Weekend Edition · Neil Young extended audio interview with NPR’s Scott Simon. “The creation of Neil Young’s latest album, Prairie Wind, was punctuated by a life-changing “medical event” for the singer-songwriter. As he was preparing […]
Month: September 2005
Sounds Like Fall :: The Wolf Is At The Door
CCKMP (Cocaine Cannot Kill My Pain)
Rolling Stones: Vintage Rarities
With the Stones on (another) tour supporting their latest album , it only seemed appropriate to post some Mick ‘n Keef material. But don’t worry, the below isn’t from their new album as I’m neither a sadist […]
All Good Things: Garcia Solo Collected Works
Last year Jerry Garcia’s solo material got a serious overhaul/facelift in the form of the All Good Things box set. I’ve really dug . . . Only the good shit. Aquarium Drunkard is powered by its patrons. Keep the servers humming and help us continue […]
Greetings From Arizona
Part III of my ongoing 50 states project , in which I am pairing my interest in retro travel-postcards with music indigenous to each state. This time out the Drunkard enlisted a little help from AZ music blogger […]
The Kinks’ Ray Davies On New Orleans
The Kinks’ lead singer, Ray Davies, shares his thoughts on New Orleans and the importance it has played in shaping modern music. Incidentally he was shot in the French Quarter last year. Ouch. “But the reality is that without its […]
Bloodkin – Out of State Plates
The pimping continues….Athen’s Bloodkin get little to no love in the blogging community, actually make that the world outside the state of Georgia, or the immediate Southeast. A real shame. Daniel Hutchens lyrics are some deep […]
OUR BAND COULD BE YOUR LIFE
Picked this up at the bookstore last week. Great read for anyone interested in the independent music scene pre-Nirvana. Some favorite segments of mine were the well documented look at Minor Threat, Black Flag, Fugazi & Dinosaur Jr. Keeping […]
The Roots of Bubbapalooza
Hunter S. Thompson’s Final Note
Rolling Stone magazine reports on HST’s final words, entitled “Football Season Is Over,” prior to his suicide earlier this year. “No More Games. No More Bombs. No More Walking. No More Fun. No More Swimming. 67 . […]
Songs of Bread: A Tribute
DOWNLOAD:MP3: Josh Rouse – It Don’t Matter To Me (cover)
Pop Romantique: French Pop Classics
I am overdue to plug this collection of French pop tunes covered by indie artists. The Web-radio to your right has had Luna’s contribution La Poupee Qui Fait Non in it’s rotaion for at least four weeks. Other notable […]
Treetop Flyer – Stills Inspires LaMontagne
I own the first few Stephen Stills solo albums including the amazing Manassas lp , which I consider to be his creative peak. Having said that, I know next to nothing about the songwriter’s career past that […]
Greetings From North Carolina
Part II of my ongoing 50 states project , in which I am pairing my interest in retro travel-postcards with music indigenous to each state. Dig in…lots of alt.country goodies in this NC post, folks.DOWNLOAD: MP3: Caitlin Cary & Ryan Adams – The Battle […]
