Dirty cover

Dirty

Sonic Youth · 1992

59 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · experimental rock

A raw and chaotic blend of noise rock and melodic hooks that captures the spirit of the early 90s alternative scene.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short, punchy songs
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • raw, chaotic energy
  • layered, dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Dirty' was released in July 1992, Sonic Youth had established themselves as a leading force in alternative rock, following their critically acclaimed album 'Goo' from 1990. This album marked a shift towards a more accessible sound while maintaining their experimental edge, coinciding with the burgeoning grunge movement that would soon dominate the charts.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 100% 2:29
  • 2 Swimsuit Issue 2:59
  • 3 Theresa’s Sound-World 5:28
  • 4 Drunken Butterfly 3:03
  • 5 Shoot 5:16
  • 6 Wish Fulfillment 3:26
  • 7 Sugar Kane 5:57
  • 8 Orange Rolls, Angel’s Spit 4:19
  • 9 Youth Against Fascism 3:36
  • 10 Nic Fit 0:59
  • 11 On the Strip 5:42
  • 12 Chapel Hill 4:47
  • 13 JC 4:03
  • 14 Purr 4:22
  • 15 Créme Brûlèe 2:33

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