Roots of Alternative Podcast

1993 was another pivotal year that brought us more timeless classics from Pearl Jam, Nirvana, and the Smashing Pumpkins. Jack & dXn take a deep dive into those plus much more.

ALTERNATIVE 101 also continues where dXn schools Jack on an album he's never heard before. This week it's the Afghan Wigs with their album Gentleman.

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1993 was another pivotal year that brought us more timeless classics from Pearl Jam, Nirvana, and the Smashing Pumpkins. Jack & dXn take a deep dive into those plus much more.

ALTERNATIVE 101 also continues where dXn schools Jack on an album he's never heard before. This week it's the Afghan Wigs with their album Gentleman.

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In this BONUS EPISODE, Jack & dXn talk about the album Blood, Sugar, Sex, Magik by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

This was their fifth studio album released on September 24, 1991 (ironically the same day as Nirvana's Nevermind). The iconic album produced hits such as "Under the Bridge," "Give It Away," and "Suck My Kiss" to name a few, and it was also the subject of a documentary about the creation of the album called, Funky Monks.

In this bonus episode, Jack & dXn offer a frank, honest, and open conversation about the legacy of the band and this album, plus, a track by track breakdown of each song.

*Please note, some of the language used in this episode may not be suitable for work environments or children*

[Check out this week's show page with special features, plus the full playlist from this episode]

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In this BONUS EPISODE, Jack & dXn talk about the album Blood, Sugar, Sex, Magik by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

This was their fifth studio album released on September 24, 1991 (ironically the same day as Nirvana's Nevermind). The iconic album produced hits such as "Under the Bridge," "Give It Away," and "Suck My Kiss" to name a few, and it was also the subject of a documentary about the creation of the album called, Funky Monks.

In this bonus episode, Jack & dXn offer a frank, honest, and open conversation about the legacy of the band and this album, plus, a track by track breakdown of each song.

*Please note, some of the language used in this episode may not be suitable for work environments or children*

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1992, we continue on the high note that the previous year gave us with even more memorable hits that have stood the test time.

Red Hot Chili Peppers shook up the scene with their album, Blood, Sugar, Sex, Magik. The Cure return with their popular song "Friday I'm In Love," plus hits from Temple of the Dog, Beastie Boys, The Sugarcubes, and much more.

In this episode we also introduce a new segment called "Alternative101." dXn gives Jack a homework assignment to listen to an album he's never heard before and get his reaction. This week, Jack reviews the debut, self-titled album from Blind Melon.

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In 1992, we continue on the high note that the previous year gave us with even more memorable hits that have stood the test time.

Red Hot Chili Peppers shook up the scene with their album, Blood, Sugar, Sex, Magik. The Cure return with their popular song "Friday I'm In Love," plus hits from Temple of the Dog, Beastie Boys, The Sugarcubes, and much more.

In this episode we also introduce a new segment called "Alternative101." dXn gives Jack a homework assignment to listen to an album he's never heard before and get his reaction. This week, Jack reviews the debut, self-titled album from Blind Melon.

NEXT WEEK (11/27) Jack & dXn take another deep dive with a special bonus episode all about the hit album Blood, Sugar, Sex, Magik from The Red Hot Chili Peppers.

[Check out this week's show page with special features, plus the full playlist from this episode]

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It's reasonable able to say that this entire podcast has let up to this point. 

1991 was one of the most pivotal years of the alternative music movement as bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Red Hot Chili Peppers hit it big with songs that defined a generation. We also see the return of R.E.M. and U2 who have several memorable songs from pivotal albums.

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It's reasonable to say that this entire podcast has led up to this point. 1991 was one of the most pivotal years of the alternative music movement as bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Red Hot Chili Peppers hit it big with songs that defined a generation. We also see the return of R.E.M. and U2 who have several memorable songs from pivotal albums.

Jack & dXn take a deep dive this week going over each of these bands plus a few others from 1991 that rounded out the year.

Stay tuned for a few bonus episodes coming soon that will take an even deeper dive into some of these bands.

[Check out this week's show page with special features and the full playlist from 1989 at 95X.com]

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A new decade is here as is a new movement in the alternative music world with new artists and sounds that defined a generation.

As we turn the corner into this new decade, 1990 was the transition to elements that became so popular, like grunge. Before we get there, however, we have some amazing songs to cover from Jane's Addiction, INXS, and Depeche Mode, plus so much more.

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We're BACK with season 2 of the Roots of Alternative Podcast as Jack & dXn embark on the 1990's. It's a new decade and new movement in the alternative music world with new artists and sounds that defined a generation.

As we turn the corner into this new decade, 1990 was our transition to elements that became so popular like grunge. But before we get there we have some great songs to cover from bands like Jane's Addiction, INXS, and Depeche Mode from the first year of the decade, plus so much more.

[Check out this week's show page with special features and the full playlist from 1989 at 95X.com]

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