Parquet Courts - Stoned And Starving (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents Parquet Courts performing "Stoned And Starving" live on KEXP from Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop in Austin, TX, during SXSW. Recorded March 16th, 2013.
Host: Troy Nelson
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Shelly Corbett & Scott Holpainen
Editor: Scott Holpainen
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[@dennischary1197]

It is great to be 57 years old and yet I feel like a 19 year old kid discovering Sonic Youth in 1982 ,or Johnathan Richman and The Modern Lovers in 1977,or Pavement in 1991.I can BARELY suppress the urge to get up and Pogo.7 minutes and 18 seconds of pure bliss.

[@CCTXHR3]

dennis chary you summed up exactly how at feel when i discovered this band at 45

[@jechova]

+CCTXHR3 43...

[@Sal_Paradise3]

+dennis chary You gave me goosebumps. Thank you.

[@voronya]

+dennis chary I am 53 and i LOVE this band and this vid really sums up why. Totally charged. Who ever said that great music has not been made since the 70's must be brain dead.

[@dennischary1197]

+Krasnaya Voronushka I do get tired of critics overpraising Led Zeppelin,or Pink Floyd,or The Doors,among many other "classic" icons at the expense of more modern artists who have often eclipsed their 70's influences.

[@jamezz41]

can't believe the lead singer cloned himself so he can play drums too. amazing

[@relvasalex2328]

it's his brother ahaha

[@johndotcue]

I thought they're twins at first, they just look so similar

[@desinho9]

@@johndotcue 🤨😁

[@iwannasmoovie8178]

That’s funny, but dudes got serious chops in my opinion. I’m so stoned and starving rn

[@frankhinlopen6109]

Out of key? This is the real deal. His guitar is in an open tuning. You're allowed to break the rules when you know what your doing. This is cool. Enjoy.

[@tokyosmitsubishi]

What? He still gets out of tune a lot of times in spite of having an open tuning

[@federicoperez4373]

If you are a donkey You are a donkey no matter if Open or standard tuning. I like this band but saying that guitarrist is the real deal is bullshit. You want cromatism and out of key craft listen to Mansur Brown. You are welcome

[@gilbyjackson304]

@@federicoperez4373 dude take one listen to the lyrics, the bassline is one note, the rhythm is one chord, the riff is just repeated throughout the whole song, the studio version is also 'out of tune', its meant to be that way..

[@psyche5893]

@@federicoperez4373 wow, that was cringe....

[@psyche5893]

@@tokyosmitsubishi stfu pussy boy

[@KellyTaylorGuy]

I love the spazzing bass player juxtaposed with the 1000 mile stare drummer. AWESOME fucking band. Seeing them this summer... FINALLY! I will be stoned & well-fed.

[@badarts]

If you have a solid rhythm section, you can do anything you want.

[@e.boonst6930]

So rock and roll does have a future

[@malacca7]

I am now happy with music and life again...this is a great sonic survey marker for all to reference. Thanks Parquet Courts!

[@baronofbeef]

Don’t ever let any age one is determine what you listen too. You can discover great music your whole life!!!! Rock on Denton Tx!!

[@reggiegordano7410]

I sold my blue fender squire because I didn't think it was cool. How wrong was I?

[@diegocabada27]

id rather to chop my balls off

[@alexlavayen5742]

first guitar I ever had. Cousin gave it to me and like an idiot let my artist friends paint all over it haha.

[@TCMO99]

This is a really great band and they give me hope for the future of rock music

[@marksan10]

You nailed it Bobby. Was the same for me - first couple of seconds in I could tell this was a keeper in my library. Nice to hear more old guys like us still rock. I'm 60 and lovin' it!

[@cwarner218]

52 here and am fired up about this band I just now got turned on to.

[@Jammess95]

Punk is the best genre of music. And this song is just incredible.

[@fromthedoor]

this is good rock and roll, uh, music

[@lunchmike]

u talkin' u2 to me?

[@guimochet]

proof a band can rock on Squire guitars! PROPS

[@matthewh8507]

Great energy and one of the best messy guitar solos ever. What more could you want? Fantastic!

[@tonyhokenson]

My favourite version of this song

[@johnfarrell6617]

This is freaking fantastic...And I'm 61!...

[@scottiebaird]

...my god that was brilliant!!!

[@lockyp204]

early pavement lives on and through- love it

[@zzzaaayyynnn]

I have literally done what the song describes when I lived in Ridgewood, Queens. Good days...

