AMERICAN AQUARIUM
''WOLVES''
FEBRUARY 2015
39:43
1 Family Problems 05:05
2 Southern Sadness 04:03
3 Man I'm Supposed To Be 04:08
4 Wichita Falls 03:33
5 Old North State 04:06
6 Ramblin' Ways 04:06
7 Losing Side Of Twenty Five 03:32
8 End Over End 04:19
9 Wolves 03:03
10 Who Needs A Song 03:44
ABOUT THE ALBUM
By BJ, Ryan, Bill, Kevin, Whit & Colin
It has been almost two and a half years since we were in the studio making our last record, Burn.Flicker.Die. In that time we have been on the road non-stop bringing our live show to the people. We have hit over 35 states already in 2014, and plan to come see many more of you as the year goes on. All that said, it’s time to take a quick break from the road and let you in on the newest batch of songs.
We are very happy to announce that we are ready to start recording our sixth studio record, Wolves, next month. We will be doing the record at Echo Mountain Studios in Asheville, NC from June 8-20 with our friend Brad Cook at the helm. This is a batch of songs that picks up right where Burn.Flicker.Die. left off. It’s about the picking up the pieces of broken relationships, overcoming addictions, and growing stronger from the struggle.
We feel this is one of the strongest batches of songs that we have written to date. We are truly firing on all cylinders. The shows are better. The songs are better. A new life was given to this band after Burn.Flicker.Die., and all of the thanks goes to you, the fans. Without your support over the last 8 years, we would be nothing more than a local bar band. It’s because of you that every year has gotten better and better. We are eternally grateful to have such an amazing, supportive & responsive fan base.
All that said, at the end of the day we are still an independent band. We have no big shot record label feeding us cash, no fancy agent that puts us on all the major tours. We are a close knit, grassroots organization that pools every cent we have to make sure we are giving the fans the best product we can…and sometimes that burden is too much for us to carry alone.
With that said, we are setting out to fund this next endeavor and are asking you to be a part of it. This is not a hand out. This is not a donation. This is you being part of something bigger than you, bigger than us, and actually getting to see it come alive. In return for your generosity, you will have the option of quite a few tiers of rewards. Signed CD’s, house shows, spend the day with us, and so much more.
We wish we were the multi-millionaire success stories that all of you think we should be, but at the end of the day, we aren’t. We’re just six guys from North Carolina that want to give our fans the best product we can, and this is the only way we know how to do it.
Thank you for all of your support over the years, it’s been great to have you along for the ride. We can’t wait for you to hear Wolves.
BIOGRAPHY
By Wikipedia
American Aquarium is an alternative country band from Raleigh, North Carolina.
Formed in 2006, the band derived its name from the Wilco song, “I Am Trying to Break Your Heart,” and consists of lead vocalist/ guitarist BJ Barham, bassist Bill Corbin, guitarist Ryan Johnson, drummer Kevin McClain, and Whit Wright on pedal steel guitar. American Aquarium has released seven albums, including their most critically acclaimed album to date, 2012’s Burn. Flicker. Die.. According to American Songwriter, 'It’s a record for anyone who creates art, even if recognition and a stable living may never come of it".
Their first album, Antique Hearts, was released in 2006, followed by The Bible and the Bottle in 2008. The band continued to tour extensively, playing around 250 shows a year. They began building a wider and more varied fan base beyond their native state.
Their sophomore effort received some critical attention, and that same year the band released the minimalist live EP Bones, recorded in a friend’s living room. Barham wrote the songs in the wake of a break-up, helping to cement a familiar theme of women who either got away or did the protagonist wrong. Their next album was Dances for the Lonely. Released by Last Chance Records in 2009,it featured one of their fan favorites, “I Hope He Breaks Your Heart.” Small Town Hymns, released in 2010, brought more favorable reviews and continued comparisons to Bruce Springsteen, Whiskeytown, and Lucero.
In 2012, American Aquarium released two albums: Live in Raleigh and Burn. Flicker. Die., which garnered considerable praise from music critics and fans. Produced by Jason Isbell, formerly of Drive By Truckers, the album was originally intended to be the band’s last, but they now have no plans for retirement. Barham says,"It's kind of ironic that the record about not making it is the record that helped us make it." "Throughout, the music crackles and snarls with a raw viscerality that carries distinct echoes of the Drive-By Truckers and early-seventies Rolling Stones—boozy, swaggering closing track “Saturday Nights” even sports a signature crunch-riff that’d put a big smile on Keith Richards’ face." . The band is releasing their sixth original album, Wolves, in February 2015.
