I’ve been on a huge Reigning Sound kick of late devouring their 2002 LP Time Bomb High School almost daily. There is something about this record that is so immediate, so primal and completely organic, that is eschews a sense […]
Year: 2008
Frank Zappa :: CNN Crossfire, 1986
Twenty-two and a half years ago, Frank Zappa sat down in a chair on a television set for a political debate show on a cable news network that was still fighting to be taken seriously. The previous fall, […]
TV On The Radio :: Dear Science
Writers have been describing TV on the Radio as “soulful” since their Young Liars EP came out five years ago, for no discernible reason other than tandem-singers Tunde Adebimpe and Kyp Malone’s wailing, churchy harmonies. But on
Scratch The Surface :: Joy Division: Unknown Pleasures
Album artwork: Does it indeed affect our listening experience, and if so, how? Scratch the Surface is a new feature on Aquarium Drunkard that that takes a look at particularly interesting cover art choices. Minimalism […]
Deep Throat :: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Deep Throat: a) an early 1970s porn film that is credited with, ahem, among other things, bringing traditional stag films to a mainstream auduence. b) the code name of the government insider/informant during Watergate. […]
AD Presents :: Okkervil River (New Orleans, LA)
Our continuing Aquarium Drunkard Presents series at Republic New Orleans continues with Okkervil River Tuesday, September 30th, with special guests Crooked Fingers. For those of you who have yet to pick up the band’s new album, The Stand Ins , you can check […]
Monolith 2008 :: :: Recap, Day Two
A festival spread out over two days has its limits. People who came for both days are more apt to be tired, more languid on the second day. So if you can, it’s good to […]
SIRIUS Radio :: Aquarium Drunkard Show
Our weekly two hour show on SIRIUS , channel 26 Left Of Center , can now be heard twice, every Friday – Noon EST and then an encore broadcast at Midnight EST. Below is this week’s playlist. SIRIUS 64: […]
Monolith 2008 :: Recap, Day One
The Monolith Festival : I was intrigued by the lineup for multiple reasons – this was certainly the most ‘indie’ looking festival I’d seen in awhile – more in tune with Pitchfork than Lollapalooza. The headliners went from […]
AD Presents :: Silver Jews, Echoplex, Sept. 26th
Aquarium Drunkard welcomes one of our all-time favorites, Silver Jews , to the Echoplex Friday September 26th. We have five pairs of tickets to give away to AD readers. Joos fan? Leave your name, email address and your […]
Fleet Foxes :: BBC Radio 2 Session FM
Fleet Foxes :: BBC Radio 2 Session FM – Radcliffe and Maconie – June 18, 2008 Download: MP3: Fleet Foxes :: Intro/ Interview 1 MP3: Fleet Foxes :: Mykonos MP3: Fleet Foxes :: Interview 2 MP3: Fleet Foxes :: White Winter Hymnal MP3:
AD Presents :: Mission of Burma, Echoplex 9.25.08
Aquarium Drunkard presents the mighty Mission of Burma at the Echoplex , Thursday night, September 25th. The band is set to perform VS in its entirety. We have five pairs of tickets for AD readers. Leave a comment below with […]
Lou Reed :: Rock ‘N Roll Animal (Live 1973)
For an audience, artists reinterpreting their own catalog, in a live setting, can be both exciting, and at times, an exercise in frustration. This trend of course also lends itself to the companion “live” album […]
Isaac Hayes :: By The Time I Get To Phoenix
Been listening to my old Isaac Hayes albums; Hot Buttered Soul in particular. This is my Sunday morning jam. Download: MP3: Isaac Hayes :: By The Time I Get To Phoenix MP3:
SIRIUS Radio :: Aquarium Drunkard Show
Our weekly two hour show on SIRIUS , channel 26 Left Of Center , can now be heard twice, every Friday – Noon EST and then an encore broadcast at Midnight EST. Below is this week’s playlist. SIRIUS 63: […]