EPISODE · Sep 19, 2017 · 1H 13M
#349: Alternative Country Roundtable Discussion
from Dig Me Out: 90s & 00s Rock · host Tim Minneci
In the 1990s the term alternative country appeared, we’re talking the bands, the sound and influences. What is alternative country an alternative to? Country? Rock? We dig into the unique aspects that separate alternative country from its more mainstream counterparts and the sounds that help create it. We talk some of the biggest influences upon 90s alternative country, including Gram Parsons, Neil Young, the punk rock from labels like SST and more. We talk about our favorite 90s alternative country albums, and which artists today are carrying the alternative country torch. To do so, we’re joined by returning roundtable guests Eric Grubbs of Dallas Observer, Jim Kopeny of Chicagoist and Jim Hanke of Vinyl Emergency.Songs in this EpisodeIntro - Are You Ready for the Country by Neil Young16:42 - Blue by The Jayhawks29:08 - Postcard by Uncle Tupelo47:36 - California Stars by Billy Bragg and Wilco1:01:32 - Dancefloors by My Morning JacketOutro - Hot Burrito #2 by Dinosaur Jr (Flying Burrito Brothers cover)Request a 2017 Review / Subscribe at Patreon Facebook / Twitter / Instagram Zazzle Merch Store http://www.digmeoutpodcast.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit timminneci.substack.com
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