Sonic Youth - Why do they let Kim Gordon sing?

[danny la rouge]

Boom-tish!

 

[butchersapron]

I think the 1504th time i told that one was best.

 

[Mallard]

Can't knock Kim although I did stop buying the LP's over 10 years ago.

 

[miniGMgoit]

I know they're married now but still, she does ruin perfectly good albums with her breathy crying.

Quick poll up there just to see if I'm the only one who thinks she should be gagged.

For the same reason they let Jennifer Herrema sing in Royal Trux

 

[upsidedownwalrus]

They need to sort out their shit lyrics before bothering with the vocals.

 

[upsidedownwalrus]

Can't knock Kim although I did stop buying the LP's over 10 years ago.

"Rather Ripped" was good though. It made last year's Urban top 30.

Other than that, they've been patchy at best since "Dirty". Mind you, "Hoarfrost" on A Thousand Leaves is one of the loveliest songs ever.

 

[danny la rouge]

NYC Ghosts & Flowers was the last one I bought. At one time I awaited their releases eagerly. Now, I just note them with vague interest.

Still hold them in affection, though. I even allow a smile when I hear Thurston has become involved in some "extreme jazz" project or other, something I wouldn't tolerate in others.

 

[upsidedownwalrus]

Rather Ripped is much, much better than NYC Ghosts and Flowers...

 

[psycherelic]

Kim Gordon is and so are sonic youth

 

[upsidedownwalrus]

This is one of my favourite tracks of theirs. Not their best album but this is gorgeous

 

[rutabowa]

For the same reason they let Jennifer Herrema sing in Royal Trux

what?
in fact no don't say anything else.

 

[krow]

A great instrumental band