On the Subject of Albums...
People are telling Planetarium that we need to hear the new Sonic Youth album, Rather Ripped. It is being touted as their pop album. Which is promising. Not only that, but folks with some authority on the subject have even gone so far as to compare it to the Byrds. The BYRDS, people!!! Which means we will have to listen to it. This will be a big step, considering a Sonic Youth album hasn't been purchased by Planetarium since 1995's Washing Machine. At the time, that was the straw that broke the camel's back. Remember that awful "Little Trouble Girl" song Kim Gordon sang? Yeah, so do we. Nevertheless, we have amortized our feelings and are ready to tackle the ennui that comes with a new SY album. Bring it on, nerds!