| After a subsequent interlude of loungey bossanova to lull us into an easy peacefulness between sets, Lee Ranaldo( guitar/ keyboards/ vocals) shattered it as he led the way for this 5 part collective as he skipped across the stage as Jim O' Rourke (bassist/ guitarist), Kim Gordon(bassist/ guitarist/ vocals), Steve Shelley (drums/ percussion), and Thurston Moore (guitarist/ vocals) casually walked on to the rising glee and applause and whistles of those present within Akasaka Blitz. Soon thereafter we were their's to dispose with as they like as they took all across their rich landscape first started in 1982 on their self-titled work (Neutral/Zensor) and last continued on 2002's critically claimed "Murray Street" release (Geffen/ Universal) which landed them a spot at Fuji Rock '02, but also at Fuji Rock '00. Perhaps Fuji Rock '03? Well, we shall see. |
 Case in point, after lingering tech problems for Kim, Thurston quipped a la Sex Pistols, "Problems...problems." But shortly after, they swiftly recontinued this psychedelic, space ride into the beautifully journeying ebb and flow of the Lee Ranaldo sung "Rain On Tin" cut which had all four trading riffs and picks as Shelley's steady high hat and skipping beat anchored it all that led into a communal acceleration for a final bursting bloom that then classically subsided into a calming bass led groove as the guitars chimed off one another. |
But once again showing their humor and d.i.y. professionalism despite tech problems this night, Sonic Youth smoothly transitioned into each of their rich cuts of conflicting dissonance and melody, delicateness and strength, simplicity and intricateness, that had all mesmerized and/ or motioning along in nodding approval. That being said, Sonic Youth are undoubtedly in the enviable spot to be featured in another Fuji Rock if they so desire.
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Signature Youth off of their 'Murray Street' release indeed. As we all reacted with a rousing universal thanks, Kim took to vocal lead for "Plastic Sun" which Shelley misfired its start as the other 4 turned back to him surprised as Shelley sheepishly smiled back and raised his eyebrows, providing a light moment as we joined in the laughter. However, knowing not to linger on too long, they quickly went into a second and successful Shelley ignition as Kim tore up this chaotic cut full of quirky, off-timed guitar riffs, fuzzing bass, and a tribal drumbeat to get us back instep and onboard their ride. Again, Kim's impassioned vocal delivery of annoyance rang perfectly alongside its music as she stated in sync with Shelley's pounding away,"I hate you and yer fishy friends....I hate you and it never ends."
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report by michael and photos by saya38 |
 mag files : photo report (03/02/21 @ Namba Hatch) : photos by ikesanillusration report (03/02/20 @ Nagoya Diamond Hall) : illustrated by chikaphoto report (03/02/18 @ Akasaka Blitz) : photos by saya38photo report (03/02/17 @ Akasaka Blitz) : photos by nachiソニックユースをめぐる断章 (03/02/17 @ Akasaka Blitz) : review by nob, photos by nachiハー... いいライブだったねー、ハー... (01/02/20 @ Akasaka Blitz) : review by mimi, photos by nishioka全存在を凝縮させたソニック・ロック (01/02/19 @ Akasaka Blitz) : review by satomi, photos by nishioka |
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The official site Sonic Youth http://www.sonicyouth.com/ The latest album  "Murray Street" (US import / 国内盤 |
The previous works  "NYC Ghosts & Flowers" (US import / 国内盤)
"A Thousand Leaves"(US import / 国内盤)
"Screaming Fields of Sonic Love"(US import / 国内盤) "Washing Machine"(US import / 国内盤) "Experimental Jet Set, Trash & No Star"(US import) "DIRTY"(US import / US import - Deluxe /国内盤 /国内盤 - デラックス) "GOO"(US import / 国内盤) "DAYDREAM NATION "(US import / 国内盤) "SISTER "(US import / 国内盤) "EVOL "(US import / 国内盤) "BAD MOON RISING "(US import / 国内盤) "CONFUSION IS SEX "(US import / 国内盤) check the albums? |
 2003An Easy Peaceful Feeling Made Possible In Central Tokyo : String Cheese Incident (13th Apr @ Shibuya AX)True Seafarers: Vast, Vibrant And Everpresent As Their Name Befits Are The Coral : The Coral (20th Apr @ Shinjuku Liquid Room)Far From Lost Is This Enchanted Wizard Of Rhythm : BECK (1st Apr @ Nihon Budokan)no title : Johnny Marr amp; The Healers (1st Mar @ Shinjuku Liquid Room)no title : Sonic Youth with Metalchicks (18th Feb @ Akasaka Blitz)no title : The Parkinsons with Beehive, Wakusei, and Jig Head (20th Jan @ Shinjuku Loft)no title : The Jeevas (14th Jan @ Shibuya AX)-->and more in 2002
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