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. Their sound would change by the end of the decade . . .
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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 . . .
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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 robertpollard.net.
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"Nearly three years in the making, the deeply personal "Inspiration Information" was the culmination of Shuggie’s intense self-imposed apprenticeship, a genuinely visionary song cycle that featured primitive but soulful drum-machine meditations ("Aht uh Mi Hed," "XL-30"), satiny pop orchestration backing shrewd jazz guitar ("Rainy Day") and suitelike funky dance music that glides from a roots-reggae backbeat to . . .
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The Cover Wars return to An Aquarium Drunkard after an extended absence. Spurred by a jukebox reminder on Sunset blvd. this past weekend, I set down my cocktail and made a mental note to post this up. Clash purists may scoff at Josh Rouse's sparse arrangement, but I see greatness in both. Lovely. DOWNLOAD:MP3: become a member or log in.
"The Dismemberment Plan started on January 1, 1993. The initial lineup was Eric Axelson, Jason Caddell, Steve Cummings, and Travis Morrison. After recording their first album, in 1995, Joe Easley replaced Steve Cummings. That cemented the band's lineup for the rest of its existence. The last show was September 1, 2003, at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. The band recorded four albums."DOWNLOAD:MP3: become a member or log in.
WEEN recorded this cover of Champagne Jam by the Atlanta Rhythm Section for Bob Odenkirk and David Cross's defunct serial "Mr. Show" "It was to be used in their full length movie "Run Ronny Run" which was based on a skit about a redneck named Ronnie Dobbs . . .
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Martin Scorcese has a hell of an ear for using music to color and help frame his films. A fantastic example of this is his use of Van Morrison's early '70s epic T.B. Sheets in 1999's become a member or log in.
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Release date: November 15, 2005DOWNLOAD:MP3: Wilco - Misunderstood MP3: Wilco - Via Chicago -----------www.wilcoworld.net
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Epitonic requires a one time submittal of an email address to obtain free MP3s. Here is a nice overview of Jason Molina's pre-Magnolia Electric Company output.DOWNLOAD:MP3: Songs: Ohia - Steve Albini's BluesMP3: Songs: Ohia - Two Blue Lightsbecome a member or log in.
Some latter-era Blues Explosion tracks below. Do any of you have a copy of of the early '90s album Mo' Width? (Not to be confused with Extra Width) I cannot find it in the stores or online -- any help appreciated.DOWNLOAD:MP3: become a member or log in.
I get quite the mailbag here at the Aquarium Drunkard's home office each week. Often it is MP3's from various rising bands looking for a little exposure. Some good, some not-so-good, and some great. I have little interest on the so-called cutting-edge per se, as the folks on my blog-roll have that covered (and do it far better than I ever could). But occaionally I do like to . . .
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Muzzle Of Bees has a great post up right now featuring the KCRW Broken Social Scene tracks from Tuesday's in-studio appearance. Check out the rest of his site while you're there -- it's a consistently solid daily read.--------------Broken Social Scene - KCRW 11-8-05....click here . . .
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Part II of II. Click here for part one.DOWNLOAD:MP3: The Mendoza Line - The Way Of The WeakMP3: The Mendoza Line - A Damn Good DisguiseMP3:
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