I've now had two weeks to soak up the pre-release of Rocinate (1/06 release date). It's electronica-tinged-Oklahoman-modern-folk jams should prove worth the wait. My knowledge of this group was cursory at best prior to this album, but I'm now full on board. Ester Drang's atmospheric open-ended sound is presently on tour throughout the U.K.become a member or log in.
"Born in 2004 Los Angeles, CA: Letting Up Despite Great Faults -- Some have said that this music paints for them green hills and lush forests, while many have agreed that the songs are just simply beautiful. m.Lee deftly interweaves piano and guitar with intelligently sequenced patterns of electronic drums and analog sounds to form the beautiful and often picturesque organic/electronic sound that is Letting Up. In addition, there is a talented roster of players in this very unique . . .
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The radio-to-the-right has been updated. Tune in if you dig: the dream syndicate, pavement, fugazi, brian jonestown massacre, the smiths, dean ware & britta phillips, beach boys outtakes, venice is sinking, blur, supergrass, stone roses, cat power, etc ...etc.
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DOWNLOAD:MP3: Steely Dan - Turn That Heartbeat Over Again MP3: Steely Dan - Dirty Work --------------www.steelydan.com
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Anyone who has seen the classic Athens, GA music documentary Athens, Georgia: Inside/Out (1986) will no doubt remember (their name at least) the Squalls. Part of the burgeoning early '80s scene that birthed The B-52's, Flat-Duo Jets, R.E.M, & Pylon, the Squalls remained in obscurity. On become a member or log in.
This post is a little tardy, as I meant to get on it after reading medication a few weeks ago. The '01 re-issue of Dream Syndicate's The Days of Wine & Roses album has 7 bonus tracks -- all worth your time. This track has been on the radio to the right the past 10 days too if you want a sample before downloading. DOWNLOAD:
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Not the first Galaxie 500 posting here at the Drunkard, but this is the first topical Galaxie 500 post. By that I mean Galaxie 500's Peel Sessions will see an official release date November 14, 2005 -- eight tracks spanning the groups '89 & '90 sessions recorded for the BBC's Radio One John Peel Show. A must-have for completists. Below are two cuts of the disc, both thoughtful eclectic covers. DOWNLOAD:MP3: become a member or log in.
I predict this album will generate a fair amount of initial fanfare. First, it's an album made up entirely of covers from one of the more successful "indie" bands of the past five years. Second, those who know/love Mark Kozelek's work (either from Red House Painters, become a member or log in.
Crosby in 1970. This was his finest hour -- his first solo album. Contributing guests include: Jerry Garcia, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Phil Lesh, Graham Nash, etc etc. If you too enjoy this album, drop me a comment. I think it's fantastic....loose, creative...embodies the early '70s in California perfectly.DOWNLOAD:MP3:
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I uploaded this rare 1978 bootleg recording from the Montreux Jazz Festival for a friend yesterday...thought you all may be interested as well. I have several live albums from this New Orleans piano master, and this is by far the best. Booker plays along with a loose pick-up band backing him. Spiders on keys, indeed. Album is zipped in a WinRar file...follow link below. DOWNLOAD:MP3: become a member or log in.
Brightblack is made up of longtime friends and musical partners Naybob and Raybob -- two Alabama ex-pats now living in the woods of Humboldt County, CA. The duo's indie-americana-folk stylings were taken notice by Will Oldham ,who subsequently recorded two split/EPs, and has toured with brightblack on four occasions. Expect brightblack's first Matador
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While adding tunes to the Aquarium's radio, I realized I had yet to post anything from Stephen McBean's "other project." So if you enjoyed the Pink Mountaintops tunes last month, Vancouver's Black Mountain is a must listen. (note: you can sample Druganaut on the radio to the right before downloading.)DOWNLOAD:MP3: become a member or log in.
As a former Athens resident I try (from the west coast) to keep to keep up with the pulse of the local scene and support new artists. HAM1 is no exception. Under his stage name, local schoolteacher Jim Willingham has recently self-released his first album, but he would rather you have it for free. A novel idea, no? Backed by a crew of esteemed townie musicians (members of OTC, Ballard Lesseman, etc . . .
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Part IV of the ongoing Bedhead compilation series was released online this past weekend. The four disc set spans the Cardinals 2004 American tour. Below are three sample mp3s -- the full comp can be found here....DOWNLOAD:MP3: Ryan Adams & The Cardinals - Nightbirds MP3: become a member or log in.
