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Psychic Hearts

Thurston Moore · 1995

66 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · jazz

An introspective blend of avant-garde noise and melodic rock that challenges conventional structures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • introspective and contemplative moods
  • dynamic emotional journeys

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1995, 'Psychic Hearts' marks Thurston Moore's first solo album after the peak of Sonic Youth's success with 'Goo'. This release allowed him to explore more personal themes and experimental sounds outside the band's framework, showcasing his artistic evolution during a period when he was re-evaluating his musical identity.
Stylistic neighbors
Sonic Youth· The Velvet Underground· Pavement

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Queen Bee and Her Pals 2:56
  • 2 Ono Soul 3:29
  • 3 Psychic Hearts 3:59
  • 4 Pretty Bad 3:59
  • 5 Patti Smith Math Scratch 2:43
  • 6 Blues From Beyond the Grave 4:36
  • 7 See-Through Playmate 2:18
  • 8 Hang Out 4:10
  • 9 Feathers 2:20
  • 10 Tranquilizer 2:06
  • 11 Staring Statues 2:35
  • 12 Cindy (Rotten Tanx) 3:47
  • 13 Cherry's Blues 2:05
  • 14 Female Cop 5:25
  • 15 Elegy for All the Dead Rock Stars 19:46

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