Lytt til Dig Me Out: 90s Rock

Canadian electro-industrial band Front Line Assembly, led by Bill Leeb with longtime collaborator Rhys Fulber, released their eighth album Hard Wired in 1995. The album blends harsh electronic beats, cinematic synth textures, distorted vocals, and heavy guitar riffs, all characteristics of the industrial and cyberpunk aesthetics of the mid-'90s (think Hackers, Strange Days, Johnny Mnemonic). Lyrically and thematically, Hard Wired explores dystopian, technological, and transhumanist topics, reflecting fears and fascinations with the digital age, surveillance, and the loss of humanity in a mechanized world. Polished yet gritty production, mixing cold mechanical rhythms with a dark, atmospheric intensity, the album bridges the gap between their earlier EBM (Electronic Body Music) roots and a heavier, more industrial rock-influenced style.   Songs In This Episode Intro - Neologic Spasm 33:47 - Condemned 40:12 - Modus Operandi 50:29 - Infra Rec Combat 1:01:52 - Circuitry Outro - Barcode   Support the podcast, join the DMO UNION at Patreon [http://www.dmounion.com]. Listen to the episode archive at DigMeOutPodcast.com. [http://www.digmeoutpodcast.com/]

Kill Holiday, formed by members of San Diego hardcore band Unbroken, made a surprising shift from aggressive post-hardcore to dreamy shoegaze with their 1999 album Somewhere Between the Wrong and the Right. Released on Revelation Records, the album channels British influences like Ride and The Stone Roses, with shimmering guitars and laid-back, melancholic melodies. Despite its shoegaze and Britpop sound, the album resonates with the emotional core of the emo genre, more in feeling rather than form, standing out as a reflective, genre-crossing record from a label known for hardcore.   Songs In This Episode Intro - Somewhere Between the Wrong Is Right 11:49 - Someday You Will Lose and I Will Win 18:21 - Know You Your Friends Are Outro - In Closing (Memorial Day)   Support the podcast, join the DMO UNION at Patreon [http://www.dmounion.com]. Listen to the episode archive at DigMeOutPodcast.com. [http://www.digmeoutpodcast.com/]

Pavement's 1992 debut album Slanted and Enchanted is a landmark in 1990s alternative music. Featuring cryptic lyrics, jagged guitar riffs, and a laid-back, DIY aesthetic that defined the band's early sound and the emergent lo-fi movement. The low budget recording contributes to its raw and unpolished sound, blending noise rock, pop hooks, and experimental structures with an ear for unusual melodies and hooks. While not everyone's cup of tea thanks to out-of-tune guitars and the unpolished recording quality, even those not familiar or fans of lo-fi might still find something to check out.   Songs In This Episode Intro - Conduit for Sale! 15:35 - Perfume-V 18:35 - Here (alternate mix) 24:05 - Two States 30:51 - No Life Singed Her 34:57 - Loretta's Scars Outro - Trigger Cut/Wounded-Kite at:17   Support the podcast, join the DMO UNION at Patreon [http://www.dmounion.com]. Listen to the episode archive at DigMeOutPodcast.com. [http://www.digmeoutpodcast.com/]

A groundbreaking fusion of drum and bass, jazz, and experimental electronic music, the 1997 album Hard Normal Daddy by Squarepusher [https://squarepusher.net/?lang=en_GB] showcases Tom Jenkinson’s virtuosic bass playing and intricate programming. Blending frenetic breakbeats with lush, jazz-inspired melodies, tracks like “Coopers World” and “Beep Street” highlight his unique ability to balance chaos and groove, creating an experience that’s both cerebral and rhythmically infectious. Dense and detailed production reward repeated listens revealing new textures and layers bold, resulting in a genre-defying record that pushed the boundaries of IDM at the time.   Songs In This Episode Intro - E8 Boogie 22:00 - Beep Street 26:03 - Papalon 32:05 - Coopers World 39:22 - Fat Controller 46:06 - Chin Hippy Outro - Rebus   Support the podcast, join the DMO UNION at Patreon [http://www.dmounion.com]. Listen to the episode archive at DigMeOutPodcast.com. [http://www.digmeoutpodcast.com/]

"Point #1," Chevelle [https://getmorechevelle.com/]'s 1999 debut album, showcases the Chicago-based Loeffler brothers' fusion of alternative metal and indie rock. Produced by Steve Albini, known for his work with Nirvana and PJ Harvey, the album delivers a raw, unrefined sound that captures the band's early energy. Coming in at the end of the decades, it's not surprising to hear similarities to bands like Tool and Helmet, particularly in tracks such as "Skeptic" and "Anticipation," which feature syncopated riffs and dynamic shifts between aggressive and mellow passages. While the album's repetitive structures and lack of big hooks pin this is a debut, , "Point #1" definitely laid the groundwork for Chevelle's evolving sound and hinted at their future success in the alternative metal scene.   Songs In This Episode Intro - Black Earth 19:08 - Mia 29:32 - Open 37:49 - Anticipation 42:23 - Long Outro - Peer   Support the podcast, join the DMO UNION at Patreon [http://www.dmounion.com]. Listen to the episode archive at DigMeOutPodcast.com. [http://www.digmeoutpodcast.com/]