90s Rock Album Tournament | Vote
Four listener-nominated albums. One spot on the podcast. Cast your vote and help us uncover the next forgotten gem.
Which Album Should We Dig Into Next? You Decide.
Four albums. Four stories waiting to be told.
All listener picks, each one pulled from the Hopper and packed with history, heart, and a few hard left turns. Now it’s in your hands: which of these deserves the full Dig Me Out deep-dive treatment?
Buffalo Tom – Birdbrain
A turning point in the band’s evolution. You can hear them stepping away from the rawer edges of their debut and leaning into the acoustic, melodic textures they’d later perfect. It’s a transitional gem—underrated, emotional, and rich with early ’90s college rock charm.
“It’s an outstanding album that shows the band transitioning to a more acoustic-based melodic sound.” – Keith P Miller
Dangerous Toys – Hellacious Acres
Pop-metal with a swagger and bite. Their sophomore album wasn’t just more of the same—it was louder, sleazier, and unfairly overlooked when grunge stole the spotlight. With rippers that boogie and bite, it’s a reminder that glam didn’t go quietly.
“Even more reason not to dismiss this band when the mainstream tides turned to grunge.” – Patrick Testa
Candy Harlots – Five Wicked Ways
Hair metal, Aussie-style. A blast of sleaze and swagger from a band that dressed loud and played louder. Released just as the genre was crashing, its pure 1980s energy stuck in a 1990s moment.
“This is an ’80s album that took too long to come out—but it’s a fun listen.” – Gavin Reid
Gluecifer – Ridin’ the Tiger
High-octane, fist-pumping rock and roll. AC/DC, The Stooges, Sabbath, Motorhead—they wear their influences like a badge of honor and crank everything to eleven. This isn’t background music. It’s a full-throttle joyride.
“Straight ahead Hi Energy Rock that echoes and even credits their influences.” – Eric Peterson