Sonic Youth, which initially comprised guitarist / vocalists Thurston Moore and Lee Ranaldo, guitarist / bassist / vocalist Kim Gordon and drummer Richard Edson, were formed in New York City in 1981. A product of the No-Wave music scene of the late 1970s, the group had their roots in abrasive, experimental music, with Moore and Ranaldo having previously worked with the experimental composer Glenn Branca. The band were joined in 1985 by drummer Steve Shelley, and recorded 15 albums together, as well as many side and solo projects. Their work has been consistently challenging and innovative, and they are widely regarded as one of the most intriguing and influential bands of their time. This view has been added to by the strength of their record Sonic Nurse, which also featured the talents of Jim O’Rourke. O’Rourke left the band in 2005. In 2006, Mark Ibold joined the group. In September 2011, Sonic Youth went on ‘indefinite hiatus’ following the separation of Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore (who had been married since 1984).
Issued for Record Store Day 2024. This is its first pressing since 2010.
Tracklisting:
| A1 | Bull In The Heather
Other [Selected By] – Catherine Keener |
3:07 |
| A2 | 100%
Other [Selected By] – Mike D |
2:31 |
| A3 | Sugar Kane
Other [Selected By] – Beck |
5:59 |
| A4 | Kool Thing
Other [Selected By] – Radiohead |
4:08 |
| B1 | Disappearer
Other [Selected By] – Portia de Rossi |
5:08 |
| B2 | Superstar
Other [Selected By] – Diablo Cody |
4:09 |
| B3 | Stones
Other [Selected By] – Allison Anders |
7:08 |
| B4 | Tuff Gnarl
Other [Selected By] – Dave Eggers, Mike Watt |
3:17 |
| C1 | Teenage Riot
Other [Selected By] – Eddie Vedder |
6:58 |
| C2 | Shadow Of A Doubt
Other [Selected By] – Michelle Williams |
3:35 |
| C3 | Rain On Tin
Other [Selected By] – Flea |
7:56 |
| C4 | Tom Violence
Other [Selected By] – Gus Van Sant |
3:07 |
| D1 | Mary-Christ
Other [Selected By] – David Cross |
3:11 |
| D2 | World Looks Red
Other [Selected By] – Chloë Sevigny |
2:41 |
| D3 | Expressway To Yr Skull
Other [Selected By] – The Flaming Lips |
7:08 |
| D4 | Slow Revolution | 6:14 |
