Read more Thurston Moore stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/13029/thurston-moore.htmlhttp://img1-cdn.newser.com/images/newser-black250x40.gifhttp://www.newser.com/2012 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorMon, 21 May 2012 10:40:10 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/7810/sonic-youth-frontman-flies-high-solo.htmlJonas Oransky<img src='http://img2-cdn.newser.com/getimage.aspx?mediaid=28551&width=45&height=45&crop=Y&updateddate=20110401031938' border='0' />Bandleader to experimental music pioneer Sonic Youth, Thurston Moore dropped his first proper solo record in 12 years today; "Trees Outside the Academy "drew a strong if not excellent 7.9 rating from hipster bible Pitchfork. Depsite the "basement icon's" recent patronage of difficult underground talent, the new record is...Moore showcases his songwriting ability on 2007's "Trees Outside the Academy."http://www.newser.com/story/7810/sonic-youth-frontman-flies-high-solo.htmlWed, 19 Sep 2007 17:35:27 CDT