David Lynch: auteur/soundtrack enthusiast/hypnosis pundit. Lynch absolutely transforms the songs he uses in his films into his own. Can anyone really hear “Blue Velvet” without feeling the voyeuristic vibe of the film of the same […]
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Brendan Benson :: Lapalco (2002)
Prompted by an Amoeba Records clerk, my initial foray into Brendan Benson was 2005’s The Alternative To Love album. Like any album worth it’s salt, it piqued my curiosity to dealve into Benson’s back-catalog. Glad I did, as his […]
Castanets :: First Light’s Freeze
Several months ago I highlighted Castanets debut, Cathedral — high praise abound, and still a favorite night-time listen. Dig how Ashmatic Kitty describes their new album: “With First Light’s Freeze, Castanets return with a […]
Bonnie “Prince” Billy :: LIVE The Deep South
Last week saw the release of Bonnie “Prince” Billy’s first “official” live album entitled Summer In The Southeast . Will Oldham’s weirding muse represented in a live setting…..listen below.DOWNLOAD:MP3: Bonnie “Prince” Billy – I See A Darkness MP3:
Born to Run :: 30th Anniversary 3-Disc Set
It’s said Bruce Springsteen set out to create the ultimate Rock & Roll album — and to many of his fans — Born To Run achieved just that (note: I vastly prefer Darkness On The Edge of Town ). This past week marks […]
Page France :: Hello, Dear Wind
Several months ago I got turned on to Page France via various folks on my blog roll to the right. Thanks, gang. But it wasn’t until this past month I gave their full-length, Hello, Dear Wind , a proper spin. […]
Sigur Rî³s :: Modern Viking Soundscapes
There are no words……..DOWNLOAD:MP3: untitled #8 (a.k.a. popplagiî° / the pop song) MP3: starî¡lfur MP3: olsen olsen MP3: leit af lîfi MP3 . . . Only the good shit. Aquarium Drunkard is powered by its patrons. Keep the servers humming and help us continue doing it by pledging your […]
The Bloodkin Community Gospel Rehab
Ever-mysterious Southern-gothic rock ‘n roll barroom poetry. The band’s fourth album, The Bloodkin Community Gospel Rehab , deals in regret, death, salvation, and those left in their wake. I love this band. I love these songs. Get to know […]
Pavement :: From The Gold Coast
Wes Anderson :: A Soundtrack Enthusiast
Some of my favorite films of the past eight years have been the works of Wes Anderson . His impeccable attention to detail draws the audience right into his world and imagination. It’s no surprise that I […]
Tweedy & Minus 5 :: Neutral Milk Hotel (cover)
DOWNLOAD:MP3: Jeff Tweedy & Minus 5 – King of Carrott Flowers Pt. 1 —————* a thanks to mike for the mp3
Matt Pond PA :: Altitude’s Indie Poppists
DOWNLOAD:MP3: Matt Pond PA – Graves Disease MP3: Matt Pond PA – Closer MP3: Matt Pond PA – The Hollows MP3: Matt Pond PA – Lily One MP3:
The B-52’s :: Athens, GA 1979
1979: A group of kids from Athens, Georgia got together and made a big splash. New Wave was in it’s infancy and the B-52’s debut album helped set the tone for the new decade on the horizon: The ’80s. […]
Josh Rouse :: Bedroom Classics II
Less than a year after releasing his last album Nashville , a love letter of sorts to the city of the same name, Josh Rouse tides his fan base over with Bedroom Classics II. According to Josh, “‘Bedroom Classics, Vol . […]
Guided By Voices :: The Club Is Open
Being that GBV’s Suitcase II: American Superdream Wow is now available as of last week, it seemed an appropriate time to post a few tracks. Also, gbv.com is now for archival purposes only (mp3s,bio,etc). For Bob current Pollard updates, go to […]
