Yes, technically, but its also true.

"the dude some bloggers call [the George Harrison of Sonic Youth' is reaching some comparably superb All Things Must Past-esque heights...these songs spread, shift, transform, and soar"
http://www.tinymixtapes.com/music-re...night-on-earth

listening to the stream, fucking shit, I really like this record. I like the jerry garcia sounding envelope filter leads, the jangly acoustic, the patented Steve drum work, a jammy and grooving feel, sort of like if Rather Ripped was played by a Sonic Youth jam band. Fantastic, I think this is better than Body/Head and that Chelsea Light Moving record and I don't usually like Lee solo records better

I've listened to the whole thing for one time. I don't remember any song.

I'm totally with you on this... really digging this record.

I don't know that I could articulate a "defense" to the folks who don't like it - but that's okay... I just really dig it.

Its true but it surprisngly works! I didn't realize the R.E.M. sound with the acoustics until it was just pointed out in that review

I agree. I couldn't defend it, but I'm just feeling it. Personally, I feel like its the first Lee solo record where I'm also totally digging the vocals, I like to lowered sound with some reverbish sound, it fills out Lee's voice without overpowering. its a solid record.

I knew that one, thx anyway, but I would rather go to a 'normal' gig of the master himself. ;)

1. The Rising Tide - Lee Ranaldo and The Dust studio rehearsal
2. Home Chds - Lee Ranaldo, solo acoustic

These are the songs that will came with the cd? or the song available to download ?

download apparently

Listening to this record again today, it sounds like Lee is having more fun than in a long time. This project sounds fun, creative, interesting, and I just like the production on Lee's vocals better than like anything in twenty years!

that shirt drops today and payday is not for another 10 days! damnit

I've been listening to the album a lot the last few days and I agree with those who say that it seems Lee is having a lot of fun and is exploring his creativity. This album is just a joy to listen too. It makes me smile just listening to it.

It seems that Lee feels almost more comfortable now that his band has played a deeper role in the creation of the album. I'll be playing this one for a long time on a regular basis, I'm sure of that.

Lee Ranaldo's Perfect Storm


http://www.interviewmagazine.com/mus...ight-on-earth/

I'm listening to this album now again and it sounds better than in first time I listened to it. Maybe I should buy this and give it a try.

Buy it goddammit!

Agreed, soon as its on Amazon MP3 I'm snagging it up! I don't buy CDs anymore, and I don't fuck with iTunes, so I wait for Amazon for better or worse.. I like their system and how it works.

For now, I'm fucking happy as hell with that stream!! Such a good record, I will definitely grab it along with a few others I am waiting for to come online..