Join Mark and Thom as they dive into Sunny Day Real Estate's influential album, The Rising Tide, released in 2000. Prepare to embark on a nostalgic journey through the realm of '90s and early 2000s emo as they explore the band's history, reminisce about high school adventures at the zoo, delve into the world of indie and emo labels, and, of course, dissect the music of The Rising Tide.

Mark and Thom are thrilled to explore their first emo album together, unraveling the intricate dynamics within Sunny Day Real Estate, examining Jeremy Enigk's spiritual odyssey and its impact on his music, and reflecting on how well this remarkable album has stood the test of time.

Show notes

00:00:56 - General catch-up session

00:01:25 - Mark takes us on a trip down memory lane, recalling his zoo escapades with the Environmental Club

00:04:44 - Mark's brother John lends his expertise in correcting pronunciations

00:08:47 - Thom and Mark's personal introductions to the emo genre 00:11:22 - Sunny Day Real Estate as a band

00:13:34 - Exploring the circumstances behind SDRE's breakup

00:44:57 - Killed by an Angel

00:48:17 - One

00:49:43 - Rain Song

00:50:52 - Disappear

00:52:51 - Snibe

00:54:53 - The Ocean

00:55:26 - Fool in the Photograph

00:58:04 - Tearing in My Heart

01:01:28 - Television

01:04:29 - The Rising Tide

01:07:34 - SDRE's breakup and Jeremy Enigk's remarkable solo career 01:08:41 - Mark shares his personal experiences of witnessing SDRE live in '09

01:10:35 - Fake SDRE and their latest single

01:15:03 - Mark and Thom drop their top 3 tracks from the album

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