[@realdoob]

This is fucking beautiful

[@carljones1369]

To add to the list of bands the Parquet Courts reminds us old fucks of... Gang of Four, Television....

[@that1kidjr]

that "solo" hits everytime. so fucking rad.

[@mobyoctopad]

Fucccckkkkk this was 10 years ago?! I, as a 24 yr old hearing this for the first time, AM SO OLD.

[@bzidro]

I was walking through Ridgewood, Queens I was flipping through magazines I was so stoned and starving I was reading ingredients Asking myself "should I eat this?" I was so Stoned and starving I was scratching off silver ink I was deciding what to drink I was so stoned and starving I was walking through Ridgewood, Queens I was flipping through magazines I was so stoned and starving I was walking through Ridgewood, Queens I was flipping through magazines I was so stoned and starving I was debating Swedish Fish Roasted peanuts or licorice I was so stoned and starving I was holding some wadded bills I was reading that smoking kills I was so stoned and starving I was walking through Ridgewood, Queens I was flipping through magazines I was so stoned and starving

[@THECHANNELOFALLSWAG]

Is that a squier? So humble lol

[@TVplanetclaire]

Steve Rothery of Marillion played a Squier Strat for years and he's one of the best guitarists in the world. Don't knock it ;-) I bought his stage #2 guitar and sleep with it, lol.

[@reggiegordano7410]

yes and I sold mine, what a mistake! Its a good guitar!

[@RossHolder1]

he still does play it! :)

[@TVplanetclaire]

Yes, he certainly does. AND he has a new #2, which I shall refer to as his #3 of course ;-)

[@osorissalgado3831]

mateo ospina Probably a better squire than the Japanese ones.Which I have and the action is so high.

[@pizzarules22]

Sounds like Sonic Youth (compliment)

[@lindonprice1145]

love this track, then discovered their back cater-log .....wow.

[@paulpiercerocks1]

One word. Yes...

[@paulpiercerocks1]

Absolutely terrific and so consistent

[@MarkGrago]

Terrific sound! I hope they visit Pittsburgh soon!

[@yelleksemaj777]

+Mark Grago tonight at Spirit Hall!

[@mrgungho]

This is excellent

[@airbagdeployed3438]

Yes. Thank you for making real music.

[@MrVebop]

Génial !! Feelies , Television , Sonic , Yo La Tengo m' entendez vous ??

[@gillesvilliere9429]

Neu!also answering..

[@crschechter]

Et Buzzcocks

[@thesoulman573]

I heard this song today on Sirius XMU and immediatley fell in love. I gotta huge Sonic Youth vibes especially from the guitar solo! Love this song!

[@reddorf]

Really wish I was seeing them at Glastonbury. New album isn't to shabby either!

[@mattmoomcc]

The most underrated song of 2013

[@kurtduvel4345]

Wish I'd known it in 2013 - only discovered Parquet Courts in 2019 a few months before seeing them live

[@dennischary1197]

Excellent.This reminds of The Modern Lovers song "Roadrunner."

[@pinkberry4511]

I LOVE THIS SONG! SO STONE AND STARVING!

[@heidihomze8032]

Such a great 70’s punk sound, heard it on radio, I was like this is new, what?? Love it

[@cwarner218]

Holy crap....it's 2021 and I just heard this song for the first time !

[@jameswingert9596]

that bassist at the end man😁 he's groovin

[@matthewgabe5605]

Ho, Ho, Ho. Watched this on Christmas Day. What a great present!

[@Wrguitar941]

first heard this band in wifes car shes got sirus radio loved it in seconds so raw melodic great sounding guitars almost like the band television i was in a band in the 80s did originals to my surprise sounded simular, well im glad was tuned in that day in my wifes camry or might have missed this awesome band thanxzdl song right away 57 years old still rock n roll

[@lukebryan4206]

Was so fun. these guys smashed the festival republic stage!

[@heinderave]

this is so good.thank you guys.

[@jasonjackson3114]

Oh hey, it's real music. And there're good.

[@gabe_s_videos]

I love how Lou Reed-esque this song sounds.

[@BenwahBalsss]

KEXP never fails to amuse me

[@MrRcogan]

sounds like "eddie current suppression ring" from australia to me....love it

[@petemarkall9012]

+ross smith I got on a plane 5 years ago for the sole purpose of seeing ECSR play 3 nights in a row and I'd do the same for PQ

[@imgstoich3130]

i really need a bikeshop

[@terryvigor6766]

Garage at it's finest! Can't wait to see them in Chicago next weekend. It's gonna be eplc!!

