Just an update for anyone here that may have followed this channel closely for a while: I deleted the Sonic Youth "Worst to Best" video. The comments on that one were somewhat mixed, which I'd say was mostly down to people who were mad or disappointed that the video didn't cover all of the band's studio albums. I'm still kinda surprised by how much that in particular pissed people off, but I also don't care enough to defend it, and would rather not have people getting pissed off in that case. Also, I had a few things to say in the video about Kim Gordon as a musician, and whilst I did my best to not just be harsh for the sake of it, I can't really be certain that I was successful in that regard. But most of all, Kim has significantly grown on me from a musical standpoint since I made that video. Admittedly, I still have no doubt that Kim's overall musicianship is pretty below average (all of Sonic Youth were shit musicians really, besides Steve - and Lee, at least in terms of vocals), but I have far more appreciation for what she brought to the band now. And from what I've heard of the later SY albums so far, it definitely sounds like her singing got more polished over time.
So the main reason I deleted the video is because I don't know if I still hold the same opinions about the band as I did for that video (I couldn't be bothered to rewatch it lol) And if I ever remake the video and the list, then it will be after I'm able to properly rate every single main Sonic Youth Album - and after last week, I can finally say that I've listened to every one of those albums at least once. Yeah, so the updated video could be a while.
Peace and love n all that, shonky (the fucked up Steve Shelley face guy)
Shonky Music
Just an update for anyone here that may have followed this channel closely for a while:
I deleted the Sonic Youth "Worst to Best" video. The comments on that one were somewhat mixed, which I'd say was mostly down to people who were mad or disappointed that the video didn't cover all of the band's studio albums.
I'm still kinda surprised by how much that in particular pissed people off, but I also don't care enough to defend it, and would rather not have people getting pissed off in that case.
Also, I had a few things to say in the video about Kim Gordon as a musician, and whilst I did my best to not just be harsh for the sake of it, I can't really be certain that I was successful in that regard. But most of all, Kim has significantly grown on me from a musical standpoint since I made that video.
Admittedly, I still have no doubt that Kim's overall musicianship is pretty below average (all of Sonic Youth were shit musicians really, besides Steve - and Lee, at least in terms of vocals), but I have far more appreciation for what she brought to the band now. And from what I've heard of the later SY albums so far, it definitely sounds like her singing got more polished over time.
So the main reason I deleted the video is because I don't know if I still hold the same opinions about the band as I did for that video (I couldn't be bothered to rewatch it lol)
And if I ever remake the video and the list, then it will be after I'm able to properly rate every single main Sonic Youth Album - and after last week, I can finally say that I've listened to every one of those albums at least once. Yeah, so the updated video could be a while.
Peace and love n all that,
shonky (the fucked up Steve Shelley face guy)
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