Dig Me Out: 90s & 00s Rock

#045: Weasels by Alcohol Funnycar

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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#044: Circa Now! by Rocket from the Crypt

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.

#043: Teenage Symphonies to God by Velvet Crush

On episode #43 we review the Matthew Sweet co-produced 1994 album Teenage Symphonies to God by Velvet Crush. Neither of us were familiar with the band before hearing the album, but now we're firmly on board the Velvet Crush train. If you're a fan of '60s pop like The Byrds and Beatles, the '70s power pop of Cheap Trick, Big Star and the Raspberries and '90s alt rockers like Sweet and Teenage Fanclub, you'll want to check out this episode. To comment, visit digmeoutpodcast.com for links to our Facebook page and Twitter feed.

#042: Songs from the Second Storey by The God Machine

One episode #42 we're back with another listener suggestion - the 1993 album Songs from the Second Storey by The God Machine. This band took a long journey from SoCal to NYC to the UK, and it sounds like it. Hints of Kyuss-like stoner rock meld with British shoegaze and Jane's Addiction psychedelia. But is there too much of a good thing on the longest album we've ever reviewed? Tune in and find out. To comment, visit digmeoutpodcast.com for our Facebook page and Twitter feed.

#041: Fallout by The Mayfield Four

On episode #41 we review The Mayfield Four's 1998 album Fallout. There's no doubt that lead singer Myles Kennedy, like Matthew Bellamy of Muse or Jimmy Gnecco of Ours, owes a lot to Jeff Buckley. But does he meld the alt.rock sound of The Mayfield Four with Buckley's ethereal tenor? And what's with that Marvin Gaye cover? To comment on this episode, visit digmeoutpodcast.com for links to our Facebook page and Twitter feed.

#040: 24 Hour Revenge Therapy by Jawbreaker

On episode #40, Tim and J venture into the nebulous world known as Jawbreaker. Are they punk? Are the emo? Are they pre-emo? Are they post-punk? Who knows, but we try to figure that out and give a listen to their 1994 album 24 Hour Revenge Therapy. Visit digmeoutpodcast.com for links to our Facebook page and Twitter feed.

#039: Gimmick by Barkmarket

For episode #39, we're joined again by guest Neal Schmitt to review a listener suggestion: Barkmarket's 1993 album Gimmick. It's noisy, loud, abrasive, aggressive, unrelenting and pretty damn good. If you're a fan of later Nine In Nails, the Jesus Lizard, Fugazi, Jawbox or the Deftones, we heard a little of each band in Gimmick. Give a listen and tell us if you agree. Visit digmeoutpodcast.com for links to our Facebook page and Twitter feed.

#038: Still Feel Gone by Uncle Tupelo

On episode #38 we're again joined by guest Neal Schmitt to review one of Tim's favorite all-time albums, 1991's Still Feel Gone from alt-country pioneers Uncle Tupelo. There plenty to discuss on our first hour-long episode - the varied songwriting, lyrical and musical styles of co-lead singers/songwriters Jeff Tweedy and Jay Farrar, and the drumming of Mike Heidorn are rich for review. The discussion leads to this question: has there been another band since Uncle Tupelo that produced a pair of talented singer/songwriters? To comment, visit digmeoutpodcast.com for links to our Facebook page and Twitter feed.

#037: Porno for Pyros by Porno for Pyros

On episode #37 we tackle the 1993 self-titled Porno for Pyros album. J and Tim find a mixed bag with the first album from ex-Jane's Addiction members Perry Farrell and Stephen Perkins. While the songs got shorter than your typical Jane's tune, the unique combination of funk, metal, world music and grunge collide to uneven results. To comment, visit digmeoutpodcast.com for links to our Facebook page and Twitter feed.

#036: Get In Get Out by Mink

On episode #36, it's another Ohio band. We've already tackled Sons of Elvis from Cleveland and Gaunt from Columbus. This time it's Dayton's Mink, and their 1998 album Get In Get Out, an album Tim and J both discovered back in 2000, but are happy to revisit and spread the word about Mink. To comment, visit digmeoutpodcast.com for links to our Facebook page and Twitter feed.