SYR4: Goodbye 20th Century
Sonic Youth · 1998
103 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · experimental rock
An avant-garde exploration, blending improvisational noise with structured soundscapes that defy conventional rock norms.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of soundscapes
- wave-like pacing for deep focus
- immersive listening in two halves
- experimental pieces for adventurous listeners
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of catchy melodies
- prefer structured song formats
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Release in 1998 marked Sonic Youth's foray into experimental territory, following their acclaimed album 'Experimental Jet Set, Trash and No Star' in 1994. 'Goodbye 20th Century' showcases their commitment to pushing boundaries as they embrace both established and contemporary avant-garde composers, reflecting a pivotal moment in their artistic evolution.
- Stylistic neighbors
- My Bloody Valentine· The Velvet Underground· Swans
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Edges 16:04
- 2 Six for New Time 8:06
- 3 Having Never Written a Note for Percussion 9:10
- 4 Six (3rd take) 3:03
- 5 +- 7:02
- 6 Voice Piece for Soprano 0:18
- 7 Pièce enfantine 1:29
- 8 Treatise 3:26
Disc 2
- 1 Four⁶ 30:01
- 2 Six (4th take) 2:10
- 3 Burdocks 13:13
- 4 Piano Piece #13 (Carpenter’s Piece) 3:59
- 5 Pendulum Music 5:55
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