[The Soup Nazi]

We really need a Sonic 2022 thread, don't we.

 

New release from Sonic Youth:

Live In Kyiv, Ukraine 1989

Sonic Youth release live recording from Kyiv, Ukraine April 14, 1989 to benefit World Central Kitchen and relief to Ukraine.

Riding on the wave of the critical success of Daydream Nation, Sonic Youth's first foray into the former USSR came in April of 1989 with shows in Vilnius, Leningrad, Moscow and Kyiv, the first opportunity for Lithuanians, Russians, and Ukrainians respectively to get a realtime gander at the fabled NYC underground in the flesh (with Bon Jovi lagging four months behind to rep NJ for the hordes). Anarchic, locked, and loaded with fresh jams from Daydream and vintage chestnut "Brother James", SY blister here into a rabid pack of ready-for-action Ukrainians only blessed previously with the likes of Nick Cave and Neubauten drifting into their territory. Though the post-Iron Curtain sojourn was cut short prematurely (like this recording!) after this gig, the Sonics left an indelible impression of the true sounds of freedom with attendees that included Gogol Bordello's Eugene Hutz who was forever changed in its wake. This revisiting of the April 14 set honors that nation's spirit and proceeds will benefit World Central Kitchen wck.org, and timestamps a moment where new ears got transported for a first time.

"That SY Kyiv show was life changing for all musicians that were there... we were already attuned to Nick Cave, Einsturzende Neubauten, S Pistols and Discharge but these were the new vitamins we needed. I made a decision to experience NY right there. Plus my friends VV were opening so i got in free ����. The fact that it wasn't shut down half way through like all other punk gigs was the doing of a Ukrainian man named Mikhailo Gorbachev, who set up the atmosphere of political “springtime” and a promise of change.” - Eugene Hutz of Gogol Bordello

"In general, few people said how much the Sonics, with their arrival, promoted the entire soviets, and not just Kyiv. After all, in fact, perhaps, with that tour they hammered the final nail in the coffin of the soviets, and it was as if they let us in Kyiv breathe a mixture that was finally suitable for life." - Sergey Popovich (Siggy Pop)

Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is first to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises while working to build resilient food systems with locally led solutions. WCK has served more than 70 million fresh meals to people impacted by natural disasters and other crises around the world. WCK’s Resilience Programs strengthen food and nutrition security by training chefs and school cooks; advancing clean cooking practices; and awarding grants to farms, fisheries, and small food businesses while also providing educational and networking opportunities. Learn more at wck.org.

released April 14, 2022

EQ/Mastering - Aaron Mullan
original FOH sound - Terry Pearson
cover photos - Alexej Zaika

[gregpolard]

Bought this today. Cool set!

[The Soup Nazi]

Hey, why did they change the cover artwork?

 

Was the blue-and-yellow not around in April 14, 1989?

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by The Soup Nazi

Hey, why did they change the cover artwork?

 

Was the blue-and-yellow not around in April 14, 1989?

How to cash in on war 101.

[The Soup Nazi]

Originally Posted by Diesel

How to cash in on war 101.

That doesn't even make sense. You think somebody's gonna buy it twice because the artwork went from blue-&-yellow to grey? It's the same fileset; it's not a physical collector's item. You can get the previous pic via Google Images. More importantly, however, is the fact that it actually would be good if people bought it twice: more money for a good cause. You had a point with Yemen/Syria, but you're being a dick by suggesting without evidence that the former members of Sonic Youth are pocketing the proceeds.

[The Soup Nazi]

Celebrity chef's Ukraine charity kitchen destroyed by Russian missile

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by The Soup Nazi

That doesn't even make sense. You think somebody's gonna buy it twice because the artwork went from blue-&-yellow to grey? It's the same fileset; it's not a physical collector's item. You can get the previous pic via Google Images. More importantly, however, is the fact that it actually would be good if people bought it twice: more money for a good cause. You had a point with Yemen/Syria, but you're being a dick by suggesting without evidence that the former members of Sonic Youth are pocketing the proceeds.

I think I was wasted when I posted this?! probably. I was thinking this brings more attention to SY in general, no? shady decisive marketing, no? Anyway I was thinking and pertaining to those people you see who seemingly have changed their identity to Ukraine. Ye see these cunts on instagram apparently, so say nay more. At a time when everyone and their gran are dressing in Blue & Yellow it's strange to see SY (or at least their weird management) joining in as well. I wasn't aware of the charity arc, I guess I'm just sick of the media hypocrisy concerning this war and everyone gladly jumping on board.

[!@#$%!]

Originally Posted by Diesel

...

nah man, fuck putin

with a rake

[The Soup Nazi]

Originally Posted by The Soup Nazi

We really need a Sonic 2022 thread, don't we.

What an idiot - there is a Sonic 2022 thread. Apologies...

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by !@#$%!

nah man, fuck putin

with a rake