Aquarium Drunkard Presents: GBV…Or, A Drinker's Peace
The circus came to town Friday night…or in this case, Guided By Voices gigged at the Fonda in Hollywood. The club was, indeed, open. Robert Pollard anecdotes and leg kicks abound, as the band ripped through 25+ years of would-be hits. There was a period - a long period, actually - in which I made a rather valiant effort to keep up with both GBV's output and Pollard's solo career. Though at 4+ releases a year (minimum), I lost that battle. No matter, it all translates live, whether new or vintage.
This week's playlist is an attempt to compile some favorites with with an eye toward the uninitiated. Welcome, Hot Freaks. Climb aboard.
ABOUT AQUARIUM DRUNKARD
Based in Los Angeles, Justin Gage is the founder of the long-running, eclectic music blog Aquarium Drunkard. In addition to the blog you can catch his weekly radio show, Fridays, on SIRIUS XMU satellite radio -- noon-2pm EST.
Gage is also the founder of Autumn Tone Records and works as a music consultant and supervisor.