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Old 12.26.2012, 08:44 PM   #41
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IMO, their last "big" album. After somewhat deception with A Thousand Leaves, this one was a great surprise. I really enjoyed it since the beginning.

There are always some great songs in every SY album, but as an ALBUM, this one grows every day.
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Old 12.26.2012, 08:55 PM   #42
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IMO, their last "big" album. After somewhat deception with A Thousand Leaves, this one was a great surprise.

 

Repent! I'm not sure what you meant by deception, but even insinuating against the greatness of A Thousand Leaves or what is worse, completely neglecting and perhaps even scoffing the epic Sonic Nurse is surely a Sonic sin yo
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Old 12.26.2012, 09:59 PM   #43
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forget Sonic Nurse -- what about the piece of perfection we call Murray Street???????
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Old 12.26.2012, 10:17 PM   #44
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forget Sonic Nurse -- what about the piece of perfection we call Murray Street???????

 

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Old 12.27.2012, 05:48 PM   #45
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I prefer Sonic Nurse to Murray Street, but MS is way up there in terms of style and production for me. Doesn't hurt it has some of their finest moments song-wise too.
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Old 12.28.2012, 07:33 PM   #46
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I cant express to you guys how much I love NYCG&F. Maybe this will sum it up- It is one of the only albums I have tripped acid to and had sex to at the same time. And I would do it again in a heart beat. I dont take acid anymore but I wouldnt take that experience away for anything. I was having a hard time understanding the album til I listened to it that way.
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Old 12.28.2012, 07:34 PM   #47
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It was after that that I saw them on the NYCG&F tour opening for Pearl Jam, then their SYR set at The Last Place On Earth in Memphis and those are still two of the best shows I have ever seen. Sure wish they would come back to Memphis!
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Old 12.31.2012, 05:39 AM   #48
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The first time I listened to G&F I got scared.I can´t really explain it,maybe because they sounded so serious (at my first listening).It took me awhile to understand the trippiness of it all.One of my favorites and I listen to it from time to time.
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Old 12.31.2012, 08:22 AM   #49
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got to love the influence Jim had on them. 3 stunning albums
but its nice to know they were headed that way without him, ATL and to som extents Washing MAchine seem to fit in that run nicely.
But Jim is just smooth
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Old 12.31.2012, 02:49 PM   #50
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My bad english… "deception" = disappointment jaja

Those albums like Murray and Nurse… weren't bad, just found a few filling songs in everyone.
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Old 12.31.2012, 02:55 PM   #51
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My bad english… "deception" = disappointment jaja

Those albums like Murray and Nurse… weren't bad, just found a few filling songs in everyone.

 

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Old 01.14.2013, 12:26 PM   #52
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Just feeling that this thread needs another bump based on the 0.0 thread that was also started today. I think I am going to listen to NYC G&F non-stop today, appreciating every damn second.
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Old 01.14.2013, 01:35 PM   #53
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Old 01.14.2013, 05:01 PM   #55
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got to love the influence Jim had on them. 3 stunning albums
but its nice to know they were headed that way without him, ATL and to som extents Washing MAchine seem to fit in that run nicely.
But Jim is just smooth

I fucking MISS Jim's influence on Sonic Youth. Notice that forever after they have been bringing in bass or third guitar players
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Old 02.04.2013, 12:29 PM   #56
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Does a vinyl pressing of NYCG&F exist? I find it odd that it seems to be the only SY album that is not available on record.
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Old 02.04.2013, 05:18 PM   #57
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Does a vinyl pressing of NYCG&F exist?

It appears so.

http://www.discogs.com/Sonic-Youth-N...release/615876

http://www.discogs.com/Sonic-Youth-N...elease/1811024
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Old 02.04.2013, 06:29 PM   #58
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Yikes. $45+? As much as I like the album, I'm going to hold off on that one. Original pressings of Confusion and BMR are my priority right now.
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Old 03.11.2014, 10:52 PM   #59
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I was about to start a thread on the NYCG&F vinyl but decided to search and see if there was a recent one. Glad I did!

I haven't heard this album on CD in quite a while (and I do recall it sounding pretty dynamic), but I'm listening to the vinyl right now. I just randomly went and laid down with my head between the speakers during the last minute and a half of "Free City Rhymes" and opening my eyes at the end felt like returning from another dimension. Totally mind-crushing, just beautiful depth of sound. Kim's bass notes on "side2side" practically sit on your shoulder. Thurston's bike horn on "Lightnin'"..eh, you get the idea!

My point is: find this album on vinyl. I may even prefer the altered track listing, though it's clear the CD is the intended order of the songs.
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