Demolished Thoughts

Demolished Thoughts
Studio album by Thurston Moore
Released	24 May 2011[1]
Recorded	2010
Genre	Acoustic rock
Label	Matador Records
Producer	Beck
Thurston Moore chronology
Trees Outside the Academy (2007) Demolished Thoughts (2011) The Best Day (2014)

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
Source	Rating
Metacritic	78/100 [2]
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[3]
The A.V. Club	A[4]
Clash	7/10[5]
Drowned in Sound	[6]
Pitchfork	8.1/10[7]
Slant Magazine	[8]

Demolished Thoughts is an acoustic rock album by American musician Thurston Moore. Mojo placed the album at number 18 on its list of "Top 50 albums of 2011"^[9] while Uncut placed the album at number 23.^[10]

Background and recording

Demolished Thoughts was produced by Beck Hansen and recorded in 2010 in Massachusetts and Los Angeles.^[11] The title derives from The Faith's "It’s Time".^[12]

Track listing

All songs written by Thurston Moore.

1. "Benediction" - 5:16
2. "Illuminine" - 4:02
3. "Circulation" - 4:10
4. "Blood Never Lies" - 5:07
5. "Orchard Street" - 6:56
6. "In Silver Rain With a Paper Key" - 5:43
7. "Mina Loy" - 4:02
8. "Space" - 6:39
9. "January" - 4:52
10. "This Train Is Bound for Glory" (iTunes Bonus Track)

Personnel

• Guitars, Vocals - Thurston Moore
• Synths, Vocals, Bass, Producer - Beck Hansen
• Violin - Samara Lubelski
• Harp - Mary Lattimore
• Bass - Bram Inscore
• Percussion - Joey Waronker

See also

• Mina Loy
• Orchard Street (Manhattan)

References

1. Katzif, Michael. "First Listen: Thurston Moore, 'Demolished Thoughts'". NPR. Retrieved 2011-05-17.
2. "Demolished Thoughts by Thurston Moore". metacritic.com. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
3. Heather Phares (2011-05-24). "Demolished Thoughts - Thurston Moore | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-09-15.
4. Martins, Chris (2011-05-24). "Thurston Moore: Demolished Thoughts | Music | MusicalWork Review". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 2013-09-15.
5. "Thurston Moore - Demolished Thoughts | Reviews | Clash Magazine". Clashmusic.com. 2011-05-23. Retrieved 2013-09-15.
6. Ward, Mark (2011-05-18). "Thurston Moore - Demolished Thoughts / Releases / Releases // Drowned In Sound". Drownedinsound.com. Retrieved 2013-09-15.
7. "Thurston Moore: Demolished Thoughts | Album Reviews". Pitchfork. 2011-05-24. Retrieved 2013-09-15.
8. "Thurston Moore: Demolished Thoughts | Music Review". Slant Magazine. Retrieved 2013-09-15.
9. "MOJO's Top 50 Albums Of 2011". Stereogum. December 2, 2011. Retrieved December 16, 2011.
10. "Uncut's Top 50 Albums Of 2011". Stereogum. 2011-11-29. Retrieved 2013-09-12.
11. "Thurston Moore Announces New Solo Album". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2011-05-17.
12. "Matador Records". Matador Records. Retrieved 2011-05-17.

External links

• First Listen at NPR