Show Review: Sonic Youth, Awesome Color at The Fox Theater, 8/2/09

The ever-so-youthful sonic band.
The ever-so-youthful sonic band.

Sonic Youth released their first record in 1982. Since then, they have averaged a new release every year and a half or so. (15 full length releases, in case you are keeping track.)  This doesn’t include eps, singles, benefit compilation tracks, soundtrack work, side projects, parenting, eating, sleeping, or other such things that take up time.  And, arguably, none of them have been “bad.”  Sure, you might not have listened to Murray Street in a few years, but it’s still a good record.  They are without peer in terms of longevity and consistency.  They have a  live presence that has always been a force to be reckoned with.  The youngest member of the band is 47, but they still play like they are in their early 20’s.

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Spinning Platters Weekly Tip Sheet: July 28th-August 3rd

Follow these tracks to the Great American Music Hall on Sunday.
Follow these tracks to the Great American Music Hall on Sunday.

This is part 10 of a continuing series… Next week, we will discuss how race relations affected the reconstruction.

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