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.
Why this album works
'Murray Street' received widespread acclaim and marked a significant moment in Sonic Youth's discography, debuting at number 41 on the Billboard 200. It has been credited with influencing a generation of indie and noise rock artists and is often cited in discussions about the evolution of alternative music in the early 2000s.
- Best for
- wave-like dynamic progression moments of dissonant beauty immersive listening in order
- 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
- 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.
- 1 The Empty Page Standout 4:20
- 2 Disconnection Notice 6:24
- 3 Karen Revisited Standout 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 Standout 9:07
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