American Aquarium has released seven projects in six years, with BJ writing all the music.[6] The band's fans helped raise $24,000 through a Kickstarter project to help fund the album's production, and the album was recorded in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
Burn. Flicker. Die. has been nominated for "Best Americana/Roots Album” and “Best Album Artwork” in the 2013 Lone Star Music Awards.
Members
BJ Barham - vocals, guitar
Bill Corbin - bass
Ryan Johnson - guitar
Kevin McClain - drums
Whit Wright - pedal steel guitar
Colin DiMeo - guitar
Discography
Antique Hearts (2006)
The Bible and the Bottle (2008)
Bones (EP) (2008)
Dances for the Lonely (Last Chance Records, 2009)
Small Town Hymns (Last Chance Records, 2010)
Live in Raleigh (Last Chance Records, 2012)
Burn. Flicker. Die. (Last Chance Records, 2012)
Live At Tweed Recording (EP) (Oxford Sounds, 2012)
Wolves (Independent, 2015)
BIOGRAPHY
by Andrew Leahey/AMG
American Aquarium began releasing albums in 2006, drawing influence from bands like Whiskeytown and the Drive-By Truckers in the process. Formed in Raleigh, NC - the unofficial headquarters of alt-country - the band focused on the songwriting of B.J. Barham, who fleshed out his lineup with pianist Zack Brown, bassist Bill Corbin, guitarist Ryan Johnson, drummer Kevin McClain, and pedal steel player Whit Wright. Despite an active touring schedule, the group also visited the recording studio regularly, and released a pair of independent albums before partnering with Last Chance Records for 2009’s Dances for the Lonely. Fellow North Carolinian (and former dB’s frontman) Chris Stamey produced the record, which also featured guest vocals from Whiskeytown alumna Caitlin Cary. One year later, American Aquarium returned with Small Town Hymns.
OFFICIAL SITE
''WOLVES''
FEBRUARY 2015
39:43
1 Family Problems 05:05
2 Southern Sadness 04:03
3 Man I'm Supposed To Be 04:08
4 Wichita Falls 03:33
5 Old North State 04:06
6 Ramblin' Ways 04:06
7 Losing Side Of Twenty Five 03:32
8 End Over End 04:19
9 Wolves 03:03
10 Who Needs A Song 03:44
ABOUT THE ALBUM
By BJ, Ryan, Bill, Kevin, Whit & Colin
It has been almost two and a half years since we were in the studio making our last record, Burn.Flicker.Die. In that time we have been on the road non-stop bringing our live show to the people. We have hit over 35 states already in 2014, and plan to come see many more of you as the year goes on. All that said, it’s time to take a quick break from the road and let you in on the newest batch of songs.
We are very happy to announce that we are ready to start recording our sixth studio record, Wolves, next month. We will be doing the record at Echo Mountain Studios in Asheville, NC from June 8-20 with our friend Brad Cook at the helm. This is a batch of songs that picks up right where Burn.Flicker.Die. left off. It’s about the picking up the pieces of broken relationships, overcoming addictions, and growing stronger from the struggle.
We feel this is one of the strongest batches of songs that we have written to date. We are truly firing on all cylinders. The shows are better. The songs are better. A new life was given to this band after Burn.Flicker.Die., and all of the thanks goes to you, the fans. Without your support over the last 8 years, we would be nothing more than a local bar band. It’s because of you that every year has gotten better and better. We are eternally grateful to have such an amazing, supportive & responsive fan base.
All that said, at the end of the day we are still an independent band. We have no big shot record label feeding us cash, no fancy agent that puts us on all the major tours. We are a close knit, grassroots organization that pools every cent we have to make sure we are giving the fans the best product we can…and sometimes that burden is too much for us to carry alone.
With that said, we are setting out to fund this next endeavor and are asking you to be a part of it. This is not a hand out. This is not a donation. This is you being part of something bigger than you, bigger than us, and actually getting to see it come alive. In return for your generosity, you will have the option of quite a few tiers of rewards. Signed CD’s, house shows, spend the day with us, and so much more.
