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Suggested Listening: Drink Up Buttercup

Published on January 28, 2010 in Artist Reviews. 0 Comments Tags: .

Drink Up Buttercup’s debut album Born and Thrown On A Hook is almost definitely going to be residing in my “Best of 2010 Albums” list at the end of the year.  I know that’s a bit hasty…and bold, but when I listen to this album I just feel energized… It’s like reliving the history of rock and roll and perhaps even re-inventing it a bit.  The 60s era rock sound is so prevalent, you can’t help but make comparisons to The Beatles and the Stones, but as the music rolls on I realize there’s a whole new twisted animal circus in there that propels Drink Up Buttercup to another level.  Okay okay maybe I’m exaggerating a tad, but man does Born and Thrown On A Hook COOK (hey that rhymes! And you know it rhymes, admit it!)!

The  best part of listening to this album is knowing that it doesn’t even come close to Drink Up Buttercup’s live show.  I mean how can any recording possibly capture the massive sing-a-long stomp-a-long smash-a-trashcan-lid force that is DUB’s beastly live experience?  It can’t.

My advice?  Get this album and crank it whether you’re slaving away at work or in some dark basement with a few day glow posters and a black light.  Next – go see these dudes live (new tour dates coming soon).  You won’t regret it.

mp3: Drink Up Buttercup – Young Ladies

mp3: Drink Up Buttercup – Seasickness Pills

Born and Thrown On A Hook comes out on March 23rd via Yep Roc Records.

Illustration by Laurent Hrybyk

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New Drink Up Buttercup – Even Think [mp3]

Published on October 12, 2009 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments Tags: .

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It’s great to see so many jumping onto the Drink Up Buttercup bandwagon.  Really once you see their energetic and intoxicating live show, it’s hard not too.  They’ve signed to Yep Roc and have an album in the works for next year.  Also they gave out this new track “Even Think” for all to enjoy.  I like to think back a few years and remember when I first blasted some scratchy/extremely lo-fi demos of “Sosey and Dosey” and “Mr. Pie Eyes”.  “Even Think” is much more focused and clear than I ever remember their recordings sounding….and that’s awesome.  Look out folks.

mp3: Drink Up Buttercup – Even Think

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mp3: Drink Up Buttercup – Sosey and Dosey

Get the Even Think 7″ via Yep Roc here.

Photo by Sarahana Shrestha

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You Should Go: Deleted Scenes, Drink Up Buttercup, Soft Cat, and Person Parcel at the Talking Head

Published on September 24, 2009 in Concert Previews. 1 Comment Tags: , , .

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This Friday (tomorrow) features a show that I thought I’d highlight here in Baltimore.  The Talking Head will host Baltimore/DC band Deleted Scenes, Philly’s Drink Up Buttercup,  Baltimore/Texas band Soft Cat, and Baltimore’s Person Parcel.

Deleted Scenes is a local band that we have pumped up numerous times on the blog.  They’re good.  Trust me.  Check out our review of their debut album Birdseed Shirt here.  Here’s one of my favorites off of it:

mp3: Deleted Scenes – City That Never Wakes Up

If you haven’t heard/seen Philadelphia’s Drink Up Buttercup by now then frankly, you’re missing out big time.  I saw them a ways back at Iota and they simply killed it.  If you like inspiring trashcan smashing, floor stomping magical mystery tour music then Drink Up Buttercup is for you.  This is one band you have to see live.  The recordings, while good, don’t do them justice.  Speaking of recordings Drink Up Buttercup has just signed with Yep Roc and has released a free digital single for “Even Think” with a b side of an alternate version of “Heavy Hand”.  Go to Yep Rec for the DL.  If you like vinyl they will be releasing it on wax as well and it features a remix from Cale Parks and a cover of the Buzzcock’s “Why Can’t I Touch It”.  Nice.  Look for a full length next year.  Listen and see more PP posts about here and here.   Here’s their ultimate sing a long:

mp3: Drink Up Buttercup – Sosey and Dosey

Soft Cat is newish Baltimore band that I have come to love.  Headed by Neil of Texas’ Talking Tiger Mountain and featuring Andy Abelow, members of Weekends, and whoever else stops by, Soft Cat play experimental folk music with subtle emotion and power.  The closest sound I can think of is The Antlers.  Check our previous post on them here.  Meanwhile here’s a track that still hasn’t left my daily rotation:

mp3: Soft Cat – Silver Babies Sun

Person Parcel is band I know little of, but judging from the tracks on their myspace they seem to produce some solid folk music.  Take a listen.

