These musical selections were all performed between 1974 and 1984. Many of the original releases are rare; listed here are available recordings. To download MP3s from iTunes, CLICK HERE

SUBLIME TIME PLAYLIST

Laurie Anderson, “O Superman,” Big Science (Warner Brothers, 1982).

Art Ensemble of Chicago, “Cote Bamako I,” Urban Bushmen (ECM, 1981).

Glenn Branca, “The Spectacular Commodity,” The Ascension (Acute Records, 1981).

Anthony Braxton, selection from Six Compositions: Quartet (Antilles, 1981).

John Cale, “Engine,” The Island Years (Island, 1996).

Rhys Chatham, “Guitar Trio,” Die Donnergötter (Dossier, 1988).

Constance DeJong and Philip Glass, “Modern Love [excerpt],” 1975. Courtesy ofConstance DeJong.

Philip Glass, overture from Einstein on the Beach (Elektra/Asylum, 1993).

Loose Joints, “Is It All Over My Face? [Arthur Russell extended vocal version],” David Mancuso Presents the Loft, vol. 1 (Nuphonic, 2000).

David Murray, “Shout Song (for Cecil Taylor),” Wildflowers (Knitting Factory, 2000).

Klaus Nomi, “Samson and Delilah (aria) [‘Mon cœur s’ouvre à ta voix,’ from Camille

Saint-Saëns, Samson et Delila],” Klaus Nomi (RCA, 1981).

Lou Reed, “Street Hassle,” NYC Man: The Collection (BMG Heritage, 2003).

Steve Reich, selection from Music for 18 Musicians (RCA Victor, 2002).

Sonic Youth, “Death Valley ’69,” Bad Moon Rising (DGC, 1985).

Television, “Marquee Moon,” Marquee Moon (Elektra Entertainment, 2003).

Theoretical Girls, “You Got Me,” Songs, ’77–’79 (Atavistic, 1997).

DE-SIGNS PLAYLIST

Afrika Bambaataa, “Planet Rock,” Looking for the Perfect Beat, 1980–1985 (Tommy Boy Music, 2001).

Blondie, “Heart of Glass,” Parallel Lines (Chrysalis, 1978).

The Bush Tetras, “Too Many Creeps,” Rough Trade Records: Post Punk 01 (Mute, 2003).

James Chance and the Contortions, “Contort Yourself,” Buy the Contortions (Infinite Zero, 1995).

The Cramps, “I Was a Teenage Werewolf [live version],” How to Make a Monster (Vengeance Records, 2004).

DNA, “Blonde Red Head,” DNA on DNA (No More, 2004).

ESG, “You’re No Good,” Rough Trade Records: Post Punk 01 (Mute, 2003).

Richard Hell and the Voidoids, “Blank Generation,” Blank Generation (1975–1978) (Rhino Records, 1993).

Liquid Liquid, “Optimo,” New York Noise (Soul Jazz, 2003).

Lizzy Mercier Descloux, “Torso Corso,” N.Y. No Wave (ZE Records, 2003).

The Lounge Lizards, “Harlem Nocturne,” The Lounge Lizards (Editions EG, 1981).

Lydia Lunch, “Atomic Bongos,” Queen of Siam (Atavistic, 1980).

Man Parrish, “Hip Hop Be Bop (Don’t Stop),” Hip Hop Be Bop (Don’t Stop) (Heatstroke, 1982).

The Mumps, “Crocodile Tears,” How I Saved the World (Sympathy for the Record Industry, 2005).

New York Dolls, “Personality Crisis,” New York Dolls (Mercury Records, 1973).

Klaus Nomi, “Samson and Delilah (aria) [‘Mon cœur s’ouvre à ta voix,’ from Camille Saint-Saëns, Samson et Delila],” Klaus Nomi (RCA, 1981).

Rammelzee & K. Rob, selection from “Beat Bop,” New York Noise (Soul Jazz, 2003).

Patti Smith, “Gloria,” Horses (Arista Records, 1975).

Suicide, “Cheree,” The First Album (Mute Records, 2000).

Swans, “Cop,” Cop/Young God, (Young God, 1993).

The Talking Heads, “Psycho Killer [live version],” Stop Making Sense (Sire Records, 1984).

Teenage Jesus and the Jerks, “The Closet,” N.Y. No Wave (Ze Records, 2003).

Television, “Marquee Moon,” Marquee Moon (Elektra Entertainment, 1977).