Sonic Youth - Washing Machine

Artist:

Sonic Youth

UPC:

720642482520

See Also:

Beatles (The) Moore, Thurston Ranaldo, Lee Free Kitten Cline, Nels Beach Boys (The) O`Rourke, Jim Bowie, David Hooker, William Two Dollar Guitar String Quartet - The String Quartet Tribute To Sonic Youth

Description:

WASHING MACHINE features an unlisted instrumental as track 9.
Sonic Youth: Kim Gordon, Thurston Moore, Lee Ranaldo, Steve Shelley.
Additional personnel: Kim Deal, Lorette Velvette, Melissa Dunn (background vocals).
Recorded at Easley Studios, Memphis, Tennessee; Mott Street & Greene Street Studios, New York, New York between January and May 1995.
Personnel: Melissa Dunn, Kim Deal, Lorette Velvette (vocals).
Audio Mixers: John Siket; Sonic Youth.
Recording information: Easley Recording Studios, Memphis, TN (01/1995-05/1995); Mott & Greene Street Studios, NY (01/1995-05/1995); Mott and Greene Street Studios, New York, NY (01/1995-05/1995).
Photographer: Lance Acord.
WASHING MACHINE returns Sonic Youth to the ringing electric guitars, clever songwriting and multi-layered arrangements that are the band`s calling card. Not the casual acoustic sigh of its predecessor, EXPERIMENTAL JET SET, TRASH AND NO STAR, WASHING MACHINE`s electricity gives Sonic Youth new life.
With its sprawling guitar noise, "The Diamond Sea" recalls the GOO-era "Mote," proving that the crunching metallic waves that once made Sonic Youth so impressive are back. "Junkie`s Promise" trembles with distortion and shimmering melodic phrases, while "Saucer-Like" brings the band`s clamoring two-guitar dynamic back into focus. This is the band`s triumph--their sound is easier to digest, and invites the listeners to re-examine their strengths.
WASHING MACHINE is also a return to form in terms of songwriting. "Panty Lies" continues Kim Gordon`s hipster manifesto series, giving us another glimpse of the world from her perspective--"oh how rude," she sneers, "at least I got your attention, square." "Skip Tracer" hints at Sonic Youth`s position as baby-sitters for the next generation of alternative rockers, but isn`t condescending. In fact, it`s one of the best moments on the album. A description of a singer "shouting the poetic truths of high school journal takers" exemplifies the age gap between Sonic Youth and the new generation, but it doesn`t alienate them. It`s just such awareness that makes WASHING MACHINE work. Sonic Youth`s respect for the scene they helped create will forever keep them on top of the indie heap.

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Becuz
2. Junkie`s Promise
3. Saucer-Like
4. Washing Machine
5. Unwind
6. Little Trouble Girl
7. No Queen Blues
8. Panty Lies
9. [Untitled]
10. Skip Tracer
11. Diamond Sea, The

Album Information

Release Date:

09/26/1995

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Rock & Pop

Subgenre:

Experimental Rock

Label:

Geffen

Producer:

John Siket; Sonic Youth

Catalog Number:

GED 24825

Original Release Year:

1995

# of Discs:

1

SPARS Coding:

AAD

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

Runtime:

68 : 13

Guest Artist:

Kim Deal

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