Dig Me Out: 90s Rock

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Dig Me Out: 90s Rock

Weekly episodes digging up lost and forgotten 90s rock — in-depth album reviews, roundtable discussions, and artist interviews that reveal the unique story of the 90s.

  1. 1D AGO

    Interview with Tom Beaujour, Co-author of Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock's Wildest Festival

    With 2024's 3-part documentary LOLLA: The Story of Lollapalooza, and our own Lollapalooza episode many years ago, you might wonder what's left to learn about the famed traveling music festival of the 1990s. Turns out, a lot. Thanks to the hundreds of interviews and thousands of hours of work by authors Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock completed for their second book "Lollapalooza - The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock's Wildest Festival," this extensive oral history talks with everyone involved: artists, tour founders, festival organizers, promoters, publicists, sideshow freaks, stage crews, record label execs, reporters, roadies and more.    Songs In This Episode Intro - Terrible Lie by Nine Inch Nails (Live at Lollapalooza 1991) Outro - The Last Beat Of My Heart by Siouxsie and the Banshees (Live at Lollapalooza 1991)   Support the podcast, join the DMO UNION at Patreon. Listen to the episode archive at DigMeOutPodcast.com.

    1h 20m

  2. MAR 11

    Billy Squier - Surviving The 90s

    In our second installment of Surviving the 90s, we're revisiting one of the hitmakers from the first half of the 80s - Billy Squier. Responsible for such hits as The Stroke, Lonely Is The Night, Everybody Wants You, My Kinda Lover, and Rock Me Tonite, to name a few, Squier was all over radio and early MTV. Albums like Don't Say No, Emotions in Motion, and Signs of Life each went Platinum, and while musical trends changed, Squier still managed radio airplay into the early 90s. But by 1998, he was done, releasing his final record, Happy Blue, an all acoustic affair. We revisit his greatest hits, his 90s releases, and try to determine if Billy Squier thrived, adapted, or died in the 90s.   Songs In This Episode Intro - The Stroke (from Don't Say No) 10:32 - 42nd Street by Piper (from self-titled) 17:41 - The Big Beat (from The Tale of the Tape) 28:19 - Rock Me Tonite (from Signs of Life) 38:28 - Young at Heart (from Creatures of Habit) 1:02:42 - Happy Blues (from Happy Blue) Outro - Angry (from Tell The Truth)   Support the podcast, join the DMO UNION at Patreon. Listen to the episode archive at DigMeOutPodcast.com.

    1h 28m

  3. MAR 4

    Idlewild - Hope Is Important | 90s Album Review

    Previously we revisited Idlewild's 2000 breakthrough sophomore album 100 Broken Windows, but for this episode we're going backward to their 1998 debut. The punkier, more aggressive Hope Is Important leans into noisy, almost unpolished intensity, while moments of introspection hint at the more refined songwriting the band would develop on following albums. Frenetic guitars and urgent vocals create a chaotic yet compelling sound, with tracks like "When I Argue I See Shapes" showcase their knack for anthemic hooks. Though it may lack the polish of their later work, Hope Is Important captures Idlewild’s youthful spirit and unfiltered passion.   Songs In This Episode Intro - Everyone's Says you're so Fragile 19:58 - You've Lost Your Way 25:54 - I'm Happy to be here Tonight 30:27 - A Film for the Future 34:34 - When I Argue I See Shapes Outro - Paint Nothing   Support the podcast, join the DMO UNION at Patreon. Listen to the episode archive at DigMeOutPodcast.com.

    48 min

  4. FEB 25

    Guided By Voices - Alien Lanes | 90s Album Review

    Alien Lanes by Guided By Voices, their first for Matador Records, expanded upon the lo-fi, hook-driven bursts of songs from previous release Bee Thousand. Its chaotic, collage-like structure packs 28 tracks into just over 40 minutes, thanks to the raw, four-track production gives the album an intimate, unpolished feel. Songs end abruptly, vocals are buried, guitars are out of tune, yet the melodies emerge from the fuzz with a mix of power pop charm and punk spontaneity.Widely considered one of their best works, Alien Lanes remains a cult favorite and a defining record of '90s indie rock.   Songs In This Episode Intro - Watch Me Jumpstart 17:09 - Motor Away 20:20 - Closer You Are 30:38 - Ex-Supermodel 36:20 - Strawdogs 38:19 - My Valuable Hunting Knife Outro - Blimps Go 90   Support the podcast, join the DMO UNION at Patreon. Listen to the episode archive at DigMeOutPodcast.com.

