In 2012, Moore started a new band Chelsea Light Moving, with their first track, "Burroughs", released as a free download. Chelsea Light Moving's eponymous debut was released on 5 March 2013.
Moore was ranked 34th in Rolling Stone's 2004 edition of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time." In May 2012, Spin published a staff-selected top 100 ranking Moore and his Sonic Youth bandmate Lee Ranaldo together on number 1.
Moore was born in Coral Gables, Florida and was raised in Bethel, Connecticut. Although he enrolled at Western Connecticut State University, he opted to move to New York City instead. There he learned to play guitar from Glenn Branca and soon co-founded Sonic Youth, serving as the band's guitarist and lead vocalist.
In 1985, he married Sonic Youth bassist, guitarist and vocalist Kim Gordon, with whom he has a daughter, Coco Hayley Gordon Moore. Thurston is known for playing Fender Jazzmaster guitars along with a host of other Fender models like the Mustang and Jaguar. Thurston is also very well known for being very harsh on his guitars.
In addition to his work with Sonic Youth, Moore has also released albums as a solo artist, one under the moniker David Adelmen, including 1995's "Psychic Hearts". He has collaborated with scores of artists, including My Cat is an Alien, DJ Spooky, Nels Cline, William Hooker, Christian Marclay, Loren Mazzacane Connors, R.E.M. and Cock E.S.P. In the mid-90's Moore formed a side band, The Dim Stars, with punk legend Richard Hell of Richard Hell and the Voidoids. In 2004, Moore performed in and produced an album for the all-star noise band To Live and Shave in L.A., the lineup of which also features Andrew W.K..
In 2004 Rolling Stone ranked him and Lee Ranaldo, of Sonic Youth, the 33rd and 34th best guitarists of all time. Their playing style is very innovative and they both use a large variety of extended techniques, like for instance their 3rd Bridge screwdriver technique.
Outside of his work as musical performer Moore runs the independent record label Ecstatic Peace and reviews new music in Arthur Magazine. In May 2005, he released the book Mix Tape: The Art of Cassette Culture.
Solo albums
Psychic Hearts (1995, Geffen Records)
Root (1998, Lo Recordings)
Trees Outside the Academy (2007, Ecstatic Peace)
Demolished Thoughts (2011, Matador Records)
TAPE
Thurston Moore Lyrics
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Wild flutters flock ?
Press pause record play
All at once
Mixtape cassette
Ego in love
Makes that a fuss
One more track
Listen to this 'til I come back
Side B remember me
I missed you
Noisy motor sounds
God is in the good old deck
Wake up posie round ?
I kiss up her neck
Promise endless
Write and protect
Coach punched through
Continuous glue
The lyrics of Thurston Moore's song Tape Magnetique tackle different ideas and themes throughout each verse of the song. The intricate use of poetic devices makes it challenging to decipher its meaning as a whole, but each line can stand on its own.
The first line "Tape Magnetique" is the French term for magnetic tape, which has been used in old cassette tapes, and it sets the tone for the theme. The second line provides a sense of chaos, with "wild flutters flocking." It could be interpreted as the different emotions that the singer is feeling that are all mixed up.
Then, the next line mentions "press pause record play", which refers to the process of making a mixtape. The fourth line "all at once" could mean that the singer is attempting to express everything he's feeling in one go. The second verse mentions "ego in love" and "fuzz fuzz lay down." These lines may suggest that the singer is being self-centered in his emotions, and there is some confusion and chaos.
The third verse begins with "one more track, listen to this 'til I come back." This line could be interpreted as an attempt to connect with the listener, asking them to listen to the song until their return. The fourth verse mentions a "noisy motor sound," and the repetition of "I" and "her." These lyrics could symbolize a specific moment or a period passed, where the singer is recalling a romantic encounter with another person. The fifth verse mentions "promise endless," which might mean that the singer is making a fresh start with this person, and "continuous glue" could represent their commitment to each other.
Overall, the lyrics of Tape Magnetique focus on the themes of love, confusion, and nostalgia. The lyrics' poetic devices and metaphors make each line intriguing and open to interpretation, ultimately giving the song a deeper meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
Tape magnetique
Introducing the song and referring to magnetic tape, which is used for recording and storing audio.
Wild flutters flock ?
Possibly referring to the sound of birds chirping, or a metaphor for the feeling of excitement or anticipation.
Press pause record play
Instructions for using a tape recorder to start and stop recording or playback.
All at once
Doing multiple things simultaneously, or experiencing many things at once.
Mixtape cassette
A reference to a cassette tape filled with songs curated by the creator for another person.
Ego in love
Describing the tendency to become self-centered or self-absorbed when in love or infatuated.
Makes that a fuss
Complicates or dramatizes a situation unnecessarily.
Fuzz fuzz lay down
Possibly a reference to a guitar sound or distortion effect, or an instruction to relax and settle down.
One more track
Requesting to play one additional song or record one more track.
Listen to this 'til I come back
Asking someone to continue listening to a song or tape until the artist returns.
Side B remember me
Referring to the B-side of a cassette tape and requesting the listener to remember the creator when listening to it.
I missed you
Expressing a feeling of longing or absence from someone or something.
Noisy motor sounds
Describing the sound of a mechanical device, such as a tape recorder or record player.
God is in the good old deck
Possibly a reference to the idea that music can feel transcendent or spiritually meaningful, or simply an appreciation for a well-made piece of technology.
Wake up posie round ?
Unclear, but may be a reference to a lyric from another song or a metaphorical phrase.
I kiss up her neck
Describing a physical gesture of affection or attraction.
Promise endless
Making a commitment or pledging to something with no end or limit.
Write and protect
Describing the act of preserving something in writing or keeping something confidential or guarded.
Coach punched through
Unclear, but may be a reference to a specific event or person.
Continuous glue
Possibly a metaphor for something that holds things together, or simply a description of a sticky or adhesive substance.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: EVA PRINZ, THURSTON MOORE
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