E354 - Bob Bert (Sonic Youth, Pussy Galore) - Top 5 New York Albums of the '80s

From Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast · 1:16:48

Show by O3L Media

Looking at critical lists of the greatest New York albums of all time, they seem heavily slanted towards the initial art punk blast of the late ‘70s (and deservedly so) with Ramones, Blondie, Television, Patti Smith, Talking Heads, etc., hip-hop in the ‘90s like Nas, Biggie, Wu-Tang, Jay-Z, or the indie rock of the 2000s with The Strokes, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Interpol. But the ‘80s was the decade that provided the crucial bridge to all of that, a melting pot of styles as diverse as the city itself. From noise rock to pure pop to rap to no wave jazz, we celebrate the kaleidoscopic world of the Big Apple in the Reagan era. Joining Brett for the discussion is someone who wasn't just merely there, but was a crucial part of the New York music and art landscape in the '80s. Drummer Bob Bert spent the decade behind the kit for two legendary bands, Sonic Youth and Pussy Galore. His recently released debut solo album, Beach Bongo Bloodbath (Bar/None Records) is the record you didn't realize you needed in 2026 - 25 minutes of percussion-forward, guitar free, gloriously unhinged originals and cover versions like you've never heard them done before. Hear about Bob's adventures through the vibrant NYC art punk scene of the '70s and '80s, silkscreen printing for Andy Warhol, joining Sonic Youth and making of one of the most beloved albums of their career (Bad Moon Rising), the force of nature that is Lydia Lunch, and what makeshift percussion "instrument" Steve Albini gifted Bob to complete his drum kit with Pussy Galore. Thanks to Howard Wuelfing from Howlin' Wuelf Media for the introduction and coordination. Proudly part of the Pantheon Podcasts family. #OnlyThreeLads #O3L #BobBert #BeachBongoBloodbath #SonicYouth #PussyGalore #NYC #80sMusic #AlternativeMusic #PunkRock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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