Sonic Youth new album "Rather Ripped"

fuck, 15 years

Mentioned seeing them upthread for this tour in Seattle, and that was the last time I did see them out of three total (first in 1999 just post-instrument theft, second at Terrastock 5 with O'Rourke doing all of Murray Street, then this show post-O'Rourke). Good way to bow out, really.

Very fond memories of them playing in Reno for this tour on 4 July. "Jams Run Free" a definite highlight of the set — but the last song was "Shaking Hell" played behind a projection of dark psychedelic inverted color fireworks interspersed with bomb footage.

Only time I ever saw SY live was on this tour, and it was also the only time I've ever visited NYC (saw them at McCarren Pool). Kind of ideal imo.

Saw them in South Burlington, VT, IIRC in the middle or aftermath of a snowstorm. My second and last time after a free Central Park show in 2002. I remember gangly Thurston saying "hello Brattleboro" at the beginning and sticking his tongue out and all excited to accept pictures given by young people near the stage. Kim looked very tired and did not speak to the audience, as best I can recall. In retrospect it seemed like a harbinger of things to come.

Can report a similar dynamic at the show we saw. Thurston had brought an open beer on stage with him, which seemed to be much to Lee's chagrin. Perhaps also explains why "Jams Run Free" and "Shaking Hell" ruled so hard, as it was Kim's chance to steal the show. Which she did with ease.