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Stephen Malkmus :: New Album News/Pig Lib EP

UncategorizedPosted on April 19, 2007November 17, 2021

Pitchfork Media recently reported that Drunkard hero, Portland inhabitant, and indie rock guru, Stephen Malkmus is two-thirds done with his next LP (to be released by longtime label home, Matador).

According to his website: "Basic trax for album committed to tape. 67.4685% completed. Looks to be done sometime in Late June." "Tj Doherty, fresh from . . .

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Posted on April 19, 2007November 17, 2021Uncategorized

Dylan Covered :: Sign On The Window

UncategorizedPosted on April 19, 2007

"Sign On The Window" has long been a favorite track off Dylan's New Morning. A friend just shared this Melanie cover of the tune off of the UK compilation The Songs of Bob Dylan, Vol. 2: May Your . . .

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Posted on April 19, 2007Uncategorized

It’s Like That :: Dr. Lee, PhD

Reggae/Dub UncategorizedPosted on April 19, 2007July 15, 2007

Per the DJ Spooky curated Trojan compilation post, I was recently having a discussion with a friend about the importance of Lee "Scratch" Perry in the evolution and prominence of reggae and dub over the past forty years, both as a producer as well as a performer (not to mention just a righteous character).

It was during said conversation that I realized my introduction to Perry was . . .

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Posted on April 19, 2007July 15, 2007Reggae/Dub Uncategorized

The Parson Red Heads :: King Giraffe

UncategorizedPosted on April 19, 2007

The Parson Red Heads debut LP, King Giraffe, capitalizes on the best attributes of past 35 years of Golden Coast musical heritage. Like The Broken West, The Parsons are doing their part to re-usher in the laid back retro-vibe that has been sorely missing from the L.A. scene since canyon rockers become a member or log in.

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Posted on April 19, 2007Uncategorized

Cymande :: Dove

UncategorizedPosted on April 17, 2007

I was pretty jazzed to see Cymande's "Bra" featured on the music insider website Idolator this afternoon, as their wayback machine posts are by far my favorite feature. Heavily sampled over the years, "Bra" thankfully retains it's original badassness. Yes, it's badassness.

Cymande, the short-lived West Indies/Jamaican, eight . . .

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Posted on April 17, 2007Uncategorized

Clutchy Hopkins :: A.D. Show (Wednesday, On Air)

UncategorizedPosted on April 17, 2007April 17, 2007

Clutchy Hopkins, the mysterious purveyor of beats, soul, jazz and funk, will be featured on the Aquarium Drunkard show Wednesday afternoon via a couple of his representatives at Little Radio. Details are scarce -- tune in 2-4pm to see what goes down.

Expect to hear unreleased material, flim flam, and an old long forgotten mix tape comprised of choice cuts from Clutchy's vinyl collection.

Check out "Track . . .

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Posted on April 17, 2007April 17, 2007Uncategorized

Whatever Happened To Finley Quaye?

Reggae/DubPosted on April 17, 2007May 21, 2022

I can't even begin to answer that question, as 1997's Maverick A Strike is the only album I have owned; though a quick perusal online shows Quaye has released a number of albums over the past ten years, including a collaboration with William Orbit.

Somewhat surprisingly, this album has aged . . .

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Posted on April 17, 2007May 21, 2022Reggae/Dub

Numero Group 014 :: Grand Bahama Goombay

UncategorizedPosted on April 17, 2007April 16, 2007

May 8th will see the release of Numero Group # 14, entitled, Cult Cargo - Grand Bahama Goombay. Like release #6, Belize City Boil Up, this new edition again finds the label exploring the long ignored pan-American funk, soul and R&B sub-genres between the years 1969 and 1976.

Reading the accompanying notes for the release provides a glimpse . . .

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Posted on April 17, 2007April 16, 2007Uncategorized

In Fine Style :: 50,000 Volts of Trojan Records

Reggae/DubPosted on April 16, 2007July 15, 2007

I tend to listen to old dub and reggae, intensively, in spurts. This typically happens every two years, and the past few months have found me back in a place where I am actively seeking new material out. Roughly, the pattern tends to be: I'll gather a bunch of albums/comps, and it will take me another two years to soak it all up before starting all over again, rummaging through the stacks at the record store. A pattern and a process.

Similarly, I have patterns for all sorts of unrelated things in my life. To name several: the . . .

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Posted on April 16, 2007July 15, 2007Reggae/Dub

God Save The Clientele

UncategorizedPosted on April 15, 2007

Warning, anecdote ahead: Until Kevin, from So Much Silence, guest posted on The Clientele, last summer while I was traveling, I was under the impression they were some sort of post-post-post punk band from the UK. If I recall correctly, I believe I was under the impression they sounded like, oh, say, Clinic or something. The namebecome a member or log in.

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Posted on April 15, 2007Uncategorized

The Switch :: Acoustic (Live: Aquarium Drunkard)

UncategorizedPosted on April 13, 2007April 16, 2007

The Switch's EP Hello Today is self described as "A mixture of 60's pop and Motown soul. 5 songs which blend raw, raspy vocals with sweet harmonies layered on top of horns, guitars and keys." After you see them in a live setting that description rings even truer.

The band guested on my Little Radio shows one year anniversary this past Wednesday and blew . . .

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Posted on April 13, 2007April 16, 2007Uncategorized

The Shaky Hands :: Debut Released This Week

UncategorizedPosted on April 13, 2007April 13, 2007

Before the weekend officially hits I want to remind folks that Tuesday saw the official release of one of the better - new - albums I have heard lately -- The Shaky Hands self-titled debut.

Perky, jangly, rough around the edges, indie pop your thing? Then try this LP on for size. Also, if you like early, early R.E.M., you may very well . . .

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Posted on April 13, 2007April 13, 2007Uncategorized

John Phillips :: John the Wolfking of L.A.

UncategorizedPosted on April 12, 2007November 2, 2021

So not to be all "let's talk about the L.A. weather on Aquarium Drunkard," but damn, today has been the windiest I can remember in the near six years I have lived out here. We're talking six story palm trees bending and buckling in the wind, huge L.A. County garbage cans being blown across the boulevard, and more than one or two bits of debris lodging themselves in my eyes. That will teach me to leave my sunglasses in the house. Other than that it's a bright, sunny day here in la la . . .

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Posted on April 12, 2007November 2, 2021Uncategorized

Peter & The Wolf :: Friday Night (Echo Park)

UncategorizedPosted on April 12, 2007April 12, 2007

Just got the word that Jax of L.A.'s Rock Insider is presenting the excellent, Drunkard approved, Peter & The Wolf show tomorrow night here in Los Angeles, at Pehrspace, in Echo Park. Also performing: The Monolators, Luke Paquin (of Hot Hot Heat), Divisadero
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Posted on April 12, 2007April 12, 2007Uncategorized

Now Podcasting :: Episode 28

UncategorizedPosted on April 12, 2007April 13, 2007

Like the podcast? If so vote for it HERE. This podcast is culled from my one year anniversary of hosting a show on L.A.'s Little Radio. Special guest The Switch came in and not only played a spirited acoustic set, but spun some fantastic sides. About ten of us were in the loft studio crowded around a keg of beer, an arsenal of instruments, and . . .

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Posted on April 12, 2007April 13, 2007Uncategorized

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