The Velvet Forum

Sonic Youth are a band of different times, post-modern times, Generation X, and as far as I can say (and perhaps I don't know their music well enough), the style is totally, totally different, even though Thurston Moore says he is inspired by Lou/the VU, can you hear those influences in their ...

I just voted for The Jesus and Mary Chain and now I think I should have voted for Sonic Youth. I think Sonic Youth represent a continuation of the VU's experimental side (and are as strong now as they have ever been, I saw them a month ago and was knocked out by the brilliance of their new material ...

MISS JOANIE LEE! Thank you SO much, this stuff is wonderful.