now defunct Glazed Records to review the 1992 Rocket from the Crypt album Circa:Now! Bill couldn't make it, so we're left to our own devices to review what Jason calls the album that defines the sound of RFTC. With bombastic guitars and the distinctive vocals of John Reis, it's hard to pinpoint the influences and origins of RFTC. Voice your opinion on our Facebook page or Twitter feed.
