This Is Our Music
In late 1989 and early 1990, Galaxie played frequently in Europe, especially in the UK, garnering rave reviewsacross the board. In the spring of 1990, Dean decided to move back to New York while his bandmates stayed in Boston.They recorded their third album, This Is Our Music, in the summer of 1990, again with Kramer. The album’s title wasnicked from Ornette Coleman’s classic for Atlantic, recorded 30 years earlier. Although This Is Our Music wouldeventually become Galaxie 500’s swan song, it seems like another subtle step forward in the band’s brillianttrajectory. There are more blended vocals, Naomi’s best singing on record (a cover of Yoko Ono’s "Listen, the SnowIs Falling"), and another set of stunning originals. The box set includes a few fantastic out- takes from thissession, including the Young Marble Giants’ "Final Day" and a ripping leap through the Velvets’ "Here She ComesNow," as well as a cover of the Rutles’ classic "Cheese & Onions," recorded for a Rutles tribute record assembled byKramer. The press reaction to This Is Our Music was classically adulatory. The band played the UK festival circuit,      embarked on their first full-blown American tour, and seemed on the verge of another major evolutionary leap, when      Dean announced he was leaving the band.