B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition
At Issue 1 (4:12)
At Issue 2 (2:20)
At Issue 3 (4:31)
At Issue 4 (7:57)
At Issue 5 (5:15)
At Issue 6 (4:11)
At Issue 7 (3:03)
At Issue 8 (5:31)
Review: ***B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition***
Not just a clever name, At Issue takes its title from the Brooklyn venue this incredible album was recorded in, namely Issue Project Room. For those who don't recognise the musicians involved, Kim Gordon is an icon of discordant, white noise-y rock 'n' roll, best known as a member of Sonic Youth - one of the most iconic guitar acts to emerge in the 1980s.
That might be a red herring in this context, though, because at the New York address in question Gordon was joined by legendary blues minimalist maestro, Loren Connors. The result is a hybrid work that's patient, sophisticated, utterly mesmerising and - for want of a better, less fawning word - close to perfection. Profoundly moving, and masterfully arranged, we guarantee this is one for the lifetime honours list.
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