Sonic Youth, Man

Rjinn · 10-14-2012, 02:35 AM

There are a hell of a lot of bands out there though to understand any comparison you're trying to make...

GuitarHeroFan101 · 10-14-2012, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Rjinn

There are a hell of a lot of bands out there though to understand any comparison you're trying to make...

Yeah, I know. Like I said, I'm not a big fan of Sonic Youth. They are not on my Top 100 Bands list.

Zer0 · 10-14-2012, 04:39 AM

I'd rank Lee and Thurston evenly as guitarists, they're pretty much inseparative to me. But it's not like they're in competition with each other either. As a guitar duo they're one of the best in my view.

Colby4780 · 10-14-2012, 03:03 PM

Planning on buying my first Sonic Youth album, any recommendations?

Rjinn · 10-15-2012, 04:32 AM

Daydream Nation is the obvious place to start accessibly. Sister and EVOL have some great killer songs though. I'd try those three.

Oh Danny Boy · 10-15-2012, 11:59 AM

i'd suggest 'Goo' and 'Dirty', my two personal favourites and probably their most accessible albums so a good starting point

Zer0 · 10-15-2012, 12:38 PM

I'd probably start with Goo as well. Although it's not my favourite SY album it's the best for a beginner in my view. It has a more streamlined sound yet still has some cracking songs and retains the band's key traits. Daydream Nation was where I started, as did a lot of people probably, but it can be a tough listen at first and can even put some people off.

Black Francis · 01-01-2013, 09:51 PM

Sonic youth is a weird one for me cause some songs i absolutely luv but others i hate..

What i do love about Sonic youth is how at the beginning all their guitar feedback and imposing noise with time start to become melodic the more familiar you get with the band.

Not that i wanna compare bands or anything but because of bands like Sonic Youth i now enjoy bands like Deerhoof Cause they sorta prepared me with those loud ass guitar effects lol

i luv the Sonic youth songs that Kim narrates, like Tunic or bull in the heather..

their so.. weird lol

like abstract feminist poems with distorted guitars as background..

I know what she is talking about but at the same time idk what the hell she's talking about

blastingas10 · 01-04-2013, 08:04 AM

Always heard good things about these guys but never could really get into them. I'll check out of the above recommendations.

ViciousVixsyn · 01-09-2013, 10:20 PM

I agree with Black Francis. Kim's tracks add a certain extreme emotional quality to the whole dynamic that really shines through and makes these guys distinct.

10-14-2012, 02:35 AM	#291 (permalink)
Rjinn The Aerosol in your Soul Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New South Wales, Australia Posts: 1,546	There are a hell of a lot of bands out there though to understand any comparison you're trying to make... __________________ last.fm

10-14-2012, 04:39 AM	#293 (permalink)
Zer0 ∞ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 3,792	I'd rank Lee and Thurston evenly as guitarists, they're pretty much inseparative to me. But it's not like they're in competition with each other either. As a guitar duo they're one of the best in my view. __________________ Last FM \| RYM \| The Final Sound

10-15-2012, 04:32 AM	#295 (permalink)
Rjinn The Aerosol in your Soul Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New South Wales, Australia Posts: 1,546	Daydream Nation is the obvious place to start accessibly. Sister and EVOL have some great killer songs though. I'd try those three. __________________ last.fm

10-15-2012, 12:38 PM	#297 (permalink)
Zer0 ∞ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 3,792	I'd probably start with Goo as well. Although it's not my favourite SY album it's the best for a beginner in my view. It has a more streamlined sound yet still has some cracking songs and retains the band's key traits. Daydream Nation was where I started, as did a lot of people probably, but it can be a tough listen at first and can even put some people off. __________________ Last FM \| RYM \| The Final Sound

10-14-2012, 03:03 PM	#294 (permalink)
Colby4780 Addict Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atlanta Posts: 89	Planning on buying my first Sonic Youth album, any recommendations?

10-15-2012, 11:59 AM	#296 (permalink)
Oh Danny Boy Groupie Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 35	i'd suggest 'Goo' and 'Dirty', my two personal favourites and probably their most accessible albums so a good starting point

01-01-2013, 09:51 PM	#298 (permalink)
Black Francis Out of Place Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: in an abstract house Posts: 4,111	Sonic youth is a weird one for me cause some songs i absolutely luv but others i hate.. What i do love about Sonic youth is how at the beginning all their guitar feedback and imposing noise with time start to become melodic the more familiar you get with the band. Not that i wanna compare bands or anything but because of bands like Sonic Youth i now enjoy bands like Deerhoof Cause they sorta prepared me with those loud ass guitar effects lol i luv the Sonic youth songs that Kim narrates, like Tunic or bull in the heather.. their so.. weird lol like abstract feminist poems with distorted guitars as background.. I know what she is talking about but at the same time idk what the hell she's talking about

01-04-2013, 08:04 AM	#299 (permalink)
blastingas10 Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,126	Always heard good things about these guys but never could really get into them. I'll check out of the above recommendations.

01-09-2013, 10:20 PM	#300 (permalink)
ViciousVixsyn Groupie Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Texas >_< Posts: 8	I agree with Black Francis. Kim's tracks add a certain extreme emotional quality to the whole dynamic that really shines through and makes these guys distinct.