Dillon Fence hailed from Chapel Hill (North Carolina) and played highly emotional alt-rock. The key factor was vocalist Greg Humphreys, an insecure and romantic songwriter who is a sort of male counterpart to Juliana Hatfield. They displayed an uncanny ability to capture the feelings of their generation with the delicate ballad Christmas (1991) and the introverted and prudish gems of Rosemary (Mammoth, 1992): Daylight and Hey Mockinbird.

Outside In (Mammoth, 1993) suffers from excessive self-indulgence and a sound that is stradling dangerously close to the Smiths' mellow pop (Black Eyed Susan, Any Other Way). Scattered traces of punk-pop (One Bad Habit, Headache) enhance the commercial appeal of the band.

Living Room Scene (Mammoth, 1994) is even more melodic and passionate. At least, the maturation from weeping child to self-assured adult is impressive.