Demolished Thoughts

Demolished Thoughts is the third solo studio album by American musician Thurston Moore. Mojo placed the album at number 18 on its list of "Top 50 albums of 2011"[10] while Uncut placed the album at number 23.[11]

Demolished Thoughts
Studio album by
Thurston Moore
Released24 May 2011[1]
Recorded2010
GenreAcoustic rock
LabelMatador Records
ProducerBeck
Thurston Moore chronology
Trees Outside the Academy
(2007)		 Demolished Thoughts
(2011)		 The Best Day
(2014)
Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic78/100 [2]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]
The A.V. ClubA[4]
Clash7/10[5]
Drowned in Sound8/10[6]
MSN Music (Expert Witness)A–[7]
Pitchfork8.1/10[8]
Slant Magazine[9]

Background and recording

Demolished Thoughts was produced by Beck Hansen and recorded in 2010 in Massachusetts and Los Angeles.[12] The title derives from The Faith's "It’s Time".[13]

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
  • Thurston Moore - guitar, vocals
  • Beck Hansen - synths, vocals, bass, producer
  • Samara Lubelski - violin
  • Mary Lattimore - harp
  • Bram Inscore - bass
  • Joey Waronker - percussion
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See also

References
  1. Katzif, Michael (2011-05-15). "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. Christgau, Robert (10 June 2011). "Garland Jeffreys/Thurston Moore". Expert Witness. MSN Music. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
  8. "Thurston Moore: Demolished Thoughts | Album Reviews". Pitchfork. 2011-05-24. Retrieved 2013-09-15.
  9. "Thurston Moore: Demolished Thoughts | Music Review". Slant Magazine. Retrieved 2013-09-15.
  10. "MOJO's Top 50 Albums Of 2011". Stereogum. December 2, 2011. Retrieved December 16, 2011.
  11. "Uncut's Top 50 Albums Of 2011". Stereogum. 2011-11-29. Retrieved 2013-09-12.
  12. "Thurston Moore Announces New Solo Album". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2011-05-17.
  13. "Matador Records". Matador Records. Archived from the original on 2011-05-13. Retrieved 2011-05-17.
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