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Sonic Youth

# Audio CD (October 11, 1994)
# Original Release Date: 1987
# Number of Discs: 1
# Label: Geffen Records
# ASIN: B000003TAJ
# Also Available in: Audio Cassette | LP Record | Music Download

Track Listings
1. Schizophrenia 4:38
2. (I Got A) Catholic Block 3:26
3. Beauty Lies In The Eye 2:19
4. Stereo Sanctity 3:50
5. Pipeline/Kill Time 4:35
6. Tuff Gnarl 3:14
7. Pacific Coast Highway 4:17
8. Hot Wire My Heart 3:23
9. Kotton Krown 5:08
10. White Cross 2:58
11. Master-Dik 5:10

Amazon.com essential recording
Having successfully balanced atonal freak-outs with rock song structure on their previous release, EVOL, Sonic Youth went further towards convention with this concise, "all rock" (their words) album. Recorded on old tube equipment instead of then-emerging digital technology, the album's 10 songs have an impressively warm, cozy vibe even as they tear up the pavement underneath. "(I Got a) Catholic Block," "Pacific Coast Highway," and a vicious cover of Crime's "Hot Wire My Heart" are propelled by the newfound power of drummer Steve Shelley, who doesn't let the band's arty self-consciousness inhibit the songs' natural drive. --Rob O'Connor

posted by kanx1976 at 08:20

1 Comments:

kanx1976 said...: The Best SY Album to Start With By Brad Stewart (Wake Co, NC)

i think this is actually a BETTER introduction than Daydream Nation. it's more concice of an album (1/2 of the running time of DN) and just as adventerous. the first song alone contains more mind-bending guitar effects than most bands touch on in an album, or most guitarists can even play. this was alternative back when the word was understood to mean something. unflinching and uncompromising, one of the touchstone albums of the 80's. influential on a good many bands. when you hear this you feel a real sense of inspiration and empowerment. Daydream Nation is probably more brilliant, but more of a chore for just one sitting. this is the best Sonic Youth album to cut your teeth on. then be prepared, Daydream Nation is their peak. (though this is still my favorite!); 11 February 2008 at 08:22