It doesn’t happen that often – and now in the winter of the album format, it could happen even less – but occasionally a song compilation can give shape to something unique and nameless. It […]
Year: 2009
The Hold Steady :: A Positive Rage (Live)
It’s not terribly clear why The Hold Steady have decided to release A Positive Rage at this point in their history. Both the CD and DVD are taken from the American leg of the Boys . . . Only […]
George Harrison :: Wah Wah, Live NYC 1971
The Concert for Bangladesh – August 1, 1971 – Madison Square Garden, New York City. + Download DRM free music via eMusic’s 25 free MP3 no risk trial offer
Yo La Tengo :: Fakebook (1990)
Last month we discussed Fuckbook , but first there was Fakebook. As full albums go Fakebook is arguably one of, if not, the most enjoyable of Yo La Tengo’s releases to sit down and . . . Only the good […]
Nicolai Dunger :: Tranquil Isolation
A few weeks ago while in Austin, a group of us were discussing Bonnie “Prince” Billy’s new LP Beware — a conversation that soon shifted to Will Oldham related side-projects. Among other titles discussed was Swedish singer/songwriter Nicolai Dunger’s 2003 album […]
David Bowie :: Station To Station (Live, Tokyo ’78)
Ever seen a grown man attack a guitar? Watch Adrian Belew on tour with Bowie in ’78. + Download DRM free digital music via eMusic’s no risk 25 Free MP3 trial offer.
Superchunk :: Foolish (Merge Records 1994)
Even with the most nebulously named of genres, there are still artists that leap to mind as vanguards and progenitors of the sound and image of that style. When it comes to the muddled mess […]
Akron/Family :: The AD Interview
Coming off the heels of numerous shows at SXSW (one of which had all of team Drunkard in awe) Akron/Family is primed for the release of their fourth record, Set ‘Em Wild, Set ‘Em Free (out May 5th on Dead Oceans ). AD spoke with […]
SIRIUS/XM Radio :: Aquarium Drunkard Show
Our weekly two hour show on SIRIUS/XM , channel 26 (SIRIUS), and channel 43 (XM), can now be heard twice, every Friday – Noon EST with an encore broadcast at Midnight EST. Below is this week’s […]
Serge Gainsbourg :: Histoire de Melody Nelson
Light In The Attic Records again delivers another ace reissue, this time with 1971’s Histoire de Melody Nelson , the recording that first turned me on to all things Serge Gainsbourg . It is understood amongst those who count themselves fans of late ’60s and […]
The Moondoggies :: The AD Interview
With an appearance in AD’s 2008: Songs in Review , and a glowing review in November, The Moondoggies have become one of AD’s favorite still-kept secrets, though that is bound to change soon. With more than a half-year since the release […]
Numero Group :: Local Customs: Downriver Revival
Numero Group , a label favorite for their brilliant archival and restoration work, have wowed us again — and in a typically new and delightful way. Local Customs: Downriver Revival is yet another eclectic compilation, spanning multiple genres, making it difficult […]
Wilco :: Austin City Limits, September 15, 2007
I was at this taping , 3rd row, the summer of 2007 while in Austin for ACL. Hearing this material live, in this context, ultimately contributed to my naming Sky Blue Sky as my favorite LP of […]
Bob Dylan :: Beyond Here Lies Nothin’ (New)
Today, Bob Dylan fans got an early taste of the artists upcoming LP, Together Through Life, by way of a free MP3 off his site. This is Dylan’s 46th release. Fellow Larry Brown enthusiasts may have noticed […]
Spoon :: It’s Gonna Take An Airplane (Live, Cover)
I have my friend Adam to thank for turning me on to this Destroyer cover last October while staying at his home in Brooklyn…so thanks, pal. Destroyer’s 2004 LP Your Blues ranks as a favorite in […]