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Masturbation And Rowland S. Howard – Thurston Moore’s Taste Test

22 October 2012 | 2:05 pm | Staff Writer

The Sonic Youth founder and solo artist runs us through some important songs from his life.

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When we recently asked Thurston Moore a few questions about the music that he loves and that means a lot to him in a personal sense, the artist replied with some curt, sharp and pretty hilarious responses.

On the eve of his forthcoming solo tour, we figured we'd share those responses with you on theMusic.com.au.

The first album I bought with my own money:

Alice Cooper – Killer

The album I'm loving right now:

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Big Nils – Sibling

My favourite party album:

Lou Reed – Berlin

My favourite comedown album:

Lisa Suckdog – Drugs Are Nice

The most surprising record in my collection:

Sylvia – Pillow Talk

The first gig I ever attended:

Rick Wakeman

The weirdest gig experience I've ever had:

Stiv Bators masturbating with a vibrator on stage during a Dead Boys gig (he was lead singer) (and he came)

The coolest person I've ever met:

Rowland S. Howard  

If I could hang out in any time and place in history:

If I wasn't making music:

Writing experimental sonnets in a house in Lisbon, Portugal 

Catch Mr Moore on his Australian tour, which kicks off Thursday night!

Thursday 25 October – Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne
Friday 26 October – The Hi-Fi, Sydney
Saturday 27 October – The Hi-Fi, Brisbane
Monday 29 October – The Gov, Adelaide
Tuesday 30 October – Rosemount Hotel, Perth