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Now Podcasting Episode II :: Funk/Soul/R&B
I had a good time putting today's episode together, as it focuses on old funk, soul, and r&b. Also had the opportunity to pull some old gems out of my trick-bag, dust them off, and give them a spin. Tune in for: The Meters, The J.B.'s, Stevie Wonder, Galactic, Mofro, and more. Disclosure: I realize the sound on the last podcast was quite bad (read: shitty), but it was, ahem, in the "beta stages." I . . .
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Talking Heads :: Saratoga, NY 1983
Here are some excerts from a Talking Heads show recorded in Saratoga, NY during their 1983 tour. Look for a possible future full-release via the ongoing Live Upload Series. In the meantime, here'es a little taste...enjoy.DOWNLOAD:MP3: Talking Heads :: Psycho KillerMP3: become a member or log in.
The Rosebuds :: Birds Make Good Neighbors
Birds Make Good Neighbors did not enter my radar until late 2005, so it's still nice and fresh around here criss-crossing the rooms with it's bright and sunny pop. The Raleigh, North Carolina based husband & wife duo continue here on their second LP with their brand of jangly guitar-laden . . .
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Aquarium Drunkard :: Now Podcasting Vol. 1
That's right. Ye olde Drunkard now has a Podcast. Just think, you can now listen to me on the train/bus/car/ipod/stationary bike?/whatever. But, if you don't do any of those things, feel free to just listen to it via iTunes, etc. Subscribe to my feed and have the weekly edition dropped right in your media player. Dig that. Here's this week's show, along . . .
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Mark Pickerel And His Praying Hands
May 9th sees the release of the Bloodshot debut of Mark Pickerel And His Praying Hands. Mark's music is a loose medley of telecaster twang, pedal-steel, surf-rock riffs, weird pontifications, reflections, darkly twisted humor, and non-linear storytelling. That's a mouthful. If your into Jim White, spin these.DOWNLOAD:MP3: Mark . . .
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Nicolai Dunger :: Here Is My Song…
Was this album destined to be part of my "Lost Album Series"? From what I have read, it sounds like it was a distinct possibility, Stateside at least. But like Whiskeytown's Pneumonia, this . . .
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Gomez :: Back In Operation?
In the late 1990's Gomez shot right out of the gate with two strong, self-assured albums back-to-back. Liquid Skin, the latter of the two, sounded so much like a continuation of their debut LP, Bring It On, the critics just . . .
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Neil Young :: Under The Covers
One of the fine folks who reads Aquarium Drunkard shot me an email asking if I was familiar with this Neil Young tribute album. I was not...a big thank you for the tip. After investigating, I realized I had actually heard a couple of these covers (Pixies, etc.), but not in relation to this collection . . .
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The Lanois Touch :: Wrecking Ball
There is a reason Wrecking Ball is cited as the ideal when it comes to the artist, production, and music all coming together, in what appears, an effortless synergy. Daniel Lanois has a production style all his own, no matter if he's working on his own material, scoring soundtracks, or with working other artists (Bob Dylan, U2, etc). Said to act as . . .
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Re-united R.E.M. :: Country Feedback 2006
photo credit: spotted This past Saturday night at the Georgia Theatre in Athens, a re-united R.E.M took the stage to perform Country Feedback, after the Minus 5 show, including original drummer Bill Berry. From murmurs.com: R.E.M. played as a four piece last night in Athens, GA at the end of the Minus 5's set . . .
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Drive-By Truckers :: Gravity’s Gone
New West Records releases the second track off the upcoming DBT album A Blessing And A Curse. The album is fantastic -- look for a full review closer to the April 18th release date. Track heads up via BT&E.DOWNLOAD:MP3: become a member or log in.
Hem :: No Word From Tom
I have posted on Hem before...hell, not even a month ago, but this album deserves a little extra push, especially for those of you into the twangy-alt.country side of the A.D. blog. When I originally posted their cover of R.E.M.'s So. Central Rain, I was just . . .
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Urge Overkill :: Saturation (1993)
It's been awhile. I found this cd in my closet this afternoon while looking for an old Bob Marley bootleg. I didn't come across the Marley boot, but I did find myself re-acquainted with this album. Saturation was Urge Overkill's 1993 major label (Geffen) debut (and the last UO album I heard) prior to their short-lived popularity derived from Tarantino's
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Band of Gypsys :: New Year’s Eve 1970
Been sitting around tonight after dinner, drinking newcastle's, and listening to some old records with friends. Hendrix's Band of Gypsys came on the changer, and as always, I found myself grinning. If you haven't made this recording a part of your life, start today with this first track off the album below. A six song snapshot taken of Hendrix . . .
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