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F U G A Z I :: Seminal, The

UncategorizedPosted on November 7, 2005

Few bands/artists shaped the way I look at music more than Fugazi did at 16 in 1991 - continuing until today. Visceral, intense, unforgiving, original -- all the while acting independent from the mainstream. While the band came under attack from a portion of their audience as their sound slowed and mellowed, they seemed to stay right in step with my expanding tastes. Or vice versa. You really can't scream forever. Here are some tracks . . .

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Posted on November 7, 2005Uncategorized

Dean Wareham & Britta Phillips :: They Score

UncategorizedPosted on November 7, 2005

I loved The Squid & The Whale's soundtrack, but was even more taken with it when I saw the credits roll and learned it was scored by none other than Dean Wareham & Britta Phillips. Next to become a member or log in.

Posted on November 7, 2005Uncategorized

The Mendoza Line :: The Overview Pt. I

UncategorizedPosted on November 7, 2005

The Mendoza Line have a new album out November 22nd entitled Full of Light and Full of Fire. The album is self-described as "a startling meditation on the abuse of power and those who are left in its wake: the spiritually and economically disenfranchised, the isolated and ruined, those who are lost or are simply trying to disappear." Sounds deeeep. Here is an overview to get . . .

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Posted on November 7, 2005Uncategorized

Ester Drang :: Rocinate

UncategorizedPosted on November 6, 2005

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.

Posted on November 6, 2005Uncategorized

Letting Up Despite Great Faults :: EP

UncategorizedPosted on November 6, 2005

"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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Posted on November 6, 2005Uncategorized

Aquarium Drunkard Radio :: Updated

UncategorizedPosted on November 5, 2005

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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Posted on November 5, 2005Uncategorized

Steely Dan :: That ’70s Coke Rock

UncategorizedPosted on November 4, 2005

DOWNLOAD:MP3: Steely Dan - Turn That Heartbeat Over Again MP3: Steely Dan - Dirty Work --------------www.steelydan.com
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Posted on November 4, 2005Uncategorized

Squalls :: Seminal Southern New Wave

UncategorizedPosted on November 1, 2005

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.

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Posted on November 1, 2005Uncategorized

Ollabelle :: Country Gospel Via NYC

UncategorizedPosted on November 1, 2005

DOWNLOAD:MP3: Ollabelle - Before This TimeMP3: Ollabelle - Soul of a ManMP3: Ollabelle - Elijah Rock
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Posted on November 1, 2005Uncategorized

Dream Syndicate :: The Days of Wine & Roses

UncategorizedPosted on October 28, 2005

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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Posted on October 28, 2005Uncategorized

Galaxie 500 :: Peel Sessions 2005 Release

UncategorizedPosted on October 26, 2005

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.

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Posted on October 26, 2005Uncategorized

Sun Kil Moon :: Tiny Cities

UncategorizedPosted on October 25, 2005

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.

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Posted on October 25, 2005Uncategorized

If I Could Only Remember My Name….

UncategorizedPosted on October 24, 2005

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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Posted on October 24, 2005Uncategorized

James Booker :: Montreux Bootleg 1978

UncategorizedPosted on October 23, 2005

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.

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Posted on October 23, 2005Uncategorized

The Bright Black Morning Light

UncategorizedPosted on October 20, 2005

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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Posted on October 20, 2005Uncategorized

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