Smackdown: Reunion Fever

Soundcheck | May 28, 2010

Dormant rock acts like Pavement, Soundgarden and Faith No More are reuniting for summer tours. But as music writer Michael Azerrad explains, not all fans want their favorite musicians to give it another go.

In another Soundcheck Smackdown, we debate the perils of band reunions. Guests include writer-blogger Maura Johnston and musician-author Steven Daly, formerly of the staunchly “un-reunited” post-punk band Orange Juice.

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