Kool Kim

Happy birthday Kim Gordon, born 28th April 1953.

I don't know what the current stereotypes and tropes are about what you "should" be doing as a septuagenarian, but thank goodness that Kim is doing her own thing which, in her 73rd year, includes releasing her third solo album, Play Me.

I've picked three songs from the current album, and three klassic Kim kuts, one from Ciccone Youth and two from Sonic Youth. I've intentionally avoided repeating selections from my Kim Gordon and Kim Deal tribute last March.

1) Play Me: Kim Gordon (2026)

2) Dirty Tech: Kim Gordon (2026)

3) Sub Con: Kim Gordon (2026)

4) Addicted To Love (Cover of Robert Palmer): Ciccone Youth (1988)

5) Kool Thing: Sonic Youth ft. Chuck D (1990)

6) Sacred Trickster: Sonic Youth (2009)

And, as Bandcamp Friday's coming up this week, why not treat yourself? You can find Kim's solo output plus the Sonic Youth Archive, both chock full of delights.

Have a great one, Kim!