We wish we were the multi-millionaire success stories that all of you think we should be, but at the end of the day, we aren’t. We’re just six guys from North Carolina that want to give our fans the best product we can, and this is the only way we know how to do it.
Thank you for all of your support over the years, it’s been great to have you along for the ride. We can’t wait for you to hear Wolves.
BIOGRAPHY
By Wikipedia
American Aquarium is an alternative country band from Raleigh, North Carolina.
Formed in 2006, the band derived its name from the Wilco song, “I Am Trying to Break Your Heart,” and consists of lead vocalist/ guitarist BJ Barham, bassist Bill Corbin, guitarist Ryan Johnson, drummer Kevin McClain, and Whit Wright on pedal steel guitar. American Aquarium has released seven albums, including their most critically acclaimed album to date, 2012’s Burn. Flicker. Die.. According to American Songwriter, 'It’s a record for anyone who creates art, even if recognition and a stable living may never come of it".
Their first album, Antique Hearts, was released in 2006, followed by The Bible and the Bottle in 2008. The band continued to tour extensively, playing around 250 shows a year. They began building a wider and more varied fan base beyond their native state.
Their sophomore effort received some critical attention, and that same year the band released the minimalist live EP Bones, recorded in a friend’s living room. Barham wrote the songs in the wake of a break-up, helping to cement a familiar theme of women who either got away or did the protagonist wrong. Their next album was Dances for the Lonely. Released by Last Chance Records in 2009,it featured one of their fan favorites, “I Hope He Breaks Your Heart.” Small Town Hymns, released in 2010, brought more favorable reviews and continued comparisons to Bruce Springsteen, Whiskeytown, and Lucero.
In 2012, American Aquarium released two albums: Live in Raleigh and Burn. Flicker. Die., which garnered considerable praise from music critics and fans. Produced by Jason Isbell, formerly of Drive By Truckers, the album was originally intended to be the band’s last, but they now have no plans for retirement. Barham says,"It's kind of ironic that the record about not making it is the record that helped us make it." "Throughout, the music crackles and snarls with a raw viscerality that carries distinct echoes of the Drive-By Truckers and early-seventies Rolling Stones—boozy, swaggering closing track “Saturday Nights” even sports a signature crunch-riff that’d put a big smile on Keith Richards’ face." . The band is releasing their sixth original album, Wolves, in February 2015.
American Aquarium has released seven projects in six years, with BJ writing all the music.[6] The band's fans helped raise $24,000 through a Kickstarter project to help fund the album's production, and the album was recorded in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
Burn. Flicker. Die. has been nominated for "Best Americana/Roots Album” and “Best Album Artwork” in the 2013 Lone Star Music Awards.
Members
BJ Barham - vocals, guitar
Bill Corbin - bass
Ryan Johnson - guitar
Kevin McClain - drums
Whit Wright - pedal steel guitar
Colin DiMeo - guitar
Discography
Antique Hearts (2006)
The Bible and the Bottle (2008)
Bones (EP) (2008)
Dances for the Lonely (Last Chance Records, 2009)
Small Town Hymns (Last Chance Records, 2010)
Live in Raleigh (Last Chance Records, 2012)
Burn. Flicker. Die. (Last Chance Records, 2012)
Live At Tweed Recording (EP) (Oxford Sounds, 2012)
Wolves (Independent, 2015)
BIOGRAPHY
by Andrew Leahey/AMG
American Aquarium began releasing albums in 2006, drawing influence from bands like Whiskeytown and the Drive-By Truckers in the process. Formed in Raleigh, NC - the unofficial headquarters of alt-country - the band focused on the songwriting of B.J. Barham, who fleshed out his lineup with pianist Zack Brown, bassist Bill Corbin, guitarist Ryan Johnson, drummer Kevin McClain, and pedal steel player Whit Wright. Despite an active touring schedule, the group also visited the recording studio regularly, and released a pair of independent albums before partnering with Last Chance Records for 2009’s Dances for the Lonely. Fellow North Carolinian (and former dB’s frontman) Chris Stamey produced the record, which also featured guest vocals from Whiskeytown alumna Caitlin Cary. One year later, American Aquarium returned with Small Town Hymns.
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