J. Tillman :: Via Seattle

I originally posted the below write-up on October 19, 2005. Since then, Tillman has put out the limited-release album “Long May You Run” (sold out) and developed many new fans along the way. Along with […]

Wilco :: The YHF Demos, Pt. 1/2

To read part II: Click here… —————————————————————————————————- Quick anecdote: It was last Summer while listening to these demos, that on a whim, I entitled this blog “An Aquarium Drunkard.” I imagine most folks recognize the reference, but […]

Wilco :: The YHF Demos, Pt. 2/3

To read part one, click here… ——————————————————————————————————Quick anecdote: It was last Summer while listening to these demos, that on a whim, I entitled this blog “An Aquarium Drunkard.” I imagine most folks recognize the reference, but if […]

o’ death :: head home

I have been anticipating this debut album for months after a friend turned me onto them this past Fall. The O’death sound: Imagine a slightly disturbing blend of old-world Appalachian folk music crossed with Tom Waits fronting […]

Morrissey :: (Glam) Renaissance Man

Morrissey, circa 1992, moments before tearing shirt off…Morrissey…loved and hated, but rarely flat out ignored. 1992’s ** Your Arsenal is my favorite post-Smiths Morrissey-joint all around — kind of a glam renaissance album with Mick Ronson producing, […]