GLENN BRANCA - Lesson No.1 2LP edm and a whole side of

and a whole side of unreleased live and studio tracks

which birthed Skeleton Tree

but it isn't *all* bad

For several decades the tapes either were missing or on unplayable formats

brought them their highest level of recognition and praise yet

GLENN BRANCA - Lesson No.1 2LP edm and a whole side ofAfter cutting his teeth in the late 70s no wave scene with bands Theoretical Girls and The Static, Glenn Branca made his first solo statement, Lesson No. 1, in 1980. The inaugural release on legendary post punk dance label 99 Records, Lesson No. 1 unveiled Brancas visionary guitar concepts with two monstrous, side long compositions that helped forge NYCs downtown art punk sound and acted as a massive influence on countless young groups, including