Sonic Youth – Daydream Nation

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Artist: Sonic Youth

Title: Daydream Nation

Year: 1988

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Tracklist

  • 1. Teen Age Riot (Album Version) (6:57)
  • 2. Silver Rocket (Album Version) (3:47)
  • 3. The Sprawl (Album Version) (7:42)
  • 4. 'Cross the Breeze (Album Version) (7:00)
  • 5. Eric's Trip (Album Version) (3:48)
  • 6. Total Trash (Album Version) (7:33)
  • 7. Hey Joni (Album Version) (4:23)
  • 8. Providence (Album Version) (2:41)
  • 9. Candle (Album Version) (4:58)
  • 10. Rain King (Album Version) (4:39)
  • 11. Kissability (Album Version) (3:07)
  • 12. A) the Wonder (Album Version) (4:15)
  • 13. B) Hyperstation (Album Version) (7:13)
  • 14. Z) Eliminator Jr. (Album Version) (2:37)
  • 15. Eric's Trip (Home Demo) (2:27)
  • 16. The Sprawl (Live) (8:23)
  • 17. 'Cross the Breeze (Live) (5:54)
  • 18. Hey Joni (Live) (3:39)
  • 19. Silver Rocket (Live) (4:18)
  • 20. Kissability (Live) (2:16)
  • 21. Eric's Trip (Live) (3:04)
  • 22. Candle (Live) (5:03)
  • 23. The Wonder (Live) (4:01)
  • 24. Hyperstation (Live) (6:13)
  • 25. Eliminator Jr. (Live) (2:29)
  • 26. Providence (Live) (1:44)
  • 27. Teen Age Riot (Live) (4:38)
  • 28. Rain King (Live) (4:07)
  • 29. Totally Trashed (Live) (1:57)
  • 30. Total Trash (Live) (5:15)
  • 31. Within You Without You (4:57)
  • 32. Touch Me I'm Sick (2:34)
  • 33. Computer Age (5:12)
  • 34. Electricity (2:47)

Review

Hey there, music lovers! Let's talk about Sonic Youth's 'Daydream Nation' - a true indie rock masterpiece that still gets my heart racing every time I put it on. Recorded in the bustling heart of New York City, this double album is where Sonic Youth really found their groove, blending alt-rock, indie, and noise into something totally fresh and exciting.

Nick Sansano's production on this record is spot-on, giving us a clearer window into Sonic Youth's world without losing any of that raw, experimental edge we love them for. And can we talk about those songs? 'Teen Age Riot' is an absolute banger, while tracks like 'Silver Rocket' and 'The Sprawl' showcase the band's knack for balancing catchy hooks with intense, mind-bending soundscapes.

What really gets me about 'Daydream Nation' is how it manages to be both a critical darling and a game-changer for alternative music. It's no wonder it's still topping "best albums ever" lists decades later. This record didn't just put Sonic Youth on the map - it redrew the whole dang map! It's a rebel yell against consumerism and conformity, wrapped up in layers of distortion and dissonance that somehow come together in perfect harmony. Trust me, if you haven't given this album a spin yet, you're in for a treat! - Zara

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