Homework Assignment: Dig Into Hello Vertigo by Papa Vegas

Is Hello Vertigo by Papa Vegas a Hook-Filled Space-Rock Classic or Just a Forgotten Chapter of Late-’90s Alt-Rock?

This week on Dig Me Out: 90s Rock, we’re diving into a hand-picked selection from one of our very own DMO Union members, Whitney Beehler. As part of our Patreon Union, Whitney gets to choose an album each year for us to revisit—and this time, he’s brought us a true hidden gem: Hello Vertigo by Papa Vegas.

Whitney has been championing this album for over 25 years, calling it “a masterwork of hooks and melodies” that blends the atmospheric vibes of Space Rock with a pop sensibility. He proudly recalls buying the CD upon its release in 1999 and keeping it in regular rotation ever since. According to Whitney, Hello Vertigo is anything but a forgotten relic—it’s a timeless long-player that deserves more love.

Released in 1999 on RCA Records, Hello Vertigo may not have made a massive impact at the time, but it’s packed with lush tones, midtempo power, and rock-solid melodies that stand the test of time.

📚 Your Homework Assignment:

1️⃣ Listen to Hello Vertigo – Pay close attention to the album’s mix of dreamy atmospherics and guitar-driven hooks.

2️⃣ Check out Papa Vegas’ Wikipedia page – Dig into the band’s brief brush with fame and what happened after their RCA run.

3️⃣ Get ready to share your thoughts – What works about this album? What doesn’t? Does it hold up in 2025 as well as it did in 1999?

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