Lee Ranaldo and Steve Shelly of Sonic Youth have been given more of a spotlight with their latest project and “Late Descent #2″ is a great example of how top-notch Ranaldo’s songwriting has always been. The song is built around harpsichord, acoustic guitar, and Ranaldo’s voice, while the video focuses on him in some intimate, dimly lit closeups. Watch below.

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