I promise I can tie this to Des Moines...
Jerseyrock-royalty Titus Andronicus is like one of my vices: I use them frequently at levels that would make "experts" cringe.... The performance they gave at 80/35 in 2011 was something of a fantasy for me. That being said, they often drop other bands' names mid-song and I eventually figured out that these were good tips that Patrick and the gang were practically yelling.
Diarrhea Planet
This band first came to my attention when I saw Titus Andronicus in Des Moines; Patrick wore a Diarrhea Planet t-shirt during their performance. Since then the band has won some considerable fame-- getting their name dropped in a live recording of a Titus Andronicus song among their
live/demo release and made a list as one of
JEFF the Brotherhood's favorites.
Anyway, Diarrhea Planet has again released its bowels; the album is titled Loose Jewels. If you like JEFF the Brotherhood and/or Titus Andronicus then you should grab it fast.
Spider Bags
This group got cover treatment on the
Titus Andronicus LLC Mixtape Vol.
"Waking Up Drunk". It is rambunctious tune perfect for a broken heart or an excuse to go on a drinking binge. [SIDE NOTE: for my
Be Orange Gang-- this was my May-Term theme-song.] Might I add those Springsteen loving, Jersey boys sure do have good taste in music.
-C.K.
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