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And...
...it really does sound utter shite compared to how it does live.
Really astonishing.
i find it funny that
that one song pretty much defines the band and what they do, and yet it's a burn on J Mascis.
but yeah, cliched as it is, it IS my favourite Sonic Youth song. they get stick for their lyrics a lot of the time, but on that they just make a whole lot of sense. even the title is perfect.
it's not a burn on j mascis
it's about what the world would be like if j mascis was president.
yeah i know!
it's a friendly burn! it's still calling him a burnout!
it's more the fact that it's an injoke really, and yet it's the first song people think of when you mention Sonic Youth.
The introduction to that song
makes my heart melt
it's all about the fade out
towards the end and the build up back in.
SORRY, NOT SMART ENOUGH FOR TECHNICAL TERMS.
Truly is..
..a work of wonder...
Cant wait for DDN in August..
Overrrrrrated!!
.
Your Mum's overrrrrrrrated!!
Fuck you
MAMA LUCIEN IS A SAINT!!!!
Yeah
an overrrrrrated saint
.
Show in August is gonna be great
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1FfT9p5CNk
your mum's overrated
I love that guitar sound
Sunday pips it for My Favourite Sonic Youth Song though. For the guitar sound as well, actually.
'Cross the Breeze is my fave still
I agree
the guitar sprawling on that track is insane!
:)
When I saw them play this at ATP
I was so happy I could have just died right there.
Last time I saw them play it live it was strangely slow...
:(
the live version on the deluxe edition of daydream nayion misses this out!!!!
nooooooooooooooooo! it is still a killer live version though :)
its the last 4 mins
of The Sprawl which is bliss for me
it sounds like early REM
and is one of my favourite songs ever.
you know crabs, you're right about the deluxe edition being worth it
I could read your post in my head as I picked it up to take it to the checkout. That's high praise, I think.
when they play this live at the roundhouse gig
i'll be pleasantly surprised if the "cool" doesnt make me pass out.
both times i heard it live i thought
it was dull as fuck. it IS a fantastic track, it just didn't live up to my expectations, or something ....