Released 24 years ago this June
Murray Street
Sonic Youth · 2002
45 min · 7 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · experimental rock
A swirling blend of dissonance and melody that encapsulates Sonic Youth's signature avant-garde sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like dynamic progression
- moments of dissonant beauty
- immersive listening in order
- exploratory peaks and valleys
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2002, 'Murray Street' is Sonic Youth's first album after the departure of longtime bassist Kim Gordon from the band’s central songwriting process. At this point, they were solidifying their legacy as pioneers of alternative rock while exploring new sonic territories, following their critically acclaimed 2000 album 'NYC Ghosts & Flowers'. The album signaled a return to more structured songwriting after years of experimental noise.
- Stylistic neighbors
- My Bloody Valentine· The Velvet Underground· Swans
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Empty Page 4:20
- 2 Disconnection Notice 6:24
- 3 Karen Revisited 11:10
- 4 Rain on Tin 7:56
- 5 Radical Adults Lick Godhead Style 4:27
- 6 Plastic Sun 2:14
- 7 Sympathy for the Strawberry 9:07
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