Drunk

Drunk
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Styles: Alternative Pop/Rock, Indie Rock
Group Members: Russell Cook, J.T. Yost, Rick Alverson, Via Nuon
Biography: Drunk is comprised of Rick Alverson (vocals), Via Nuon (guitar), J.T. Yost (accordion), and Russell Cook (drums). The band is influenced by singer/songwriters like Leonard Cohen and Nick Cave, and took musical cues from Smog and Sparklehorse. In January 1997, Drunk released its first CD, A Derby Spiritual; ...Read full biography
A Derby Spiritual
Released: 1997
Label: Jagjaguwar
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Drunk's first album, a derby spiritual, is a beautiful collection of sparse, mournful songs that conjure up a sense of backwoods despair and rural hopefulness. Using a variety of instruments, including ...Read full review
Raised Toward
Released: 1999
Label: Jagjaguwar
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Drunk's minimalist and intricate style of indie rock continued on their 1999 effort, Raised Toward. The Richmond, VA, six-piece band stands out on the indie rock map, utilizing slide guitar, accordion, ...Read full review
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