069 - 'DIRT' WITH TERRY DEWITT

eepfall vocalist Terry Dewitt drops by My Classic Album to chat about Alice In Chains's uncompromising second studio album 'Dirt'. In the throes of a heroin addiction, AiC vocalist Layne Staley approaches 'Dirt' with unflinching honesty which still hits hard to this day. Together Mike and Terry discuss the state of the band and the world around them as they recorded the album that would make them one of the cornerstones of 90's rock.

How did the 1992 Los Angeles Riots impact the recording of 'Dirt'?
Which track on the album was inspired by an altercation where Sean Kinney broke a table over Jerry Cantrell's head?!?
Who was the important family member that inspired the band's iconic single 'Rooster'?

PLUS: Hear Mike's thought upon finally seeing the 'Bat Out of Hell' musical, and enjoy 'Revolution', the new single from Deepfall! 

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Music Credits: 'This Is Rock' by Silvia Marchese
'Revolution' by Deepfall. An independent release played with permission from the artist. 
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044 - 'SUPERKNOWN' WITH VILIVANT

On this episode of 'My Classic Album', Mike takes a journey into the superunknown looking back at Soundgarden's most celebrated album with Canadian singer songwriter VILIVANT.

Together Mike and VILIVANT explore how 'Superunknown' launched Soundgarden to mainstream notoriety as the grunge movement hit its apex while being unafraid to wear other genres and creativity firmly on their sleeves.

Who was Artis the Spoonman; the street performer who inspired and also performed on the Grammy winning 'Spoonman'?

Which song on the album came to singer Chris Cornell as he drove home from the studio?

How did a robin inspire the lyrics to 'Like Suicide'?

PLUS: An opportunity to listen to 'Stabilized', a track from VILIVANT's 2020 EP 'Never Again'.

Another in depth conversation to enjoy from 'My Classic Album'.

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Music Credits: 'This Is Rock' by Silvia Marchese

'Stabilized' by VILIVANT (played with permission from the artist from her 2020 EP 'Born Again', available on all streaming platforms)

022 - 'BLEACH' WITH LOUISE DISTRAS

Punk singer songwriter Louise Distras drops by 'My Classic Album' to chat with Mike about Nirvana's debut album 'Bleach'.

Thanks to a mix tape from a friend as a teenager, Louise was introduced to songs from 'Bleach'; songs which resonated strongly with her and inspired Louise to pick up a guitar for the first time.

Why was 'About A Girl' deemed a risk to include on the album?

Does 'Negative Creep' have a thrash metal influence?

Which bonus track available on some editions of the album is actually a highlight of 'Bleach' for Louise?

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Music Credit: 'This Is Rock' by Silvia Marchese