One of my favorite bands ever was (is?) Mission of Burma. Clint Conley was their bassist, and until now hadn't really done much since they stopped playing in the early '80s. He leads this band, including Chris Brokaw (Come) on guitar and Matt Kadane (Bedhead) on drums. Super engineer, Bob Weston, recorded at the venerable Q Division studios in Boston. It ain't MOB, less abrasive, but the melodies are Clint's usual coolness and the record is becoming one of my favorite new things. (www.fenwayrecordings.com)
Music Reviews | No. 32
Murray Street
by Larry Crane
On their newest record, Jim O'Rourke recorded and mixed at their Echo Canyon studio, with Aaron Mullan assisting. Sonic Youth produced. John Golden mastered, once again. It has kind of a subdued...
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