Here’s what went up on the blog this past week:
Monday: Continuing to trace a path through Sonic Youth’s entire output. This week featured a critical re-evaluation of “NYC Ghosts & Flowers.”
In Memoriam Sonic Youth XI: “NYC Ghosts & Flowers”
Tuesday: Guitar wall of noise master and symphonists Glenn Branca’s first solo release, “Lesson No. 1” gets a re-release on Superior Viaduct.
Re-release: Glenn Branca – “Lesson No. 1″
Wednesday: Check out some stoner/doom metal from Belzebong as well as a track featuring the Sabbath-esque stylings of Green & Wood.
Stream: Belzebong – “Dungeon Vultures,” Green & Wood – “Blind Seer”
Thursday: I talked a little bit about what drives me crazy about reading music blogs and a little more about navigating through a sea of unknown music.
Some thoughts on the state of music blogging
Friday: Finished off the week with a new track by Chad Vangaalen from his forthcoming album “Shrink Dust.” Definitely looking forward to this one.
Stream: Chad Vangaalen – “Where Are You?”