Dig Me Out - The 90's rock podcast

As is our year-end tradition, for our final episode of 2016, we look back at season six of the podcast to review the year that was and look forward to season seven in 2017. We give thanks to our long list of supporters on Patreon and our requested reviews, as well as all of our roundtable participants and interview guests. We also pick our favorite roundtable and interview episodes, choose which 90s album we revisited was our favorite discovery and what new album released by in 2017 we enjoyed. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Dig Me Out by Sleater-Kinney 20:05 - Hard Drugs by Screaming Jets 26:25 - Any Way But Down by The Lees of Memory Outro - Lazarus by David Bowie Follow on Twitter / Facebook   Request a 2017 Review / Subscribe at Patreon   http://www.digmeoutpodcast.com

As is our year-end tradition, for our final episode of 2016, we look back at season six of the podcast to review the year that was and look forward to season seven in 2017. We give thanks to our long list of supporters on Patreon and our requested reviews, as well as all of our roundtable participants and interview guests. We also pick our favorite roundtable and interview episodes, choose which 90s album we revisited was our favorite discovery and what new album released by in 2017 we enjoyed. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Dig Me Out by Sleater-Kinney 20:05 - Hard Drugs by Screaming Jets 26:25 - Any Way But Down by The Lees of Memory Outro - Lazarus by David Bowie Follow on Twitter / Facebook   Request a 2017 Review / Subscribe at Patreon   http://www.digmeoutpodcast.com

Our previous “In The 90s” episodes examined the careers of Van Halen and Metallica in that decade and discussed if they had managed to survive the turbulence that was the rise of alternative and independent rock music. For our latest edition, we’re joined by author/songwriter Paul Zollo to revisit the career of Tom Petty, who released the book Conversations With Tom Petty in 2006. Starting with the Jeff Lynne produced Heartbreakers backed album Into The Great Wide Open, we dig into the changes in Petty’s songwriting, the band personnel changes, his second solo album Wildflowers with producer Rick Rubin onto the decade closing album Echo. Of course, there is much more to the story, so be sure to tune and then leave us your thoughts on Tom Petty in the 90s. Songs in this Episode:   Intro - Medley (Into the Great Wide Open, Learning to Fly, Mary Jane’s Last Dance, You Don’t Know How It Feels) 47:07 - Walls (Circus) from She’s The One Outro - Honey Bee from Wildflowers Follow on Twitter / Facebook   Request a 2017 Review / Subscribe at Patreon   http://www.digmeoutpodcast.com

Our previous “In The 90s” episodes examined the careers of Van Halen and Metallica in that decade and discussed if they had managed to survive the turbulence that was the rise of alternative and independent rock music. For our latest edition, we’re joined by author/songwriter Paul Zollo to revisit the career of Tom Petty, who released the book Conversations With Tom Petty in 2006. Starting with the Jeff Lynne produced Heartbreakers backed album Into The Great Wide Open, we dig into the changes in Petty’s songwriting, the band personnel changes, his second solo album Wildflowers with producer Rick Rubin onto the decade closing album Echo. Of course, there is much more to the story, so be sure to tune and then leave us your thoughts on Tom Petty in the 90s. Songs in this Episode:   Intro - Medley (Into the Great Wide Open, Learning to Fly, Mary Jane’s Last Dance, You Don’t Know How It Feels) 47:07 - Walls (Circus) from She’s The One Outro - Honey Bee from Wildflowers Follow on Twitter / Facebook   Request a 2017 Review / Subscribe at Patreon  

For our final review episode of the year, we’re tackling one of those oddball side-projects from major label artists that seemed to pop up on a weekly basis in the 90s. The self-titled 1993 debut by Hater, featuring members of Soundgarden, Monster Magnet and Devilhead isn’t what you’d expect. Instead of polished hard rock and metal riffs, there’s 60s garage and psychedelic rock. If you bought this thinking you were getting some Badmotorfinger-esque, you might have been disappointed. Were we? Tune in to fine out.  Songs in this Episode: Intro - Who Do I Kill? 12:58 - Roadside 15:36 - Lion and Lamb 25:50 - Down Undershoe Outro - Circles Follow on Twitter / Facebook   Request a 2016 Review / Subscribe at Patreon   http://www.digmeoutpodcast.com

