So let me set the scene. I was driving down Wilshire Blvd. Thursday afternoon, and this song came up on the random shuffle. Nice. I was quickly reminded just how much I liked Newman’s 2004 solo debut The Slow Wonder. And here is why: While I really enjoy most everything The New Pornographers have […]
Archive for March, 2006
Tuesday, March 14th, 2006
Monday, March 13th, 2006
Tonight I went and saw, the Jonathan Demme directed, Neil Young: Heart of Gold Movie . Filmed in Nashville at the famed Ryman auditorium, it was a fine way to kick off his latest album with an incredible band backing him (some players going back 35 years.) I will be purchasing this soundtrack as soon […]
Sunday, March 12th, 2006
This is as close as I got to seeing The Undertow Orchestra, but it’s a damn fine consolation prize. This is the February 14, 2006 performance in Boston, MA.
For those not familiar: David Bazan, Vic Chesnutt, Mark Eitzel and Will Johnson will be touring together as the Undertow Orchestra. This is a very special collaborative […]
Saturday, March 11th, 2006
Two DBT golden oldies and a new one for the road. It goes without saying, A Blessing And A Curse is way up there is my best-of-2006 list already…Strong stuff. On the basis of this album alone, April should prove to be a good month for music.
“…I said ‘Dylan who?’ and you told me […]
Saturday, March 11th, 2006
Topaz brings his shit from NYC by way of Austin. This Texas native at first glance looks more like a rootsy guitar slinger than a sax-man, that is, until you hear him blow.
I stumbled upon this album in 2001 knowing nothing about Topaz or what kind of music he played…I think someone sent the […]
Friday, March 10th, 2006
stirratt & sansone are the autumn defense
I have indeed gone full-tilt with the Wilco off-shoots/etc. the past week, but bear with me for just a little while longer, as you do not want to miss this one. Aside from his main gig, John Stirratt teams up with Pat Sansone to form The Autumn […]
Friday, March 10th, 2006
We’re going to have to sit and wait a few months until the next Golden Smog album, but the way I look at it is that this just gives you more time to appreciate the old jams. And if that isn’t enough for you, there are many Golden Smog related releases out there to be […]
Wednesday, March 8th, 2006
A few years ago the UT catalog got picked up, dusted off, and re-issued with a handsome number of bonus tracks added to the end of each proper album. Here are two of the four tacked on to the end of the seminal No Depression re-issue — an album that in many ways spawned a […]
Wednesday, March 8th, 2006
As Songs:Illinois mentioned recently, Songs For Sixty Five Roses is a benefit for children with Cystic Fibrosis. When I received the foundation’s letter and album last week, I was happy to assist — but would fully endorse this album on it’s artistic merits alone, even if not a charity production.
A who’s-who in the NC independent […]
Tuesday, March 7th, 2006
DOWNLOAD:MP3: Loose Fur :: Not For The SeasonMP3: Loose Fur :: Talkin’ To MyselfMP3: Loose Fur :: Good Chinese AppleMP3: Loose Fur :: Save My Ass MP3: Loose Fur :: Rock , Salt, & NailsMP3: Loose Fur :: Free & EasyMP3: Loose Fur :: Organ Blues (T Rex Cover)———-Listen: To Loose Fur on NPR (windows […]
Tuesday, March 7th, 2006
photo credit: amy levine
R.E.M.’s early IRS catalog reaks of Athens’ GA lore. While not not always conveyed directly in the lyrics themselves, there is always a film that covers and envelopes the atmosphere of the songs. None better exemplified that “So. Central Rain.”
Brooklyn country-politan collective, HEM, have just released their third album entitled […]
Monday, March 6th, 2006
This concludes the Ryan Adams leg of An Aquarium Drunkard’s Lost Album Series. Destroyer was recorded just prior to Heartbreaker with Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, and is quite possibly my favorite of his unreleased albums.
**Please note: YouSendIt files [read: limited # of downloads.]
DOWNLOAD:
Born Yesterday
Dreaming’s Free
The Poison And The Pain
No Disguise […]
Sunday, March 5th, 2006
This month is the ten year anniversary for Denton, TX natives Centro-Matic. So, Happy Birthday to you, fellers — double digits and all. But that’s not the only news, the band also has a new record out on Misra and you can stream the whole thing here. Additionally, here is a song you won’t find […]
Saturday, March 4th, 2006
I originally posted the below write-up on October 19, 2005. Since then, Tillman has put out the limited-release album “Long May You Run” (sold out) and developed many new fans along the way. Along with the two tracks from October, check out these two songs off “Long May You Run,” as well as this great […]
