Live in Brooklyn 2011
Sonic Youth · 2023
84 min · 17 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · experimental rock
A visceral blend of feedback-laden guitar chaos and raw, poetic lyricism captured in a live setting.
Why this album works
This album highlights Sonic Youth's legacy as pioneers of the alternative rock scene, capturing the energy of their live shows. It received positive reviews for its raw sound and the band's improvisational skills, reaffirming their impact on subsequent generations of musicians.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Released in 2023, 'Live in Brooklyn 2011' arrives during Sonic Youth's hiatus following their 2011 breakup. This album showcases their enduring influence on alternative rock and noise music while offering fans a glimpse into their dynamic live performances from a decade earlier.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Neil Young· Moby· Green Day· Beck· Nine Inch Nails· Linkin Park· Tori Amos· R.E.M.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Brave Men Run in My Family 5:11
- 2 Death Valley ‘69 Standout 5:51
- 3 Kotton Krown 5:07
- 4 Kill Yr Idols Standout 2:56
- 5 Eric’s Trip 3:45
- 6 Sacred Trickster 2:11
- 7 Calming the Snake 3:51
- 8 Starfield Road 3:27
- 9 I Love Her All the Time 7:15
- 10 Ghost Bitch 4:16
Disc 2
- 1 Tom Violence 3:12
- 2 What We Know 4:54
- 3 Drunken Butterfly Standout 4:22
- 4 Flower 4:27
- 5 Sugar Kane 7:42
- 6 Psychic Hearts 4:31
- 7 Inhuman 11:59
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