For our final review episode of the year, we’re tackling one of those oddball side-projects from major label artists that seemed to pop up on a weekly basis in the 90s. The self-titled 1993 debut by Hater, featuring members of Soundgarden, Monster Magnet and Devilhead isn’t what you’d expect. Instead of polished hard rock and metal riffs, there’s 60s garage and psychedelic rock. If you bought this thinking you were getting some Badmotorfinger-esque, you might have been disappointed. Were we? Tune in to fine out.  Songs in this Episode: Intro - Who Do I Kill? 12:58 - Roadside 15:36 - Lion and Lamb 25:50 - Down Undershoe Outro - Circles Follow on Twitter / Facebook   Request a 2016 Review / Subscribe at Patreon   http://www.digmeoutpodcast.com

With ties to the perfectionist power-pop of Jellyfish and Guns ‘n Roses guitarist Slash’s Snakepit, this one-album-and-done band is perfect fodder for Dig Me Out - Imperial Drag and their self-titled 1996 album. Combining T. Rex grooves with analog synths, Imperial Drag we found more in common with British glam revisionists like Suede and Placebo than their North American alternative and indie rock counterparts. So why didn’t these radio friendly hooks grab mainstream listener ears? We discuss, and make sure to share your thoughts as well. Songs in this Episode: Intro -  Boy or a Girl 2:10 - History of the Band 8:46 - Crosseyed 15:30 - The Man in the Moon 18:55 - Dandelion 25:42 - Playboy After Dark Outro - Stare into the Sun   Follow on Twitter / Facebook   Request a 2016 Review / Subscribe at Patreon

With ties to the perfectionist power-pop of Jellyfish and Guns ‘n Roses guitarist Slash’s Snakepit, this one-album-and-done band is perfect fodder for Dig Me Out - Imperial Drag and their self-titled 1996 album. Combining T. Rex grooves with analog synths, Imperial Drag we found more in common with British glam revisionists like Suede and Placebo than their North American alternative and indie rock counterparts. So why didn’t these radio friendly hooks grab mainstream listener ears? We discuss, and make sure to share your thoughts as well. Songs in this Episode: Intro -  Boy or a Girl 2:10 - History of the Band 8:46 - Crosseyed 15:30 - The Man in the Moon 18:55 - Dandelion 25:42 - Playboy After Dark Outro - Stare into the Sun   Follow on Twitter / Facebook   Request a 2016 Review / Subscribe at Patreon

Our Patreon patrons voted on which November 1996 release we should check out, and they voted on the sophomore album II by the Presidents of the United States of America, who scored a number one single with Lump a year earlier off their debut. With such a quick turnaround from their freshman release, is a dip in quality or are their gems to be rediscovered? Tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Mach 5 6:33 - History of the Band 16:30 - Tiki God 21:27 - Ladies And Gentlemen Part I Outro - Toob Amplifier   Follow on Twitter / Facebook   Request a 2016 Review / Subscribe at Patreon

Our Patreon patrons voted on which November 1996 release we should check out, and they voted on the sophomore album II by the Presidents of the United States of America, who scored a number one single with Lump a year earlier off their debut. With such a quick turnaround from their freshman release, is a dip in quality or are their gems to be rediscovered? Tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Mach 5 6:33 - History of the Band 16:30 - Tiki God 21:27 - Ladies And Gentlemen Part I Outro - Toob Amplifier   Follow on Twitter / Facebook   Request a 2016 Review / Subscribe at Patreon

