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Big in Japan
January 26, 2008

Both Kim and Thurston contribute to new Japan only box sets.
Thurston takes part in "Haruomi Hosono Strange Song Book" which pays tribute to the the Yellow Magic Orchestra member's varied career.
Kim is on vocals duties on some of the tracks in the new soundtrack by Yoshimio titled "Yunnan Colorfree". On one of these tracks Kim covers Death Valley 69.
Thanks sksc.

Moshe

Sonic Youth, initially comprising of guitarist / vocalists Thurston Moore and Lee Ranaldo, guitarist / bassist / vocalist Kim Gordon and drummer Richard Edson, were formed in New York City in 1981. A product of the No-Wave music scene of the late 1970s, the group had their roots in abrasive, experimental music, with Moore and Ranaldo having previously worked with the experimental composer Glenn Branca. The band were joined in 1985 by drummer Steve Shelley, and have now recorded 14 albums together, as well as many side and solo projects. Their work has been consistently challenging and innovative, and they are widely regarded as one of the most intriguing and influential bands of their time.