This Is The Sonics cover

This Is The Sonics

The Sonics · 2015

32 min · 12 tracks · garage rock

Raucous garage rock energy collides with raw, unapologetic vocals and catchy riffs in an invigorating revival of a classic sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • invigorating party atmosphere
  • short bursts of energy
  • great for sing-alongs
  • for late-night drives

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer long, immersive albums
  • seek deep emotional narratives

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on March 31, 2015, 'This Is The Sonics' marked The Sonics' first studio album in over 40 years, following their influential work in the 1960s. This album came during a resurgence of interest in garage rock, positioning the band as both veterans and contemporary players in the scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Iggy Pop· The Fuzztones· The Modern Lovers

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I Don't Need No Doctor 2:39
  • 2 Be a Woman 2:20
  • 3 Bad Betty 2:06
  • 4 You Can't Judge a Book by the Cover 2:54
  • 5 The Hard Way 2:11
  • 6 Sugaree 2:33
  • 7 Leaving Here 2:53
  • 8 Look at Little Sister 3:31
  • 9 I Got Your Number 2:40
  • 10 Livin' in Chaos 3:02
  • 11 Save the Planet 3:01
  • 12 Spend the Night 2:37

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