Aqueduct was founded in Tulsa's dusty plains as the solo project of pop afi cionado David Terry. He relocated to Seattle in 2003, and a mere 12 hours after Terry's arrival in Seattle, Aqueduct was opening for Modest Mouse. Industry folks and new fans alike throughout the Pacifi c Northwest raved about Aqueduct's heartbreaking lyricism and unstoppable piano-laden hooks. David Terry's love of the pop hook has only become stronger with time. Unlike 'I Sold Gold's huge, blown-out drum sounds and blip-pop synths, 'Or Give Me Death' finds Terry broadening his tonal horizons to encompass mariachi horns, Gershwin-esque strings, looped and layered vocals, and grand piano. Oh and there's also quite a lot more electric guitar. Terry has grown as an artist since 2005's 'I Sold Gold', and 'Or Give Me Death' is his most melodically complex and lyrically mature release to date.