Here's a sampling of some noteworthy partners over the years (in alphabetical order):

AC/DC: Back in Black

It's still crystal clear: back seat of a '79 Grand Prix, bottle of Jack Daniels, Back in Black in the cassette deck.

Afghan Whigs: Gentlemen

I once saw a girl finish a pint of whiskey by the fourth song. Greg Dulli is one convincing motherfucker.

Captain Beefheart: Shiny Beast (Bat Chain Puller)

The cover art entices as much as the music within. Sike.

Johnny Cash

There's a reason he's in every jukebox in existence.

Dr. Dre: The Chronic

Don't take the title literally. It works for drinkers, too.

Gang of Four: Entertainment

Tension/release at its apex.

Al Green

A girlfriend once called him a human aphrodisiac. She was/is right.

Guided By Voices live Telling tidbit: When a band drinks so much during the show they use a garbage can as a urinal.

Guns N' Roses: Appetite For Destruction

Say what you will about Axl & Co., this remains one of the greatest documents of decadence ever recorded. "Night Train" is actually dangerous.

Luna: Penthouse

Uhh, uhh, uhh ... hey Beavis, he said "Rolling Rock."

Madonna: "Into the Groove" and "Live to Tell"

Each for different reasons, aesthetically at least. Don't ask.

Massive Attack: You know those chemicals in your brain that tell your mouth to open wide to the healing powers of a Heineken? They start to whirl every time they're exposed to these guys.

Mekons: "Chivalry" from Fear and Whiskey

My favorite prelude to a night on the town. Perfect opening line: "I was out late the other night/fear and whiskey kept me going." Great cover art, too.

Old 97's: Too Far To Care

The title says it all.

The Pogues

I once procured a buzz just by looking at Shane MacGowan's photo.

Prince: 1999

This was playing the first time I was drunk in my parents' presence, a memory that remains scary to this day.

Otis Redding

Otis Redding + alcohol = truth. Actually, Otis Redding + anything = truth.

The Replacements: the early stuff

If ever there was justification of drink as creative stimulant, it's Paul Westerburg.

The Rolling Stones: Sticky Fingers

I saw Mick Jagger being interviewed the other night. Two minutes later I had a vodka rocks in my hand. Coincidence?

The Strokes: Is This It?

My favorite drunken Rock star moment: Singer Julian Casablancas stumbles into a urinal while telling me how much he dislikes my friend (she blew him off).

The Sundresses live

My body likes the Sundresses. It can't help itself.

Tom Waits

One warning: Mixing alcohol with Bone Machine is extremely hazardous to your health.

Hank Williams

Cliche? Maybe, but undeniable nonetheless.

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