Album: This Is Our Music by Galaxie 500 (1990)
Format: Album

Description: This Is Our Music is the third and final album by Galaxie 500, released in 1990 on the record label Rough Trade. It was recorded at Noise in New York City. The album title was lifted from the 1960 album of the same name by jazz legend Ornette Coleman. The Brian Jonestown Massacre, in turn, referenced the title with their 2003 release And This Is Our Music.

Artist Background: Galaxie 500 was an American alternative rock band that formed in 1987 and split up in 1991 after releasing three albums. Guitarist Dean Wareham, drummer Damon Krukowski and bassist Naomi Yang met at the Dalton School in New York City in 1981 but didn't form a band until 1987. The band began playing gigs in Boston and New York, and recorded a demo which they sent to Shimmy Disc label boss and producer Mark Kramer, who agreed to produce the band. With Kramer at the controls, the band recorded t... Emerged in the 1980s era. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Yo La Tengo, Dean Wareham, Damon & Naomi, Bedhead

Music Scene: Emerged in the 1980s era. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: 1990s, Album

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This Is Our Music is the third and final album by Galaxie 500, released in 1990 on the record label Rough Trade. It was recorded at Noise in New York City. The album title was lifted from the 1960 album of the same name by jazz legend Ornette Coleman. The Brian Jonestown Massacre, in turn, referenced the title with their 2003 release And This Is Our Music.

This Is Our Music

Galaxie 500

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