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Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 10:08AM 
Bands by Smell
by MOLLY LAMBERT
Elvis: Sweat, Meat, and Chunky Peanut Butter
Bob Dylan: Opium and Latkes
The Rolling Stones: Mothballs and Burnt Toast
David Bowie: Amphetamines and Astronaut Ice Cream
Lil' Wayne: NyQuil and Martian Dust
Jim Morrison: Vomit and Leather
Devendra Banhart: Body Odor and Thai Stick
Animal Collective: Grape Juice, Grass Stains, and Mildew
Radiohead: Yellowing Paperbacks In A Sudden Electrical Fire
Mariah Carey: Champagne and Vaseline
Christina Aguilera: Marshmallows and Pleather
Prince: Purple Haze, Patchouli, and Pussy
Vampire Weekend: New Shoes and Old Money
Beyonce: Wig Glue and Hot Biscuits
The White Stripes: Stale Wet Cigarettes and After Dinner Mints
The Pixies: Beer and Meatball Sub Sandwiches
Amy Winehouse: Wine Coolers, Bourbon, Gin, Vodka, and Tartar Sauce
Iggy Pop: Demerol and Expired Eye Makeup
Madonna: A-Rod and Formaldehyde
"Too Much" — Elvis Presley (mp3)
"Paralyzed" — Elvis Presley (mp3)
"Lawdy, Miss Clawdy" — Elvis Presley (mp3)
This Recording: A Rose By Any Other Name
Reader Comments (14)
Gawd I love it - bands by smell: the first in a pop culture series of music by the senses. What's next? Bands by taste...touch....tactile sensation? More, please.
All correct except Vampire Weekend, who smell like used maxi pads
these are great. poor amy winehouse.
I'm waiting for the Hildegard von Bingen entry.
Danish, I like where you went, but I'm going more like, dirty q-tips.
Kris Allen smells like a cat's anus.
Prince is a Jehovah's Witness now so I think he probably smells more like The Watchtower and banana sheet cake.
and nivrana smells like teen spirit you guys! (its a nirvana fan joke, dont worry if you dont get it)
The Bowie photo... did Patti LaBelle complain...?
Great post! Hilarious!
May I add:
The Beatles - cold tea, lamb vindaloo, and George Martin's 'crusty undies'.
All the Best!
Jim Morrison does not smell like vomit. Don't taint the amazing legend with a stench as putrid as throw up. Utter Blasphemy.
Hmm...old post, but absolutely agree with last comment. How bout Chivas Regal and the scent of naked women in heat?
Amazing!!! I love these clips, they bring back memories.
This is great, amazing taste in music, might I add.
Animal Collective is most definitely 100% accurate.