Made in USA
Sonic Youth · 1995
42 min · 23 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · experimental rock
A dense tapestry of noise and melody, merging avant-garde experimentation with fleeting pop sensibilities.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- fleeting moments of chaotic energy
- playful experimentation with sound
- short bursts of vibrant noise
- unexpected shifts in pacing
- headphone listening for detail
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer, cohesive tracks
- seek straightforward musical structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Sonic Youth released 'Made in USA' in 1995, they were well-established within the alternative rock scene, having gained significant recognition from their previous album, 'Experimental Jet Set, Trash and No Star'. This release followed a period where they increasingly embraced shorter tracks and more concise songwriting, reflecting a shift in their creative approach while still maintaining their characteristic experimental edge.
- Stylistic neighbors
- My Bloody Valentine· The Velvet Underground· Swans
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mackin' for Doober 0:51
- 2 Full Chrome Logic 0:59
- 3 Secret Girl 2:54
- 4 Cork Mountain Incident 0:49
- 5 Moustache Riders 1:07
- 6 Tuck N Dar 3:40
- 7 Moon in the Bathroom 2:29
- 8 Thought Bubbles 2:25
- 9 Rim Thrusters 1:59
- 10 Lincoln's Gout 2:08
- 11 Coughing Up Tweed 1:17
- 12 Pre-Poured Wood 0:52
- 13 Hairpiece Lullaby 1 & 2 2:08
- 14 Pocketful of Sen-Sen 1:15
- 15 Smoke Blisters 1 & 2 2:33
- 16 The Velvet Plug 2:31
- 17 Giggles 0:53
- 18 Tulip Fire 2 1:56
- 19 The Dynamics of Bulbing 1:17
- 20 Smoke Blisters 3 & 4 3:20
- 21 O.J.'s Glove or What? 1:20
- 22 Webb of Mud 1, 2 & 3 2:51
- 23 Bachelors in Fur! 0:59
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