Aquarium Drunkard: Music Blog

Kim Fowley :: International Heroes

Satisfied '75 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:44:37 +0000

This LP was waxed around the time he produced legendary recordings by the Modern Lovers so it’s no surprise that it’s one of the best albums from the ubiquitous Kim Fowley. Son of actor Douglas Fowley, Fowley produced the novelty hit “Alley Oop” in 1960, then went on to release some commercially unsuccessful solo albums, [...]

Diversions :: Bear In Heaven, Ex-Pat Southerners

Satisfied '75 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:42:01 +0000

(Diversions, a recurring feature on Aquarium Drunkard, catches up with our favorite artists as they wax on subjects other than recording and performing.) Bear In Heaven just released Beast Rest Forth Mouth their sophomore LP and second release via our friends at the Hometapes label. Before their show at Lit Lounge, last month during CMJ, I [...]

SIRIUS XMU :: Aquarium Drunkard Show

Satisfied '75 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:03:57 +0000

Our weekly two hour show on SIRIUS/XMU, channel 26 (SIRIUS), and channel 43 (XM), can now be heard twice, every Friday – Noon EST with an encore broadcast at Midnight EST. Below is this week’s playlist. SIRIUS 119: Jean Michel Bernard – Generique Stephane ++ Tune-Yards – Sunlight ++ Trailer Trash Tracys – Candy Girl (demo) [...]

Alex Bleeker And The Freaks :: Animal Tracks (Cover)

Satisfied '75 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:15:07 +0000

This is very nice. Alex Bleeker and The Freaks’ debut hits shelves next week via Underwater Peoples. In the meantime, check out this very Neil Young rendering on Mountain Man’s “Animal Tracks.” And don’t miss the original; in fact check that out first if you haven’t, either here or here. You’ll thank me later. MP3: Alex [...]

Harlem :: Sometimes/Junkie Nurse (Covers)

Satisfied '75 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:24:48 +0000

Matador recent sign, Austin’s Harlem, continue their monthly covers project — this week taking on Paul Revere and the Raiders’ “Sometimes,” as, ahem, covered by Flamin’ Groovies. Also included is last month’s cover — Harlem’s take on Royal Trux’s “Junkie Nurse” (via). Anyone else catch them in the pouring rain at FFF Fest? Soaked. MP3: Harlem :: [...]

Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy :: Death To Everyone (Live)

Satisfied '75 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:10:11 +0000

Just in time for the holidays! Markedly different from the stark I See A Darkness version, MBV just debuted this live rendering of Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy’s “Death To Everyone,” a track that while culled from the same session will not be available on the forthcoming BPB live album Funtown Comedown. Recorded with the Picket Line; [...]

Decade :: Constantines, Tournament of Hearts (2005)

Satisfied '75 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:05:00 +0000

What is it that makes us want to deconstruct art by units of time? Lists. We love making them. We love arguing over them. And here, on the verge of a new decade, we’re in a position to do the same again. What were the best albums of the past ten years? Here at AD, we [...]

Diversions :: James Husband on Roxy Music

Satisfied '75 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:32:31 +0000

(Diversions, a recurring feature on Aquarium Drunkard, catches up with our favorite artists as they wax on subjects other than recording and performing.) Last month Of Montreal multi-instrumentalist Jamey Huggins released his solo debut A Parallax I via OM’s long-time label home, Polyvinyl Records. Recorded under the nom de tune James Husband, the recording spans five [...]

Decade :: Sufjan Stevens, Illinoise (2005)

Satisfied '75 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:43:52 +0000

Beach House :: Norway

Satisfied '75 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:26:23 +0000

Sub Pop just sent out an mp3 of “Norway,” the first taste off the upcoming Beach House LP, Teen Dream, slated for January 2010 release. Like the aural equivalent of trying to swim through a bowl of warm jello – in the very best way. MP3: Beach House :: Norway —————– + Download Beach House DRM free [...]

Aquarium Drunkard Show :: A Companion Mix, Vol 1

Satisfied '75 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:07:35 +0000

In an effort to somewhat merge the AD show on XMU with that of the blog proper, this is the first of what will most likely become a recurring series. After the jump, check a selection of 27 (mostly) new-ish tracks I’ve been spinning over the past few weeks — 1/2 of which have not [...]

Diversions :: Dawes on the Grateful Dead

Satisfied '75 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:31:52 +0000

(Diversions, a recurring feature on Aquarium Drunkard, catches up with our favorite artists as they wax on subjects other than recording and performing.) The Grateful Dead are misunderstood — I’ve said as much on here multiple times in the past. They also created some of the finest American rock & roll of the twentieth century. Once [...]

Vulture Whale :: Bamboo You

Satisfied '75 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:20:47 +0000

Birmingham’s (Alabama, that is) Vulture Whale just released Bamboo You, a very tongue-in-cheek, free, EP sung in faux British accents. For something on the serious side, check out the full-length that dropped in February. Download: MP3: Vulture Whale :: The Pipe

Decade :: Drive-By Truckers, The Dirty South (2004)

Satisfied '75 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:59:22 +0000

Decade :: The Streets, A Grand Don’t Come For Free

Satisfied '75 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:50:56 +0000

Brazos :: Phosphorescent Blues

Satisfied '75 — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:45:00 +0000

In regard to new releases, 2009 has undoubtedly been a strong year from not only our stable of sacred cows, but also some exceptional works from emerging artists as well. With Phosphorescent Blues Austin’s Brazos have entered the fray of the latter. Orchestral in its approach to accompaniment, many of the album’s tracks bear little [...]

AD Presents :: The Whigs @ Troubadour 11.19

Satisfied '75 — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:52:41 +0000

Thursday night Aquarium Drunkard presents The Whigs with the Features and Dead Trees at the Troubadour. We have several pairs of tickets to giveaway to AD readers. Interested? Leave your name and a valid email address we can reach you at below in the comments. Winners notified prior to show; tickets at will-call.

AD Presents :: Horse Feathers @ The Bootleg 11.17

Satisfied '75 — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:36:13 +0000

Tuesday night Aquarium Drunkard presents Horse Feathers with Loch Lomond. We have several pairs of tickets to giveaway to AD readers. Interested? Leave your name and a valid email address we can reach you at below in the comments. Winners notified prior to show; tickets at will-call. MP3: Horse Feathers :: Finch On Sunday ——————