    58 min

  5. FEB 18

    Cock Sparrer - Two Monkeys | 90s Album Review

    Two Monkeys, the 1997 album by veteran punk band Cock Sparrer, blends old school British pub rock and Oi! with surprising melodic elements. Despite being released twenty-five years into their career, the album retains the raw energy of their early work, featuring socially conscious lyrics while tackling themes like working-class struggles and personal resilience. The production is cleaner than their classic albums, but it still maintains a gritty, pub-rock feel, though a few of the faster tracks could benefit from a remix due to overly-compressed and thin sounding drums.    Songs In This Episode Intro - Bats Out 21:10 - Back Home 24:36 - A.U. 29:05 - Time To Be Me 32:52 - Battersea Bardot 37:00 - Goodbye Outro - Lies   Support the podcast, join the DMO UNION at Patreon. Listen to the episode archive at DigMeOutPodcast.com.

    51 min

  6. FEB 11

    Los Lobos - The Neighborhood | 90s Album Review

    Los Lobos' 1990 album The Neighborhood showcases their signature blend of rock, blues, and Latin influences through the lense and ears of East Los Angeles. While it didn’t achieve the commercial success of La Bamba, the album captures Los Lobos’ musical versatility and deep-rooted cultural influences. The band shifts from Texas blues and roots rock to old school rock 'n roll and acoustic balladry with the ease of seasoned players, with lead singer/guitarist David Hidalgo guiding the band all the way. At times the reliance on traditional blues structures can stifle the endlessly creative band by locking them into particular styles and arrangements, whereas tracks written outside the format flourish thanks to the skilled band.   Songs In This Episode Intro - Down On The Riverbed 19:17 - I Walk Alone 24:25 - The Giving Tree 26:25 - Georgia Slop 43:37 - Be Still Outro - The Neighborhood   Support the podcast, join the DMO UNION at Patreon. Listen to the episode archive at DigMeOutPodcast.com.

    58 min

  7. FEB 4

    Fiona Apple - Tidal | 90s Album Review

    Fiona Apple's 1996 debut album Tidal remains a landmark in alternative music, blending jazz-infused piano melodies with deeply introspective lyrics. The album's breakout single, "Criminal," propelled Apple into the mainstream, earning her a Grammy and solidifying her as a unique voice in the industry. With raw emotion and poetic lyricism, songs like "Shadowboxer" and "Sleep to Dream" showcased her maturity beyond her years. Tidal was both critically acclaimed and commercially successful, influencing a generation of singer-songwriters with its confessional style. Nearly three decades later, the album's haunting beauty and vulnerability continue to resonate with listeners.   Songs In This Episode Intro - Sleep To Dream 25:03 - Shadowboxer 34:26 - Pale September 46:16 - Criminal 50:12 - The First Taste Outro - Slow Like Honey   Support the podcast, join the DMO UNION at Patreon. Listen to the episode archive at DigMeOutPodcast.com.

    1h 11m

  8. JAN 28

    Swimmer - Surreal | 90s Album Review

    We'll forgive you if you missed Swimmer's one and only album, 1999's Surreal, because we did as well. Though released on Madonna's Maverick label, the band came and went rather quickly, leaving without making a blip on Billboard, radio, MTV, and the internet in general. What they did leave behind was a forty-three minute long compact disc full of drama-laden alternative rock that sweeps through the eleven tracks with equal parts quiet emoting and bombastic explosion. Nothing about the record is ground-breaking, but as is usually the case, the sum is equal to more than the parts.   Songs In This Episode Intro - Playing Jesus 19:12 - Dumb 21:12 - Because Today 30:11 - Kick In The Head 34:59 - Spaced Out Hat 42:50 - Dirty Word Outro - Surreal   Support the podcast, join the DMO UNION at Patreon. Listen to the episode archive at DigMeOutPodcast.com.

    57 min
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Weekly episodes digging up lost and forgotten 90s rock — in-depth album reviews, roundtable discussions, and artist interviews that reveal the unique story of the 90s.

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    Dig Me Out
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    2011 - 2025
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