Or Give Me Death

Aqueduct | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 20, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Barsuk
• ASIN: B000M06KCK
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #192,090 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Aqueduct's new album continues winning ways, March 11, 2007

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Paul Allaer (Cincinnati) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Or Give Me Death (Audio CD)

Aqueduct is the one-man band of David Terry (and not to be confused with that other one-man band Aqualung). Aqueduct's previous album "I Sold Gold" was a personal favorite of mine in 2005, finishing hihg in my own list of the "best albums of the year". After touring extensively in support of "I Sold Gold", now finally comes the new album.

"Or Give Me Death" (12 tracks, 42 min.) continues the winning ways of "I Sold Gold", with a heavy emphasis on drums and synthesizers for Aqueduct's sound. "Lying In the Bed I've Made" kicks off the album strongly. The sing-along "Keep It Together" sounds like a good choice for a single (except of course that very few stations give airply to indie muusi like Aqueduct--but check out one that does, namely internet-only WOXY). The best tracks are in the second half of the album, starting with "Unavailable" (with limited but effective use of strings) and "Split the Difference", the sad "Wasted Energy", and the album closer "With Friends Like These". Overall, "Or Give Me Death" is a most enjoyable album. It clips by in no time and you find youself wanting to play it again.

This album is released on Seatlle-based Barsuk Records, which is a terrific label for indie music. Check out some of their other great artists such as Smoosh, Mates of States, the Long Winters, and John Vanderslice. All of them are highly recommended, as is Aqueduct, of course.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'll just make this as simple as possible.., April 25, 2007

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camille (temple/belton/killeen, tx) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Or Give Me Death (Audio CD)

If you thoroughly enjoy the musical genius of David Terry, you will not be disappointed.
There is only one exception, I find it different from the past albums. If you are one of those that doesn't take well to a shift in music style, you may want to give it a listen or two.
This album is slightly darker than the past 3, but contains the same catchy psychedelic pop beats.
Either way, I personally suggest giving it a listen.
Finally, if you ever find the opportunity to see Mr. Terry live, I highly suggest it. He never lets you down.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Zoning in on brilliance, March 21, 2007

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John C. Fisher "Discs are not dying, stupid" (Iowa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Or Give Me Death (Audio CD)

One wonders if this albums lukewarm reviews are from those just not personally akin to Terry's voice or the concept of Aqueduct in general.
Make no bones--this album is groovy, resounding dynamite.
His lyrics are at times defensive, no doubt in reference to those who don't want to deal with his sardonic tone, but I welcome it, and the genius behind the instrumentation itself.
You don't need to see this guy live to get it, though those of you lucky enough to do so will not be disappointed. While, I Sold Gold was a refreshing masterpiece, this album places Aqueduct and David Terry at the front of the line of music made with synthesizers and smarts. Only Terry spares no room for boredom. Buy it.