NYC Ghosts & Flowers has blown me away - Page 3

maropi · 12.26.2012, 08:44 PM

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.

SuchFriendsAreDangerous · 12.26.2012, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by maropi

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

noisereductions · 12.26.2012, 09:59 PM

forget Sonic Nurse -- what about the piece of perfection we call Murray Street???????

SuchFriendsAreDangerous · 12.26.2012, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by noisereductions

forget Sonic Nurse -- what about the piece of perfection we call Murray Street???????

"I don't recall.."

Jeremy · 12.27.2012, 05:48 PM

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.

kicksexoutthevan · 12.28.2012, 07:33 PM

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.

kicksexoutthevan · 12.28.2012, 07:34 PM

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!

sonicleak · 12.31.2012, 05:39 AM

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.

SonicBebs · 12.31.2012, 08:22 AM

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

maropi · 12.31.2012, 02:49 PM

My bad english… "deception" = disappointment jaja

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

SuchFriendsAreDangerous · 12.31.2012, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by maropi

My bad english… "deception" = disappointment jaja

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

You are absolved then

Peterpuff · 01.14.2013, 12:26 PM

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.

EVOLghost · 01.14.2013, 01:35 PM

Steve on streamxsonic subway. That is all.

Peterpuff · 01.14.2013, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by EVOLghost

Steve on streamxsonic subway. That is all.

So true. So true.

SuchFriendsAreDangerous · 01.14.2013, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SonicBebs

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

zelocia · 02.04.2013, 12:29 PM

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.

Beautiful Plateau · 02.04.2013, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by zelocia

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

zelocia · 02.04.2013, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Beautiful Plateau

It appears so.

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

http://www.discogs.com/Sonic-Youth-N...elease/1811024

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.

Chris Lawrence · 03.11.2014, 10:52 PM

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.

nicfit · 03.13.2014, 05:15 PM

I hate it.

12.26.2012, 08:44 PM	#41
maropi bad moon rising Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 176	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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12.26.2012, 09:59 PM	#43
noisereductions invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New England, USA Posts: 16,210	forget Sonic Nurse -- what about the piece of perfection we call Murray Street??????? __________________ noisereduxinstalled.weebly.com
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12.27.2012, 05:48 PM	#45
Jeremy 100% Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Batcave Posts: 833	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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12.28.2012, 07:33 PM	#46
kicksexoutthevan little trouble girl Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 45	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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12.28.2012, 07:34 PM	#47
kicksexoutthevan little trouble girl Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 45	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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12.31.2012, 05:39 AM	#48
sonicleak empty page Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 1	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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12.31.2012, 08:22 AM	#49
SonicBebs expwy. to yr skull Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,680	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 __________________ https://soundcloud.com/lamstonite http://lamstonite.bandcamp.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/lamstonite
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12.31.2012, 02:49 PM	#50
maropi bad moon rising Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 176	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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01.14.2013, 12:26 PM	#52
Peterpuff stalker Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 505	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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01.14.2013, 01:35 PM	#53
EVOLghost invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: cybatraz! Posts: 11,537	Steve on streamxsonic subway. That is all.
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02.04.2013, 12:29 PM	#56
zelocia bad moon rising Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 127	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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03.11.2014, 10:52 PM	#59
Chris Lawrence Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: southwest canada Posts: 1,892	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. __________________ http://www.sonicyouth.com/mustang // original folk blues ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i'm the boy that can enjoy invisibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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03.13.2014, 05:15 PM	#60
nicfit invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: banana boat Posts: 15,570	I hate it. __________________ 11:11 11-11-11 I Ascended.
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