Our latest requested review features a band from Australian we were completely unfamiliar with - Regurgitator. Their second album Unit came out in 1997, going triple platinum, producing hit singles and winning music awards. It’s an eclectic mix of pop, rock and punk powered by ‘80s synth sounds and melodies galore. We previously encountered Spiderbait and enjoyed their genre-hopping approach, does Regurgitator match their success? Tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - I Like Your Old Stuff Better Than Your New Stuff 3:09 - History of the Band 8:44 - The Song Formerly Known As 12:31 - Just Another Beautiful Story 1734 - Mr. T 23:06 - I Will Lick Your Arsehole Outro - Polyester Girl   Follow on Twitter / Facebook   Request a 2016 Review / Subscribe at Patreon

Our latest requested review features a band from Australian we were completely unfamiliar with - Regurgitator. Their second album Unit came out in 1997, going triple platinum, producing hit singles and winning music awards. It’s an eclectic mix of pop, rock and punk powered by ‘80s synth sounds and melodies galore. We previously encountered Spiderbait and enjoyed their genre-hopping approach, does Regurgitator match their success? Tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - I Like Your Old Stuff Better Than Your New Stuff 3:09 - History of the Band 8:44 - The Song Formerly Known As 12:31 - Just Another Beautiful Story 1734 - Mr. T 23:06 - I Will Lick Your Arsehole Outro - Polyester Girl   Follow on Twitter / Facebook   Request a 2016 Review / Subscribe at Patreon

For our second sophomore slump revisited episode of 2016, we jump in the time machine again to revisit 1996 and check out the second album from Bush, the Steve Albini-produced Razorblade Suitcase. Following up a massively successful debut with five hit singles is a tough job, but doing so in short period of time makes the job even harder. It sold half as many and failed to place as many hit singles on the charts, so we’ve invited back Matt Wardlaw (Ultimate Classic Rock, Lost Together Podcast) and Joe Royland (Sit And Spin VideoCast) to help us figure out if this is a true sophomore slump or an album worth redeeming. Songs in this Episode: Intro -  Swallowed from Razorblade Suitcase 8:32 - Machinehead from Sixteen Stone 18:33 - Personal Holloway from Razorblade Suitcase 31:55 - Mouth from Razorblade Suitcase 41:19 - Mouth (The Stingray Mix) from Deconstructed Outro - Greedy Fly from Razorblade Suitcase   Follow on Twitter / Facebook   Request a 2016 Review / Subscribe at Patreon  

For our second sophomore slump revisited episode of 2016, we jump in the time machine again to revisit 1996 and check out the second album from Bush, the Steve Albini-produced Razorblade Suitcase. Following up a massively successful debut with five hit singles is a tough job, but doing so in short period of time makes the job even harder. It sold half as many and failed to place as many hit singles on the charts, so we’ve invited back Matt Wardlaw (Ultimate Classic Rock, Lost Together Podcast) and Joe Royland (Sit And Spin VideoCast) to help us figure out if this is a true sophomore slump or an album worth redeeming. Songs in this Episode: Intro -  Swallowed from Razorblade Suitcase 8:32 - Machinehead from Sixteen Stone 18:33 - Personal Holloway from Razorblade Suitcase 31:55 - Mouth from Razorblade Suitcase 41:19 - Mouth (The Stingray Mix) from Deconstructed Outro - Greedy Fly from Razorblade Suitcase   Follow on Twitter / Facebook   Request a 2016 Review / Subscribe at Patreon  

Our latest requested review gives us a chance to revisit the 1996 album Building, the third release by Sense Field. Concise, urgent songs packed with guitar and vocal hooks, the album flies by at just thirty five minutes. We dig into it, and find sounds and styles varying from Bob Mould to The Offspring to Tool. Give a listen, and let us know if you agree with our take on Building. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Overstand 3:19 - History of the Band 12:45 - Will 16:59 - Leia 21:17 - Shallow Grave Outro - No Man’s Land Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request a 2016 Review / Subscribe at Patreon