[@ANDREALAIGN]

PCs are like lou reed and sonic youth's love child. love this song.

[@Lamvesp]

That bass player is far out. They sound like a fusion of The Fall and The VU.

[@voodoo9732]

Loved The Falls bass player SO grungey / Check out the bass in 'Blindness'

[@moonmonkey999]

yup he looks like a classy bloke

[@e.boonst6930]

Flaming Flashback he sure is. Reminds me of Graham Maby when playing for Joe Jackson 'I'm the man'

[@mandalorianjai]

at last..my faith in good music is not lost..

[@mparslow1]

This version kicks ass.

[@samshamani]

give LCD sound system some g riffs and this is whats conceived

[@kevinarchanjo]

samshamani dude you predicted their groove capacity and basically the whole concept and sonority of Wide Awake, congrats

[@TVplanetclaire]

This is terrific. Shades of Jonathan Richman with a bit of Neu! / Porcupine Tree thrown in. What kIds and guitars were made to do. Lovely stuff. They've certainly got something though only a few tunes on the albums come anywhere near the sheer vibrancy that this track portrays so eloquently.

[@Andrewmaster0]

HES PLAYING A SQUIRE WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT

[@stuckindms]

Nice. Original. I like it. A lot.

[@whitesharkies]

I love this song!!

[@chrisdundon4594]

There's a white castle on myrtle ave dude

[@AlejandroElOyentePropio]

Napoleon Dynamite.

[@marksan10]

Outstanding!!

[@bradleyparr5401]

My Goodness . I've had bars and stuff..!! They are up there my friends

[@raviprakriya9082]

Full power to this day

[@carloscoronaglez4258]

Qué super rola!!! y qué buena interpretación!!!

[@disorder1061]

SI!

[@TheRmm1976]

These guys were just on Jimmy Fallon. Love the song. Lead singer has a great raspy voice.

[@JackWMS14]

Funny how people find it so hard to enjoy one thing without hating on another.

[@alextorres7655]

i love how andrew always has this look on his face like someone is out to get him

[@heinderave]

this is great.

[@captaindeadpool1640]

I have a Bullet strat like the blue one but mine was black bought it new at a pawn shop in 2000 to 2002 it was my first electric and I still have it it is a good playing guitar and I like the neck and head on it and light body I have modded mine of course.

[@jacksdelor]

this is very good...no-one else hear Television?

[@PaisleyN7]

6:13 When the music takes over

[@antoniokastrocarlisledemel6617]

Is it just me or does being New Yorker make U feel these guys' music even more?

[@AgentMosco]

Great stuff.

[@aminshayan9884]

So good 🔥💙❤️💛

[@logansworth]

Do you get points for naming influences? I must be missing something. This band is great.

[@ericafisette160]

We win so fucking BIIIIIG. Fulfilled!

[@Thelius42]

I think these guys may have listened to some Sonic Youth as kids.... Great stuff!

[@thornley321]

holy shit, sooooo good!

[@fredgeo3917]

A must

[@moonmonkey999]

such good stuff

[@gamelanes]

I was reading the Inner Game of Golf. I don't know how many muscles can be swinged with these tunes.

[@spudsc9886]

like others have said wow, are you sure this is a new band or did i miss a classic 90s track

[@MathewInkson]

I like this.

[@garymccullough2492]

cool in all its facets

[@Jimocrates]

My man's facial hair starts at his orbital socket

[@davidrewit]

Orbital socket hair gang waddupp

[@rachidfakhre5611]

love the squier xx

[@SuperChampionRocker]

Ridgewood, Queens is a lovely neighborhood.

[@SuperZorgus]

Genius.

[@BarbarionArtist]

Please! made radio version on 02:30 or 03:00 but this is maximum! You known, commersial block not waited!!!

[@woodbell67]

yes people think it's really good!!!

[@maxrichardbraun2176]

love it

[@mitchelrobinson4494]

Obviously a Sonic Youth influence, but I also hear some VU and Feelies in there as well.

[@Narfanimate]

Wow! Great tune. Really reminds me of stuff off Daydream Nation by Sonic Youth. Gotta buy their album

[@kimpynegar2135]

this is just fucking phenomenal!

[@ninarawls1019]

Yaaaay!

[@markscott834]

Wow. Blown away. below comment perfect

[@corinaisasquare]

Are they coming this year to SXSW?

[@chrisreddy9656]

Class to say the least ,,,,

[@TheDustyPanther]

I don't fully understand this, but I think I like it.