Kill Yr Idols
Sonic Youth · 1983
3 min · 5 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · experimental rock
A chaotic blend of dissonant guitar riffs and haunting vocals challenging conventional rock norms.
Why this album works
- Best for
- short energetic burst of sound chaotic riffs that provoke thought intense listening for adventurous minds
- Context
- Released on October 1, 1983, 'Kill Yr Idols' was Sonic Youth's second studio album, following their debut 'Confusion is Sex'. This album marked a pivotal moment in the band's evolution as they began to carve out their identity within the burgeoning noise rock scene, showcasing their experimental tendencies more boldly.
- If you like
- alternative rock, indie rock, experimental rock
Kill Yr Idols is an EP by Sonic Youth, released in 1983. A chaotic blend of dissonant guitar riffs and haunting vocals challenging conventional rock norms. The album gained significant attention for its radical approach to alternative rock, influencing the underground music scene and contributing to the development of genres like noise rock and indie. Its title track, 'Kill Yr Idols', became an anthem for anti-establishment sentiment and helped solidify Sonic Youth's role as icons of artistic rebellion in the 1980s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Kill Yr Idols sound like?
A chaotic blend of dissonant guitar riffs and haunting vocals challenging conventional rock norms. Rooted in alternative rock and indie rock.
What makes Kill Yr Idols by Sonic Youth notable?
The album gained significant attention for its radical approach to alternative rock, influencing the underground music scene and contributing to the development of genres like noise rock and indie. Its title track, 'Kill Yr Idols', became an anthem for anti-establishment sentiment and helped solidify Sonic Youth's role as icons of artistic rebellion in the 1980s. Released on October 1, 1983, 'Kill Yr Idols' was Sonic Youth's second studio album, following their debut 'Confusion is Sex'. This album marked a pivotal moment in the band's evolution as they began to carve out their identity within the burgeoning noise rock scene, showcasing their experimental tendencies more boldly.
Who is Kill Yr Idols for?
Kill Yr Idols works well if you're into short energetic burst of sound, chaotic riffs that provoke thought and intense listening for adventurous minds.
How many songs are on Kill Yr Idols?
Kill Yr Idols has 5 tracks, running approximately 3 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Protect Me You Standout
- 2 Shaking Hell (1+2) Standout
- 3 Kill Yr. Idols Standout
- 4 Brother James 3:22
- 5 Early American
Release Date
October 1, 1983
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
3 min 22 sec
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