So when we listen to things as dull as Mule Variations or Murray Street we feel that disappointment even more because these artists are justing paying the rent. SY even allude to it with their title being where their studios are and Mule Variations is probably refers to Tom saying it's really a slight variation for an ass..

Edgar

Well, obviously Tom Waits is not beyond criticism like I thought- but to say either SY or Waits is "just paying the rent" is bullshit. I've never gotten into Sonic Youth, but I can still give them a lot more credit than that. And Mule Variations is getting way too much flack- it's a good album. It feels like there's something beyond the music in this case that creates such a reaction, but I can't put my finger on it. ----Ryan Novak __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com