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Track Listings
| 1. Schizophrenia |
| 2. Catholic Block |
| 3. Beauty Lies In The Eye |
| 4. Stereo Sanctity |
| 5. Pipeline/Kill Time |
| 6. Tuff Gnarl |
| 7. Pacific Coast Highway |
| 8. Hot Wire My Heart |
| 9. Cotton Crown |
| 10. White Cross |
| 11. Master-Dik |
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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
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By Fat Brad
Format:Audio CD
This album is probably the opus of the rockier side of sonic youth (besides daydream nation) in this album you get waves upon waves of warm feedback and guitar drones, from the JAMC-esque Beauty Lies in the Eye to the noise freakout jam of Tuff Gnarl. Each song is ultimately of enormous quality, and has been proven so live, with the songs exploding even better than they do on the album. Most of the songs are rockers, with the exceptions of Beauty Lies, and Kotton Krown. The warm tube production gives an excellent sound to the guitars, and hold influence on the drums, which also sound rather unique. The production alone attracts people to this album. Not a single weak song. Downer? The album isnt long enough. My favorites: Catholic Block, Stereo Sanctity, Pipeline/Kill Time, Kotton Krown. Master-Dik was a good edition to this album, but still pick up a copy of the Master-Dik EP.
Not quite the best review in the world, but thats because Im trying to listen to the album and not focusing on the review.
By Brad Stewart
Format:Audio CD
the first song alone has more guitar effects than most bands can conjure up in an entire album, or most guitar players could ever play. it's a great introduction because it's just as brilliant as daydream nation, but a more concise album At 1/2 the running time. it's inspiring, empowering music from a time when "alternative" was understood to mean something. and this album, and indeed the band as a whole, are so inluential and cast such a large shadow over modern music, you owe it to yourself to find out why. the best SY album to cut your teeth on. give it a few spins though, it takes some digesting at first; but it's atistically rewarding in a way that no bands are anymore.
By Brad Stewart
Format:Audio CD
i think this is actually BETTER 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 equally as brilliant, but more of a chore for just one sitting. this is the best Sonic Youth album to cut your teeth on.
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They've done better
To me Sister is the weakest of their experimental/college rock trilogy, what ever you want to call it. Read more
Published on April 2 2004 by "bloodcoated"
4.0 out of 5 stars
No Instant Gratification
(DISCLAIMER: The opinion expressed in this review is based on a time I had ridiculous amounts of THC in my bloodstream. My recollection may be a bit clouded to say the least. Read more
Published on Mar 10 2004 by Janitor X
5.0 out of 5 stars
PURE ALTERNATIVE NOISE
SISTER IS MY SECOND FAV ALONG SIDE OF THE MY 1ST FAVORITE SY DISC
DIRTY.I LOVE THE WAY THEY RECORED THIS ALBUM WITH OLD SOUND TUBE
EQUIPMENT. Read more
DIRTY.I LOVE THE WAY THEY RECORED THIS ALBUM WITH OLD SOUND TUBE
EQUIPMENT. Read more
Published on Feb 14 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sonic Youth Go One Step Further
This album is the second installment in Sonic Youth's 'trilogy' and manages to be even stronger than Evol. Read more
Published on Sep 10 2003 by Tony Moore
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not bad, not bad.....
Well, this was my second cd I bought by Sonic Youth, and it definitley has its ups and downs. The problem with many songs such as Tuff Gnarl, Scizophrenia, Pipeline/Kill time and... Read more
Published on Aug 13 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars
Anything below 5 is truly a crime
I have no idea how anyone can rate this record below 5 stars, that is unless you started listening to Sonic Youth around Dirty, then I guess you have an excuse. Read more
Published on May 18 2003 by doug
1.0 out of 5 stars
one star too many.
I find this record to be so bad, that I actually listen to it from time to time, to figure out if I'm wrong. This record is so bad its unreal. Read more
Published on April 25 2003
4.0 out of 5 stars
kings of the alternative scene
SY create some of thee most beautiful landscapes with their music. this is not one of their best albums but still one of their better ones. Read more
Published on Mar 5 2003 by Daniel J. Hagerman
5.0 out of 5 stars
An Essential
This is quite simply an unparalleled rock record. Every track is exceptional- I even have a particular fondness for the final cut, which is a bonus and very 'raw'- where Thurston... Read more
Published on Sep 28 2002 by T. McKinney
5.0 out of 5 stars
A rusted bottle cap in the dirt is the face of God
This is my favorite Sonic Youth album. Which is saying quite a lot, since SY are one of all-time favorite bands. Read more
Published on Sep 16 2002 by Phil
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