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Daniel Hutchens :: Lovesongs For Losers

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Daniel Hutchens' Lovesongs For Losers drops today at Autumn Tone -- it's our first proper release. When Hutchens and I first began batting around the idea of working together on his next project, the initial idea was to knock out another acoustic-based "singer-songwriter" driven recording in the vein of his solo debut, 2003's LESSER. What came out of . . .

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Daniel Hutchens :: Autumn Tone Preview

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October 1oth sees the release of my Autumn Tone label's first release -- Daniel Hutchens second solo album recorded at Dave Barbe's Athens, GA studio this past Spring. You'll here more about that next week though.

Right now I want to turn you on to a demoed outtake from the pre-sessions in Denver that did not make the final album. This . . .

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My Morning Jacket :: KVRX 2000

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Note: My file host has cracked down on Zip files - therefore I am re-posting this essential MMJ KVRX show.----I would not have this recording if it wasn't for the kind folks at Audio For Drinking, so huge thanks to those guys. For those of you who (like me) prefer the days when MMJ still had more of that high lonesome, rural . . .

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Robert Pollard :: Normal Happiness

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Well shit, Bob Pollard's back...again?!!? Where does the lore of a band stop and the music begin? Or are they one and the same? After a period of time I would have to say that, yes, they are indeed one in the same. They become intertwined and inseparable from one another.The former elementary school teacher from Dayton, OH may have put an end to the Guided By Voices moniker . . .

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Lucero :: Coming To A Town Near You

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I'm heading to the southeast Thursday for a little over a week hitting back to back weddings. Unfortunately, I will be missing what should be one hell of a show here in L.A., October 13th, at The Troubadour: Lucero, Rocky Votolato, and William Elliott Whitmore. This stacked bill should pack quite a punch.Anyhow, for those of you who have not yet . . .

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Anders Parker :: S/T Release

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Anders Parker first graced the virtual pages of An Aquarium Drunkard back in May while Kevin, from So Much Silence, was guest posting while I was on the road for a couple of months. And a mighty fine taste it was. Since then Anders has been busy, both recording a new self-titled solo record and a collaborative neo-traditional . . .

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Pogues :: If I Should Fall from Grace…

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Irish lilt mixed with the attitude of early UK punk rock was what initially powered the The Pogues. Fronted by the (in)famous Shane MacGowan, The Pogues lifted traditional Irish music out of the gutter of past injecting it with a strong dose of piss and lager.Originally released in 1987 If I Should Fall from Grace With . . .

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Neil Young :: London, England 2-27-71

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Originally shared this live Neil Young set - from 1971 - on the Drunkard back in March, but revisited this week while prepping for a radio show. If you were not around these parts earlier in the year then this is for you, and if you were, and did not check these out the first go-round, here is another shot.Recorded in London, February 27, 1971. Neil is introducing some songs for the first time that would become classics and staples in his repertoire over the decades . . .

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The Animals :: Animalism (Reissue)

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The Animals don't seem to garner the attention that some of the other early British Invasion bands of the sixties continue to reap. This is a powerful shame, as Eric Burdon and the band were tops at what they did . . .

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Now Podcasting :: Episode 15

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Welcome to Episode 15 of the podcast edition of The Aquarium Drunkard Show; airing live every Wednesday 2-4 p.m. at the Little Radio studios in downtown L.A. As requested, below is the tracklisting order for this week's podcast.-----Tommy James & The Shondells — Hanky Panky + The Velvet Underground — White Light/ White Heat + Santo & Johnny - Sleepwalk + Dream Syndicate - When You Smile (demo) + Scott Walker

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William Elliott Whitmore :: Folker

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I first came across this young, tattooed folk singer with the gravelly voice early last Spring on the recommendation of a friend over beers at SXSW. After checking out a few on his tunes online, I made a mental note to re-visit William Elliott Whitmore's music when I had more time. I made good on that promise this past month via his new record entitled become a member or log in.

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Johnny Cash :: If I Were A Carpenter

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I have heard many, many versions of this old tune, but it's Johnny and June Carter Cash's take on it that rings the truest.Related News (via pitchfork):"Columbia/Legacy will reissue Johnny Cash's first chart-topping album-- the live Johnny Cash at San Quentin-- on November 14 as a three-disc (two CDs and one DVD . . .

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tvontheradio :: hollywoodbowl 9.24.06

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Despite the enormity of the Hollywood Bowl, Tv On The Radio failed to disappoint the gathered masses. Opening for Massive Attack, whose performance seemed like an afterthought compared to the TVOTR experience, the group surprisingly translated their expansive sound to the atmosphere of the outdoor amphitheatre. Their vibe firmly intact, selections from become a member or log in.

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Pale Blue Eyes :: Re-revisted

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In the Sex Beat post, a longtime reader mentioned how much they enjoy Alejandro Escovedo's cover of The Velvet Underground classic "Pale Blue Eyes" (off the groups eponymous third LP . ) This led me to dig out . . .

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Mick Harvey Hearts Monsieur Gainsbourg

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One thing on this blog tends to often lead to another. After my latest Serge Gainsbourg post, Will, from Be The Boy, turned me on to the pair of Serge covers albums that Mick Harvey released, Intoxicated Man

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