The show starts at 8pm.  It’s 8 bucks and is all ages.  Enjoy!

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New Drink Up Buttercup – Farewell Captain

Published on May 23, 2009 in News. 0 Comments Tags: .

I’m not sure how I missed this but Philadelphia’s super crazy good and entertaining band Drink Up Buttercup have released a new song called “Farewell Captain”.  It’s a great song in their suped up yellow submarine stomping the floor style, yet still comes no where close to their live dynamic.  So that means you should listen to this then haul your ass to one of their shows quick (they play the Barbary in Philly on June 16th with Clues)!

mp3: Drink Up Buttercup – Farewell Captain

To listen to some more sweet DUB tracks head over to their muxtape or check out a great daytrotter session from them here.

Buy this Farewell Captain/Sosey and Dosey Split 7″ from Kanine Records

Buy more DUB from Rough Trade

Photo by By Sarahana Shrestha

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The Run Down – January 13, 2008

Published on January 13, 2009 in The Run Down. 0 Comments Tags: , .

Tonight is pretty desolate for shows, but if you head down to DC you can catcha fabulous one.  DC9 has Philadelphia’s Drink Up Buttercup, Illinois, and Oceanographer.

mp3: Illinois – One On One

mp3: Drink Up Buttercup – Sosey and Dosey

Photo by Lippe

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The Run Down – January 7, 2009

Published on January 7, 2009 in The Run Down. 0 Comments Tags: .

Tonight in Baltimore there’s a grand show over at the Talking Head featuring Thee Lexington Arrows, Garotas Suecas, and AK Slaughter.  Don’t miss out!  Down in DC there’s another fine show at the Black Cat with Title Tracks, Edie Sedgwick, and Imperial China.  Also don’t forget about a super sweet show up in Philly at The Fire featuring one of my favorites, Drink Up Buttercup, and Sci-Fi.

mp3: Drink Up Buttercup – Mr. Pie Eyes

photo by lippe

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The Run Down – Friday November 7, 2008

Published on November 7, 2008 in The Run Down. 1 Comment Tags: , , , , , , .

Tonight it’s going to be hard to choose which show to see.  At the 8×10 Eureka Birds have their CD Release show (it’s an awesome album!) while NYC’s The Bloodsugars and The Lisps play Metro Gallery.  It’s a tough decision.  Down south in DC The Gutter Twins play the Black Cat while Scott Miller and Vandaveer take on Iota in Arlington, VA.  Up north in Philly there’s a load of great shows to go to.  The Sea and Cake play First Unitarian Church, The Decemberists play the Electric Factory with Loch Lomond,  The Mountain Goats perform at the Fillmore at the TLA with Kaki King, and finally Illinois, Aderbat, and Drink Up Buttercup liven up The Fire.  Enjoy!

mp3: Eureka Birds – Dinosaurs

mp3: The Decemberists – Eli, The Barrowboy

mp3: Vandaveer – Roman Candle

mp3: The Bloodsugars – Saint Of Containment

mp3: The Lisps – Brackish Water

mp3: Drink Up Buttercup – Seasickness Pills

mp3: Aderbat – Recycled Language

Photo by Julie Massimini

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The Run Down – Saturday November 1, 2008

Published on November 1, 2008 in The Run Down. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

While everyone might be slowly coming down from their sugar highs of last night, don’t let that stop you from checking out some superb local shows.  Here in Baltimore Sonar has Lyrics Born and Soul Cannon while Rams Head Live has Matisyahu and Flobots.  Down in DC the Rock and Roll Hotel has Murs and Kidz In The hall while the Black Cat has Bishop Allen, Dink Up Buttercup, and Electric Owls.  Right over the bridge in Arlington Iota blasts off with Deleted Scenes, Feral Kids, and Totally Snake.  Up north in Philly insanely popular and sometimes annoying Colplay take on the Wachovia Spectrum with Duffy while O’Death, Hoots & Hellmouth, and the Extraordinaires play Johnny Brenda’s.

mp3: Deleted Scenes – Trying To Remember A Dream

mp3: Feral Kids – Never Told A Soul

mp3: Murs – The Pain

mp3: Coldplay – Lost?

mp3: Bishop Allen – Bishop Allen Drive

mp3: Drink Up Buttercup – Mr. Pie Eyes

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