I wanted to hear the songs in the way that I had written them, which was, in a way, very basic. So… — Thurston Moore Copy Share Image
We never notate our music, so you can try to replicate it, but you don't really have it. — Thurston Moore Copy Share Image
So lots of respect for all you boys and girls out there who tab out songs like all the time. You bring… — Thurston Moore Copy Share Image
Every now and again, the alternative culture is cherished by the mainstream for what it is, rather than how it should be,… — Thurston Moore Copy Share Image
We're like old people now playing music. I'm so glad we stuck it out because it's a lot better. I used to… — Thurston Moore Copy Share Image
I wanted to hear the songs in the way that I had written them, which was very basic. All I wanted was… — Thurston Moore Copy Share Image
Traditional songwriting, to us, is where the experimental nature comes in. We're all involved with so much outside activity with really hardcore,… — Thurston Moore Copy Share Image
I really want to do a book on the history of the no-wave music scene in New York, how it extended out… — Thurston Moore Copy Share Image
Each member does whatever they want with the song and it totally changes it from whatever idea I hear around it. It… — Thurston Moore Copy Share Image
Noise has taken the place of punk rock. People who play noise have no real aspirations to being part of the mainstream culture. Punk… — Thurston Moore Copy Share Image
It's American Alternative radio stations that bug me. We're considered Alternative, but don't expect us to be played next to Blink 182 and Offspring.… — Thurston Moore Copy Share Image
Lyric writing is an interesting process in Sonic Youth. There's three people writing now, and we've all had a lot of interest and involvement… — Thurston Moore Copy Share Image
I was surrounded by nature and trying to come to terms with this blissful nature versus the inhumane mentality of war. People were being… — Thurston Moore Copy Share Image
We're all very sensitive that Jim has the shortest history with the band. He wants to be somewhat of a free agent. I'm just… — Thurston Moore Copy Share Image
Most people can't tell now who wrote what. I like that blurring of identities within the band. because it becomes a unified thing that… — Thurston Moore Copy Share Image
I wanted to hear the songs in the way that I had written them, which was, in a way, very basic. So all I… — Thurston Moore Copy Share Image
Anyone who grows up with parents who are very influential, there are cases where people run away from that if they have parents who… — Thurston Moore Copy Share Image
It's hard for bands to stick it out because people grow up, and it never really pays off. If you're looking for some sort… — Thurston Moore Copy Share Image
Tonight I am going to defecate on stage because I think that is the only way to express the nature of my soul according… — Thurston Moore Copy Share Image
